Events to salute nation's birth and beyond
Three upcoming events in Hastings represent the various ways the community is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of
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Volunteer of the Month: Pollinator proponent preaches about bees and butterflies
Longtime Ardsley resident Carol Sommerfield is an artist who spends a lot of time thinking about pollinators and the gardens
Ask the Dispatch: Is it safe to eat fish from the Hudson River?
Yes, you can eat (some) fish from the Hudson River, but it depends on who you are, the species of
Four Questions with Matt Arone
Event to focus on history of Ardsley Little League Matt Arone has been watching, playing, and coaching baseball for most
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