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  • Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow, NY

Email: krista.madsen (at) patch.com

Phone: 914-236-0306

On Facebook: TarrytownSHPatch

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.

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Police: Sleepy Hollow Makeup Thief?

Sleepy Hollow Police received a report of two rolling cases of Mary Kay products stolen from a car trunk on Beekman.

Police: Sleepy Hollow Makeup Thief?
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Tarrytown Police Make Drug Sale Bust

Three sale and possession arrests were made in a case under further investigation.

Tarrytown Police Make Drug Sale Bust
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Police: Driver Strikes Garage, Leaves Scene

A woman was issued a summons for leaving the scene after allegedly driving into the garage of the Mobil gas station.

Police: Driver Strikes Garage, Leaves Scene
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Robert Lavelle, Lifelong Tarrytown Resident

Visitation for Robert Lavelle will be held Tuesday at Coffey Funeral Home, with funeral held Wednesday at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Chapel.

Robert Lavelle, Lifelong Tarrytown Resident
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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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Car Left Tireless in Carrollwood Complex

Tarrytown Police report a grand larceny incident under investigation with four tires and rims removed from a car on High Cliff Lane in the night.

Car Left Tireless in Carrollwood Complex
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Meet the Candidates: Tarrytown

Elections near, and though there's no contest for incumbent Tarrytown Trustees and Mayor, here's your chance to hear from the candidates in their own words.

Meet the Candidates: Tarrytown
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Officials Outline School Security Measures

With a recent Facebook threat rattling some parents and students, the Board President and Superintendent again walked people through the safety steps officials are taking.

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Are Schools Crowded with Nonresident Kids?

A parent said she has heard of many kids who don't live here but still attend Tarrytown district public school; she asked administration how they police this.

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Pre-K Confusion Clarified

The Pre-K program is not ending, just changing, assured Board of Ed President Joe Lillis to a crowd of parents at Thursday's meeting.

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What Do Sleepy Hollow EMTs See Too Often?

Sleepy Hollow Ambulance Corps volunteers describe increased choking incidents as a sign of the times.

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River View Recommends Brooklyn Spirits

River View Wine and Spirits owner Will Arroyo is interested in small and local artisanal products these days, especially these Brooklyn beverages.

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Patch Clip: Sleepy Hollow EMTs Demo CPR

Sign up now for an April life-saving seminar with the Sleepy Hollow Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

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Pre-Order Soda Bread, Help Save Lives

Tarrytown's Tara Chillemi is raising money for her latest Leukemia & Lymphoma Society triathlon team by selling Irish soda bread at the St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday.

Pre-Order Soda Bread, Help Save Lives