Irvington Historical Society Celebrates the Village’s Elder Citizens
A documentary honoring 23 “Legacies” of Irvington’s past was the centerpiece of this year’s Irvington Historical Society (IHS) annual fundraising event, presented (as most things are these days)...
View ArticleDobbs Ferry Polling Station Extends Early Voting Hours Until 9:00pm
Based on the heavy demand during the first three days of early voting, the polling station atop Village Hall on Main Street in Dobbs Ferry has extended its hours until 9:00pm, as below: Tuesday,...
View ArticleCelebrate David Amram @ 90 & Support Jazz Forum Arts!
In 2020, the world has required Jazz Forum Arts – and every other arts organization – to innovate and reimagine our programs and venues. We have an ambitious plan for 2021 programming and are kicking...
View ArticleCD-17: Here’s Mondaire, and Here’s the Rest of the Field
By Barrett Seaman– For those who have not voted yet, the race to replace Nita Lowey as Representative for the 17thCongressional District includes more than just Democrat Mondaire Jones—the assumed...
View ArticleIrvington ‘Grande Dame’ Barbara Denyer
Barbara Denyer, 86, a pillar in the Village of Irvington, where she lived for six decades, passed away on October 25th. “Barbara was a long-time resident of the village and devoted much of her time...
View ArticleHalloween Isn’t Canceled: Here Are Some Ways to Keep It Both Spooky and Safe.
By Annabelle Allen— Face it: Halloween will be different this year. Many of the traditional festivities in the rivertowns have been put on hold due to the pandemic. Local fire departments will not be...
View ArticleTaSH Weekly Newsletter: Happy Halloween! 🎃
It’s Halloween at the TaSH this Saturday and while we won’t have a big bash planned thanks to Covid, we will have some really lovely socially distant options to celebrate our area’s favorite holiday!...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Update: Improved Standing in a Deteriorating World
By Barrett Seaman— Out of 50 U.S. states, New York is now the second safest in terms of COVID-19 infection rates. Only Maine has better numbers. And yet, the situation in the Empire State overall and...
View ArticleFormer Children’s Village Residents Allege Sexual, Physical Abuse
By Rick Pezzullo Ten former residents of The Children’s Village residential treatment center in Dobbs Ferry have taken legal action, accusing staff, administrators and older residents at the home for...
View ArticleWishing Wall Contributing Artist List is Incomplete
Re–The Wishing Wall: Well Worth the Walk: Please amend your article with the true facts. My son Hugo Jercinovic was one of the contributing artists with an ORIGINAL piece of art. Nancy Duran...
View ArticleLatimer to Host Open Forum on Veterans
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View Article14th Annual GIVING THANKSGIVING 2020: How YOU Can Help Families in Need
GIVING THANKSGIVING 2020 The 14th annual Giving Thanksgiving is coming up soon! Giving Thanksgiving is a family-run charity organization that helps families in need within our community. It makes it...
View ArticleLatimer Announces Use of Federal Funds for Remote Learning Centers
With many schools still relying on remote learning, County Executive George Latimer has applied $1.27 million in federal funding from the CARES Act to the expansion of Remote Learning Centers at 15...
View ArticleBrown, Hoyt, Rinaldi Running Unopposed for Tarrytown Board of Trustees
By Rick Pezzullo Three incumbents on the Tarrytown Board of Trustees are running unopposed in the November 3 election. Karen Brown, owner of Hudson Barter Exchange, will be serving a third two-year...
View ArticleJitterbugs Nov 15: The Blues with Gil Parris – Don’t Miss It!
Don’t Miss Jitterbugs on Sunday, November 15! We are so excited for our upcoming online Jitterbugs Zoom class for families with kids, ages 2-7 years. Learn about the Blues with Guest Artist Gil Parris!...
View ArticleTOWN SUPERVISOR’S 2020-21 BUDGET MESSAGE
It has been evident for quite some time that Federal, State and Local governments across every region of our Country are struggling with increased cost and decreased revenue, due to the economic impact...
View ArticleThe Horror! The Horror!: The Great Pumpkin Massacre (by Squirrels!)
By Barrett Seaman– Virginia Kuppek of Tarrytown put out three tastefully carved pumpkins on her doorstep at the beginning of October. By Halloween eve, an erstwhile excellent trio of artistically...
View ArticleMusic & food for early voters at Greenburgh Town Hall!
IMG_4322 First it was food--three trucks offering a variety of vittles for hungry voters waiting in line at the Greenburgh Town Hall polling place. Then on Saturday, it was music--a keyboard and drum...
View ArticleCOVID Update: Calling an Audible
By Barrett Seaman— With the viral landscape shifting, seemingly every day, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo continues to adjust his strategies to meet changing circumstances. The state as a whole...
View ArticleEngageAsia: Join us for Exclusive Webinars this November
JOIN ENGAGEASIA in NOVEMBER for THURSDAY – November 5 @ 7:00 PM EST: Family Ties: US-Japan Relations and the Legacy of Manjiro Nakahama & William Whitfield TWO DYNAMIC WEBINARS Join EngageAsia...
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