Published 6 hours ago6h ago • Bookmarks: 6 • Comments: 1 and a shiny pendant may seem like unremarkable objects each is a treasured talisman marking a cherished moment Close to three dozen people delighted in the tales of those and other trinkets during the second-ever “Adult Show and Tell” storytelling event Thursday at the Sleepy Hollow Writers Center The brainchild of former Writers Center managing director Krista Madsen the event brought close to three dozen spectators to the Center’s Sleepy Hollow train station headquarters to reprise last year’s Halloween season Show and Tell debut “I wanted to bring back the notion of kids in kindergarten sharing objects and stories in a casual setting,” says Madsen While the first gathering was plagued by holiday-related gridlock last week’s session was comfortable and unhurried as 11 presenters filled their allotted five minutes with humor and pathos For self-described “practical pack rat” Josh Lewis of Sleepy Hollow and a glow in the dark “live human pong game” took center stage Lewis enlisted neighbors Nathan Scherich and Dave Arons to help demonstrate his live action recreation of the original 1972 pong video game He also modeled the hat that transformed him into a nerdy “Soupy Falupavich” alter ego conjured up during his high school forays into comedy Lewis now leads the Sleepy Hollow Arts Collective “I kept the hat handy because you never know when you may need to be Soupy again,” says Lewis Sleepy Hollow’s Anne White showed off a coffee mug featuring Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” painting “The mug holds so much more than coffee,” says White “It’s filled to the brim with precious memories of my father.” UK-born Geoffrey Baker was an aspiring American citizen when Pearl Harbor convinced him to join the fight for freedom he enlisted in the Canadian Air Force and flew combat missions that frequently took him away from White and her sister He reassured the girls by taking them into the night to see that the North Star one of the points of lights in the Van Gogh masterpiece He hung a print of the painting above their beds to reassure them When White found the same Van Gogh painting on a mug she vowed to us it daily to honor her father warm and loving man who lived each day to the fullest,” says White Jennifer Convissor of Sleepy Hollow explained how a cherished pendant keeps the memory of her grandfather close to her heart Sydney Lederman trained as a wartime ship welder before his metal-working skill earned him lifetime employment for New York City jeweler Harry Winston he fashioned a gold pendant for his wife depicting their beloved pup Heinzie “The charm is inscribed on the back and represents the love they had for each other and for their dog,” says Convissor Ossining’s Meaddows Ryan clutched two yellow Pokémon dolls that represent the fun and loving link she forged with her late partner After reconnecting with a boy she’d met in school decades earlier the couple was inseparable until his passing in 2024  “We brought out the goofball in each other,” she recalls Croton on Hudson resident Vivienne Courtney’s treasure was a mid-century French ‘Blondette doll,’ that introduced girls to the “womanly arts.” Featured speaker Jim Logan showed off an antique chocolate mold from the historic Lofts Candy company who ran Lofts during its 1920s tenure as the world’s leading candy maker Underhill is interred at the Sleepy Hollow cemetery where Logan is the director and resident historian Thursday’s Show and Tell lived up to Madsen’s original goal; to forge a sense of community during an uncertain time “I think people are really longing for connection and storytelling especially when a lot of us feel powerless,” says Madsen “Maybe leaning into creativity is one way to help bring us together.” The next Adult Show and Tell is scheduled for October 16 at 7:00 p.m.–also in the Writers Center and website in this browser for the next time I comment © 2025. 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Add an Event Take them to our next community Repair Cafe Free repairs or advice from volunteer fixers RiverJournalOnline is the online publication of River Journal and River Journal North No part of River Journal or River Journal North including photos ads and text may be reproduced without the written consent of the Publisher We’ve all heard of the “hear me out” trend nudge about some ostensibly objectionable fictional character you otherwise find kind of sexy Picture “hear me out” cakes topped with printouts of Shrek or Sully from Monsters Inc Horror fans are especially prone to those secret desires largely because our genre is awash in monsters Don’t tell me you’ve never thought of what you might do if Tyler Mane’s Michael Myers came after you MOMA tendencies clash with my inner Scottish moor sensibilities I had a deep hyperfixation with bog mummies while I may not embody gothic traits in my day-to-day life and few brood quite as well as the Headless Horseman Clad in all black with clanky riding boots and a sensational cape he’s just the kind of guy where I’d stop for a double-take Wonder if that horse is the only thing he’s capable of riding And if the current zeitgeist has told me anything The Headless Horseman was a sadistic Hessian (German soldier) during the American Revolutionary War but there’s an undeniable swagger to the way Ray Park portrays the headless brute No, but seriously, that head does a lot. This is the thrust (pun intended) of my argument, but please, hear me out. In Burton’s Sleepy Hollow the Headless Horseman is controlled by a living person The person who exhumes his skull thus yields control of the Horseman instructing the deceased rider to do their bidding hear me out—I’m not sure I’d send him on some kind of rural New York seeking revenge for some pretty egregious past wrongs (can’t really blame her) pledges her soul to Satan to raise the Horseman from the dead to reclaim what she feels was stolen for her And guess who is willing to go along with it It helps that most of his victims are pretty rotten men and while I can’t exactly forgive targeting Christina Ricci I can simultaneously accept it wasn’t entirely his fault but don’t tell me there’s not something there With a consenting Horseman and the capacity to call on his aid whenever you needed it… is there a windmill burning nearby or is it just hot in here Monster attraction could be a piece unto itself it is largely motivated by the allure of power and taboo coupled with the fantasy of overcoming fear and components of the self otherwise deemed socially unacceptable and expression are motivated more by dominant cultural touchstones than any innate moral core while you might shudder at the thought of being attracted to a headless Hessian is the fictional embodiment of masculinity without the actuality of the Headless Horseman being The patriarchal underucrrents are stripped away headless behemoth whose bidding is mine to command—a monster whose sole allegiance is strictly to me even if I’d never likely want that in any more literal sense when Walken’s Horseman bloodily kisses Lady Van Tassel before dragging her into the depths of Hell what with my optical illusions and those chalk incantations under the bed just the aesthetics of the Horseman himself are incredible Four-time Oscar winner Colleen Atwood was responsible for the costuming and the Horseman here looks better than ever before Just a headless cutie looking to reclaim his head Categorized: in collaboration with the University at Buffalo's Department of Theater and Dance proudly presents a radio play production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow This hour-long retelling of Washington Irving's timeless classic brings the tale of Ichabod Crane and the infamous Headless Horseman to life with a rich blend of voice acting Recorded in front of a live studio audience at the historic Katharine Cornell Theater in Buffalo this production transports listeners into the eerie world of Sleepy Hollow satirical "commercials" are performed during the show’s breaks paying homage to the golden age of radio dramas Get ready for an immersive auditory experience where sounds—dialogue making The Legend of Sleepy Hollow a must-listen for fans of classic tales and theatrical storytelling This special production is made possible by our members and the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library CAST & CREW:ICHABOD CRANE……………………………………..........……...………………..Tobias Pfluke KATRINA VAN TASSEL………………………......….......………………...…..…..Allinee NeGron BROM BONES / GEORGE WASHINGTON…………...................……….Adrian Dickson SOLDIER 2 / SLEEPY HOLLOW BOY 3 / PARTYGOER 3…………….……………………….Ty Burgess SOLDIER 4 / STUDENT 1 / SLEEPY HOLLOW BOY 2 / PARTYGOER 4……………………Alex Fawkes SOLDIER 3 / SLEEPY HOLLOW BOY 1 / OLD BALTUS VAN TASSEL…………..