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Please join us Saturday, September 20, for the
Westchester County Volunteer Firefighters Association Parade
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The Tarrytown Fire Department will be hosting more than 20 fire companies from around the County for the annual Westchester County Volunteer Firefighters Association Convention and Parade. The festivities will be held in honor of two special Fire Department anniversaries this year. Riverside Hose Company is celebrating 125 years and Consolidated Engine Company is celebrating 100 years of serving the Village of Tarrytown.
The festivities will take place over 3 days with the premier event - the Parade down Broadway and Main Street - scheduled for Saturday, September 20 at 3pm. The fire engines will line up in the parking lot of 303 S. Broadway (adjacent to the Mario Cuomo Bridge entrance) and will process down Broadway to Main Street and then continue down to the waterfront across the H-Bridge to Lot F.
TRAFFIC ALERT
If you are not planning to attend the parade, please avoid Broadway and Main Street on Saturday afternoon. The following closures will be in effect:
- Rt. 9/ Broadway from 303 South Broadway to the Main Street intersection will be closed from 2:30pm to 4pm.
- Main Street from Broadway to the H-Bridge will be closed from 2:30pm to 4pm.
- The H-Bridge and Green Street to Lot F will be closed from 3pm to 5pm.
- All traffic exiting the Village will be directed north from 2:30pm to 5pm because Main Street and Broadway will be closed.
- No parking on Main Street from 12pm to 6pm.
- No parking on Broadway from Main Street Intersection to 303 South Broadway from 12pm to 6pm.
- No parking in Lot F (next to Losee Park) from 12pm on Friday, September 19 through Saturday September 20 at 11pm.
- No parking west of the train tracks (Lot D, C, G and Green Street) all day on Saturday, September 20. Only Lot E will be open for parking.
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Board of Trustees in Brief | | |
Report from the Board of Trustees Meeting on 09.15.2025
ICYMI, you can watch Village Board meetings online.
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Good Cause Eviction Law Passed
The Board voted to adopt the Good Cause Eviction Law after opening and closing the public hearing in the same evening. Approximately twenty-four people spoke at the hearing. The Board had heard at previous meetings from Brian Callaci, the Chief Economist at the Open Markets Institute, Ann Korchak, the Board President of Small Property Owners of New York (SPONY) and Jason Hilliard of the Building & Realty Institute. The Board also heard from the Village's Housing Advisory Task Force which prepared a memo for the Board recommending against adoption of the law.
The Good Cause Eviction Law was passed by New York State in April 2024 and initially only applied to New York City, but municipalities can choose to opt into the law. Currently approximately 17 municipalities have opted in - 18 with Tarrytown's adoption of the law.
The Attorney General has a good summary of the law for tenants.
This page summarizes the impact of the law from the landlord’s perspective.
The law requires that landlords must renew a lease unless they have "good cause." Good cause criteria include:
- failure to pay rent
- engaging in nuisance behaviors
- refusing entry for repairs
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and several other criteria
The law also prevents annual rent increases greater than 5% plus CPI or 10% (whichever is lower). This means that currently for municipalities that have opted into the law in our region, landlords would not be able to raise the rent above 8.79%. In some cases, the landlord would be able to justify a higher rent increase if the landlord has to make significant repairs and other considerations.
Certain units are not covered by the law including the following:
- Any unit in a building where rents are otherwise regulated by "statute, regulation, restrictive declaration, or pursuant to a regulatory agreement with a local, state, or federal government entity." This includes all ETPA units, Asbury Terrace, Franklin Courts and Towers and 10 Windle Park/62 Main Street among others.
- Any unit that received its certificate of occupancy after Jan. 1, 2009.
- Units that are owned as condos or co-ops.
A full list of exemptions can be found in the state law.
In addition, the Tarrytown Board chose to amend the state law to make the Good Cause Eviction Law applicable to more units by:
1) Changing the definition of small landlord from one who owns no more than ten (10) units in the state, to one who owns no more than one (1) unit in the state.
2) Changing the definition of high rent units from units that rent for more than 245% of Fair Market Rent to units that rent for more than 345% of Fair Market Rent.
The Local Law as adopted as well as an FAQ about the law can be found at the end of the meeting agenda.
