By Chip Wagner– Financially speaking, 2023 is going to be a bumpy ride. We anticipate volatile interest rates and high energy costs, the prospect of a recession, continuing supply chain problems, an ongoing war in Europe and (last but not least) the threat of ... More »
Tarrytown resident David Baumwoll has been named one of 60 Scholars from around the nation who will form the prestigious Presidential Leadership Scholars’ (PLS) eighth annual class. PLS serves as a catalyst for a diverse network of leaders brought together to ... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— A New York City man was sentenced Thursday to 25 years to life in prison for the 2018 murder of a 34-year-old Tarrytown mother. On Nov. 16, 2022, after a four-week trial, a jury found Cynell Brown, 32, guilty of murdering Jessica Wiltse Feb.... More »
By Barrett Seaman– News stories about Long Island Congressman George Santos’ bogus claims about his background, education and employment continue to make national headlines. Noted in the many stories about Santos is the “local” Long Island paper, the North Sho... More »
By Barrett Seaman— Most rivertown residents are aware that on certain holidays (e.g. Christmas, Fourth of July), the New York Thruway Authority (NYSTA) shows it has a fun side by lighting up the stanchions on the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge: Santa Claus red for Chri... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— A Dobbs Ferry man was indicted December 28 for assaulting two teenagers during an incident in September on Main St. in the village. Vincent Pappas, 62, was indicted by a Westchester County Grand Jury for Assault in the First Degree, two count... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The New York State Thruway Authority Board of Directors last week authorized the start of the toll adjustments on its roadways, including the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, starting in 2024. The increase would be the first system-wide for NY E... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Sacred Heart-Our Lady of Pompeii Parish in Dobbs Ferry has launched a capital campaign to raise $1.5 million. Pastor Rev. Christopher Monturo publicly announced the fundraising effort during last weekend’s masses, but indicated about $700,000... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— After a four-week trial, a New York City man was found guilty by a jury Nov. 16 of the 2018 murder of Tarrytown resident Jessica Wiltse. Cynell Brown, 32, faces a sentence ranging from 15 years to life in state prison when he is scheduled to... More »
By Barrett Seaman— On one side were about 40 middle school students—half from Tarrytown’s Transfiguration Catholic School, half from The Leffell School, a Jewish day school in White Plains. On the other side, stacks of boxes containing some 1,250 turkeys, dest... More »
By Barrett Seaman— For the fourth year running, the Irvington Historical Society honored a select group of the village’s older citizens, offering them an opportunity to recall for posterity their recollections of life in Irvington in decades past. Their storie... More »
By Barrett Seaman– After two barren, pandemic-shrouded years, Tarrytown’s annual Halloween Parade returned in fantastic, if frightening form. There were 45 separate participating groups from around the tri-state area, including 15 floats, seven of which were t... More »
By Barrett Seaman— A significant piece of the 100-acre Edge-on-Hudson mosaic fell into place on Halloween day, as officials led by Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Sleepy Hollow Mayor Ken Wray cut a ribbon, ceremoniously opening the penultimat... More »
By Robert Kimmel— The annual Tarrytown Halloween Parade, scheduled for Saturday, October 29, is being described as being “bigger and better,” by its organizers. Hundreds of costumed individuals, numerous themed floats and community groups, along with 12 bands,... More »
By Barrett Seaman– Sleepy Hollow’s iconic Headless Horseman has got a new—and appropriate–job: headhunting. The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) has hired (or rather borrowed) Washington Irving’s legendary phantom to solicit applicants for jobs offered by... More »
By Barrett Seaman— All seven of the local farmers and one baker who regularly set up shop at the Saturday morning farmers market in Patriots Park have agreed to donate unsold food to a new food pantry created last Spring at Sleepy Hollow High School. According... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Irvington Superintendent of Schools Kristopher Harrison took issue last week with the varsity football team’s tribute to September 11, 2021 first responders during their first game last month. Prior to kicking off the season on Sept. 10 vs Ha... More »
By Robert Kimmel– Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow’s main street, became a huge outdoor market Saturday, bringing thousands of visitors to attend its annual Street Fair. Crowds of people observed and purchased goods from an array of vendors ranging from crafts pe... More »
By Barrett Seaman– The YMCA of Tarrytown’s fundraiser on Friday, September 30th was not only a chance for the Y to raise funds to help with its ongoing transition but also a chance to honor one of the village’s most impactful leaders, former Mayor Drew Fixell.... More »
By Robert Kimmel– Thousands of visitors are expected at the annual Sleepy Hollow Street Fair this Saturday, October 8, as the village’s central corridor is transformed into an outdoor market offering a large and diverse selection of vendors and organizations. ... More »