………...Bolaji Idowu PARTYGOER 1……………………………………………………………………………………………Adrianna Schreck *All Cast Members also provide vocals as Choir Members Morgan Koziel (Director)Joyce ChengMatt HitchPatrick KellyRon ReynoldsAlyssa BrouilletJennifer Busch Prior to joining the University at Buffalo’s Department of Theatre and Dance faculty His credits include over 200 productions from festivals to Off-Broadway to LORT He served as Artistic Director at Timber Lake Playhouse for eight seasons Company Manager for New York Stage And Film for three seasons and was the Lead Project Manager on the Broadway League’s partnership with MobileHealth for the re-opening of Broadway in Fall 2021 Twice nominated for Chicago’s Jeff Award for Outstanding Direction of Musical James and his work have also been featured in Dance Magazine He studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and holds an MFA from Mills College the union of professional stage directors and choreographers An award-winning theatre artist based in Chicago His latest play BLACK SANTA was one of four finalists to receive its world premiere at the 2024 Obsidian Theatre Festival The play's Southeast premiere will take place at Miami's Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center and City Theatre in December 2024 and an adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL which was commissioned by South Bend Civic Theatre Aaron is also an Artie Award-winning director and a proud native of Buffalo and is studying Theatre Design & Technology Her notable works at UB include serving as Sound Designer & Mixer for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and 9 to 5 The Musical as well as Sound Designer and Stage Manager roles for the Zodiaque Dance Company she will be the Sound Designer for Zodiaque’s 50th Celebration and Stage Manager in the spring Joyce aims to be a “sound princess,” aspiring to mix for a K-Pop concert Tobias is pursuing a degree in Theatre at The University at Buffalo He is exploring every aspect of performance that he can He is also the future director of NO EXIT this September He wouldn't be where he is today without the wonderful A junior BFA music theatre student from Clarence NY and is absolutely thrilled to be a part of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Favorite credits of hers include Ella (Cinderella and Swing (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Up next you can catch her in Jersey Boys at the Historic Lockport Palace Theatre (September 5th-15th) She would like to extend a huge thank you to the incredible cast and crew for making this show possible ADRIAN DICKSON (Brom Bones / George Washington) A senior pursuing a Political Science major and Theatre minor at UB He has participated in theatre from a young age Some of his acting credits include You’re a Good Man Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator) and Peter and the Starcatcher (Black Stache) He co-wrote SW: A New(sical) Hope with Andrew Barth Feldman in middle school which was performed in 2016 by young actors with Zneefrock Productions and then again in 2020 with professional actors such as Gaten Matarazzo at 54 Below he’s liked the idea of voice acting for a while and is glad for the opportunity to star in a radio play A sophomore at the University at Buffalo who is currently pursuing his Musical Theatre BFA and Tech Theatre BA He has recently been a part of 9 to 5 The Musical and the Sondheim Tribute Revue at UB He is very excited to be a part of this production and would like to thank all of those involved ALEX FAWKES (they/he) (Soldier 4 / Student 1 / S.H A Latinx artist majoring in Theatre Performance with a minor in ASL at the University at Buffalo about to start their junior year They have been a fan of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow since childhood and are excited to be a part of this project and collaborate with WBFO as part of their first radio play Previous performance credits include Puffs (Harry/Susie Bones/Clumsy Longbottom) Beauty and the Beast (Madame de la Gran Bouche /Monsieur D'Arque) Newsies (Hannah/Newsie/Nun) & Aladdin (Narrator/Ensemble) An international sophomore student of the University at Buffalo pursuing a major in theatre He is an aspiring actor who has made a few short acting videos in his spare time His other credits include a Nigerian summer performance course under the Pater’s Heritage Mission backstage work for other UB productions such as Renascence WISTERIA JONES (she/her) (Choir Member 1 – Sister Charlotte / Partygoer 2) A sophomore music theater major at the University at Buffalo She has been in musicals consistently since the seventh grade Her first role was as Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods JR,  and her most recent role was as Ensemble and Little Page Boy in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Some of her favorite roles include Sandy in SpongeBob the Musical New York and hopes to someday work at Disney as a performer she is pursuing a double-degree with a BFA in Music Theatre and a BA in Business Administration with a minor in Dance Her previous credits include: Titanic (Choir) with Starring Buffalo Mamma Mia! (Sophie) with Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart (SHA) Leader of the Pack (Girl Group Soloist) with SHA as well as various show choirs throughout the Buffalo area She currently studies voice and dance privately and for 16 years studied at the American Academy of Ballet Adrianna has also worked behind the scenes as a director A second-year student at the University at Buffalo pursuing a degree in Theatre Bumbrake/Teacher (Peter and the Starcatcher) Betty Parris (Afflicted: Daughters of Salem) Sleepy Hollow Sports Park's new all-season tubing hill is expected to return this spring after a bumpy start that closed it shortly after its grand opening last year Polk County Conservation officials got to work on its revitalization The result? The largest all-weather tubing hill in the world according to Polk County Conservation Director Rich Leopold But the highly anticipated hill ran into some snags less than a month after its debut Memorial Day weekend in 2024 conservation community outreach coordinator Why did the tubing hill close last year?Conservation staff closed the hill on June 22 for repairs after running into technical issues with the conveyor lift which brings people and their tubes to the top of the hill the team also found that some seams on the belt were coming loose meant to recycle and pump water onto the synthetic ski hill to give it a slippery surface Contractors will work in the coming weeks to seal the pond with bentonite 5 for weekend skiing and snowboarding until the season ended Leopold estimates the department has spent around $3 million on the park renovations Conversation also is asking for an internal $800,000 loan from Polk County to cover operating losses for its hill The park would repay the enterprise loan once it becomes financially solvent More: What to know about Polk County's proposed $365 million budget, including a levy decrease Leopold says a lot of the park's "bumps in the road" were anticipated the revenues have been increasing each year Once the new lodge and snow operations are running gross revenue should be around $3 million per year Leopold says he is excited for the park's future especially filling a recreation gap on the city's east side shining gem right in their backyard," he said "So I think the demographic projections we have on usership is going to be fantastic." Conservation officials are targeting April 18 as the opening weekend for skiing and snowboarding the hill would be open to skiers and snowboarders exclusively on Fridays through Sundays Kick-off weekend for tubing is anticipated on May 24 While a majority of the activities will be for tubing after Memorial Day weekend Lown said it will have some designated times for skiers and snowboarders In the meantime, conservation officials have a lineup of family programs set for Spring Break The existing tubing slope was resurfaced with Snowflex a synthetic turf that feels like a squishy It has about 650 spigots that shoot water onto the mat which is purified and recycled from a park pond filled with water pumped in from Fourmile Creek Riders can get up to speeds of 30 mph on the hill A conveyor belt gets users up the hill and staff at the top assist people into tubes There's a "de-escalation area" at the bottom of the hill to slow people down Conservation officials also added new lighting and a sound system Will the Snowflex hill actually run all year?Officials eventually plan to keep the hill open for most of the year It will not be open for the winter season until conservation officials can purchase a new snow-making system to replace its current aging system the turf's water misting system will allow people to tube The water misting system has to be turned off during the cold winter months to keep freezing pipes from bursting and park employees will push snow over the top of the turf with the help of a snow-making system to give users an authentic experience county officials say the Snowflex will allow skiing snowboarding and tubing for about 10 months out of the year The off-seasons will allow park employees to prepare the turf for summer and winter use More: Sleepy Hollow park will be home to what could be the largest year-round tubing hill in the US That includes two-hour access to the Snowflex hill with a lift pass plus a helmet rental People also can purchase a season pass for $200 Snowboarders and skiers must bring their own gear with metal edges Conservation officials will launch a $10 million fundraising campaign — which Leopold anticipates will largely draw private funding — to pay for a new lodge Officials are looking to secure another $3 million for infrastructure through local governments Virginia Barreda is the Des Moines city government reporter for the Register Columbia College | Columbia University in the City of New York estled in the picturesque village of Sleepy Hollow legend and a bit of the supernatural intertwine: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is not just a resting place but also a destination steeped in lore thanks in part to Washington Irving’s famously terrifying tale “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Leading this historic site with a blend of reverence and practicality is cemetery president Philip Zegarelli ’70 The cemetery is especially bustling during the Halloween season when visitors flock there to get a hit of the haunting atmosphere the Headless Horseman rises from the Old Dutch Burying Ground which connects to the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and has gravestones dating to the 1600s Irving himself is interred in the cemetery but Zegarelli notes that it’s not been an entirely restful