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Feedback on Proposed Changes to Main and White Street
The Board invited public comment on proposed changes to the Main and White Street intersection. The Village is already working with the Westchester County Planning Department on a sidewalk replacement project along White Street and the north side of Franklin Street. Because the Main and White Street intersection was highlighted in the Safe Streets for All survey as an intersection of concern, and has been the site of accidents in the past five years, the Village would like to expand the project scope to improve the intersection.
Proposed improvements include adding a crosswalk across Main Street, narrowing the roadway with sidewalk bump outs, beautifying the area with trees and plantings, and adding decorative street lights like the ones farther up Main Street. The Board received numerous comments of concern regarding removing parking in the downtown for local residents. The project designer will explore ways to add parking back so as not to lose spaces.
The Board also passed a resolution to approve an application to the Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program to help fund the expanded project scope. The overall project cost for sidewalk replacements and intersection improvements on Franklin Street, White Street, and the intersection improvements is $2.45 million. The Village has $200,000 of grant funding from the Community Development Block Grant program; will apply for a grant 50% of the project cost ($1.225 million) from the Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program, will provide at least $50,000 of in kind services and will fund the remainder of the project cost with General Fund Fund Balances, which are surplus funds returned to the General Fund at the end of a fiscal year when assets are greater than liabilities.
Additional information about the project can be found on the Village website including a link to the concept plan documents.
If you have comments on the proposed design, please email administrator@tarrytownny.gov.
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Coming up:
The Board of Trustees will hold its next Work Session on Monday, September 29 at 6:00pm. The agenda will be posted to the Village website the Friday before the meeting.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place on Monday, October 6, 2025.
At the next Board of Trustees meeting, the designers of the Lagana Park improvements will present 60% designs and we will seek public input at that meeting.
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Interested in what is currently before the Land Use Boards? Sign up to receive agendas in your inbox, or find them posted on the website, three days before the scheduled meeting.
Current applications before the Planning and Zoning Boards can be viewed online:
Planning
Zoning Board of Appeals
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Congratulations to 6 Tarrytown Firefighters for Recognition by the Westchester County Volunteer Firefighters Association
Six Tarrytown firefighters are being recognized by the Westchester County Volunteer Firefighters Association for their heroic efforts in combatting a fire that took place on Martling Avenue in December 2024. That tragic fire took the life of a 77-year old resident. Thanks to the quick and courageous efforts by Tarrytown firefighters, surrounding units were quickly evacuated, and the smoke and fire damage was limited to two adjacent units. In addition, when it was learned that there were no smoke detectors in the residence, the fire fighters worked in the days after the fire with the American Red Cross to donate and install detection devices for residents who need them. The six firefighters earning the Firefighter of the Year Award are Patrick Derivan, Sr., Raymond Tuohy, Patrick Derivan, Jr., Scott Weaver, Jr., Frankie Clark and Brayden DeNardo. They will be recognized as part of the WCVFA Convention and celebrations happening this weekend.
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Lagana Park Improvements Update
The PS & S design team is working to refine the design for Lagana Park improvements so that the Village can go out to bid this fall. At the October 6 Board meeting, the design team will present the latest designs, and will be seeking feedback from the public at that meeting. The Board of Trustees meeting will begin at 7pm in Village Hall on OCtober 6. You may also submit any comments by sending an email to administrator@tarrytownny.gov.
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Safe Streets for All: Public Meeting on Wednesday, October 8
The Safe Streets for All Plan, led by the Villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow and the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program and funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The project will produce a new Comprehensive Safety Action Plan that takes steps to prevent serious injury and death from traffic crashes.
During this second public meeting, the team will give a short presentation sharing progress and activities since the first meeting in March, a summary of community input that has shaped project developments, and updates on the plan timeline and next steps. Interactive, collaborative activities will allow participants to directly shape safety goals, strategies, and identified projects.
● This event will take place on October 8, 2025, from 6-8pm at the Tarrytown Senior Center!
● All ages are welcome and refreshments will be provided.
● Register for this event at this link. Advanced registration is not required but highly encouraged.
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Hiring Halloween Parade Helpers
The annual Halloween Parade will take place this year on Saturday, October 25th, and the Village would like to hire special event staff to assist with ensuring a well-executed event. The Village is hiring 15 special event staff at an hourly rate of $18/hour.
10 event personnel will be assigned from 1-5pm to assist with road barricade monitoring. The Village will limit the number of vehicles driving through the inner Village, and event staff will help keep barricades, set them aside when inner Village residents need to enter or exit, and direct vehicles away from the inner Village.
