The Hudson Independent

1 week ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Barrett Seaman

May 9, 2025For the third year in a row, the Family YMCA at Tarrytown’s Elite All Stars Cheers program team is competing in the Nationals, the most prestigious invitational in the sport of Cheer. The girls are vying for a title at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Disney, at Orlando, Florida from May 9ththrough May 11th.   “Participation at Nationals, called the Summit for All-Star Cheer Programs, is by invitation only,” explained Lesa Dalton, Associate Executive Director of the Tarrytown Y.

1 week ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Rick Pezzullo

May 9, 2025By Rick Pezzullo—Several local high school students have been selected as National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners. Earlier this week, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the 2,500 designees that were chosen from a pool of more than 15,000 finalists. The winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

1 week ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Barrett Seaman

May 8, 2025To the Mayor and Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown,I am writing as a concerned resident and taxpayer to strongly object to the recent decision to enter into a $2.945 million contract for the replacement of Fire Apparatus Truck 78—an expenditure that raises serious concerns about fiscal responsibility, transparency and accountability. This truck, which lacks a pump and will take approximately 1,400 days to build, is now set to become the most expensive ladder truck in the country.

1 week ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Barrett Seaman

May 8, 2025Irvington Middle School student Cameron Weiner has been named a 2025 National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award recipient. The prestigious recognition includes a $500 contribution to a 529 college savings account and celebrates the student’s exceptional leadership, scholarship and service. “Cameron has made significant contributions to both the school and local community through various activities during the past year,” NJHS chapter adviser Karen Bodnar said.

1 week ago | thehudsonindependent.com | Barrett Seaman

May 8, 2025Shana Liebman’s stunning new cookbook, Barbecue, (her first), which she wrote with Chef Hugh Mangum, features over 170 recipes for grilled and smoked dishes from around the world. It will be published (internationally and in three languages) on May 15.