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 »
Dominic Chianese

A High Note for the Elderly… Dominic Chianese and His Music

Irvington was home to singer, guitarist and actor Dominic Chianese from 1981 through 1993. It was during these dozen years that it became clear to him that his music gave […] Read more »

One Year Later — Irvington’s Top Priorities

During a recent interview with Irvington Village Administrator Larry Schopfer we revisited the priorities of the Irvington Board. The summer 2009 issue of this publication presented the areas of interest […] Read more »

Irvington Mayor Appoints Trustee to Fill Vacancy

On May 17, 2010, local attorney Kenneth Bernstein was appointed to fill a Trustee vacancy created by Trustee John Malone’s resignation.  Trustee Malone resigned to devote additional time to his […] Read more »

Taxing Times – A Look at Three Villages Budgets & Indebtedness

The numbers for percentage increases in Irvington’s, Tarrytown’s and Sleepy Hollow’s budgets have been released.  For the sake of an “apples to apples” comparison only the “General Fund” budgets will […] Read more »

Remembering Irvington’s Ibbets Knapp

After a full and beautiful life, “Ibbets” Knapp, a long time resident of Irvington-on-Hudson, died peacefully on May 11, 2010 at Kendal-on-Hudson in Sleepy Hollow, with loving family by her […] Read more »