Sweethearts & Heroes Brings HOPE and Student Empowerment to Irvington

An amazing duo of superheroes without capes from “The World’s #1 Youth Leadership Team” recently descended upon Irvington with messages about HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist), Action and Empathy for […] Read more »

Dows Lane Elementary School Named 2026 National Gold Star School

Irvington’s Dows Lane Elementary School has been named a 2026 National Gold Star School by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. This is a prestigious recognition honoring outstanding elementary […] Read more »

Chaos & Catharsis Series Comes to Irvington: Meaning, Music, and Movement for These Uncertain

A new Rivertowns series, Chaos & Catharsis: Meaning, Music, and Movement for These Uncertain Times, brings together leading thinkers, cultural voices, and local organizers to explore how communities can navigate […] Read more »

Mayor Burgos Declares April 13-20 Dark Sky Week in Irvington

At its March 16 meeting, the Mayor and the Board of Trustees in Irvington voted unanimously to declare April 13-20, 2026, International Dark Sky Week in Irvington. It joins a […] Read more »

Hackley Student Achieves Success and Pays it Forward

Isaac Ahn, a 17-year-old graduating senior at Hackley School in Tarrytown, has achieved a distinction so rare it is considered almost unprecedented among high school students: He is simultaneously a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars […] Read more »

American Classical Orchestra Performs Genius a Chamber Music Concert at Irvington Theater 0n April 10

Founder and Artistic Director Thomas Crawford and the American Classical Orchestra (ACO), New York City’s leading period instrument orchestra, present Genius, a chamber music concert at the Irvington Theater on […] Read more »

Irvington High School Students Earn Top Awards at WESEF

A group of 43 juniors and seniors from Irvington High School participated in the 25th annual Regeneron Westchester Science & Engineering Fair (WESEF), held at Somers High School on March […] Read more »

Irvington Ceremony Counters Anti-Semitic Attack: Bringing Light into Darkness

The email landed in Mayor Arlene Burgos’ inbox at around 6:35am on March 23rd. It was from a distressed Irvington resident who had run into some concerning graffiti at the […] Read more »

Dows Lane Elementary School Third Graders Deepen Their Understanding of Fractions

Third grade students at Dows Lane Elementary School are building a deeper understanding of fractions as part of Module 5 of the Eureka Math² program. During a recent lesson in […] Read more »

World Language Fair at Main Street School Sparks Love of Foreign Language

Main Street School fifth graders participated in the annual World Language Fair at their school on March 16. Facilitated by Irvington Middle School and Irvington High School teachers and sixth […] Read more »