This story has been updated The Westchester County Department of Health has been notified by the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) regarding an ongoing force main break repair at the Tarrytown Sewer Pump Station. As a result of th... More »
The Fireworks display will take place from a barge on the Hudson River on the SH/TT line – It may be seen from most parks at the riverfront – and nearby streets. Both Villages are sharing the cost of the fireworks. Please note: The bottom of Beekman Avenue wil... More »
by Rick Pezzullo—- The Sleepy Hollow High School Class of 2023 received its diplomas June 22 on the high school athletic field. The Valedictorian was Carter Grose and the Salutatorian was Isabella Levine. The following is a complete list of the graduates: Cris... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Village of Sleepy Hollow officials are seeking input from residents to help shape the future of the community. Last week, the Village of Sleepy Hollow NY Forward launched a website announcing Open Call for Projects and Community Workshops to ... More »
They are ready for college—academically, but some graduating Sleepy Hollow High School seniors from low-income families with limited resources may not be able to afford sheets or towels or other necessities other students may take for granted. For the tenth ye... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— A Sleepy Hollow man has been indicted for the 1997 beating and strangulation death of his ex-wife. Yonkers Police, working closely with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office Cold Case Bureau, arrested Rafael Ramos, 54, June 14 at ... More »
For the next six months, the Village of Sleepy Hollow will be soliciting public views on how best to spend the $4.5 million earmarked for downtown revitalization. The Village encourages all citizens to weigh in. More »
By Robert Kimmel– Under sunny skies and the lure of fun and excitement, the re-scheduled Rotary’s Duck Derby and the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day drew large numbers of people to the park and was deemed a success. Family YMCA’s rides, games and entertainment drew m... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— He doesn’t officially succeed retiring Chris Borsari until July 1, but incoming Tarrytown Superintendent of Schools Dr. Raymond Sanchez is already planning for the near future. Sanchez, who has led the nearby Ossining School District since 20... More »
By Tom Pedulla— To outsiders, it might seem like same old, same old for Sleepy Hollow’s long-suffering football program after Coach Jerry Flora went 2-7 and 2-8 in his first two seasons. But the seeds of change are being sewn and a huge effort is underway to e... More »
Movie Matinees at 2 pm on the third floor June 7 – The Donut King The incredible story of Ted Ngoy—with its hard-won ascendance and tragic collapse—is a heartwarming documentary. With its balance of poppy visuals and detailed history about both war-torn Cambo... More »
A lot can change in 50 years, which is one good reason why reunion organizers made name tags with photos of classmates as they appeared in the 1973 edition of the school yearbook, The Legend. Some eighty people, members of the Class of ’73 and their significan... More »
June – 2023 – events, in person and virtual, @ Your Library June 1 at 7pm/ Baking with Tina Tina Zaccardi, winner of Season 4 of The Great American Baking Show, will show you how to make a delectable fruit tart. Samples will be available. Held on the 3rd flo... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The 2023-24 budgets recently adopted by local villages reflect a conservative approach to financial planning as revenues remain below pre-COVID19 pandemic levels. Tarrytown’s $38.3 million budget includes an overall spending increase of 7.8%... More »
As they have done for six years in advance of Memorial Day, Boy Scout Troop 22 from Tarrytown placed over 800 new flags on Veterans foot stones. The Scouts then burn the old flags at a special ceremony with their Troop. More »
By Rick Pezzullo— A Tarrytown native is returning home to lead the public school district. Dr. Raymond Sanchez, who has been Superintendent of Schools in Ossining since 2013, will be officially appointed to serve in the same role for The Public Schools of the ... More »
By Elaine Marranzano– Did you hear that ripping sound on Saturday, April 15 as Thomas Bruce Willmott left this world? His death at age 76 tore a hole in the fabric of our community. The “king of conversation” at the Setback Inn permanently left the building. ... More »
By Barrett Seaman— Anyone who has patronized Patriots Park during the Rotary Club of the Tarrytowns’ annual Duck Derby knows that voice. So does anyone who listened to the voicemail message of The Hudson Independent in its early years. That deep dulcet bariton... More »
