By Brianna Staudt — In a first, the Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce endorsed Westchester County Executive George Latimer for re-election this afternoon. The chamber has never before endorsed a candidate for public office. It announced the endorsem... More »
By Tom Pedulla — Vic Quirolo, Hackley’s new football coach, calls it a “crazy scenario” that he inherited. And it is all of that. Although Quirolo comes with excellent credentials as the former head coach at Iona Prep, he has never coached in the Ivy League be... More »
By Rick Pezzullo — The developer of an affordable housing project on the grounds of the YMCA on Main Street in Tarrytown will be getting his hands dirty again at a nearby rental housing complex in the village. Wilder Balter Partners, Inc. has been chosen by th... More »
By Barrett Seaman— For 65 years, the Washington Irving Boat Club (WIBC) has provided dockage for Tarrytown boaters, as well as food, drink and entertainment at a popular riverside restaurant/bar on its premises. The club is located on a four-acre patch of land... More »
By Brianna Staudt — The phone rang at 6:40 a.m. on Monday morning. Retiring Public Schools of the Tarrytowns Transportation Director Cy Hughes reported he was in the district transportation building, and the power was out. Tarrytowns Superintendent Christopher... More »
By Brianna Staudt — Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow combined to double their number of National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists this year. The villages claim 16 of the 16,000 total 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalis... More »
By Robert Kimmel — For the second consecutive year, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on local Halloween activities. One of Tarrytown’s most anticipated events, its Halloween Parade has been jettisoned following earlier plans for its appearance. “After ... More »
By Tom Pedulla– Another rebuilding year? That is the last thing Sleepy Hollow wants to hear, even if it is reeling from a series of losing seasons, must adjust to new coach Jerry Flora and is widely viewed as one of the worst teams in Section 1. “I know there ... More »
By Tom Pedulla– Sleepy Hollow’s varsity football players are hailing the arrival of new coach Jerry Flora while laying some blame on the previous coaching regime for its role in a series of dismal seasons. Flora, 50, who has extensive college coaching exper... More »
Residents of Tarrytown received reverse 911 calls on Friday warning of a string of car break-ins and thefts. Police say that two cars have been stolen so far and as many as two dozen vehicles have been burglarized in recent days. They urge car owners to lock u... More »
The Tarrytown School District is running a vaccine clinic at its Sleepy Hollow Middle School Gymnasium. The clinic will run from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on August 30; second dose from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on September 20. The vaccine is available to all Sleepy Hollow a... More »
From the Tarrytown Police Department: The Tarrytown Police Department is investigating a series of larcenies from motor vehicles that occurred during the early morning hours on August 15, 2021. Vehicles had been left unlocked. Some owners have reported that it... More »
By Brianna Staudt — Tarrytown residents and visitors have likely noticed a new storefront or two recently. The Hudson Independent connected with four business owners setting up shop in Tarrytown as summer wanes. All Together Now 16 Main St. Opening End Summer... More »
By Steve Sears— Tarrytown Arts Camp (TAC) offers more than just painting and crafts classes . It encompasses multiple arts: music, dance, and theater, in addition to learning about different cultures through their arts and traditions. TAC was founded and run b... More »
By Linda Viertel— Sleepy Hollow resident and highly respected Warner Library Director Maureen Petry retired in late June to begin a new chapter in her rivertown life. Petry had been director since 2009, accomplishing many of her community goals based on a rich... More »
The invitation went out over the weekend for kids and their parents to come down to Pierson Park on Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for FREE ice cream (“cone with a cop”). It was all courtesy of the Tarrytown Police Department and the local chapt... More »
By Steve Sears— Tarrytown resident Glenn Butler recently published his first memoir, Bending Atmospheres – A Journey from Inner to Outer Space. “I’ve written a lot of things over the years, but it’s always been technical stuff for a limited audience,” Butler s... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Three new administrators have been hired for the upcoming school year in The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns. Dr. Ronald Gonzalez will join the district as Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Instruction, Kathy Ryan will serve as... More »
By Barrett Seaman— Ned Sullivan, President of the influential environmental group Scenic Hudson, made a special trip to Tarrytown Monday night. He and two Scenic Hudson colleagues were there to encourage the village’s trustees to pass legislation making Tarryt... More »
By Rick Pezzullo– Regeneron is planning to invest approximately $1.8 billion over six years to expand its research, preclinical manufacturing and support facilities at the company’s Tarrytown campus and create 1,000 new full-time, high-skill jobs over the nex... More »
