Irvington Schools Special Meeting; What is the ‘Polar Vortex’?

1. Irvington Schools to Field Input: The Irvington Board of Education will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7 in the Campus Presentation Room to discuss next steps regarding the district’s athletic fields and facilities. Superintendent Kristopher Harrison will provide a presentation to update the board and public on the scope of work required for East Field, along with possible improvement options for Meszaros Field and district facilities. For more details, click here. 

2. Hastings-on-Hudson Board Meeting: The Hastings-on-Hudson Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled public meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in village hall. To see the full agenda, click here. 

3. What is the polar vortex anyway? By now, you’ve heard about – and most likely have felt – today’s forecast. So what exactly is the explanation behind what weather experts are calling a “polar vortex”? Find out here. 

4. Most read: The obituary for retired police officer Robert Kelly was the most-read post yesterday in Westchester. 

5. Did you snap some pix of your New Year's celebration?  Share them here, in our community gallery.