The Hudson Independent

6 days ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Barrett Seaman

Published 12 minutes ago12mins ago • Bookmarks: 2 April 18, 2025By Barrett Seaman–New York’s 17th District Republican Representative Mike Lawyer, now in his second term, is seen as a solid “retail” politician who actively caters to his constituent’s needs. He is not shy about touting the $2.5 million in federal funds he has brought back to the district or the 21 pieces of legislation he says he has introduced since being elected to Congress.

1 week ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Rick Pezzullo

April 13, 2025By Rick Pezzullo—Residents and local officials spent two days last week telling the New York State Department of Public Service (NYSDPS) that under no uncertain terms should Con Edison be given permission to increase electric and gas rates again in 2026.

1 week ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Rick Pezzullo

April 11, 2025By Rick Pezzullo—A groundbreaking event was held Thursday for a new Serenity Garden at Northwell Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow that is envisioned to be a space of peace, healing and inspiration for patients, visitors and staff. Located next to the hospital’s main entrance, the $360,000 project, which is expected to be completed this summer, will feature a pavilion, a water feature, benches and ambient lighting.

1 week ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Rick Pezzullo

April 11, 2025By Rick Pezzullo—Ardsley High School has announced its top academic achievers for the Class of 2025, with Niamh O’Donovan named Valedictorian and Heather Rexon as Salutatorian. Both students will be honored during Ardsley High School’s Commencement Ceremony at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College on Thurs., June 26.

2 weeks ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Tom Pedulla |Rick Pezzullo

April 10, 2025By Tom Pedulla—A new approach to football scheduling that may pain Dobbs Ferry appears to be a significant gain for other local schools, such as Hastings, Irvington and Sleepy Hollow. While past schedules were based on enrollment, the move has been made to a power-ranking system that blends Class B, C and D to the detriment of a perennial Class C power, such as Dobbs Ferry, while benefiting programs that struggled year after year.