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The discovery of what was described as “anti-Black antisemitic and racist graffiti” along the pathway on the west side of Irvington’s Halsey Pond prompted the village government to post a community-wide message condemning the act. “There is no place in our community for antisemitism, racism, hate, or any act that seeks to divide us,” the message read. “Irvington stands firmly...

A suggestion to make the summer jazz concerts even more special: invite a talented local High School musician to play at least one piece with the band! During the months of July and August, residents are treated to terrific jazz concerts at Waterfront Park in Dobbs Ferry, Matthiessen Park in Irvington, Pierson Park in Tarrytown, near the VFW building in Hastings, Yosemite Par...

THE (S)LOWDOWN: Enjoying the journey, Sleepy Hollow edition By Krista Madsen– For a fairly technologically adept lady, I lean way luddite. Driving an ancient Tesla (2013), named Katinka, with free unlimited supercharging grandfathered in is like willfully choosing the oldest bricked computer to drive around as a car. But it works, and the joy of free charg...

More than 100 years ago, the Village of Irvington purchased a parcel of land to help protect the watershed and the Irvington Reservoir from future development. That original purpose is not merely an interpretation based on later events. It is directly supported by documentation from the time of the acquisition. Today, the Village Facilities Planning Committee is proposing tha...

  By Carol Vinzant– About a dozen residents raised alarms about the environmental implicationns of a 214-acre golf course community planned near the intersection of Routes 117 and 9 in Briarcliff this week at a Town of Mt. Pleasant planning board meeting. Fieldwood Farm would include 75 homes, an 18-hole course, a driving range, pool, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball cou...