place for the author: “That’s actually not his original tombstone It’s his third — because he was so popular people chiseled away his tombstone for souvenirs.” Zegarelli in fact hails from Sleepy Hollow; growing up he spent his summers swimming in the Pocantico River which gracefully bisects the cemetery’s grounds it’s a vocation of sorts,” Zegarelli says of his role “I feel like I’m returning something to the village “but the cemetery was always a part of me because we lived on the other side of the river and a lot of my friends and their families are buried there.” Zegarelli never imagined he would someday be responsible for its residents’ forever home “People thought of Antarctica as just a light bulb on a globe.” His four years of service there were transformative He supported the National Science Foundation’s research efforts and engaged with scientists making frequent trips between New Zealand and the frozen continent (Even now Zegarelli remains active in Antarctic affairs as director of the Old Antarctica Explorers Association which advocates for the continent’s preservation as a natural and unclaimed sanctuary.) Once Zegarelli returned to more temperate climes he pursued a career in banking he served as mayor of Sleepy Hollow from 1979 to 1987 he became village manager of neighboring Briarcliff Manor and held the position until 2021 He had long been on the board of the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery when fellow board members approached him to consider the presidency Zegarelli officially became president in March and now faces the delicate task of managing a site that is both a historic landmark and a tourist attraction; the job requires a unique blend of sensitivity and savvy knowledge and experience are perfect for running something like a cemetery,” he says The cemetery operates as a 501(c)(3) corporation which helps fund the necessary repairs and maintenance “There’s a real story to tell here,” he says of the cemetery It’s a place to spend some time just walking through unencumbered The cemetery hosts many events for visitors including nighttime tours illuminated by lanterns and candlelight a murder-themed tour that details some of the shocking final tales of the cemetery’s residents and walks that take visitors to the graves of the famous For all the ghostly fun that happens on Halloween Zegarelli is clear that the cemetery is a year-round place of importance to the town and to him “We have an obligation to the people who have chosen to be interred here And this may sound a little hokey or a little spooky but we have the responsibility for taking care of their bodily remains — whatever form they may be in — for eternity.” Published three times a year by Columbia College for alumni Columbia Alumni Center622 W. 113th St., MC 4530, 6th Fl.New York, NY 10025212-851-7852cct@columbia.edu Columbia Alumni Center622 W. 113th St., MC 4530, 4th Fl.New York, NY 10025212-851-7488ccalumni@columbia.edu ExpandA self-storage facilities similar to this one in McHenry was rejected by Sleepy Hollow officials over resident pushback A Wauconda-based developer has pulled plans to build an eight-building storage unit facility in Sleepy Hollow following a no vote from the village’s planning and zoning commission. Residents collected more than 400 signatures opposing the plan and attended a public hearing in recent days before the planning and zoning commission. Opponents argued that the proposal by StoreMore 365 for a 4.5-acre site at the southeast corner of Route 72 and Tartans Glen Drive is not a good fit in a town where traditional storage sheds are not typically allowed. They also said the facility would be too close to neighboring homes. “I think you guys can do better,” one resident said at the hearing. Village trustees were expected to vote on the project on April 14, but StoreMore 365 pulled its application. “I really have nothing to say on it,” Village President Stephan Pickett said Friday. “The application has been pulled, and we’re moving on.” StoreMore 365 owner Tim James declined to comment other than to say he does not intend to present new plans for the property. During the recent public hearing, James said developing a plan on the site was not easy. He noted he made some modifications to the plan following previous public comments. “It’s been a challenge to make it profitable, to make it good access to the site for customers, and be considerate of the neighboring properties and to keep the character of Sleepy Hollow in mind,” James said. “ But this is what we’ve tried to do.” An early proposal to build a self-storage facility with three buildings on the same property won village approval despite objections from residents. However, that developer backed out after a six-month extension from the village expired. The most recent proposal faced strong opposition from residents who noted it had more buildings and came closer to neighboring homes than the original proposal. “He went backwards on this,” Village Trustee Jenny McGuire said, noting the StoreMore 365 proposal featured eight buildings compared to the three proposed by the original developer. McGuire, who has steadfastly opposed putting a self-storage facility on the property, said she would like to see a development, like retail, that helps the village’s revenues. https://www.dailyherald.com/20250418/news/sleepy-hollow-storage-facility-plans-scrapped-after-residents-voice-objections/ Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network It's not every day your grocery experience includes marble bathrooms a comfy room for nursing mothers and a large bar with a view of the Tappan Zee aka Gov But that's just the tip of the iceberg for what DeCicco & Sons offers at its new bi-level Sleepy Hollow store located in the Edge-on-Hudson development the sprawling 50,000 square-foot store — the largest in Westchester (only Brewster is bigger) and the second that's been built from the ground up (Somers was the first) — also features a state of the art enhanced deli section with a carving and smoked meats section a wider inventory of prepared foods (think more Asian and Latin products) There's almost no detail the owners behind the business — brothers John and Joe DeCicco Sr including nods to Sleepy Hollow with a Headless Horseman artistic cutout suspended behind the beer taps and purse pegs under the bar in the shape of the Headless Horseman Of course there are also rows and rows of grocery and pantry items of the light-filled industrial space that has a cathedral feel thanks to its vaulted ceilings and numerous windows Delicious news: Spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week starts March 31. See what's new fresh produce (both regular and organic) is a point of pride as is the store's wide range of Italian products The DeCiccos recognized the burgeoning craft beer market in the Hudson Valley early on with each location — this marks their 11th — carrying from 1,000 to 3,000 varieties who runs the company's craft beer business was made an honorary knight in 2017 by the Knighthood of the Brewers Mash Staff in Belgium for his “loyal services to the brewing profession.”) The family-owned business also prides itself on its meat and seafood offerings as well as its customer service and catering services As part of the company's motto to always be innovating A new electronic pick up screen in the cold cuts area lets you know when your order is ready Another highlight is the carving station — only the Sleepy Hollow store has this so far — where you can get pastrami porchetta and turkey carved by hand and sliced to order for either by the pound or sandwich orders This is the first DeCicco's where sandwiches are broken into their own section with new breads and sandwich varieties This is also the only grocery store in the country that features thanks to a collaboration with Boar's Head the Cold Smoke Experience where shoppers can order sandwiches made with different styles of woodchips Options include applewood and hickory with mesquite and olive woods part of the rotation down the road The three sandwiches developed with Boar's Head so far include a Deluxe Roast Beef (with sopressata Arugula and Roasted Peppers (with garlic aioli on Ciabatta bread) artichoke hearts and arugula with pesto calabrese on focaccia) and Vegetarian (with grilled vegetables the store is also featuring new entrees with Asian and Latin sections and items such as sesame chicken tinkering and raising the bar in an effort to improve how they service shoppers "We want to offer a better hybrid of what people want to eat to go as well as continue to offer the classic deli experience," he said said they're constantly talking to vendors and travelling to other supermarkets across the country in an effort to see what's new and exchange ideas "You always want to offer the best experience possible," said DeCicco Sr It's the mantra of what the company was built on starting in 1973 when John and Joe Sr Along with being the first grocery store in New York to put a bar in a grocery store (Brewster in 2010) DeCicco & Sons was one of the first in the lower Hudson Valley to build their properties with green initiatives in mind including solar panels generating 75% of a store's electricity during peak sunlight and refrigeration using carbon dioxide to help reduce global warming a sustainable concrete made from recycled glass further underscoring the company's commitment to eco-friendly construction practices state-of-the-art refrigeration system that integrates the hot water heating and cooling system so they can work together for maximum efficiency A strong dedication to customer service combined with industry leading innovations has always been the modus operandi of DeCicco's where it's not uncommon to see John DeCicco Sr bagging groceries and chatting with customers New