Mermaid Festival Returns to Sleepy Hollow Waterfront in July

The Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival is back for its third year, and this family-friendly celebration has quickly become one of the Hudson Valley’s most vibrant summer traditions, drawing thousands of […] Read more »

Ossining O-Bots Wins Runner-Up Award at Innovator Awards

The winners of the seventh annual Optimum Innovator Awards were recentlty announced the O-Bots team from Ossining High School secured the Runner-Up award in the Sustainability category. This year, Optimum […] Read more »

Harckham’s 21st Food Drive Collects 750 Pounds of Food for Fred’s Pantry

New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced today that his 21st food drive collected more than 750 pounds of donations of food, household items, and toiletries for Fred’s Pantry, which is run at […] Read more »

Hudson Valley in 2026: Tarrytown’s Main Street Push, White Plains Growth, and What’s Working Across the River Towns

Spring in the Hudson Valley always seems to compress a year’s worth of community activity into about six weeks. The Tarrytown Music Hall just announced its summer concert series. White […] Read more »

The Pentagon Is Pouring Billions Into Drone Defense. Here’s What That Money Is Buying.

The U.S. military has been watching drone warfare evolve for years. What changed recently is the pace. Small, cheap unmanned aircraft have disrupted operations in Ukraine, the Red Sea, and […] Read more »

Where to Find the Best Professional Nail Drill Bits to Remove Gel Polish in 2026

Removing gel polish efficiently without damaging the natural nail requires more than a powerful e-file. The quality, shape, grit, and material of the drill bit all play a major role […] Read more »

Lakeland Central School District Grants Tenure to 19

The Lakeland Central School District celebrated its 19 tenure recipients at the May 28 Board of Education meeting at Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School. “Earning tenure is one of the […] Read more »

Temple Israel of Northern Westchester Announces New Rabbi, Major Renovations, and Membership Growth Initiatives

Temple Israel of Northern Westchester (TINW) is experiencing an exciting period of growth and renewal, with the recent election of a new Senior Rabbi, the launch of Phase I facility […] Read more »

Celebrate Summer at Philipsburg Manor’s New ‘Enchanted Evenings’

This summer, Historic Hudson Valley invites visitors to enjoy Sleepy Hollow nights during Enchanted Evenings, a series of twilight events at Philipsburg Manor in the heart of the village, featuring […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Why I’m Voting for Beth Davidson

Dear Editor, My past involvement in the political process has been limited to being a consistent voter. But this year, I felt the congressional campaign for NY17 required more of […] Read more »