![By Barrett Seaman— President Biden is coming to Irvington. That’s exciting—at least to local Democrats, some of whom are forking over four- and even five-figure checks to be at a private fundraiser this Thursday, the 25th. That’s also exciting for lots of Irvington residents who will, at least for a few hours, bask in the glow of a presidential visit to a village of less than 6,500. Take it from someone who has accompanied a U.S. president on dozens of […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1.motorcade.jpg)
Land of Ambiguous Loss
LAND OF AMBIGUOUS LOSS: Make a left after crossing the Uncanny Valley By Krista Madsen– When a robot—perhaps crafted to resemble a human—dares veer too uncomfortably close to anthropomorphic, we humans supposedly tend to ge... More »
Food is a Part of Healing at Phelps
By Barrett Seaman— Phelps Hospital put on a food truck feed on Sunday, the 21st, aiming to raise money for a new garden envisioned as a place of tranquility for the hospital’s behavioral health patients. Some 150 donors got t... More »
Earth Day Is Coming—And the Rivertowns are Ready
By Jeff Wilson– Earth Day itself is on Monday, April 22, but the environmentally committed residents of the rivertowns have joined with other Westchester municipalities in planning for and hosting green-oriented events on bot... More »
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Food is a Part of Healing at Phelps
By Barrett Seaman— Phelps Hospital put on a food truck feed on Sunday, the 21st, aiming to raise money for a new garden envisioned as a place of tranquility for the hospital’s behavioral health patients. Some 150 donors got to choose from six local food trucks... More »
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The Perils of Presidential Visits
By Barrett Seaman— President Biden is coming to Irvington. That’s exciting—at least to local Democrats, some of whom are forking over four- and even five-figure checks to be at a private fundraiser this Thursday, the 25th. That’s also exciting for lots of Irvi... More »
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New Superintendent of Schools Hired in Ardsley
By Rick Pezzullo— The Ardsley Board of Education has appointed Dr. Matthew J. Block as the next superintendent of Ardsley School District. Block, who has been superintendent of Livingston Public Schools in New Jersey since 2019, will formally begin his role Ju... More »
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Writer’s Block…of Clay
WRITER’S BLOCK…OF CLAY: The pleasure, pain and Play-Doh of creating By Krista Madsen– There have been times in my writing life—memorable, magical, rare—when the words just seemed to flow from my fingertips. Writing, for me, isn’t a brain exercise so much as so... More »
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Earth Day Is Coming—And the Rivertowns are Ready
By Jeff Wilson– Earth Day itself is on Monday, April 22, but the environmentally committed residents of the rivertowns have joined with other Westchester municipalities in planning for and hosting green-oriented events on both sides of the day to help heal a w... More »
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Land of Ambiguous Loss
LAND OF AMBIGUOUS LOSS: Make a left after crossing the Uncanny Valley By Krista Madsen– When a robot—perhaps crafted to resemble a human—dares veer too uncomfortably close to anthropomorphic, we humans supposedly tend to get hit with a queasy squeamishness/r... More »
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High School Softball Teams Swinging for Success
By Tom Pedulla— The Hudson Independent previews the local varsity softball teams for the upcoming season. DOBBS FERRY Despite a difficult schedule, hopes are high for a winning record. The Eagles are very talented at key positions. League Most Valuable Player ... More »
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Land of Ambiguous Loss
LAND OF AMBIGUOUS LOSS: Make a left after crossing the Uncanny Valley By Krista Madsen– When a robot—perhaps crafted to resemble a human—dares veer too uncomfortably close to anthropomorphic, we humans supposedly tend to get hit with a queasy squeamishness/r... More »
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OPERATION PROM DRESS AND TUXEDO GIVEAWAY COMING TO COUNTY CENTER APRIL 26-28
Free Bee Line Bus Trips Available with Student ID Prom season is almost upon on. But prom costs can make it hard or even impossible for many students to participate in this annual rite of passage with their peers. That’s why Westchester County is proud to par... More »
Letters & Commentary
MoreA Big Boost for Local Journalism
The just approved New York state budget includes a payroll tax credit for local news outlets. With the passage of this bill NYS is the first state in the nation that is incentivizing the hiring and retaining of local journalists. The passage of the budget co... More »
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Agnes Sinko
AGNES M. SINKÓ (1941-2024) passed away on March 2. She was one of seven children, grew up in Irvington, NY, and lived and worked in the New York City area for most of her life. She married Josef Sinkó (deceased 2023) in 1966 and brought her in-laws to live wi... More »
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Bethany Arts Community’s Black History Month Delves Deep Into the Black Experience
By W.B. King– On November 16, 1944, 37-year-old Helen Ray Fowler was seated in “Old Sparky” in Sing Sing prison, facing her fate for committing the murder of a “hotheaded” boarder, George Knight, in the red light district of Niagara Falls. When the “crackling”... More »