to this store: a robot called Tally that checks inventory as a way to keep merchandise in stock and inform managers what they need to know For the first time in a DeCicco & Sons store there are now QR codes along with prices listed on supermarket items which help Tally do its job Harrison restaurant: Vesta Kitchen + Bar has drinks named for Roman gods, elevated comfort food A glass elevator (or stairs) takes you to the second floor which is almost cathedral-like in its vastness thanks to its industrial vibe a mother's room for nursing moms and water fountains similar to what you'd find at an airport where you can refill your water bottle It's also where you'll find a lounge area along with a glassed-in room that can be rented out for meetings The room also features a full kitchen that DeCicco Sr including a glassed-in area that DeCicco Sr calls the "brains of the operation," where the machinery that makes the store run is housed A similar glass room featuring beer barrels is on the other side is the bar (with that Sleepy Hollow Horseman artsy cutout) and a vast windowed dining room with views of the bridge — think about 150 to sit either inside or on the sizeable outdoor terrace featuring those aforementioned Sleepy Hollow purse pegs thanks to a collaboration with master mixologist Julio Enriquez Drinks will roll out a few weeks post opening And since drinks go hand in hand with food there's also a restaurant called The Hollows that plays into the industrial look with aluminum siding as well as painted words that call out the Eastern Aircraft Division General Motors produced bombers for the Navy (The Edge on Hudson is built where the GM plant had been.) Pizza Further down from the restaurant is another event space that can accommodate up to 150 cocktail style Because the DeCicco family prides itself on their ties to the community — they do a lot of charity work and in particular donate to each local PTA — each store is designed to cater to their neighborhood That means the Sleepy Hollow theme is big here with local artwork showcasing images of the village in the hallway The family also adjusts each store's inventory to its specific demographics they're working to cater to Sleepy Hollow's large Latino community as well as tenants in the luxury Edge on the Hudson complex "We're still doing research and listening to the community and trying to bring in more Ecuadorean products," said DeCicco Sr "This is really a grand experience," he added "Full of new ideas and new concepts and the most amazing view We hope and believe it will be a pleasant experience for your whole family to come enjoy." Address: 1 Legend Dr., Sleepy Hollow, 914-357-4200, deciccoandsons.com March 28; expect a robust demo schedule Friday to Sunday with samplings of store made items between 10 a.m Good to know: This is DeCicco & Son's 11th store and its largest in Westchester County; other locations include Ardsley Their first Connecticut store will open later this year at at 11 Glen Ridge Road in Greenwich; there are also plans to take over what had been DeCicco Family Markets (a different branch of the same family) in Scarsdale later this year Fun fact: The two DeCicco brothers who founded the company — John Sr — are married to two sisters (Marie and Diane) Published 4 weeks ago4w ago • Bookmarks: 224 • Comments: 1 Residents in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown now have a second supermarket in the area to do their food shopping a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for DeCicco & Sons in the Edge-on-Hudson complex in Sleepy Hollow It is DeCicco & Sons’ 11th location and its largest facility in Westchester County at approximately 50,000 square feet The first floor of the supermarket encompasses 30,000 square feet while the second-floor features 7,000 square feet with a spacious bar and patio along with 5,000 square feet that’s available for community events There is also a 4,000-square-foot outdoor area One of the standout features of the Sleepy Hollow store which will provide several hundred new jobs which is designed to bring greater speed and convenience to the already highly regarded deli department Customers will also find DeCicco & Sons’ signature meat Construction of the supermarket at 1 Legend Drive began in 2023 is planning two more locations in Scarsdale and Greenwich Published 2 weeks ago2w ago • Bookmarks: 100 • Comments: 1 government is turning inward and pulling funding for critical health care projects around the world it is encouraging to learn that there are remarkable American physicians and administrators who are still trying to help Andrew Grose is an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in the local tri-state area who has been working for four years to address one of the most pressing According to the Global Surgery Foundation traumatic injuries cause more deaths and disabilities than HIV the devastating reality is that 5 billion people worldwide lack access to well-trained surgeons and anesthesiologists Grose’s efforts began four years ago when he joined the newly-formed Global Musculoskeletal Health Equity Division (GMHED) of HSS he was asked to travel to Ghana to meet with physicians and administrators at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) a leading government-funded specialty hospital in Kumasi He was tasked to observe and engage with local medical staff to identify critical gaps in care Through informal focus groups and semi-structured interviews he evaluated the scope and delivery of orthopedic services at KATH and assessed the level of support given to the medical professionals providing that care The results of his evaluation were concerning: there was a high volume of trauma cases (in this case work accidents and vehicular injuries) due to the region’s heavy industrialization combined with the lack of corresponding safety standards There was also a serious shortage of specialized orthopedic surgeons: only 15 orthopedists were serving as generalists without specialty training The gap in expert care for trauma cases was glaringly evident The physical resource gap was also evident: surgeons faced significant challenges in the operating rooms including inadequate surgical instruments and oxygen and power shortages during surgeries patients who got surgery at KATH suffered from these gaps but still they were the relatively lucky ones because they actually underwent surgery Many patients left the emergency room against medical advice because they could not afford surgery for even simple open fractures They either died of their injuries or suffered permanent severe disability that could never be reversed Grose was deeply moved by the disparities in medical care between the U.S he began to perform pro bono surgeries on patients at KATH (and has continued to do so for 4 years) he and the GMHED team initiated a long-term project to improve quality orthopedic care in Ghana by focusing on building sustainable capacity and providing specialized training This entails establishing a surgical orthopedic trauma fellowship program at KATH; training nursing and OR teams; and procuring donations of implants and surgical tools in an effort to upgrade hospital facilities and equipment Grose and his team of nine other surgeons and countless administrators from Europe and North America have traveled back and forth to Kumasi in successive 2-4 week blocks to fulfill their mission They have dramatically changed lives and systems in Ghana Grose has personally surgically repaired hundreds of individual trauma patients and he and his GMHED team have successfully procured donations of critical surgical equipment including large amounts of surgical implants and a fluoroscopy machine (a type of medical imaging device that provides real-time moving X-ray images of the inside of the body during surgery) Money for this equipment has come from private donors and healthcare companies including Johnson & Johnson’s Global Health Initiative the team will graduate the first two orthopedic trauma specialists this summer Grose met with the Honorable Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh at his office in Accra The two discussed HSS efforts to create an orthopaedic Center of Excellence at KATH offering subspecialty training in all areas of orthopedics and then to branch out throughout Ghana and West Africa to create even more Centers of Excellence The plan is to develop a series of musculoskeletal training programs that will serve all of West Africa By training local surgeons to expert levels the GMHED team will create a sustainable model that not only addresses the immediate needs but also enables the development of further fellowships in orthopedics within Ghana one-year immersive subspecialty training through partnerships One such partnership is with the Foundation for Orthopedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS) in Accra and will provide training in joint replacements and spine surgery Other partnerships include: one with Harvard Medical School to provide a training program in pediatric oncology; another with Dr Mark Barry and COEDN.org to provide training in pediatric orthopedics; and a partnership with University of Calgary to provide training in sports medicine The training programs are designed to ultimately expand beyond Ghana and West Africa to reach surgeons in neighboring countries This ripple effect can significantly improve orthopedic care across the entire region If you are inspired by these extraordinary efforts to address global health inequity please think about donating to the GMHED team by going to www.hss.edu/give and enter GMHED as the designee for the donation as well as by company and individual donations and all members of the GMHED team give their time and services voluntarily and for free Several other local surgeons are involved