2 event personnel will will be assigned from 1-5pm to assist with greeting visitors at the station, directing them to the parade route, and assisting with shuttle coordination.
2 event person will be assigned from 1-5pm to monitor Village parking lots and send alerts when lots are full.
2 event personnel will be assigned from 3-7pm to assist with parade coordination.
All of the above positions will require remaining in a standing position for a significant period of time. Applicants will need to be able to follow instructions and have access to a personal cell phone to be able to communicate with event coordinators during the event. Applicants should all be familiar with Village geography.
We look forward to working with you to produce an incredible Halloween evening.
Please express your interest in writing by contacting Village Administrator Rich Slingerland at administrator@tarrytownny.gov.
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Vote for TaSH!
The TaSH Farmer's Market is currently in first place🎉 for NY’s favorite market, but there is still time for one of the larger markets to do a huge push and totally blow us out of the water. So, please vote here before the 9/30 deadline, and please spread the word!!
https://markets.farmland.org/markets/314019
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Mobile County Clerk's Office Coming to Tarrytown
on Thursday, September 25, 2025
In addition providing the opportunity to apply for a United States Passport, including having a photo taken, the Mobile County Clerk's office provide notary services, can accept Military Discharges (DD-214) for filing and other services.
Thursday, September 25th
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
1 Depot Plaza - Parking Lot A (Adjacent to Village Hall)
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Look at passport requirements posted online and be sure to bring all materials with you.
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Mobile Shredder Coming to Lot F in Tarrytown on Saturday, October 4, 10am- 1pm
The Mobile Shredder will be parked in Lot F on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10am to 1pm. Shredding secure documents is a good safety practice to protect personal data and also recycles the materials and keeps them out of the landfill. Please check out what types of materials they accept and in what format online to avoid disappointment and delays.
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EcoFair this Saturday!
Check out the EcoFair happening this Saturday at the TaSH Farmer's Market! The Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council i(TEAC) s hosting its annual EcoFair. Come learn about reducing your Carbon Footprint, Composting, Food Scraps Recycling, Home Energy Savings, Healthy Lawns, Pollinators Pathways, Native Plants, Complete Streets, local waterways and more. There will be something for the whole family including kids activities, games, seed giveaway, live music (provided by The TaSH, Celebrating Hispanic heritage month), and fresh local food vendors at the lively farmers market! This will be a Zero-Waste event.
The Eco Fair brings together community organizations and local businesses to educate and share ideas to enrich our Villages and enhance the environment. It is an opportunity for community members to increase awareness and engage on environmental issues. The goal is to highlight things that we can all do at home and in our own neighborhoods, for ourselves and for the sake of future generations.
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Tarrytown Halloween Parade Fundraiser
Come out and support the Halloween Parade Committee at a fundraiser at the Setback Inn on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:30pm. It's the best charitable deal in town. Great food from local restaurants!
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Emergency Preparedness Training and Free Preparedness Kit on November 15 at Tarrytown Senior Center
You may have watched the flooding that occurred in central Texas this summer and thought that could never happen here, but for those who lived in Tarrytown during Hurricane Sandy, you know that disaster can strike unexpectedly. Come to the Tarrytown Senior Center on Saturday, November 15 for a free training on emergency preparedness provided by the NYS Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. A free preparedness kit comes with the course, and refreshments will be provided. The class is free, but online registration is required. Sign up at this link.
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E-Bike Discounts for Income-Eligible Households
The Project Mover program is offering $1,000 vouchers toward the purchase of an electric bicycle for income eligible households. If you make up to 80% of the Area Median Income, you likely qualify. To sign up or get more information, check out the informational page on the Project Mover website.
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Kayak to Nyack on Sunday, September 28
The Tarrytown Recreation Department is collaborating with the Tarryton Environmental Advisory Council to bring you the chance to "Kayak to Nyack" and back with fellow kayakers and safety supports from local Coast Guard.
- Start from Losee Park Kayak Launch
- Experienced paddlers only – aged 16 and older
- Participants must provide their own vessel
- Kayaks must be 12′ or longer, no inflatables or folding boats
- Participant must bring and wear a PFD while on the water
- Radios and safety whistles will be provided
- Safety Boat escort provided
- Participants should bring personal drinking water, a hat, sunscreen, a snack, and ID at check-in.
