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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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Can Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown Get Together?

Each election cycle there's talk of consolidating services, but is this ever realistic? Tarrytown Mayor Drew Fixell addresses the often divergent tale of two villages.

Can Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown Get Together?
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Grace Aune, Born in North Tarrytown, 93

The 93-year-old Pleasantville woman was born in North Tarrytown and was active at Holy Innocents Church.

Grace Aune, Born in North Tarrytown, 93
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New Pope, White Smoke Doesn't Mean Big Change

One Sleepy Hollow resident who grew up in the Catholic Church and remains a St. Teresa parishioner at the age of 95 doesn't see much change coming with a new Pope.

New Pope, White Smoke Doesn't Mean Big Change
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Tonight: Fundraiser for Howson Children

Check out these amazing items up for auction/raffle at the Thursday night event at the W@tercooler to raise money for a family torn by tragedy.

Tonight: Fundraiser for Howson Children
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Philipsburg Manor Farm Animals Move Out

Historic Hudson Valley PR Director Rob Schweitzer says the animals will return for special events, while Sleepy Hollow residents mourn the loss.

Philipsburg Manor Farm Animals Move Out
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Science Fair Students Awe Judges

A huge effort spanning three years of their high school career brought students to Sleepy Hollow High School Saturday for the Westchester Science and Engineering Fair.

Science Fair Students Awe Judges
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William Mathieson, Lifelong Tarrtown Resident

Visitation will be at Coffey Funeral Home on Wednesday with funeral services on Thursday at Irvington Presbyterian Church.

William Mathieson, Lifelong Tarrtown Resident
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Frozen Yogurt, Euro-Style

The Yogurt Tree opens in Tarrytown, with Belgian waffles and artsy details to come.

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Police Arrest Unlicensed Drivers

Sleepy Hollow police report the arrests of a Pleasantville and a Sleepy Hollow man for aggravated unlicensed operation.

Police Arrest Unlicensed Drivers
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Dead Deer Causes Scene on Grounds of SHHS

A deer found over the weekend on Sleepy Hollow High School grounds would have to wait for Monday removal.

Dead Deer Causes Scene on Grounds of SHHS
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Police: Taxi Hit and Run

Tarrytown Police charged a taxi driver for leaving the scene of an accident after he allegedly hit a parked car on Main Street.

Police: Taxi Hit and Run
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Stranded Driver Calls Police on Mechanic

His truck wasn't getting fixed but the mechanic demanded more money in order to stop trying, reported Tarrytown Police.

Stranded Driver Calls Police on Mechanic
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Windows Broken on Vacant Beekman House

Sleepy Hollow police investigation criminal mischief done to a home undergoing intermittent major renovation.

Windows Broken on Vacant Beekman House