By Rick Pezzullo— A senior at the Hackley School in Tarrytown was named a finalist in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search. Vivek Malik, 17, was one of 40 students selected by a national jury of professional scientists from 300 scholars who were ann... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— A quick response from firefighters helped limit the damage from a fire that broke out in the early morning hours Saturday at the Blue Hill at Stone Barns restaurant in Tarrytown. The Pocantico Hills Fire Department responded to a commercial a... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Two local high school seniors were among 300 nationwide named as scholars in the annual Regeneron Science Talent Search. The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from nearly 2,500 entrants from 795 high schools across 48 sta... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— During its last voting meeting of 2024, the Tarrytown Board of Trustees appointed a replacement for outgoing Village Justice Kyle McGovern. McGovern, who has presided in village court for 21 years, is taking his gavel to the New York State Su... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— A production company will be filming in the Crest neighborhood of Tarrytown for two days this week. Filming of Poker Face, a drama on the Peacock network, is scheduled to take place on Tues., Dec 17 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Wed., Dec 18 f... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— When it comes to rivertowns, Tarrytown is often mentioned as one of Westchester’s jewels. Now, Tarrytown has something else to brag about. In a recent survey by Present.com of the best Main Streets in the United States for holiday shopping, T... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Tarrytown Trustee Robert Hoyt was honored Monday by his colleagues during his final board meeting after serving 18 years. Hoyt, who was born and raised in Tarrytown, officially had a day named after him in recognition of his contributions not... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The death of a 34-year-old woman at Franklin Towers in Tarrytown is being investigated as a suicide. According to the Tarrytown Police Department, a female from Brooklyn jumped from the roof at 50 White Street on Wednesday. Emergency responde... More »
By Barrett Seaman– The Tarrytown Board of Trustees election was uncontested, but there is a new face in the lineup: Kenneth (universally called “Kenny”) Herzog, a 10591 resident since 2012. Herzog, 45, will be taking the seat vacated by the retiring Robert “Bo... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The Westchester County Department of Health is notifying residents that a rabid raccoon was found acting aggressively in Tarrytown on October 31 near John Paulding School. The raccoon, which was also seen near the Warner Library and Patriots ... More »
By Barrett Seaman and Solace Church– As far back as the late 17th century, citizens of New England towns decided communal matters at “Open Town Meetings,” in which public issues and elections were discussed by the entire population gathered in one place at one... More »
In our small sample survey of Tarrytown voters, conducted on the promise not to attribute views by name, the following observations stood out: On choice for President: 17th District Democrat: “I would like to make sure that our local and national candidate is ... More »
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By Rick Pezzullo— Prominent area developer Joseph Cotter, who built the Hudson Harbor townhouse/condominium project in Tarrytown, died Oct. 25 from a heart attack at his home in New York City. He was 66. Cotter was president of National Resources, a real estat... More »
By Barrett Seaman— In the nearly 15 years since he opened the Tarry Tavern on the site of the old Lago di Como restaurant at 27 Main Street in Tarrytown, Henry Cabral had earned a reputation as the proprietor of an elegant but inviting dining option. Just a bl... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The executive director of a Tarrytown-based nonprofit organization is departing later this year to join a Mount Kisco-based advocacy group for immigrants. Jeanette Gisbert, who has led Volunteer New York! for the last four years but has been ... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— One of Tarrytown’s longest and most distinguished public servants is looking to serve the community in a higher capacity. Tarrytown Village Justice Kyle McGovern, 58, who has presided in village court for 21 years, is running for one of five ... More »
By Barrett Seaman– It just seems to keep growing—and with it, the crowds that come from nowhere and everywhere. By the time the annual Tarrytown Halloween Parade got underway around 5:00 p.m. Saturday, spectators had already filled every space along the parade... More »
By Jeff Wilson– Local residents gathered in Tarrytown’s Warner Library on October 23 for a public feedback session about the prospect of adopting Project MOVER, an e-bike sharing program currently up and running in Ossining. The program is available there ... More »
And Spooky Halloween Productions Are on Tap By W.B. King — For nearly 140 years, The Tarrytown Music Hall has featured iconic acts like Irving Berlin, B.B. King, Levon Helm, David Crosby, Judy Collins, Dave Brubeck, Mavis Staples, Chita Rivera, Mandy Patinkin ... More »
