The Hudson Independent: News for Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, NY

Students Explore the World During Spring Break

by Elaine Marranzano

 During spring break in April, three separate groups of students from Sleepy Hollow and Irvington schools participated in school-sponsored trips to Spain, Egypt and London. An enlightened and inspired group of teenagers (and one fourth grader) who returned.
 Student strike a pose in Egypt.

Group Formed to Improve Athletics Program at Sleepy Hollow

by Rick Pezzullo

 In recent years in the Tarrytown School District, Athletic Director Chuck Scarpulla believes the district has focused on developing individual teams instead of improving the athletics program overall.
Sleepy Hollow Middle School softball players cheer for their teammates.               photo by Joe Golden

Eco-Friendly Gardening

by Mark Gilliland

 With Michelle Obama starting an organic garden at the White House, shouldn’t we all care about being eco-friendly in our own gardening practices? Why? In order to protect the health of our families, friends and future generations; to safeguard our native plants and animals by protecting their habitat and food supply; to improve the overall quality of our local environment by preventing excessive soil erosion, ensuring a healthy tree canopy to combat global warming,  and reducing the risk of water contamination by fertilizer and pesticide runoff.

Sports

Sarah Moore of Irvington High School clears the high bar.                                       photo by Joe Golden

Daniel Kaplan fires a strike against Pearl River.                                                   photo by Joe Golden

Notice of Public Hearing Village of Sleepy Hollow

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Village of Sleepy Hollow at the Municipal Building located at 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York, on the 23rd day of June, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. to Adopt Local Law No. 3, 2009, titled Disciplinary Proceedings.

Culinary Adventures June

by Jerry Eimbinder

On Monday through Wednesday, the three-course, prix-fixe dinner at Goldfish Oyster Bar & Restaurant in Ossining is easily one of the best values to be found in Westchester. Appetizers include shrimp tempura, sautéed mussels in a garlic lemon broth, and fried calamari. A baker’s dozen of main courses are available including New York strip steak, pan seared salmon, and seared sea scallops. Enticing desserts such as ricotta fritters makes the meal complete, and the tab is only $15.

Food

Sweetgrass Grill Opens - At Last!

Another Stellar Restaurant Destination in Tarrytown

by Linda Viertel

Sweetgrass Grill, Tarrytown’s latest addition to a burgeoning restaurant scene, has opened with a bang, seating crowds of happy diners at lunch and dinner, and leaving them with a new appreciation of how seemingly simple preparations can still be inventive, surprising and deeply satisfying.

 Chef Tom Lasley and owners David Starkey and Theresa McCarthy in front of natural wood bar.

Trio of Sleepy Hollow Seniors Find Their Niche

Co-founders of environmental group make a difference their own ways

by Andrea Kott

Finding the right niche could be one of the most difficult – and important – parts of high school. While parents agonize over the path to college, kids, no matter how bright or accomplished, agonize over fitting in. Or not.

From top: Greg Valdespino, Matt Valdespino and Emily Arduino

Irvington High Seniors Share Love of Science and Water

by Kyle Lockett

 One qualified for Junior Nationals to become an All-American in swimming, while maintaining a 4.5 GPA and winning gold medals with her Empire State swimming team. The other is fresh off a trip to Reno, Nevada’s International Science and Engineering Fair. He won the trip for his research in neurobiology, which showed the glial cells of the brain play more of a role in memory than what was previously believed.

Business News

Oasis Day Spa: The Newest Getaway Destination in Dobbs Ferry

by Linda Viertel

 Dobbs Ferry is now home to the conveniently located Oasis Day Spa, the largest health spa in Westchester County. With 15 treatment rooms, a couples room, space for special events, a boutique and rooftop garden, Oasis is designed as a destination day spa that provides a comprehensive array of health and beauty treatments and services.

Rooftop of Oasis Day Spa on Livingston Avenue.