Village of Sleepy Hollow News

Message from Mayor Rutyna Regarding School Project Vote:

Dear Residents,
The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns (TUFSD) will present a Capital Bond Project in the amount of $86,771,134 to the voters on December 12, 2023.
I am writing to ask you to become informed about the Capital Bond Project and participate in the vote, next Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
This project will keep the Winfield L. Morse School, on Beekman Avenue, opened and expand the building without any impact on the Village of Sleepy Hollow 's budget.
This investment will create a learning environment that can meet the needs of all students, who come from culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse backgrounds.
According to the TUFSD's assessment, "current facilities face challenges that are negatively impacting students’ learning environments, especially on the elementary level. Facilities are very much in need of upgrades in order to provide our students with long-term, safe, secure and fully functional schools. A Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan, which is required by New York State every five years, was used to prioritize the items included in the bond proposition."
Here are the improvements proposed from funds from the Capital Bond Project for Morse School:
• 4 Story, 6 classroom building addition
• Existing classrooms enlarged to meet State standards
• Secure, enclosed outdoor courtyard classroom
• Overall building improvements: new ceilings, lighting, and flooring
• Reorganization and renovations to administrative offices, nurse's office, and student support service space
• New corridor to connect the 3rd floor and building wings
• Security upgrades, including secure entrance vestibule and security office, door and door hardware replacements, security systems, fire alarm and PA system
• ADA compliance and improved accessibility
• New heating, ventilation and air-cooling systems, electrical service upgrade, and improved energy efficiencies
Voting will take place on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 7am -9pm at the W.L. Morse School.
You can learn more here: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1698174189/tufsdorg/phx1qheeth2ocbmsjlof/HorsemenNewsletterBond.pdf
Thanks for being engaged in this important process.
Mayor Martin Rutyna
Village of Sleepy Hollow

We remember World War II vet­eran, Pearl Har­bor sur­vivor and life­time North Tar­ry­town/​Sleepy Hol­low res­i­dent Ar­mando “Chick” Galella on the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Photos by Margaret Fox Photography

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We are pleased to present the December edition of Sleepy Hollow Connected, a monthly newsletter to expand your awareness of your local government.

Complace presentar la edición de Diciembre de Sleepy Hollow Conectado, un boletín mensual para ampliar su conocimiento de su gobierno local.

La traducción al español del boletín de este mes esta incluido en esta publicación. https://conta.cc/3uyQ0FS

THIS SATURDAY!

Free Workshop for kids from ages 6-11 years old on Wed., Nov. 29 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.

Kids will make holidays Wreath. We will provide materials the event will be bilingual (English and Spanish)

Limited Space, please registered at the following link:

https://signup.com/go/Gkhyhyu

If you have any questions call Diana Loja 914-438-7987 or email: [email protected]

Join us, this Friday from 6:00pm to 8:30pm!

Its never too early for the Holiday Season!!

After a site visit today (11/13), and consulting with Riley Green Mountain Tennis, we are extending the court closure at Devries Park two more days. The epoxy and the paint is drying slowly due to the cold temperatures. We are putting the heaters on a few times a day to help the process. The closure of the courts will now include Wednesday, November 15th and Thursday, November 16th.

Play can resume Friday, November 17th. Any current reservations for Wednesday or Thursday will be cancelled and we will be blocking off all future reservations for those two days. The gates are secured so nobody can play on them. Thanks for your patience.

New parking rates: Effective November 13.
Nuevas tarifas de aparcamiento: Efectivo: Noviembre 13

The Village of Sleepy Hollow will be doing repairs and refurbishing of the platform tennis courts at Devries Park starting tomorrow, Thursday, November 9th until next Wednesday, November 15th.

Painting the court surface is part of the project. Fixing the net posts and repairing the side wires will also be part of the work.

We are sorry for the late notice, but we have to take advantage of this while the weather will still cooperate, and the company doing these repairs is available.

All reservations made for Thursday-Tuesday will be cancelled.

The entry gates to the courts will be locked each evening.

Thank you for your patience and we hope you are all looking forward to an improved facility.

Village of Sleepy Hollow, Village of Tarrytown and, the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns were one of four communities in New York State to receive a$340,000 grant to create a Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan

We are pleased to present the November edition of Sleepy Hollow Connected, a monthly newsletter to expand your awareness of your local government.

Complace presentar la edición de Noviembre de Sleepy Hollow Conectado, un boletín mensual para ampliar su conocimiento de su gobierno local.

La traducción al español del boletín de este mes esta incluido en esta publicación.

The latest news for you You don't want to miss this. La traducción al español del boletín de este mes esta incluido en este correo electrónico.   November 2023 Monthly Message From Mayor Rutyna Sleepy Hollow partners with P

The final meeting of the Sleepy Hollow NY Forward Local Planning Committee will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 6:30 to 8pm at the James F. Galgano Senior Center (55 Elm Street). The LPC will vote on the final slate of projects that will be recommended to the State for NYF funding.

Day of the Dead traditions and art exhbition. Saturday, 11/4 from 11am - 5pm and Sunday, 11/5 from 11am - 3pm. Family activities, local food vendors and more. 30 Pocantico St.

