Monthly Archives: September 2026

100 Years Ago: Sept. 25-Oct. 1

September 24, 2026 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, September 25, 1926: The sixth annual concert of the Educational Aid Society for Colored Orphans will take place at Shortridge High School’s Caleb Mills Hall Tuesday evening. An “All Hoosier Cast” of more than forty musicians of exceptional ability include 150 singers representing the colored … Read More

Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow

September 24, 2026 | by Al Hunter

Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow in New York State can be a confusing traverse through the northern environs of upper New York City if you are not careful. The search leads the tourist through communities seemingly designed to confuse and befuddle: Irvington, Sunnyside, Tarrytown, and Sleepy Hollow might as well be … Read More

Skidding Into Home

September 24, 2026 | by CJ Woods III

I was cackling and guffawing with my dear friend as she detailed her experience of shopping with her 16-year-old daughter on what she called “Old Folks Day.” She giggled, “We have to dodge walkers and canes and those motorized carts.” My own laughter skidded to a halt on the friction … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Sept. 18-24

September 17, 2026 | by Weekly View

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Art and Wine Under the Hunter’s Moon Irvington Historical Society Fundraiser Oct. 3

September 17, 2026 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON —Art and Wine Under the Hunter’s Moon’ theme this year is Witches Brew — the Magic of Wine: an evening of live music, wine tasting, local food, a silent auction in an historic building in an historic neighborhood. The Irvington Historical Society is hosting this event on Saturday, Oct. … Read More