Rick Pezzullo

New York

Editor at The Examiner (Westchester County, NY)

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Hearing Monday on Battery Energy Storage System in Tarrytown

1 week ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Rick Pezzullo

Environmental NewsTarrytown News Published 1 minute ago1min ago • Bookmarks: 2 June 1, 2025By Rick Pezzullo—A public hearing will be held Monday, June 2 by the Tarrytown Board of Trustees to consider a local law to amend the Zoning Code to add a section to regulate Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Rental Housing Project Under Review in Tarrytown

1 week ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Rick Pezzullo

May 28, 2025By Rick Pezzullo—A developer is looking to transform a current office building in Tarrytown into a rental housing project. Earlier this month, the Board of Trustees referred a zoning amendment petition from AmTrust Realty, owners of 303 South Broadway, to establish an overlay zone to the village Planning Board. The 7.5-acre site at South Broadway is currently in the Office Building (OB) District.
Irvington School District Recognized for Music Education

1 week ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Rick Pezzullo

Irvington NewsSchool News Published 4 minutes ago4mins ago May 27, 2025Irvington Union Free School District has been named a 2025 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM (National Association for Music Merchants) Foundation. The prestigious national recognition honors the district’s outstanding commitment to providing high-quality music education to all students.
Memorial Day 2025 Marked in Local Villages

1 week ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Rick Pezzullo

Published 4 minutes ago4mins ago • Bookmarks: 1 May 26, 2025Encouraged by blue skies and tolerable temperatures, hundreds turned out at each of the various rivertown Memorial Day ceremonies. Most followed traditional formats with tributes to the fallen, speeches by worthy veterans, gun salutes and haunting renditions of Taps.
Three Arrested by ICE Agents in Sleepy Hollow

2 weeks ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Rick Pezzullo

Sleepy Hollow NewsTop News Published 37 minutes ago37mins ago • Bookmarks: 5 May 23, 2025By Rick Pezzullo—Federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested three individuals in Sleepy Hollow early Thursday morning.
Sleepy Hollow High Valedictorian, Salutatorian Named

2 weeks ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Rick Pezzullo

May 23, 2025By Rick Pezzullo—Sleepy Hollow High School has named Abby Bartolacci as the valedictorian and Ayaka Utsuami as the salutatorian of the graduating class of 2025. “We are so proud of Abby and Ayaka and all that they both have achieved both as students and as school citizens. Their hard work, dedication, and excellence have set an outstanding example for our entire school community,” said Sleepy Hollow High School Principal Dr. Deborah Brand.
Regeneron Enters into Agreement to Acquire Consumer Genetics Business

2 weeks ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Rick Pezzullo

May 22, 2025By Rick Pezzullo—Tarrytown-based Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced it has been named the successful bidder in the bankruptcy auction for substantially all of the assets of 23andMe Holding Co., a leading human genetics and biotechnology company.
Local School Budgets Approved Easily by Voters

2 weeks ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Rick Pezzullo

May 21, 2025Local School Budgets Approved Easily by VotersBy Rick PezzulloThere were no surprises at the polls Tuesday as all budgets for the 2025-26 school year in local districts were approved comfortably by voters. ArdsleyThe proposed budget of $85.6 with a tax levy hike of 2.45% passed 391 to 121. Running unopposed for two three-year seats on the Board of Education were Trustee Hrishi Karthikeyan and newcomer Bart Grachan.
Four Vie for Three Seats on Dobbs Ferry Board of Education

2 weeks ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Rick Pezzullo

May 19, 2025By Rick Pezzullo—Four candidates are running for three open seats May 20 on the Dobbs Ferry Board of Education. With trustees Jean Lucasey and Shannon Stringer opting not to seek new terms, Darren Wood is the lone incumbent in the race that also includes Disan Davis, Sudha Reddy and Mindy Walker.
Proposed School Budgets, Board of Ed Candidates at a Glance

3 weeks ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Rick Pezzullo

May 16, 2025By Rick Pezzullo—Budgets in local school districts for the 2025-26 school year and Board of Education candidates will be in the hands of voters on Tuesday, May 20. Polls in most districts will be open from 6 a.m. or 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at designated locations. The following is a summary of what residents will find at the polls in districts in the rivertowns. ArdsleyThe proposed budget of $85.6 million represents a 1.6% spending increase from this year. The tax levy hike is 2.45%.