Sponsored by Village of Sleepy Hollow, W.L Morse Elementary School, River Arts and Sleepy Hollow Arts Collective.

A Flash Mob took over Patriot’s Park to raise funds for Kids’ Club last Saturday, Oct 28. Shoppers standing in line to grab apples and fresh bread at the TaSH Farmer’s Market got an unexpected Halloween treat. Dancers in black and white, some wearing wigs, hats, and colorful sunglasses, streamed in to the opening notes of The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s favorite sing-along, The Time Warp.

Flash mob producer and Kids’ Club board member Char Weigel said that planning started a year ago, and included getting legal rights to the song and recruiting residents to both dance and fundraise. She added, “Things really gelled when Rivertown Dance Academy and The TaSH
Farmers Market came on board.”

The flash mob was originally scheduled for October 21st, but fell victim to New York’s rainy Saturday streak. It was rescheduled on what turned out to be a beautiful day at the farmer’s market. Through donations sponsoring the participating dancers, the event has raised $2,000 so far, all of which will go to Kids’ Club grants and projects. It was produced in conjunction with the TaSH and RDA, with support from Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown local governments.

Photos by Margaret Fox Photography

50% discount for the last weekend at Sleepy Hollow’s most frightening address: The Horsemen’s Haunted House from 11/3-11/5 in Kingsland Point Park. Visit www.thehorsemenhauntedhouse.com for tickets. Use code AFTERHALLOWEEN for 50% off.

The Sleepy Hollow Halloween 10K is this Saturday and the course runs through the Village and the two Manors. Runners will be on the streets. It starts at 9:30am and all should be clear by 11:30.
Kingsland Park will be closed to vehicles all morning until about 11:30am - There will be some intermittent road closures.
Please exercise caution when driving -

Please feel free to cheer the runners on as they pass through our neighborhoods and take in the of awesome Halloween Spirit!

Sleepy Hollow Recreation & Parks still has roster space for their 3rd and 4th grade girls team. Practices are Wednesday nights starting in November. Games on Saturday afternoons until March 2. $130.00 per player for 8 or 9 game season. All players will get a game t-shirt. Play against other rec departments from other communities. Register on-line using Community Pass.

If you haven't done so, you should create your own Community Pass account. This is done by going to the general registration page, https://register.communitypass.net and then type in the name of our organization which is Village of Sleepy Hollow, NY. Once your account is created, you will receive an e-mail that contains your log in information. If you have any questions, call the recreation department at 366-5109.

The Sleepy Hollow's Annual Block Party & Hayride was a huge success this past Saturday with the bestest turn out!! Thank You to all that came out, thank you to all the Vendors, Restaurants, bands, DJ, and a huge shout to the Dancers !! Great show!
Come join us again Friday the 27th! Same time, same place!!!!

There may be some haunted hayride tickets available for Friday:
visit: https://sleepyhollowny.ticketleap.com/
(Photo Credit - Margaret Fox)

The block party and Haunted Hayride scheduled for SATURDAY, 10/21 IS STILL ON!!!
MUSIC, FOOD, VENDORS AND FUN FOR ALL AGES!! JOIN US STARTING AT 4:30!!

Ticket holders for 10/20 will be honored on 10/27 for the same times. For refunds, contact 914 366-5103 or 366-5144, or email: [email protected]

Actualización para la Block Party del viernes y el Haunted Hayride de Octubre 20.

La fiesta de barrio y Haunted Hayride programada para el viernes Octubre 20 se aplazo para el próximo viernes Octubre 27 debido a las inclemencias del tiempo.

Los que tienen las entradas para el Hayride (tickets) para el Octubre 20 serán transferidos para Octubre 27 a la misma hora.

Para reembolsos, comuníquese al 914 366-5103 o 366-5144

Para el sábado Octubre 21

Todos los horarios siguen siendo los mismos.

photo by Margaret Fox Photography

Today, Sleepy Hollow Mayor Martin Rutyna held meetings at College Arms, Margotta Courts and St. Teresa's Church to discuss NY Forward projects and expectations. Village Trustee Rene Leon, Community Liaison, Diana Loja and members of the NY Forward team were also in attendance. Many Thanks to the over 100 residents from these important communities, who spent time on their weekend to share their opinion. The next Local Planning Committee meeting will be on Thursday, October 19, from 6 - 8pm at the James F. Galgano Senior Center, 55 Elm St. Please attend if you'd like to participate in the final selection process of projects to revitalize our downtown.

The Sleepy Hollow Recreation & Parks Department is happy to announce that the new outdoor exercise area at Kingsland Park is open for business! Take a stroll by and get your chin-ups and sit-ups in.

Thanks to Kompan Inc. for installing and to Tony Canu from Fit Inn for his professional advice.

The fitness area is open during regular park hours. Please note: No parking on the road. If driving, use the parking lot and walk to site.

Enjoy the new enhancement to the park!

