Briarcliff Manor Mayor Renews Call for Major Safety Improvements to Busy and Dangerous Section of Route 9A

Traffic volume on the rise following Pandemic-induced drop last spring, Rekindling concerns about safety issues on narrow former parkway        A year ago this week, Briarcliff Manor and Ossining officials […] Read more »

New Local Theatre Company Honors Local Legacy during Legend of Sleepy Hollow Bicentennial

Phoenix Theatre and Arts Company picked a difficult time to open its doors – during a pandemic when theaters are struggling and many are unable to perform at all. “It’s […] Read more »

Irvington High School Science Teacher Honored as Outstanding Educator

Irvington High School science teacher Michele Dunne has been selected as a University of Chicago Outstanding Educator. The award recognizes excellence in teaching and honors educators who are exceptional in […] Read more »

READ & LISTEN: Newly Launched Organization for Incarcerated Youth Helping to Heal the Hurt 

Take it from someone who knows both personally and professionally, there is a real need to provide after-care services for formerly incarcerated youth. Barbara King, who has worked as an educator […] Read more »

Historic Hudson Valley Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” with Two New Short Films

The Misadventures of Ichabod Crane and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: A Shadow Puppet Film will stream free to audiences this Halloween Historic Hudson Valley has reimagined Washington Irving’s “The […] Read more »

Irvington Teachers Bring Excitement to Physical Education with New Activities

As Dows Lane Elementary School students jumped and hopped on the field in physical education teachers Tiffany Flynn’s and Marisa Stracuzzi’s classes, they remained 12 feet apart in their own […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: The Case for Affordable Housing in Peekskill

Dear Editor, Westchester County doesn’t offer the same housing opportunities as it did thirty years ago. Now, between substantial student loan debt and low-paying entry level positions, the majority of […] Read more »

Field Hall Foundation Awards Additional $50,000 in COVID-19 Relief Grants

The Field Hall Foundation has awarded an additional $50,000 in COVID-19 Relief grants for programs supporting seniors impacted by the pandemic.  Funds were awarded to non-profits in Dutchess, Putnam and […] Read more »

Peekskill Police Reform Task Force Elects Chair, Creates Committees, and Sets Calendar of Public Meetings

The City of Peekskill Police Reform Task Force recently met to review its purpose, establish committees, appoint officers and create a schedule of public and confidential meetings. The purpose of […] Read more »

Sleepy Hollow Int’l Film Festival Launches “SHIFF Virtual”

Watch Free Online Videos Now – Starting October 20, 2020 Having made its successful debut last October in the cradle of the American Supernatural — Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown, NY […] Read more »