Tarrytown Puppeteer with Down Syndrome Spreads Joy at Sold-Out “Happiness Show”

Braving the snow and sleet, 60 attendees gathered at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) on Sunday, January 19, for the “Happiness Show,” a heartwarming puppet performance by Derrick Singlar, a 44-year-old […] Read more »

Local Authors, Local Books: How Low Culture Conquered America

The Nineties cast a shadow over our current times. At least that’s the thesis of a new book by Tarrytown resident Ross Benes titled 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered […] Read more »

“The Happiness Show” Brings Joy, Representation, and Puppetry to Tarrytown

The Happiness Show is a family-friendly puppet and improv performance starring YAI’s own Derrick Singlar, a talented artist with Down syndrome who attends YAI’s Tarrytown Day Habilitation program. Derrick, a passionate puppetry enthusiast, […] Read more »

Regeneron Scientist Named First Big Deal Recipient by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester & Putnam

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester & Putnam (BBBSWP) is launching The Big Deal initiative, to recognize the invaluable contributions of their Bigs (mentors). This campaign highlights the inspiring stories of those who […] Read more »

Westchester Elder Law Attorney Stella King Named Partner at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP

The law firm of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, with offices in White Plains and Somers, N.Y., is pleased to announce Tarrytown resident Stella King, Esq. has been named a partner. […] Read more »

Buzz Creators Promotes Tarrytown’s Jessica Apicella to Associate Vice President

Buzz Creators, Inc., a premier boutique public relations and marketing agency based in Valhalla, New York, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tarrytown resident Jessica Apicella from Senior Account […] Read more »

Transfiguration Parish School Pivots and Returns as a Private School

For seventy-five years, the Transfiguration Parish School in Tarrytown was a staple of the local Catholic community. Sadly, at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, it was forced to […] Read more »

Adam Weiss on Building a ‘Town Square’ at Shames JCC 

Adam Weiss’ tenure as CEO of the Harold & Elaine Shames Jewish Community Center on the Hudson has been marked by expansion and community-building.   The seasoned educator and administrator has […] Read more »

Tarrytown and Peekskill Artists Win Cultural Apprenticeship Grants

Two River Towns artists will receive a $10,000 grant to pursue an apprenticeship in Andean folk music. Amy Chalán Vacacela of Tarrytown and César Vele of Peekskill will receive a […] Read more »

‘Heaven’ on Hudson: Tarrytown’s Stone Castle Listed for $5.49M  

That dream you’ve had of owning a piece of heaven can finally come true, if you’ve got $5.49 million to spend.  That’s the asking price of a century-old stone castle-like […] Read more »