Irvington’s Octagon House is One of a Kind 

Arlington, Virginia has the Pentagon, and Irvington has the Octagon. The Armour-Stiner Octagon House is an 8,400-square-foot home containing 20 rooms, including eight bedrooms and six bathrooms. It’s located on […] Read more »

Rockefeller Preserve Hosts Hulda’s Night Live Performance and Hike

The Friends of Rockefeller is hosting Hulda’s Night, now in its fifth year, at the Rockefeller Preserve State Park going on right now for eight nights. Hulda’s Night is an […] Read more »

Abbott House to Celebrate 60-Year Milestone at Historic Lyndhurst Castle

Abbott House, an Irvington-based non-profit with a 60-year history of caring for children, families, and adults with complex needs, will host a Celebration Gala on Tuesday, October 24th at the […] Read more »

Washington Irving’s Final Published Manuscript for Sale

In October, the month so closely linked to America’s first professional author, Washington Irving, the Raab Collection announced that it is selling two rare autograph manuscripts from Irving’s defining biography […] Read more »

The Day Babe Ruth Came to Sing Sing

A season that started with high expectations for the New York Yankees was headed toward a disappointing conclusion.   As September 1929 rolled around, the defending World Series champs lost three […] Read more »

Lincoln Depot Museum to Host Bannerman Island Event

Saturday, October 7 at 2:00 pm with Historian, Author and Photographer Thom Johnson A large, imposing castle sits majestically on an island, seemingly standing guard on the Hudson River and […] Read more »

County Honors Gold Star Mothers and Families at Special Ceremony

Westchester County honored the families of military members who gave their lives in the service of their country at the County’s Annual Gold Star Mother and Families Memorial Tribute Ceremony […] Read more »

Volunteer New York! and Westchester County Gear Up for 2023 9/11: Serve + Remember Day of Service

In tribute to those whose lives were irrevocably changed by the events of September 11, 2001, Volunteer New York! and Westchester County Executive George Latimer, along with significant support from […] Read more »

Preserving Memories One Day at a Time

Have you ever had the feeling of missing a moment, even while you are still in it? Soaking up the warmth of a day at the beach while your children […] Read more »

War Hero Anthony Paolantonio Remembered in Tarrytown  

This past Memorial Day, the Village of Tarrytown remembered the life of a local war hero for his bravery during World War II.   Anthony Paolantonio was a B-24 bomber in […] Read more »