One Bridge Street, Irvington

Roiled Waters… Irvington’s Rezoning Stirs Sentiments

In effect, it’s safe to say that the Mayor and the Irvington Board of Trustees had hoped to have the waterfront rezoned as of this date. That rezoning would have […] Read more »

Annual St. Barnabas Thrift Sale – A Proud Tradition

The annual Thrift Sale at the Church of St. Barnabas in Irvington has been a community fixture for many, many years.  In 1875 the second rector of St. Barnabas, Dr. […] Read more »
Tim Sullivan, Sunnyside Federal

Sunnyside Federal – Tradition Galore & Much More

Sitting opposite Tim Sullivan, the CEO and President of Sunnyside Federal Savings and Loan in Irvington, it was apparent that under his leadership the eighty-year tradition of the Bank is […] Read more »
Brian Smith

Irvington’s Mayor To Be
 Rising to the Top

What if you ran for Trustee in your Village and won?  It happens. What if the incumbent Mayor decided to leave office? That happens too. What if you hadn’t been […] Read more »

Pension Crisis Comes to Irvington

Last month the Empire Center for New York State Policy, a fiscally conservative think tank, issued a report on New York State’s pension plans, and the news was not good. […] Read more »
One Bridge Street, Irvington

Irvington 2011…Rezoning a Privately Owned Waterfront

This publication has followed the Mayor of Irvington and the Board of Trustees with regard to rezoning the Village’s waterfront, for more than several years, and this has included more […] Read more »

In Irvington…Over-Administered & Under-Taught

Last month the Superintendent of the Irvington school district asked for Board approval to hire a new full-time curriculum administrator. Because Dr. Matusiak wants to begin the hiring process right […] Read more »

Irvington School District’s Financial Challenges

The Irvington school district faces three major financial challenges:  pending tax certs, retiree medical costs, and future “cash calls” from Albany to fund employee pension plans. Our problems are grave, […] Read more »

A Rededication of Hastings Memorial Park

An Irvington family’s love for the community and for a special piece of parkland along Harriman Road inspired recent efforts by family members, the Village administration, and student volunteers to […] Read more »

Irvington Warns of Looming 2011 Budget Crunch

Is Irvington ready for a double-digit tax increase in 2011? That’s the warning coming out of the office of Irvington Village Administrator Larry Schopfer, which recently released a 2011-12 Tax […] Read more »