For decades, the history of slavery and the underground railroad in the Rivertowns was untold. Slavery was recognized as a Southern economic institution; however, it also was embraced in the North.
Pain can be either acute or chronic. Acute pain lasts a short time, usually results from a specific cause, and goes away upon healing. Chronic pain can last for months or even years and can be difficult to manage.
Rivertowners enjoying an outing at MacEachron Waterfront Park in Hastings-on-Hudson undoubtedly have seen Gates of the Hudson Arch, a 2012 sculpture by the renowned sculptor Greg Wyatt.
A hot cup of coffee or tea is just the thing to enjoy on a crisp fall day in the Rivertowns. As temperatures drop, visit these locally owned shops for brews and experiences that, although unique, are similarly delicious.
Irving was the first American author to gain international acclaim, as his contributions to literature captured the imagination of foreign readers. He enjoyed celebrity status, especially in England and Spain, where his published works have been translated into Spanish.
Regardless of the reason that writers and readers come to the Hudson Valley Writers Center in Sleepy Hollow, what strikes them first is the charm of the space.
In large part due to the publication of Washington Irving’s classic tale, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” lower Westchester County is closely associated with one of America’s favorite holidays: Halloween.
Tilly, who has been an architect since 1978, is a Certified Passive House Consultant, and his firm is a member of the Association for Preservation Technology. He spoke with the Neighborhood Buzz about restoration work in and near the Rivertowns.
Power walkers, bicyclists, families strolling, joggers—the Governor Mario M. Cuomo (formerly the Tappan Zee) Bridge Path, between the historic villages of Tarrytown and South Nyack in Rockland County, has room for all to enjoy the majestic views of the Hudson River.
On July 3, 1782, a skirmish between a colonial scouting unit and British forces broke out near Tarrytown. Fighting in the ranks was a soldier by the name of Deborah Sampson—a woman who had disguised herself as a man.
In recent years, on-location filming has increased in the Rivertowns. Location managers, as well as producers and directors, have found that the area offers diverse locations to accommodate their scripts as well as their production crew and cast of actors.
The Hudson River begins in the Adirondack Mountains at Lake Tear of the Clouds in Essex County and stretches for 315 miles before pouring into the Atlantic Ocean in New York City.
. . . occasional gathering of amateur astronomers, who bring their telescopes and welcome the community to come look at the moon, planets, and stars. This last use of the park is particularly fitting, given the contributions to the field of astronomy by the remarkable Draper family of Hastings.
Tarrytown and Westchester County played an important role in the Revolutionary War and in the victory that brought about the independence of the United States.
In the late 1800s, to escape summers in New York City, Helen Francis (Fanny) Garrison Villard and German-born financier and railroad tycoon Henry Villard bought their summer home high on a hill in Dobbs Ferry.
Read entire article for free. . . . In each Rivertown stands a building that beckons all residents: the public library. It is a community gathering place that is free for students of all ages.
