‘No Kings’ protests converge in Hastings
“No Kings” rallies in Hastings and Yonkers brought generations of activists together in opposition to President Donald Trump on Saturday,
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Volunteer of the Month: Taylor uses time and talent to bring neighbors together
The Rivertowns Repair Café network that started in Hastings in 2019 has grown to include Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, Tarrytown, and
MorDance founder touts the power of performing arts
Morgan McEwen is the founder and artistic director of MorDance, a nonprofit company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of ballet.
Volunteers of the Month: LoRusso and Cortese add comfort to foster care
For Emma LoRusso of Yonkers and Matthew Cortese of Irvington, volunteering at Abbott House is a family affair. That’s
Volunteer of the Month: Kehoe keeps spotlight on Revolutionary War history
Connie Kehoe is president of Revolutionary Westchester 250 (RW250), a nonprofit organization with the mission of building awareness and appreciation
Ask the Dispatch: How do you turn a library into a mini-golf course?
A cold weekend might be a good time to visit a local library and get a few books, a library
Volunteers of the Month: Altman and Walsh support children and families
Lori Walsh and Jennifer Altman are both psychologists who have lived in Hastings for more than 25 years and raised
Volunteer of the Month: Rowan helps children and families throughout Westchester
Margaret Rowan, a Dobbs Ferry resident of more than 20 years, is a familiar figure to children and families throughout
Volunteer of the Month: Chen uses art to help children feel at home
Conju “Maggie” Chen is a regular volunteer at Abbott House, an organization in Irvington dedicated to building lasting foundations for
Ask the Dispatch: Are there Revolutionary War veterans buried in the Rivertowns?
With Veterans Day coming up on Nov. 11, local history buffs might be thinking about this nation’s wars and
Volunteers of the Month: Malekian and Roseff make Dobbs more sustainable
Holly Malekian and Janet Roseff are neighbors who have lived in Dobbs Ferry for more than 30 years. During that
Four Questions with Tim Deery
Dobbs Ferry resident Tim Deery tries to live by a simple motto he adopted from his dad: Do the right
Volunteer of the Month: Stiefel helps ASVAC recruit volunteers
In 2024, when Lewis (“Lew”) Stiefel and his wife, Judy Kalvin, signed up for a CPR training class at the