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By Rick Pezzullo— Dobbs Ferry officials have concluded a moratorium on development in the neighborhood known as The Knoll isn’t possible. In a July 31 posting on the village’s website, the Board of Trustees responded to recent concerns raised by residents abou... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— In an effort to economically revitalize the Tarrytown Marina and ensure longevity for the Tarrytown Boat & Yacht Club, the owners of the marina are seeking permission from the village to pursue the development of an inn on the property. The T... More »
By Barrett Seaman– Patrons of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) and its summer series of plays—many of them delightfully campy takes on The Bard’s classic works—were delighted with the news that construction of the non-profit’s permanent hilltop ho... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The Village of Sleepy Hollow is beaming with pride after one of its own, Samantha Coffey, captured a gold medal Saturday at 2024 Paris Olympics as a member of the U.S. women’s national soccer team. The U.S. defeated Brazil 1-0 in the gold med... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The body of a swimmer who went missing Monday in the Hudson River off the coast of the Dobbs Ferry waterfront was recovered Tuesday morning. The victim, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of their next of kin, was found by ... More »
By Barrett Seaman– As the battle to determine the Democratic candidate for New York’s 16th Congressional District heads into its final days, the vituperative, brawling tone of the contest between incumbent Jamaal Bowman and challenger George Latimer has only s... More »
By Rick Pezzullo—- A 63-year-old Dobbs Ferry man was sentenced Thursday to six years in state prison for assaulting two teenagers in September 2022, along with a separate one-year sentence in a hate crime case for harassing and threatening a 13-year-old boy. “... More »
This story was produced by the Rivertowns Current at: (https://rivertownscurrent.substack.com/) by Janine Annett– At 9:24 AM, the Ardsley Police Department received a call from Chase Security reporting a hold-up alarm at the Chase Bank at 875 Saw Mill River Ro... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Motorists and pedestrians should brace for major inconveniences on Route 9 in Tarrytown for at least the next six weeks. Starting on Wednesday, May 29, the New York State Thruway Authority will be resuming a $13.9 million multi-modal project ... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The historic Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow officially reopened Thursday following the completion of a $3.4 million interior and exterior rehabilitation. The restoration of the Lighthouse included exterior repairs and repainting, addre... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— A dangerous intersection in Tarrytown where an 82-year-old resident was killed last November is slated to receive some safety upgrades in the near future. At its May 20 meeting, the Tarrytown Board of Trustees passed a resolution supporting t... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Voters in the region will be heading to the polls on Tuesday, May 21 to weigh-in on annual budgets being presented by local school districts, as well as candidates running for Board of Education seats. School taxes represent about two-thirds ... More »
By Barrett Seaman– No one who has been following the campaigns of 16th District incumbent Congressman Jamaal Bowman and his challenger, Westchester County Executive George Latimer could have been surprised by the street fight masquerading as a debate that took... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— A Dobbs Ferry man could face up to 15 years in prison after being charged Thursday with illegal possession of more than 30 firearms and explosive devices. James Neff, 61, was charged May 2 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Village officials strongly condemned two alleged racist incidents that took place in Dobbs Ferry during the past week. In a statement released by the village April 29, it was reported that a man visiting Dobbs Ferry at Waterfront Park called ... More »
The following was provided by the County Executive’s office offering alternative routes during the President’s visit to Irvington Thursday afternoon: On Thursday April 25, Broadway (Rte. 9) will be closed from White Plains Rd. (Rte. 119) in Tarrytown to the Vi... More »
By Sue Treiman— When Dobbs Ferry’s Gould Park House went up in flames Saturday, it was just the latest challenge for a beloved, but beleaguered, local site. The March 30 blaze significantly damaged the building that serves as a fieldhouse for the eight-acre pa... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Former State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti is laying the groundwork for a Democratic primary rematch against incumbent MaryJane Shimsky in the 92nd Assembly District. Abinanti, 77, who was ousted by Shimsky in 2022 after representing the district ... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— For many of the tenants living in the 108 apartments at Asbury Terrace in Tarrytown, 1 River Place has been their home for most of their lives. David Cova, 51, a school counselor at Blythedale Children’s Hospital, has called Asbury Terrace ho... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— In what could be his final State of the County Address, Westchester County Executive George Latimer last week declared the county was doing just fine. Latimer, who is running in a Democratic primary in June against Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the 1... More »
