![The Board of Directors of Abbott House has named Ms. Justine Christakos as incoming CEO and President of Abbott House, effective July 1, 2024. Ms. Christakos will succeed James L. Kaufman, who is retiring after serving more than 11 years as CEO and President. “We could not possibly be more delighted by the appointment of Justine,” said Walter Montgomery, Chair of the Abbott House Board. “She is the perfect individual to build on James’s remarkable accomplishments at this venerable organization […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1.Justine-C-Final-2024-800x912.jpg)
New Concord Road School Principal Appointed in Ardsley
By Rick Pezzullo— The Ardsley Board of Education has appointed Dr. Vidya Bhat as the incoming full-time probationary principal of Concord Road Elementary School. Bhat will work with current Principal Anthony DiCarlo to ensure... More »
Irvington High Names Class of 2024 Valedictorian, Salutatorian
By Rick Pezzullo— Ciara Lyons and Hanna Reich are heads of the Class of 2024 at Irvington High School. Lyons has been named valedictorian, while Reich is salutatorian. Both students said they were honored to have earned the r... More »
Hastings-on-Hudson Resident to Bike 300+ Miles for Fundraiser
by Janine Annett– Robert Simmonds has deep roots in Hastings. Not only is he a lifelong resident of the village, his parents and grandparents also grew up here. Simmonds has been a patrol officer with the Hastings Police Depa... More »
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Abbott House Names New CEO
The Board of Directors of Abbott House has named Ms. Justine Christakos as incoming CEO and President of Abbott House, effective July 1, 2024. Ms. Christakos will succeed James L. Kaufman, who is retiring after serving more than 11 years as CEO and President. ... More »
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Justice Department Charges Regeneron With Pricing Fraud
By Barrett Seaman— The U.S. Department of Justice this week filed a False Claim complaint against Tarrytown-based Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, claiming that the $13 billion company fraudulently inflated Medicare reimbursements for Eylea, a drug used to treat wet... More »
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New Concord Road School Principal Appointed in Ardsley
By Rick Pezzullo— The Ardsley Board of Education has appointed Dr. Vidya Bhat as the incoming full-time probationary principal of Concord Road Elementary School. Bhat will work with current Principal Anthony DiCarlo to ensure a smooth transition in leadership ... 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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Westchester Land Trust Awarded $100,000 Grant to Save Our Forests
We’ve got great news for the health of our local forests! An anonymous donor granted $100,000 to Westchester Land Trust to support efforts to improve forest health and combat the many challenges threatening trees across the region. This transformative project ... More »
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Justice Department Charges Regeneron With Pricing Fraud
By Barrett Seaman— The U.S. Department of Justice this week filed a False Claim complaint against Tarrytown-based Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, claiming that the $13 billion company fraudulently inflated Medicare reimbursements for Eylea, a drug used to treat wet... 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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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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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
MorePut a Bus Stop in Chauncey Square
An online petition started just last weekend calling for safety improvements at the crossing leading to the Chauncey Square shopping center, movie theater, hotel and apartments (Saw Mill River Parkway/Lawrence St.) has already been signed by over 1,000 people–... 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 »