in this project: David Wellman (Westchester Medical Center), Jason McKean (Northwell) and Milan Sen (Jacobi). For more information on this amazing project, go to: https://vimeo.com/1021862740/1edb265e66 “It is a great gift to be able to help build something where it is needed Published 1 month ago1m ago • Bookmarks: 287 Tickets are on sale for the 2nd Annual Sleepy Hollow Music Festival The inaugural festival proved to be a massive hit with a sun-splashed day at Sleepy Hollow’s Kingsland Point Park drawing more than 3,000 festival-goers who picnicked and danced long past sunset Organizers have raised the bar even further for the Second Annual edition announcing a dynamic  line-up of bands featuring headliners Band of Horses along with Jade Bird; Living Colour; Fantastic Cat; Carissa Johnson & The Cure Alls; Brighton Beat; Alex Cano; Christine Chanel; and more Kingsland Point Park will come alive with two music stages Known for their soul-stirring lyrics and expansive Band of Horses is renowned for electric live performances led by lead singer Ben Bridwell’s high-flying vocals The Grammy-nominated band has earned a loyal following which has only continued through release of their sixth album The British singer and songwriter Jade Bird already has a decade’s worth of musical success behind her Rolling Stone called her vocals “raw and robust,” as Bird won the award for International Breakthrough artist at the AIM Independent Music Awards in 2019 2x Grammy winning band Living Colour first burst onto the music scene with their debut album Vivid and its hit single “Cult of Personality.” The band hasn’t looked back since and continues to bring audiences around the world to their feet Rolling Stone called Fantastic Cat’s first album a “wildly satisfying collection of folk-rock and good old rock & roll” and the band made their national television debut shortly afterwards on CBS Saturday Morning Now That’s What I Call Fantastic Cat Additional crowd favorites at this year’s festival include Carissa Johnson and the Cure Alls; Brighton Beat; Alex Cano; Christine Chanel; School of Rock Briarcliff; Dan Zlotnick Band; and Shakeout The closing band for the Regional Stage will be selected at “Rock the Riverbank” on May 3 at Horan’s Landing in Sleepy Hollow (rain date May 4) with the winning band selected to perform at the Sleepy Hollow Music Festival Kingsland Point Park itself is also a star of the festival with its sweeping views of the Hudson River The park is located within walking distance of two Metro-North Train stops – Tarrytown station and Philipse Manor station – offering easy access for attendees traveling from Grand Central Terminal in New York City Tarrytown station also offers plentiful parking on a Saturday for festival goers who may arrive by car (parking fees apply) the park will come alive with award-winning food and beverage options including craft-beer highlighting local breweries An expanded Kids Zone will include a Junior Jam Tent and Instrument Petting Zoo sponsored by the Briarcliff School of Rock and a “Toddler Town” sponsored by Kiddie Academy Published 1 week ago1w ago • Bookmarks: 90 Ruben Santiago was violating an order of protection when he forcibly entered the 37-year-old female’s home on Jan and shot her with a .38 caliber revolver in the neck and hand Santiago’s depraved actions highlight the dangers that victims of domestic violence all too often face,” said Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace “It is paramount that we in law enforcement do all that we can to protect domestic abuse victims and to seek justice when they are harmed Santiago’s sentence of 20 years to life sends a strong message that acts of violence like this will not be tolerated in Westchester County.” Santiago was apprehended by the FBI’s Westchester Safe Streets Task Force the day after the heinous attack Westchester County Court Judge Maurice Williams also sentenced Santiago to five years of post-release supervision Published 1 month ago1m ago • Bookmarks: 254 There has been a growing number of motor vehicle accidents – some even fatal including collisions with pedestrians or cyclists—in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow leading up to the March 20 “Safe Streets For All” workshop at Tarrytown’s Senior Citizens Center It was the first of two meetings scheduled in 2025 to “develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to prevent serious injury and death on roadways,” according to Tarrytown’s website A collaboration of the villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow and the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns the Safety Action Plan is funded by a grant from the U.S Department of Transportation for its Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program It was a key initiative from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Action (IIJA) Heading up the project planning team are three private firms: TYLin with TYLin’s Kelly McGuinness as project manager supplemented by a comprehensive power point presentation the safe streets that the committee—really all of us—yearn for aren’t so safe According to data from the New York State Department of Transportation during the five-year period between 2019 and 2023 the combined villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow had 698 crashes involving motor vehicles with 124 of them resulting in an injury or fatality Twenty-six people were seriously injured and three (all pedestrians) were killed  “One traffic death is too many,” lamented McGuinness “yet we’re actually seeing an upward trend So we’re here today to reduce those incidents of the most serious injuries and fatalities on traffic roadways in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown.” the plan will secure additional state and federal funding beyond the initial SS4A grant for the study She stressed the importance of crafting specific construction projects in order to get more grants “All of this will be data-driven and community-enhanced so your input will help inform our safety strategies,” she explained We don’t always know where the near misses are We really want to understand from you; we want to listen.” Residents can share their views through an online survey: http://bit.ly/safestreets4all revealed that the most dangerous days—especially for pedestrians—are Mondays and Thursdays between the hours of 3:00 to 5:00 p.m And intersections: are where a full 85% of fatal or serious injury crashes happen The project will be overseen by the Safety Action Plan Steering Committee consisting of municipal staff organizations and crash victims’ groups that will provide guidance and assistance It was around the 30-minute mark of the meeting when attendees were invited to circulate among various stations around the room where they could speak with project representatives write comments on post-it notes to stick on charts and maps pinpointed treacherous areas on a map and left many suggestions most often advocating for more sidewalks and bike lanes–and complaining about reckless drivers McGuinness described the circumstances of one of the fatal accidents a driver pulled around a car stopped in front of him and struck a pedestrian whom he didn’t see crossing there Final plans for traffic modifications should be completed by the end of 2025 when the project team will provide responses to the community’s earlier feedback including focus groups in the high school and other local gatherings TAKE THE SURVEY Join us for the Project Public Meeting from 6-8pm on Thursday REGISTER TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC MEETING Eerie experience is based on The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Hero, the Rockefeller Center’s immersive exhibition space, is opening a ‘Sleepy Hollow’-themed experience for Halloween on 12 October ‘Sleepy Hollow: Autumn’s Harvest‘ is based on the story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman from Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow The autumnal attraction is located in Hero, the 13,000-square-foot multi-sensory exhibition area found beneath Rockefeller Center in New York City Sleepy Hollow: Autumn’s Harvest is a multi-sensory experience featuring mind-bending audiovisual (AV) effects Guests will experience the history of 19th-century Hudson Valley folklore across eight immersive rooms The Sleepy Hollow Harvest is a welcome space with freshly pressed apple cider and characters dressed in themed costumes guests will use blacklight to uncover ancient tales scrawled on tree trunks while whispered narration from Washington Irving fills the space guests will explore winding turns in a lifelike golden cornfield they will play in a toadstool-themed bounce house Guests will enjoy herbal concoctions and treats in the Witch’s Hearth as they sit beside a crackling fire and hear terrifying tales from Washington Irving they will brace themselves for the Headless Horseman’s midnight ride as storm clouds appear on the ceiling above The Pumpkin Patch is a room themed to an autumn festival where guests can pick up a pumpkin which they can carve and decorate at Jack O’Lantern Atelier Additionally, Hero is providing weekly costume parties with face painting, seasonal treats and storytelling. Also, every Wednesday evening there will be a spooky cinema experience showing films like Tim Burton‘s Sleepy Hollow In more news, creative agency THG is celebrating the completion of a five-year project to transform the Top of the Rock experience at Rockefeller Center Get the latest attractions industry
