![“CHEMISTRY” is…Chemical: Deciphering the complicated science of spark By Krista Madsen– Chemistry is the scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter. More specifically, according to the Cambridge Dictionary: “the scientific study of the basic characteristics of substances and the ways in which they react or combine.” But chemistry—the coveted, elusive “spark” that may or may not, likely not, happen between two people who typically these days bump up against each other in a dating app and then try to “react or […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chemistry.jpeg)
John Hiatt Returns to Music Hall Celebrating Life’s Lessons
By W.B. King– When Elvis Presley sang “It was on a moonlight night, the star is shining bright” on the Bill Monroe classic “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” he couldn’t have imagined the impact it would have on an unsuspecting nine-ye... More »
Healthcare Workers Vote to Authorize a Strike at Phelps Hospital, Unless…
Registered nurses and other caregivers at Phelps Hospital voted 98.9% to authorize a strike “if hospital management refuses to settle a fair contract that provides greater staff input on patient care,” read a statement issued... More »
Wasteless Horsemen Initiative Brings Sustainability to Tarrytown Schools
By Rick Pezzullo— The Wasteless Horsemen Initiative in the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns focuses on zero-waste practices that help reduce the amount of trash produced in the district. School officials plan to strengthen en... More »
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Healthcare Workers Vote to Authorize a Strike at Phelps Hospital, Unless…
Registered nurses and other caregivers at Phelps Hospital voted 98.9% to authorize a strike “if hospital management refuses to settle a fair contract that provides greater staff input on patient care,” read a statement issued by a spokesperson for 1199SEIU, th... More »
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Ardsley Mayor Kaboolian Recognized as 2024 Woman of Distinction
By Rick Pezzullo— Ardsley Mayor Nancy Kaboolian was honored Tuesday at the 2024 NYS Senate Women of Distinction Ceremony in Albany by Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins for her leadership and commitment to civil and human rights, diversity, and community a... More »
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Wasteless Horsemen Initiative Brings Sustainability to Tarrytown Schools
By Rick Pezzullo— The Wasteless Horsemen Initiative in the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns focuses on zero-waste practices that help reduce the amount of trash produced in the district. School officials plan to strengthen environmental awareness and impact by... More »
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John Hiatt Returns to Music Hall Celebrating Life’s Lessons
By W.B. King– When Elvis Presley sang “It was on a moonlight night, the star is shining bright” on the Bill Monroe classic “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” he couldn’t have imagined the impact it would have on an unsuspecting nine-year-old boy from Indianapolis, India... More »
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Irvington Woods Honored for its Old Growth
Earlier this month, the Village of Irvington was welcomed into another prestigious environmental club when it was admitted into the national Old-Growth Forest Network. In presenting the Certificate of Recognition, the organization’s Northeast Regional manager,... More »
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“Chemistry” is…Chemical
“CHEMISTRY” is…Chemical: Deciphering the complicated science of spark By Krista Madsen– Chemistry is the scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter. More specifically, according to the Cambridge Dictionary: “the scientific study of the basic cha... More »
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Westchester Tennis Ladder Adds Women’s Doubles
By Shana Liebman– On May 8th, the annual Westchester Tennis Ladder (WTL) will launch its fifth season, this time with a new women-only doubles ladder. Over 300 players competed in last season’s coed ladders (Advanced and Intermediate), but this season (May 8-A... More »
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“Chemistry” is…Chemical
“CHEMISTRY” is…Chemical: Deciphering the complicated science of spark By Krista Madsen– Chemistry is the scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter. More specifically, according to the Cambridge Dictionary: “the scientific study of the basic cha... More »
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REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS GROUP RAISES MORE THAN $8,500 FOR THE NEW YORK ABORTION ACCESS FUND
Rivertowns for Reproductive Rights, a community group of Rivertowns residents organizing for reproductive rights and justice, held its second annual Appetizers for Access event on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Bloomy Cheese & Provisions in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Mondaire ... More »
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MoreKudos to Irvington’s Mayor and Board of Trustees
Residents: The Town of Greenburgh Human Rights Advisory Committee applauds Irvington Mayor Jon Siegel and the village’s Board of Trustees for emphatically rejecting opposition to the flying of Pride flags during Pride Month this June. We also appreciate that t... 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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Sleepy Hollow to Host 150th Anniversary Car Show Saturday
By Rick Pezzullo— The Village of Sleepy Hollow will be hosting a 150th Anniversary Car Show on Saturday, May 18 on the former General Motors site. More than 40 classic and exotic cars will be on display adjacent to Sleepy Hollow RiverWalk, a public/private par... More »
