Dobbs Ferry To Change School Mascot to a Crest
Posted on March 28, 2017 by Raven Starkly in Education
ShareThe Dobbs Ferry Community Board proposed changing Dobbs Ferry Eagle Mascot into a multi-purpose crest logo that can represent the diverse community that Dobbs Ferry has become. In the hopes of both bringing the community together and saving money, Dobbs Ferry has decided to change our logo to that of a crest like other respectable […]
Irvington Native in Film Competition
Posted on April 11, 2013 by Raven Starkly in Irvington
ShareA national spotlight is on Irvington native Noah Sterling. Sterling has been selected by Sprite to compete in a long-standing, nationwide film program in hopes of winning the ultimate prize – the opportunity to work on a $30,000 contract job for Sprite and The Coca-Cola Company! The Sprite Films™ program selects the best of the […]
Ronald Reagan and James Dean: Rare 1954 footage
Posted on August 13, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Movies

ShareThe icon of modern American conservatism fighting off an attack-at-gunpoint by the quintessential modern American rebel in a rare live footage. Share
Building Raised Planting Beds
Posted on July 20, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Home & Garden

ShareSometimes starting a garden project is the hardest part because we aren’t always sure exactly what we’re doing. Following the leads of others might be just the thing to get you motivated. Phil Glatz went down the raised planting bed path and left his bread crumbs for us to follow. Share
Irvington Mom’s Web Site Goes Viral
Posted on May 18, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Culture

ShareThe site became cathartic, like part of a 12 step program for parents. Hi, my name is Eric and it’s been 20 days since my toddler picked the keys off my wife’s brand new Macbook pro. Share
The Exposed Aqueduct Bridge
Posted on May 1, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Irvington

ShareThe extreme exposure to a deadly fall from walkers, bikers, children, and pets who use the aqueduct trail above apparently led to complaints. And then came the plastic fencIng, which serves more as warning tape than an actual device to prevent a stumbling walker. Share
90’s Nostalgia – it’s da bomb!
Posted on April 30, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Culture

ShareIn Greek, nostalgia literally means ‘the pain from an old wound’. It’s a twinge in your heart far more powerful than memory alone. It takes us to a place where we ache to go again…It lets us travel the way a child travels. Round and round. And back home again. To a place where we […]
David Mamet and the battle for Broadway
Posted on April 30, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Theater

SharePlaywright David Mamet explains why Broadway is like Disneyland David Mamet has a new book and the UK Gardian has published a couple of provocative exerps. No adult Londoner would go to see the crown jewels, and no adult New Yorker went to see Mamma Mia! for to do so would have been considered culturally […]
Irvington Police Officer Severely Injured by Teen Car Thief
Posted on April 22, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Irvington, News

ShareAt approximately 9:05 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 the Irvington Police Department was informed that the Elmsford Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle that was heading west on Rt. 119. Share
The Hippest Kitten – it’s cool to uncool the cool in a cute way
Posted on April 12, 2010 by Raven Starkly in Culture

ShareI like the color of these walls. They remind me of a Wes Anderson Film Share