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Called “The Tale of the Midnight Ride,” the story is told by prospective Midnight Society member (and classic TV little brother) Tucker placing the legend in the context of a new kid moving into present day Sleepy Hollow It transfers some Crane-like tendencies onto that new kid a charming nerd who draws the school bully’s ire by flirting with the girl he likes It’s a riff on the story more than a straight adaptation and real denizens of Sleepy Hollow probably don’t have such strong Canadian accents (sore-y!) but it’s a fun The last stop on our tour through the public domain is the most recent and the biggest departure from Irving’s original story at a time when the traditional networks were willing to take chances on high concept genre shows likely inspired by cable hits like The Walking Dead and American Horror Story a number of other horror series came and went it’s best to forget most of what you might know about the short story a former Oxford professor who came to the side of Washington and the Colonists Rather than hearing the story of the Hessian years later this Ichabod Crane is the man responsible for separating the horseman from his head only to rise from the dead in modern day Sleepy Hollow He teams up with Lieutenant Abbie Mills (Nicole Beharie) to figure out what happened to him The first two seasons featured greats like Clancy Brown all of whom get respectable arcs and plenty to do It settles into a monster of the week serial while Crane and Mills also fight season-long enemies like demons the four horsemen of the apocalypse (get it?) Benjamin Franklin Frankenstein’ing dead soldiers to make a superpowered monster (Beharie calls it Franklinstein’s it’s very funny.) It’s delightful to watch Mison rail against everything from fast food to credit card debt steely and bold but brimming with emotion and vulnerability Their chemistry together was off the charts its willingness to throw a bunch of weird stuff at the wall and make it stick through the charm offensive of Beharie and Mison citing a lack of concern for her health and wellbeing and unequal treatment between her and her co-star Sleepy Hollow limped to the barn in 2017 with a shortened season set in Washington having squandered the goodwill it built in its first two seasons The Legend of Sleepy Hollow endures because it’s a perfect piece of autumnal Americana tucked away farming community with its superstitious villagers and local hauntings It’s been around long enough and retold often enough that Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman are nearly instantly recognizable characters Sleepy Hollow voters picked a new village president for the first time in 24 years Trustee Courtney Boe appeared headed to victory with 567 votes Incumbent Stephan Pickett did not seek reelection “The most common topic I hear from residents is that they don’t know what’s going on,” Boe said in a previous Daily Herald article “They don’t feel they can voice their opinions because they don’t feel heard or engaged.” Boe said she would make village board packets available before meetings McGuire said she would allow residents to ask questions at board meetings “I will not be silencing our residents,” she said This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page It’s no tall tale that Halloween lingers for about three months in Sleepy Hollow the village (and its underworld) are brought to life as ghost- and goblin-chasers emerge from the shadows and descend upon the area for a good bone chilling paired with a solid lesson in history here is everything you need to know and do when braving a Halloween season like no other If time allows only a mere a taste of the annual festivities over-the-top dramatic portrayal of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by master storyteller Jonathan Kruk and a guest appearance by none other than the Headless Horseman himself Those that fear the dark (no judgement here) can embark on illuminating guided day tours of the hidden corners of Philipsburg Manor the gristmill that inspired Irving’s timeless tale Make a true day of it with an immersive tour of the property proper learning about the slaves who labored for the Philipse family during the 1750s Ride in for a night of chills and thrills with master illusionists Mark Clearview and Nick Wallace who bend the mind with their quicker-than-the eye magic tricks and possess a knack for conjuring locally famous spirits (looking at you this open-air village intends to dazzle and delight with fortune teller tales and a rare oddity: photo ops with the Headless Horseman Travel back in time deep into the raw woods for an immersive theater experience as storytellers share spine-tingling tales of Hulda the Witch and other local legends Good old fashioned jump scares and rip-roaring music await on this guided walk-through haunted house which ends with a photo op with the Headless Horseman day or night (kerosene lanterns lead the way after dark) allow visitors to soak up the sublime surrounds at this 175-year-old graveyard and offer homage at the final resting places of some of New York State’s most famous residents this well-attended annual procession steps off from Patriot’s Park (where The Legend of Sleepy Hollow‘s Ichabod Crane first spots the Headless Horseman) and marches south along Broadway before arriving at Main Street for a block party of eerily epic proportions with live music and a chilling cameo by the aforementioned jockey sans noggin In the grassy shadow of this towering Gilded Age manse peruse the spooky and kooky oddities of Hudson Valley makers and crafters Stick around for nightfall when guests are welcomed inside the castle for candlelit guided tours that delve into the darker side of past inhabitants Docent-led hour-long tours take only the bold on a journey back in time to discover the tales and unexplained events that have plagued the inhabitants of this National Historic Landmark built in 1872 and revered for its one-of-a-kind architecture Corcoran and the Corcoran logos are trademarks of Corcoran Group LLC The Corcoran® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated The Corcoran System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act Watch today's top stories and most popular videos which provide you with features like past/future radar and customizable layers Trust us to help you plan the best day possible with the most accurate weather forecast available We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview With the season of ghosts, ghouls and wart-nosed witches lurking, Shadowbox Live (SBX) is debuting a new original work and you might just lose your head over it genre-bending presentations that include original sketch comedy SBX will bring "Sleepy Hollow" to the company's stage at 503 S Eight theater shows in October: Tony-winning musical 'Book of Mormon' returning to Ohio Theatre from Oct. 8-13 Head writer Jimmy Mak’s script for “Sleepy Hollow” grew out of an idea conceived by SBX choreographer Katy Psenicka Additional performances of “Sleepy Hollow” will be at 7:30 p.m New and improved 'A Christmas Carol': CAPA, Short North Stage teaming up again for 'A Christmas Carol' at Ohio Theatre Tickets to all SBX performances are sold by the table and priced according to section you are buying an entire table that can seat one to six people Section A: $91.50 - $272.75Section B: $46.50 - $182.75Section C: $46.50 - $182.75Section D: $46.50 - $182.75SBX’s full bar and menu are available before each show Plan to arrive no later than 30 minutes before showtime if you would like to purchase food and drinks To view a seating chart and purchase tickets, visit shadowboxlive.org SBX held its first performances at Buggyworks then Easton Town Center before settling into its current home in the Brewery District in 2011 The company is the nation's largest full-time resident theater ensemble bpaschal@dispatch.com Heads still roll 25 years later in the Tim Burton classic Sleepy Hollow (1999). Revisit all of the eerie magic behind Industrial Light & Magic’s work that brought Washington Irving’s folktale to life and reintroduced audiences to one of cinema’s greatest on-screen monsters, the headless horseman. Adam Berry is the Studio Operations Manager for the ILM Vancouver studio. His passion for film led Adam to ILM in 2022, coming from an extensive career across different sectors of the hospitality industry including cruise ships, luxury hotels and resorts. If he’s not at the movies or traveling to new destinations, you can find Adam staying active and exploring Vancouver. we lived just a stone’s throw from one of the most over-the-top Halloween towns in the world: Sleepy Hollow but the times that we celebrated Halloween in Sleepy Hollow were always worth the trek from roughly late September to a day or so after Halloween Sleepy Hollow attracts tens of thousands of tourists — an estimated 80,000 to 100,000 people throughout October — who soak up the atmosphere (Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow usually boasts a population of only 11,000 people — meaning that the town swells almost eight times its size for a month of the year.) Local resident Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820 That classic horror short story — featured in a collection titled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon Gent — introduced readers to Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman And it transformed the harmless pumpkin into something far beyond — more sinister than a mere vegetable A quick look at the Sleepy Hollow website reveals why (and makes me feel exceedingly jealous of all the fun and games we’ll miss out on) the town will put on a long list of activities in and around the village to enjoy/fear: Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country Octagon House Tour with Reading of The Raven the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze (with its 7,000 illuminated pumpkins) depicted in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow as the spot where Ichabod Crane