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 »
Irvington School Superintendent Kathleen Matuziak

Proposed Irvington School Budget Nips and Tucks to Minimize Tax Increase

After a winter of discontent which included floating the idea of consolidating schools, packed and heated Board of Education meetings, a unique up-close-and-personal look into the administration, and a lot […] Read more »

Irvington School Administration Lays Everything On The Table

It is no secret that debate over the upcoming Irvington School Budget has opened a lot of wounds in this tightly-knit community, with some parents venting frustration and anger at […] Read more »
Irvington High School, Irvington, NY

Irvington…Tensions Rise in Emotionally Charged School Board Meeting

It started out innocently enough. At the February 2nd Irvington Board of Education Public Meeting, Irvington Superintendent, Dr. Kathleen Matuziak, presented her recommendation on the possible merger of the Dows […] Read more »