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  • Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow, NY

Email: krista.madsen (at) patch.com

Phone: 914-236-0306

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On Twitter: TarrytownsPatch

Hometown: Bristol, CT

Birthday: July 10

BIO

Krista has lived in Sleepy Hollow with her two young kids and husband since Patch launched here in 2009, writing up local businesses in the listings. Since then, she's written the Mom Spelled Backwards columns, reviewed Movies Made Here, interviewed store owners for the Shop Talk series and much more. She's honored to now be the local editor of Sleepy Hollow-Tarrytown and Ossining-Croton, forging deeper connections with these rivertown communities she so loves.

Before Patch, Krista wrote a few published novels, taught writing courses at NYU and Gotham, and even owned/operator an arts lounge/wine bar in Brooklyn for five years – the place she used to think she'd live forever, until she found her way to the Tarrytowns.

Posting Activity

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What's a Good Age to Start Playing Soccer?

Soccer season starts...today! Patch checks in with Village Soccer Shop owner Danny D'Angelo who's celebrating his first anniversary in Tarrytown.

What's a Good Age to Start Playing Soccer?
Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow|News|

Burncare Foundation Honors Champions [VIDEO]

Tarrytown-based Burncare Everywhere Foundation held a special celebration to thank its most generous supporters. Here's some footage from that night.

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Tarrytown Budget Capped; Sleepy Hollow's Not

Both villages announced public hearings for their proposed budgets next week: Tarrytown on Monday at 8 p.m., Sleepy Hollow on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Tarrytown Budget Capped; Sleepy Hollow's Not
Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow|News|

Tarrytown Man is Blue-Bagging Your Dog Poop

Waging a one-man campaign against some mysterious neighbor(s) who aren't cleaning up after their dog, Tarrytown's Craig Allan is making this vivid statement.

Tarrytown Man is Blue-Bagging Your Dog Poop
Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow|News|

Get Out: Tag Sale Season Begins

From our neighborhood to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered.

Get Out: Tag Sale Season Begins
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Police: Cast Iron Sink Stolen

A homeowner reported to Tarrytown Police that his double basin cast iron sink had been taken from the side of his house.

Police: Cast Iron Sink Stolen
Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow|News|

Police: Tossed Bottle Stirs Tensions

Police responded to a call over a bottle dispute in Sleepy Hollow that nearly led to a fight in Tarrytown.

Police: Tossed Bottle Stirs Tensions
Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow|News|

Police: Worker Demands Pay

A worker has been calling police over an ongoing phone dispute with his contractor boss regarding owed pay.

Police: Worker Demands Pay
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Police: Drunk Teen Causes Commotion

Sleepy Hollow police report that a teenager was arrested on March 31 for disorderly conduct and taken to the hospital for intoxication.

Police: Drunk Teen Causes Commotion
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So You Still Haven't Filed Your Tax Return?

It's been a challenging tax season between nationwide insurance changes to come and sequester now, says H&R Block tax specialist Karen Kee, offering info for last-minute filers.

So You Still Haven't Filed Your Tax Return?
Rye, NY|News|

DA: Alleged Serial Rapist Indicted

Silvio Raul Illescas, of Elmsford, was formally charged Tuesday by the county District Attorney on 28 counts for four alleged violent sexual assaults in Tarrytown, Greenburgh and Yonkers from 2011 to 2013.

DA: Alleged Serial Rapist Indicted
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Planning a Sustainable Hudson Riverfront

An upcoming seminar in Sleepy Hollow, open to everyone, will discuss the unique land use issues relating to Hudson River communities in an era of climate change and sea level rise

Planning a Sustainable Hudson Riverfront
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Road Rally to Race through Tarrytowns

The unique car-based scavenger hunt to benefit the Elizabeth Mascia Child Care Center will take place on April 27.

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Adopt a Duck, Support Healthy Kids

The annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day is coming along with those intrepid Rotary Ducks. Here's how to support our community's most giving groups.

Adopt a Duck, Support Healthy Kids