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Personal Finance: Build a Ladder–And Buy Some Peace of Mind

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 »

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Tarrytown Resident Named 2023 Presidential Leadership Scholar

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 »

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The Importance of Reporting “Close to the Ground”

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 »

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FOR WHOM THE BRIDGE GETS LIT

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 »

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Dobbs Ferry Man Indicted for Assaulting Two Teens

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 »

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Toll Increases Revealed for Gov. Mario Cuomo Bridge

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 »

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Jury Finds Man Guilty of Murdering Tarrytown Resident

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 »

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Students Load Up a Ton of Turkeys for Needy Families

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 »

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It’s Baaack!! Tarrytown’s Halloween Parade Reaches New Heights

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 »

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Riverfront Promenade at Edge-on-Hudson Now Open to the Public

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 »

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Tarrytown’s Halloween Parade Returns

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 »

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New Job For The Headless Horseman

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 »

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TaSH Vendors Team Up With High School To Distribute Surplus Food

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 »

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Irvington Superintendent Rips Football Team 9/11 Tribute

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 »

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Sleepy Hollow Street Fair Draws Thousands To Beekman Avenue

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 »

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The Y Honors Drew Fixell

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 »

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Sleepy Hollow’s Street Fair: Bigger And Better Than Ever

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 »

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