Rick Pezzullo

By Rick Pezzullo— In conjunction with the Hastings Historical Society and the Hastings Public Library, Hastings High School teacher Gregory Smith’s SUPA American History class will take part in an opening reception of their final project exhibition, “AMERICA 250: SYMBOLS OF OUR STORY,” on Thurs., May 28. Held in the Orr Room of the Hastings Public Library, the showcase represents the culmination of students’ work within the Smithsonian Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange Program and their exploration of Hastings’ place […]

By Rick Pezzullo— A new assistant principal will soon be roaming the halls of Sleepy Hollow High School Mary Berat was recently appointed to that position. She will be joining the district’s administrative team on July 1. “Ms. Berat’s experience, leadership, and commitment to students and staff make her an outstanding addition to the Sleepy Hollow High School community,” Superintendent Dr. Ray Sanchez said. “We are excited to welcome her to the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns and look forward […]

By Rick Pezzullo— The Hastings-on-Hudson Board of Education has appointed Karina Villalona, a longtime Hastings resident, as the new Assistant Director for Special Education, effective July 16. Selected through a highly competitive search process, Villalona will join the incoming Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services’ team and will work in collaboration with MariAngela Sanchez, Assistant Director for Special Education. “This opportunity is especially meaningful because Hastings is not only the community I will now serve professionally—it is also the community […]

By Rick Pezzullo— Main Street School recently received the Seal of Excellence Award from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program—the first school in New York State to earn this recognition. The recognition reflects the Irvington School District’s ongoing commitment to creating a school community where every child feels seen, valued, supported and a true sense of belonging. The milestone was celebrated during a schoolwide assembly May 29, where the school welcomed Ellen Kahn, senior director of programs and […]

By Rick Pezzullo— Ten senior student athletes from Ardsley High School were honored last week during the annual College Commitment Signing Day, recognizing their commitment to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. The June 1 ceremony honored students who will compete in NCAA Division I, II, and III programs. Joined by family members, coaches, teachers, and administrators, the student athletes were recognized for the hard work, dedication, and perseverance that led them to this milestone as they prepare […]

By Rick Pezzullo— An elderly female resident was killed in an early morning fire Thursday on Highland Ave. in Tarrytown. The Tarrytown Fire Department was dispatched to 52 Highland Ave. about 4 a.m. on a reported structure fire with one person trapped on the second floor. Heavy smoke and fire from the first and second floors of the two-family home were visible when firefighters arrived within three minutes. Between 75 and 100 firefighters from Tarrytown, Irvington and Greenburgh responded and […]

By Rick Pezzullo— High school graduation season is upon us, and the first Class of 2026 to receive diplomas was the Hackley School in Tarrytown. On June 6, 96 seniors celebrated their commencement with proud family and friends. The following is a full roster of the Hackley School graduates: Lilian Adamski, Isaac Ahn, Mateo Arencibia, Evelynn Beaton, Wyatt Belleville, Zion Bennett, Linnea Boettner, Inkosi Brou, Jinyi Cai, Andrew Carpenito, Ella Chen, Alexander Chorny, Bode Cice, Madison Cruz, Justin D’Alessio, Ethan […]

By Rick Pezzullo— The top two students of Hastings High School’s Class of 2026 have been announced with Carlin McKinnon earning the Valedictorian honor and Rian Kacmarczyk securing Salutatorian. McKinnon, who will attend the College of William & Mary this fall where she plans to study history and anthropology, reflected on her years at Hastings and the impact the community had on her growth as a student and a person. “Having been a part of the Hastings community for over […]

By Rick Pezzullo— Hastings High School held its 2026 graduation ceremony on June 18 with 112 seniors receiving their diplomas. The following is a complete list of the Class of 2026: Stella Aiken, Tessa Albamonte, Saffron Alfandre, Mila Angoff, Francesca Asher, Miranda Beato, Liam Belton, Lucy Benno, Sylvie Black, Maxwell Boyd, Francis Brancaccio, Sienna Cambria, Julian Carnavali, Ella Chiu, Andrew Ciszewski, Matthew Corbo, Aidan Curtis, Andrew Daia, Laila Davis, Gloria Deda, Nadia Del Pasqua, Maxine Didovic, Daniela Dolina, Auden Esposito, […]

By Rick Pezzullo— Ardsley Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Block looks like he will be a fixture in the district for a while. The Ardsley Board of Education announced this week that it intends to extend Block’s contract through the 2030-31 school year at its upcoming July 1 meeting. The board stated the extension is tied to Block’s performance in achieving a set of goals outlined annually, as well as a “shared commitment to building a culture of reform and […]