1![By Barrett Seaman— As seen on Zoom by viewers of the League of Women Voters (LWV) candidate forum Thursday night, incumbent Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner faced a single primary opponent: Ardsley Village Trustee, lawyer and CPA Barry McGoey. Unseen, however, was a host of Feiner’s political enemies, including all four of his fellow Town Council members, as well as revelations from a forensic analysis published in January, detailing a slew of financial inconsistencies that his opponent (who once worked […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1.McGoey.Feiner.jpg)
Hastings Schools Hire New Assistant Director for Special Ed
By Rick Pezzullo— The Hastings-on-Hudson Board of Education has appointed Karina Villalona, a longtime Hastings resident, as the new Assistant Director for Special Education, effective July 16. Selected through a highly compe... More »
New Assistant Principal Appointed at Sleepy Hollow High
By Rick Pezzullo— A new assistant principal will soon be roaming the halls of Sleepy Hollow High School Mary Berat was recently appointed to that position. She will be joining the district’s administrative team on July 1. “Ms... More »
Hastings High Students to Showcase Historical Exhibition
By Rick Pezzullo— In conjunction with the Hastings Historical Society and the Hastings Public Library, Hastings High School teacher Gregory Smith’s SUPA American History class will take part in an opening reception of their f... More »
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In LWV Forum, Feiner Faces Off Against Challenger McGoey—And His Own Record
By Barrett Seaman— As seen on Zoom by viewers of the League of Women Voters (LWV) candidate forum Thursday night, incumbent Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner faced a single primary opponent: Ardsley Village Trustee, lawyer and CPA Barry McGoey. Unseen, ho... More »
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New Assistant Principal Appointed at Sleepy Hollow High
By Rick Pezzullo— A new assistant principal will soon be roaming the halls of Sleepy Hollow High School Mary Berat was recently appointed to that position. She will be joining the district’s administrative team on July 1. “Ms. Berat’s experience, leadership, a... More »
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In LWV Forum, Feiner Faces Off Against Challenger McGoey—And His Own Record
By Barrett Seaman— As seen on Zoom by viewers of the League of Women Voters (LWV) candidate forum Thursday night, incumbent Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner faced a single primary opponent: Ardsley Village Trustee, lawyer and CPA Barry McGoey. Unseen, ho... More »
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Hastings Schools Hire New Assistant Director for Special Ed
By Rick Pezzullo— The Hastings-on-Hudson Board of Education has appointed Karina Villalona, a longtime Hastings resident, as the new Assistant Director for Special Education, effective July 16. Selected through a highly competitive search process, Villalona wi... More »
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Award-Winning Tarrytown Documentarians Trace The Journey From Nazi-Era Horror To The Triumphs Of Jewish Progeny
By W.B. King– When 13 Jewish driver’s licenses were confiscated in 1938 by Hitler’s Nazi regime, the stories of those pictured were ostensibly lost to history. That changed in 2017 when the documents were discovered in a worn and torn envelope in the recesses ... More »
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Dobbs Ferry Unveils Food Scrap Recycling Barn
(This story has been updated) By Rick Pezzullo— The Village of Dobbs Ferry kicked off the spring season Friday by showcasing two climate-smart initiatives. Dobbs Ferry Mayor Christy Knell led the celebration at the village’s DPW site at 1 Stanley Avenue that i... More »
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Phelps Hospital Expands Community Paramedicine Program
By Rick Pezzullo— Northwell’s Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow is expanding its community paramedicine program with two vital new services: dedicated street medicine outreach for unhoused individuals and in-home behavioral health services. The expansion will b... More »
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Hastings Pitcher Throws A Career-Crowning Perfect Game
By Tom Pedulla– When Hastings right-hander Andrew Ciszewski warmed up for a recent game against Rye Neck, the results were not promising. He was bouncing curveballs and spiking fastballs, leaving them well short of the plate. Then the game began and he was, we... More »
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A Sweet Addition To Town: The Village Confectionery Debuts In June
By Autumn Zara– Sleepy Hollow, a renowned trick-or-treating destination, will finally get its own candy shop on June 13. Film industry veteran Kate Bolger is opening The Village Confectionery at 95 Beekman Avenue. When we first met at Sleepy Coffee Too, Kate w... More »
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New Yorkers have voted on paper ballots (hand marked or using a ballot marking device, known as BMD) since 2010. The system works, but the system is now in danger. The scanners for ballots and the BMDs are breaking down. The County Boards of Elections must r... More »
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Ground Broken for Memorial Garden at Ardsley High School
By Rick Pezzullo The Ardsley Historical Society hosted a formal groundbreaking ceremony earlier this month for the Lewisohn Memorial Garden at Ardsley High School. The event marked the official start of construction for a landmark dedicated to local history an... More »
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Collections down 15% as Memorial Day weekend approaches, raising concerns about regional blood supply levels NEW YORK – New York Blood Center (NYBC) is urgently calling on New Yorkers to donate blood ahead of Memorial Day weekend as the region faces dangerousl... More »