Searching for a wicked sight? Come to Horan’s Landing for the 4th annual SUP Witches Paddle on Sun., Oct. 22nd from noon-6pm (postponed by one week) where the witches gather and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is told.

Join the witches and warlocks on the water or party at the park along the Hudson River. Vendors, live music, food, brews and spooky views! For all those who wish to paddle, advance registration is required. rivertownssupyoga.com

☔️⚡️⛈ Due to the heavy rainfall expected on Saturday, The Village of Sleepy Hollow's Street Fair will take place this SUNDAY, October 15, from 11:00am to 5:00pm, on Beekman Avenue!
There's over 100 vendors of all sorts!! & Something for everyone, all ages! Come have fun!

What better day to have some fun down at the new Riverwalk Park than Friday the 13th. FRIGHTENING FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY THE 13th takes place on October 13th from 5pm-9pm. Guests of all ages are invited to come down for live music, food trucks, ice cream, vendors and even a visit from The Headless Horseman. This could be your first chance to show off your costumes!

We are pleased to present the October edition of Sleepy Hollow Connected, a monthly newsletter to expand your awareness of your local government.

Complace presentar la edición de Octubre de Sleepy Hollow Conectado, un boletín mensual para ampliar su conocimiento de su gobierno local.

La traducción al español del boletín de este mes esta incluido en esta publicación.

The latest news for you You don't want to miss this. La traducción al español del boletín de este mes esta incluido en este correo electrónico.   October 2023 Monthly Message From Mayor Rutyna This year, Halloween in Sleepy

River Journal features The Legend Cirque (Thurs - Sun. until 10/29), The Horsemen: Terror Lies in Chaos (Thurs - Sun. until 10/6 - 11/5) & The Haunted Hayride/Block party ((10/20 & 21). Click on article for more for details. “Few places on the planet celebrate Halloween like Sleepy Hollow. Families, artists, nonprofits, small businesses and village staff transform our village into Halloween Town for a growing number of weeks every fall,” says Village of Sleepy Hollow Mayor Martin Rutyna.

River Journal Guide to Halloween Events in the River Towns With Halloween around the corner, the River Towns are gearing up for a full calendar of events that will entertain and thrill (maybe even scare!) area residents and visitors. Below […]

The Sleepy Hollow NY Forward online survey deadline has been extended to Wednesday, October 11. For those unable to make the September 27 in-person community workshop, there is still time to submit your feedback. Visit www.sleepyhollownyf.com to learn more about the 12 project proposals and complete the feedback survey.

To ensure the safety of performers, guests, and crew, tonight’s performance of The Legend Cirque is canceled (Friday, September 29, 2023).

Visit thelegendcirque.com for more information.

Rain or shine, the 11th annual Sleepy Hollow Oktoberfest is tomorrow, Saturday, September 30th from 1pm-5pm - Kingsland Point Park.

Enjoy a day of music, German food, desserts...and beer, bouncy castles and refreshments at the Kathryn Davis River Walk Center and admission is free (parking fees will apply)Photos by Margaret Fox Photography

Your feedback on which projects would best contribute to downtown revitalization is welcome at the second Village of Sleepy Hollow NY Forward workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 27 6-7:30pm @ James F. Galgano Senior Center, 55 Elm St.

Light refreshments and Childcare provided. The workshop will be in English and Spanish.

The 11th annual Sleepy Hollow Oktoberfest is this Saturday, September 30th from 1pm-5pm - Kingsland Point Park.

Enjoy a day of music, food, bouncy castles and refreshments at the Kathryn Davis River Walk Center and admission is free (parking fees will apply)Photos by Margaret Fox Photography

CONGRATULATIONS to TaSH for being the No. 2 Farmers Market in New York state, in the only national ranking of farmers markets done by the and the .

TaSH is also ranked 10th best market in the Northeast and a Top 50 Market in America.

🙌 Thanks to everyone who voted!

Seeking Staff - Actors for Paying Job for the Sleepy Hollow Haunted House! Auditions are September 25th and 26th from 5pm - 8pm at the venue - the Kathryn W. Davis RiverWalk Center in Kingsland Point Park.

NYC’s renowned immersive horror theater company, the Psycho Clan, is recruiting actors to participate in “The Horsemen: Terror Lies in Chaos” every weekend for the month of October and the first weekend of November at the Kathryn W. Davis RiverWalk Center in Kingsland Point Park.

This is more than just hiding behind walls and jumping out at people. There's a level of theatricality that they embrace.

If you can’t make it on these days, they will try to accomodate you other ways.

Rehearsals are October 4th and 5th from 5-9 pm and the event opens on October 6th; the last show is November 5th.

The schedule for all staff is:

Thursdays-Sundays (with added nights on 10/30 and 10/31) from 5:30pm-12:30am, except October 26th - 31st, which is 4:30pm-1:30am.

Salary is $16/hr, unless you have a special skill (i.e juggling, stilt walking, magic) you may be needed for line performer positions which are $25/hr.

Also, looking for people to work the front of house - ie: taking tickets and keeping order.
Send your Email to [email protected] to express your interest as well as your availability, please be specific, and someone will confirm your appointment.