initially sees the Headless Horseman I know that my experience as a visitor is far different than what the locals probably feel about it It’s like living on Cape Cod and dealing with summer traffic thousands upon thousands of people (my family included) visit Sleepy Hollow for ghostly delights but where are the locals during all that?They’re at home “I haven’t taken advantage of most of Sleepy Hollow’s touristy spots since I was a kid on school trips,” says Tom Weaver Sleepy Hollow residents like me hunker down in their homes for the days leading up to Halloween are like Times Square; and the sidewalks the same way with people Lucia Ballas-Traynor is Executive Director of the Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce It’s her job to advocate for the village and its businesses Locals appreciate the Legend of Sleepy Hollow connection but occasionally grow weary of the droves of tourists But [it’s] a residential area for the Halloween parade [and] we have cars parking all the way up to where I live — on side streets it took me an hour to go about a mile and a half Basically nothing else can happen [that day].” Ballas-Traynor calls the history “an important part of this place,” but stresses that it’s not why she and her family “I moved because of the proximity to the river,” she says “No matter where you go in Sleepy Hollow and the village you always have the majestic Hudson River behind you As for the locals who steer clear of Sleepy Hollow the week of Halloween it’s much like people who live in Manhattan and have never been to the Statue of Liberty or the M&M store in Times Square.“That’s exactly it!” Ballas-Traynor says Suffice it to say that I was not one of those people who avoided tourist destinations not when I lived close to Sleepy Hollow and not about Halloween at all One thing I miss the most about my old homes are the Halloween memories: I grew up on Long Island and my block boasted 26 houses (and the streets surrounding us had just as many) we’d drive out to the best trick-or-treating spots As I stare down the reality that I may have a Halloween without trick-or-treaters I’m considering heading back to Sleepy Hollow for October 31 — or at least sometime this month I’ve already got my eye on a haunted house walking tour through New Hope to keep the spooky spirit (and the kid in me) satisfied Read the comments The home you love starts here The home you love starts here Apartment TherapyThe wordmark for the Apartment Therapy brand.More From Us By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio Some neighbors in Torrance’s Sleepy Hollow are mourning a holiday tradition — selling hot chocolate from their front yards string-light lined community draws visitors from all over bringing long lines of cars and crowded sidewalks But residents are no longer allowed to sell festive drinks or small snacks once the sun goes down the Torrance City Council expressed concerns about safety and cost around the popular attraction rejecting a move that would’ve allowed front yard food sales citywide until 9 p.m who’s lived in Sleepy Hollow (officially known as Seaside Ranchos) for nearly 20 years used to sell churros from a “Churro Tron,” homemade cookies his small stand has a sign that reads “this local tradition has been banned by the Torrance City Council,”and he told LAist it’s a shame “ We have a lot of new families in the neighborhood and those kids are not going to be able to have the same experiences that our kids have had,” he said “I think tradition is very important to us That program expired more than two years ago and wasn’t renewed The 2022 season was treated as an educational period and the city ended up making an exception the following year that allowed food sales within front yards from 5 p.m Officials estimated it would have cost the city nearly $200,000 to support this year’s event mostly for traffic control and code enforcement which Councilmember Bridgett Lewis said is “ludicrous.” “ I just can't sit here and justify spending 200 grand on a non-city sanctioned event,” she said Councilmember Jon Kaji said the holiday lights has  morphed into an attraction that outstrips the city's ability to control and properly manage it He added that the neighborhood becomes so crowded it's “dangerous.” “ We have to bring down the hammer at some point cut-off punishes homeowners in a neighborhood that lights up after dark Mattucci didn’t immediately respond to LAist’s request for an interview Casale has been bombarded with questions about the sweet treats he used to sell so he decided to make a statement with the sign on his stand He has fond memories of handing out hot chocolate with his now-grown daughters who he said would use some of the sales to raise money for their soccer teams “ I hate to see this tradition go away because it was really spectacular for my kids growing up,” he said Casale acknowledged that Sleepy Hollow has had issues with outside vendors setting up in people’s driveways and evading code enforcement officers which he said detracted from the “wholesome” and “magical” event And although he still enjoys seeing the lights who lives in Palos Verdes and stops by Sleepy Hollow almost every year with her family told LAist she understands why homeowners might be upset but she almost couldn’t make it down the block last season it's dramatically more peaceful,” she said People are not allowed to sell food from outside their home People could be cited for selling in those unpermitted hours or outside the home such as from an attached garage or driveway and any additional citations would be $500 “ What that means is when code enforcement goes out there they will be cited and told they will continue to be cited as long as they are vending,” said Michelle Ramirez Stationary vendors are not allowed within residential areas And roaming vendors are banned in areas with narrow sidewalks which city officials noted applies to Sleepy Hollow Those vendors could be asked to leave the area and a code enforcement officer is able to get their identification information The actor tells PEOPLE his family has a connection to Washington Irving's story involving the Van Tassel family that the 1999 Tim Burton movie is adapted from Officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were in Sleepy Hollow Tuesday According to a statement emailed to The Journal News/lohud by Sleepy Hollow Police Chief Anthony Bueti ICE notified the department at around 10 a.m that agents would be in the area for an attempt to serve an immigration warrant on "two specific individuals." Sleepy Hollow police are not involved in the serving of the warrants "The agent did not state or imply that there would be a 'mass round-up,'" Bueti said in the statement they were in Sleepy Hollow for the two individuals with a criminal past." Identities for the individuals were not made available to reporters police had not been notified as to whether or not the individuals sought by ICE had been served Of interest: What to know about ICE after immigration raid in Newark, NJ a branch of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) immigration laws and conducts criminal investigations involving non-U.S ICE is also the primary law enforcement agency of the DHS citizens who have committed crimes or broken federal immigration laws Enforcement and Removal Operations officers are in charge of maintaining immigration law enforcement, including identification of illegal immigrants, arrest, detention at the border and supervised releases. and it's popping up in Rockefeller Center Oct an immersive-storytelling venue nestled within NYC’s Rockefeller Center The walkthrough experience heavily draws inspiration from Washington Irving’s iconic 1820 short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” where he referred to 19th century Hudson Valley as one of the “most haunted places in the world.”   The namesake IRL experience will be influenced by Hudson Valley folklore in its design, according to Max Pollack, the co-founder of MATTE Projects and the magic of autumn.” After being greeted by Irving himself the 10,000-plus guests expected to attend the pop-up will venture into "The Hollows" to "uncover ancient tales scrawled on gnarled tree trunks and whispered by the wind," said Max Pollack the creative studio behind Sleepy Hollow.Rendering Courtesy of HERO Pollack told BizBash that it took the planning team four months to plan and execute the 12,000-square-foot exhibition—located on the “rink level” of a post office-turned-Manhattan landmark guests can finally journey through the experience beginning with “The Sleepy Hollow Harvest,” where they’ll be “greeted with freshly pressed apple cider and a warm welcome from Washington Irving himself,” Pollack explained He noted that the planning team is expecting Irving to welcome upward of 10,000 guests Next up: A venture through “The Hollows” equipped with “black lights [to] uncover ancient tales scrawled on gnarled tree trunks and whispered by the wind,” Pollack told BizBash “in ‘The Cornfield,’ guests can get lost in a field of golden corn where each turn reveals a new character and setting from ‘Sleepy Hollow,’ brought to life through dramatic visuals and narration.” “Ichabod’s Enchanted Grove,” which features a mushroom bounce house is Pollack's personal favorite touchpoint because it showcases just how much the experience has tapped into the magic of the Halloween season for kids and kids-at-heart alike Attendees can expect appearances from the likes of Ichabod Crane the supernatural-obsessed Connecticut schoolteacher who serves as the protagonist in Irving’s tale as well as brawny jokester Brom Bones and Katrina Van Tassel the love interest of both Ichabod and Brom.  In a directly adjacent “chamber” to the cornfield guests will stumble into “Ichabod’s Enchanted Grove,” where they'll find “towering toadstools” as their “imaginations run wild,” Pollack teased adding that this is his personal favorite touchpoint.  