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By Rick Pezzullo— Main Street School recently received the Seal of Excellence Award from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program—the first school in New York State to earn this recognition. The recognition reflects the Irvington School District’s ongoing commitment to creating a school community where every child feels seen, valued, supported and a tr...

By Elizabeth Tucker– A selection of wall-spanning tapestries based on designs by Pablo Picasso are now on view at the Pocantico Center through March 20, 2027. The selection is being exhibited there while Kykuit is closed for renovations. The tapestries, which were owned by Nelson Rockefeller, were previously exhibited in a basement space and are shown to advantage in the airy...

To the Editor: This year’s Congressional election is too important to get wrong.  We should focus on one question above all others: Who is most likely to win in November? For me, the answer is Beth Davidson. Winning a competitive election requires more than good ideas. It requires trust. Voters need to know who you are, what you stand for, and whether you will show up an...

As Democrats prepare to choose a nominee in CD17, I urge my fellow voters to support Cait Conley — the candidate with the strongest chance of defeating Congressman Mike Lawler in November. We live in a true swing district, one made up of Democrats, independents, moderate Republicans, veterans, teachers, nurses, small business owners, and seniors on fixed incomes. Winning here...

The Irvington Recreation & Parks Department and Irvington Woods Committee are seeking input from you, the community. Through the survey, we seek to gain an understanding of: how often you visit the Irvington Woods Park (IWP), what you do when you visit, how you and your family view the overall value of the park, and what programming you would like to see offered at the O’...