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Sports – AYSO Women’s Club Soccer Teams See Huge Success
by Heather Colley AYSO champion Blaze squad Two years ago, Coach John Sutherland initiated the formation of the Sleepy Hollow Football Club as a branch of AYSO Tarrytown to give skilled young soccer...
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Food for Thought – Westchester Magazines’ Wine & Food Festival Welcomes...
By W.B. King Babalu’Q owner Bebe Gonzalez and Little B’s Burger Bar owner David Thomas Tarrytown’s Little B’s Burger Bar and Babalu’Q, an authentic Cuban catering company, are among 100 of the County’s...
View ArticleObituaries – May 2016
Mary Pastell, 104 Mary Russo Pastell, a lifelong resident of Sleepy Hollow, died May 19, 2016 at the age of 104 in the house she was born in. She was born in North Tarrytown on October 6, 1911 to Canio...
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Local Churches a Vital Part of the Community Beyond Worship
by Maria Ann Roglieri Local churches serve as meaningful houses of worship to many residents. They also serve as a wonderful resource to everyone in the community in that they bring people together for...
View ArticleCaramoor Presents Expansive Summer Season of Music
Where else does Beethoven rub shoulders with bluegrass and Broadway, or Chick Corea with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s? From world premieres to classical masterworks, from Tahitian dance to Independence...
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Painting by the Numbers on Behalf of At-Risk Teens
By Krista Madsen Kaia White, 7, painting pink. Before the June 4th Bridge of Hope mural unveiling celebration/fish fry at Christ Church in Tarrytown, there was a series of community painting days,...
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Inquiring Photographer –“Are You Paying Attention to the Presidential Race or...
Maggie Pepperny, 34 Irvington “I am following the campaign closely and my vote is for Bernie Sanders. I feel that he is the best vote for the everyday person.” Gladys Gomez, 28 Sleepy Hollow “I’m...
View ArticleLetters – East Parcel Offers Sleepy Hollow Amazing Opportunities
To the Editor: An article in the most recent issue of another local publication regarding the Sleepy Hollow Local Development Corporation (SHLDC) warrants a public response as it contains numerous...
View ArticleLetters – Letter Writer was Mistaken
To the Editor: In the May 2016 edition of The Hudson Independent Anthony Saraniti indicated that I own a condo and a few years back “that subdivision won a major certiorari against the town.” I would...
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Our Neighbors – After 35 years, Irvington Resident Back in the Swim of Things
by Barrett Seaman Susan Tokayer has set several swimming records since jumping back into the pool. — Photo by Barrett Seaman Silicon Valley of the 1970s produced renowned Olympians like Mark Spitz. It...
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Irvington Democrats Nominate Three Candidates For Village Elections: Two For...
June 2, 2016 – Irvington, New York. Members of the Village’s Democratic Committee gathered tonight at the Irvington Public Library to officially endorse three candidates for the 2016 election this...
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Key Changes in Health Care Evident in The Rivertowns
by Robert Kimmel Health Care’s evolution has never stopped, and significant changes are taking place now in the rivertowns, just as they are across the nation. Having the family doctor, carrying a...
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Tarrytown Looks to Fill Two Village Managerial Posts
by Robert Kimmel Following two tours as Tarrytown’s Village Administrator, totaling more than 18 years, Michael Blau will be leaving that position next year. The village also faces replacing its Chief...
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“Slow Down Rivertowns” Grows — and Gets Teeth
by Barrett Seaman When it was launched last September, Irvington’s ambitious traffic-calming campaign was marked by a barrage of signs featuring the village’s bearded, somnolent mascot, Rip Van Winkle,...
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Inquiring Photographer What Do You Think About the Slow Down Campaign in the...
by Alexa Brandenberg Francis Reilly Tarrytown “I think it’s a good idea because many people do not obey the speed limit, but the signs are everywhere and therefore they don’t stand out.” Leslie...
View ArticleVillage Seeks Public’s Ideas for East Parcel Development
by Robert Kimmel Sleepy Hollow residents are being asked to offer their opinions as to exactly what type of redevelopment should take place on the 29-acre parcel of land east of the Metro North rail...
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New NY Bridge Construction Still on Schedule for 2018 Completion
by Rick Pezzullo Construction of the New NY Bridge was going smoothly until a large crane crashed mid-day July 19 on the existing Tappan Zee Bridge, shutting down traffic in both directions for several...
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Tarrytown in High Demand for TV Shows and Movies
by Rick Pezzullo The Village of Tarrytown has become a hotbed for television and movie productions. Priyanka Chopra On Monday, July 18, the popular ABC television show Quantico spent the day filming on...
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Abinanti to Seek Fourth State Assembly Term in November
by Rick Pezzullo Tom Abinanti State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti announced, in July, he will seek a fourth two-year term representing the 92nd District, which includes the towns of Greenburgh and Mount...
View ArticleLocal Reassessment Moves into Its Final Phase
by Barrett Seaman Passed by the state Legislature, signed into law by Governor Cuomo and adopted by the Greenburgh Town Council, the three-year phase-in for homeowners saddled with more than a 25%...
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