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Happy Print Day everybody!In the print edition you will find...Volunteers of the Month: Hastings duo supports children a...
01/10/2026

Happy Print Day everybody!

In the print edition you will find...
Volunteers of the Month: Hastings duo supports children and families
Discounts in Dobbs: New programs aim to drum up business
Affordable opportunity: Lottery to be held for six townhomes in Irvington

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Veteran singer and songwriter Jeffrey Lewis brings his poignant, off-the-wall storytelling to HudCo in Dobbs Ferry this ...
01/08/2026

Veteran singer and songwriter Jeffrey Lewis brings his poignant, off-the-wall storytelling to HudCo in Dobbs Ferry this Saturday, Jan. 10.

On the heels of releasing his 10th studio album, “The Even More Freewheelin’ Jeffrey Lewis,” in March 2025, Lewis and his four-piece band spent much of the year touring Europe, Canada, and the northeast U.S. For his upcoming Rivertowns debut, the latest event in RiverArts’ “Channels” series, the Purchase College alum returns to the solo guitar and vocal act that has defined the sound on which he built his career.

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The Ardsley and Irvington School Districts have announced school-day format changes for the 2026-2027 academic year, mov...
01/06/2026

The Ardsley and Irvington School Districts have announced school-day format changes for the 2026-2027 academic year, moving to fewer and longer classes in the school day.

These are the first stories by Rivertowns Dispatch’s Lab Program, through which professional journalists mentor high school students. The Irvington story was written by Leah Tubman, a freshman at Irvington High School. The Ardsley story was written by Dispatch staff writer Amy Bochner, and features reporting from Samara Hadi, a senior at Ardsley High School.

Happy New Year! We hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and print day has returned!In the print edition you will find...Be...
01/03/2026

Happy New Year! We hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and print day has returned!

In the print edition you will find...
Beyond books: Little free library tells story of community service
Fewer and longer: School schedules to change in Ardsley and Irvington
Acting Shakespeare: Play interprets Bard’s part in U.S. history

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Through the sale of donated clothing, shoes, and accessories, priced from $1 to $8, the new Rivertown Thrift pop-up shop...
01/02/2026

Through the sale of donated clothing, shoes, and accessories, priced from $1 to $8, the new Rivertown Thrift pop-up shop is helping to raise $2,500 a month to feed Hastings residents in need.

The Friends of the Hastings Youth Council, a nonprofit run by volunteers, opened the shop at 3 Spring Street on Thursday, Dec. 11, to support the Hastings Food Pantry, which operates every Wednesday at the James Harmon Community Center.

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Hastings senior Dylan Heilakka tallied 13 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists in a 52-45 win over visiting Tuckahoe on...
01/01/2026

Hastings senior Dylan Heilakka tallied 13 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists in a 52-45 win over visiting Tuckahoe on Dec. 20. After dropping their first two games, the Yellow Jackets have won three in a row.

For the full article, check out the Jan. 2 edition of the Dispatch.

Jacalyn Lee and Rio Escueta of Dobbs Ferry are doing all they can to find lasting relief for children like their 5-year-...
12/31/2025

Jacalyn Lee and Rio Escueta of Dobbs Ferry are doing all they can to find lasting relief for children like their 5-year-old daughter, Isla, who has an ultra-rare condition, one of two kinds of DEAF1-associated neurodevelopmental disorders (DANDs).

Common traits of people with DAND include autism, impacted speech, seizures, abnormal gait, anxiety, and a high pain tolerance. The first case of DAND was identified in 2010, and since then, less than 200 people worldwide have been diagnosed. Doctors believe thousands more, many of whom have severe autism, remain undiagnosed.

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An American Girl doll may be a common holiday gift, but what makes it special is how it’s customized — skin tone, hair a...
12/27/2025

An American Girl doll may be a common holiday gift, but what makes it special is how it’s customized — skin tone, hair and eye color, outfits, and even hobbies can reflect the child who receives one. This level of thought and personalization moved Erika Von Stiening Bresler when she realized the doll was being purchased for a girl living in a Yonkers shelter — by an Ardsley resident the recipient would never meet.

The sponsor had planned to buy a less expensive alternative that could “pass” as the real thing. But she changed her mind and asked Bresler if she could find out a few personal characteristics of the child. The sponsor decided that if the girl was going to receive a gift, it should truly be what she asked for.

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Wishing you and your loved ones all the joy of the holiday season.Thank you for your support in 2025 to bring local news...
12/27/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones all the joy of the holiday season.

Thank you for your support in 2025 to bring local news to the Rivertowns.

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Congratulations to our Rivertowns student-athletes recognized with fall sports awards!
12/25/2025

Congratulations to our Rivertowns student-athletes recognized with fall sports awards!

Saxon Frank scored three goals and had two assists in the Rivertown Legends’ 5-1 win over Mount Pleasant on Dec. 16 at W...
12/20/2025

Saxon Frank scored three goals and had two assists in the Rivertown Legends’ 5-1 win over Mount Pleasant on Dec. 16 at Westchester Skating Academy.

For the full article, check out the Dec. 19 issue of the Dispatch.

12/19/2025

The Rivertowns Dispatch Podcast spoke recently with Dr. Nitin Gupta, the founder of Rivertowns Pediatrics who was appointed to the Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees on Dec. 1. The transcript excerpted below is lightly edited for clarity.

For the full interview, which was sponsored by Rivertowns Pediatrics, search for the Rivertowns Dispatch Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or visit anchor.fm/rivertownsdispatch.

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