The “Whimsical Woodland”—a mushroom forest bounce house—is a space Pollack and his team are especially proud of because it showcases just how much the experience has tapped into the magic of the Halloween season for kids and kids-at-heart alike.  guests will then traverse into an area called “The Witch’s Hearth”—a nod to Katrina a witch—where they’ll “settle into the enveloping aroma of herbal concoctions and roasting apples,” Pollack described before heading toward the “Headless Horseman’s fateful midnight ride” in what’s called “The Haunted Tunnel.” Though most of Sleepy Hollows is a family-friendly experience designed for all ages an adults-only happy hour will take place weekly in "The Witch's Hearth," where guests aged at least 21 can sip on seasonal concoctions.Rendering Courtesy of HEROOther special programmed events surrounding the fall installation: "Seedling Saturday Harvest Parties" (costume parties) and "Sleepy Hollow Halloween Cinema" nights.Rendering Courtesy of HERO And because no autumn festival is complete without a pumpkin patch Pollack said the MATTE team was sure to include just that guests will actually be able to pick their perfect pumpkin here—and “under a painted sunset,” Pollack said It's one generated with the help of a tablet Attendees will be able to use the tech to draw their dream clouds on a tablet—which will then be projected onto screens above And for guests who want to revel in the autumn air an adjoining “Jack O’Lantern Atelier” will be dedicated to a carve-and-decorate-your-own pumpkin activity.  There will also be special programmed events surrounding the fall installation including family-friendly "Seedling Saturday Harvest Parties," where guests are told to come in costume and expect seasonal treats and activities as well as weekly happy hours in "The Witch’s Hearth," where adults can sip on seasonal concoctions "Sleepy Hollow Halloween Cinema" nights are also running every Wednesday with a lineup of classic films like The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Beetlejuice.  Sleepy Hollow: Autumn’s Harvest marks the third-ever immersive experience of its kind at HERO which most recently played host to BLOOM—a nod to the “forgotten Eden,” before all the skyscrapers took over NYC—for the spring and summer seasons. Before Sleepy Hollow: Autumn's Harvest HERO played host to BLOOM—a nod to the “forgotten Eden” before all the skyscrapers took over NYC—for the spring and summer seasons.Photo: Courtesy of HERO What residents say: James Casale used to sell churros from a “Churro Tron,” homemade cookies his small stand has a sign that reads “this local tradition has been banned by the Torrance City Council” and he told LAist it’s a shame it’s come to this How enforcement works: The first citation would be $100 it's time to start thinking about the 2025 camping season With reservations for Michigan state park and recreation area campgrounds available six months in advance Before you start to plan your trips for next year be aware that some campgrounds will be closed for portions of the 2025 season That includes two popular state campgrounds in Clinton and Livingston counties Sleepy Hollow State Park west of Laingsburg and Brighton Recreation Area in Howell Here's a list of planned closures announced by the Michigan Department of Natural Resource so you're not surprised when trying to book Algonac State Park in Algonac stopped accepting reservations Nov. 1 due to projects to convert some sites to full-hookup eliminate the north bathroom and improve the sanitation station in the Riverfront Campground The projects will be paired with road repaving Bewabic State ParkTwo loops of the modern campground at Bewabic State Park in Crystal Falls will be closed for the 2025 season Both B and C loops (sites 25-129) will be closed while a new toilet and shower building are constructed and the park roads are repaved The A loop will be open for much of the season Electrical and road upgrades at Brighton Recreation Area Bishop Lake in Brighton have the modern campground closed until mid-May The project was delayed from its original date The campground at Brimley State Park in Brimley is closed and expected to reopen May 19 to upgrade water lines and the storm water system The day-use area is also closed and expected to reopen June 15 The Cheboygan State Park modern campground in Cheboygan not including the rustic cabins or modern lodge 15 into the 2025 season to upgrade the toilet and shower building More: State park supervisor ponders what to do with Lakeport's beloved 'rock garden' The modern campground at Clear Lake State Park in Atlanta toilet and shower buildings and the sanitation station Hoeft State Park in Rogers City will close Oct The modern campground at Interlochen State Park in Interlochen is closed due to a project to upgrade the park's water and sewer system The rustic Green Lake campground will remain open but the sanitation station will be unavailable The modern campground is expected to reopen May 15 Campgrounds at Ludington State Park in Ludington are closed through July 1 to pave the park's main road and Hamlin Lake day-use area parking lot expand the parking lot at Lake Michigan and warming shelters and enhance traffic and pedestrian flow at the park entrance Metamora-Hadley Recreation AreaThe modern campground at Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area in Metamora is closed through April The closure is due to a project that will repave campground roads replace electrical water lines and spigots in the modern campground and make several improvements in the camp store The campground Otsego Lake State Park in Gaylord will close in early August for a project to improve the electrical and septic systems and convert 44 campsites to full-hookup The new closure date comes after the project was postponed The modern campground at Pontiac Lake Recreation Area in Waterford Township is through April to update the sanitation station entrance The Grousehaven modern campground at Rifle River Recreation Area in Lupton is closed through spring for enhancements that include paving the day-use road and parking lot updating the day-use building and upgrading electric water and the lift station in the modern campground The rustic campgrounds and cabins will remain open Sleepy Hollow State ParkThe modern campground at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg will be closed April 15 to Oct pave campground roads and update the beach building The Lower Falls modern campground Portage loop at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Paradise is closed through mid-May for electrical upgrades The Lower Falls modern campground Hemlock loop will close Oct 20 through mid-May 2025 for water distribution upgrades Tawas Point State Park's modern campground in East Tawas is closed until April 30 for electrical upgrades (This story was updated to add new information.) Published 3 months ago3m ago • Bookmarks: 355 • Comments: 1 A wonderful memory of an extraordinary accomplishment has given way to a wrenching turn of events for Sleepy Hollow’s wrestling program It was only last winter that eighth-graders Dorian Hidalgo Kellas stood shoulder to shoulder with freshmen Silas Corveddu and Rafael Rodriguez and beamed with pride as newly-crowned sectional champions They had come up through the ranks at Sleepy Hollow and learned their lessons so well that they achieved sectional supremacy at remarkably young ages the future seemed blindingly bright for the Horsemen Apparently convinced they could create better athletic and academic opportunities for themselves elsewhere everyone from that star-studded group except Jiminez left the program that had so meticulously developed their talent for years Hidalgo and Rodriguez transferred to Iona Prep Corveddu opted for Hotchkiss School in Salisbury heavyweight Kellas took his fiery nature and abundant talent to Blair Academy With highly regarded head coach Brian Tompkins missing significant time due to illness it was left to his son Connor to make the most of the talent that remained Sleepy Hollow is hardly alone among public schools struggling to retain their finest student-athletes “We don’t have any ill will or hard feelings toward anyone who is not here They have their personal decisions they made and nothing against them,” Connor said Senior captain Brandon Arevalo said he understood the decisions the athletes and their families made They are going to a better place for them to take it to the next level,” he said “It’s going to benefit them for the future.” Arevalo and the others kept their heads down and continued to work hard junior Miles Sheridan and Michael Variano in producing at least 25 wins this season His family has maintained strong ties to the school for many years was a two-time state champion under Tompkins Sleepy Hollow’s wrestling room feels like a second home to Jiminez There are high hopes that Jiminez can produce another sectional crown “He’s definitely one of the top kids in his weight class,” Connor said It’s been a part of his family and who he is He wants to do well and succeed and the time he puts in is showing.” Variano made tremendous strides after he struggled to get above the break-even mark last season Sheridan looks to be a force in the sectionals at 170 pounds But instead of being the powerhouse everyone expected Sleepy Hollow was suddenly forced into rebuilding mode “We only graduate a couple of seniors who contributed to the lineup this year,” he noted “We have some returners and some kids who are new to the sport They really dedicated themselves to the season.” The future would appear to be bright again with approximately 30 wrestlers who show promise at the modified level