Sign up here.
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RECREATION RUNDOWN
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TEAC NEWSLETTER
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WARNER LIBRARY NEWSLETTER
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Planning Board Meeting 9/25, 7:00pm
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Board of Trustees Work Session 9/29, 6:00pm
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Board of Trustees Meeting 10/6, 7:00pm
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Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council (TEAC) meeting 10/13, 7:30pm
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Board of Trustees Work Session 10/15, 6:00pm
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Architectural Review Board Meeting 10/15, 7:00pm
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Planning Board Work Session 10/16, 8:45am
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Zoning Board Meeting 10/16, 7:00pm
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Board of Trustees Meeting 10/20, 7:00pm
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Planning Board Meeting 10/27, 7:00pm
Learn more by visiting the Boards and Committees pages on our website.
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The Village of Tarrytown benefits from engaged, caring, and talented residents who volunteer their time and expertise to help create the community they want to inhabit. There are many opportunities to serve, whether contributing to the vision and development of public spaces, environmental issues, housing affordability, transportation challenges or recreation programs. Find out more about the Village’s many Boards and Committees and fill out a volunteer application by visiting: tarrytownny.gov/volunteer-to-serve
For all those who apply to serve on a Committee, because vacancies may be limited, we would like to include you on a general volunteer list for one-off events that may arise. Please indicate in your application whether you are willing to be contacted if the need arises.
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Do you have a Community Event to include in the Tarrytown Link?
The Tarrytown Link is released the Friday after the Regular Board of Trustees meeting, twice per month. All info must be submitted by noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tarrytown Link's release. Submissions included in this listing are intended solely to inform of events and info of general interest to subscribers in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. No events that are religious or political in nature will be posted. The Village of Tarrytown does not necessarily endorse, support or take any position with regard to organizations or entities whose events and/or activities are listed. The Village makes no representation as to the accuracy thereof, nor does it assume any liability in connection with same. The Village reserves the right to reject submissions if the proposals received are not timely or do not adhere to these guidelines in part or in full. If submitting a flyer, please consider submitting a translation in Spanish as well.
You may submit a flyer (jpg or png) or text in the format below:
Title:
What: [Limit description to 100 words or less]
When:
Where:
Contact: [Name of organization/ individual, phone, email]
To review the Village newsletter guidelines, please click here.
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Support the Horsemen PTA
The Horsemen PTA is asking everyone to link their DeCicco and Sons card to the Horsemen PTA. By doing so, the Horsemen PTA will receive money to support our schools, just by shopping and swiping your card!
Please see attached flyer for details and make sure to look for Horsemen PTA on the drop-down list.
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Sail Fest 2025
When: Sunday, Sept 28: 6:00-10:00pm
Where: The Sailhouse, 238 Green Street, Tarrytown
What: Join us for an unforgettable night to support Rivertown Dance Academy’s new Inclusive Dance Program and Financial Aid Fund! Enjoy a tasting menu by The Sailhouse, open beer & wine bar, electrifying dance performances, silent auction, and the best dance party in the Rivertowns!
Upgrade to the VIP Experience for a private Hudson River cruise with champagne picnic, reserved table, exclusive swag, and more. Don’t miss this magical night by the river.
Tickets are limited, so grab yours now and help make dance accessible for all!
Contact: Rivertown Dance Academy, 914.631.4302, dance@rivertowndanceacademy.org
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REV FEST 250
Saturday & Sunday, September 27-28, 2025
Get ready for REV FEST 250—a high-energy, two-day commemoration where history meets modern-day fun! Taking place September 27–28 at Croton Point Park, this immersive festival brings the past to life with live music, nonstop entertainment, craft beverages, and mouthwatering bites from local food vendors. Whether you're a history buff, music lover, foodie, or just looking for the perfect weekend outing, REV FEST 250 has something for everyone. Come for the cannon fire, stay for the concerts—and make unforgettable memories with friends and family along the way.
FOR THE FULL LINE-UP OF ACTIVITIES VISIT THE WEBSITE.
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The Westchester County Diverse Abilities Job Fair
Back by popular demand, Westchester County’s Diverse Abilities Job Fair will return to the Westchester County Center in White Plains on October 21 from 10am to 1pm. Find more information through Westchester Catalyst.
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