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1. In 1838, Alexander Jackson Davis designed this stunning Gothic Revival estate overlooking the Hudson River; this October, the sprawling mansion transforms into an immersive Edgar Allan Poe horror stor (secretnyc.co) — Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown is rolling out a full slate of October happenings, from an immersive Edgar Allan Poe–themed Masque of the Red Death experience to family trick-or-treating and a three-day gothic market. Tours, special events, and grounds passes all require advance online tickets, with specific dates, prices, and accessibility notes laid out for visitors planning an autumn day close to home.
2. NYC's best fall and spooky season day trips without a car (nypost.com) — Tarrytown and neighboring Sleepy Hollow are spotlighted as one of the easiest car-free fall day trips from New York City, with direct Metro-North access and a packed Halloween-season calendar. The piece urges visitors to stroll Main Street, enjoy Hudson River views, and explore Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Lyndhurst, Sunnyside, and October festivals that lean into the area's spooky Washington Irving legacy.
3. 'Extreme Violence': Box Cutter Slashing Attack On Ex Leads To Indictment Of Westchester Man (patch.com) — Tarrytown residents are learning more about a July box-cutter attack in town that left a woman with serious, lasting injuries and has now led to a felony indictment of a Yonkers man. Westchester's district attorney highlighted the case as Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins, stressing support for survivors and accountability for offenders as the defendant awaits his next court date in December.
4. MTA adds extra 'leaf peeper' Metro-North express trains from Grand Central for peak fall foliage viewing — running every weekend to Poughkeepsie through Nov. 8 (secretnyc.co) — Metro-North is adding extra weekend "Leaf Peeper" trains and new weekday express service that will stop in Tarrytown, making it easier to reach Hudson Valley foliage and commute from the village. Starting October 4, a new 4:52 p.m. Grand Central–Croton-Harmon express will include Tarrytown among its limited stops, alongside broader schedule tweaks on the Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven lines.
5. Mike Brown using Knicks' preseason opener to evaluate youngsters and newcomers (nypost.com) — The Knicks are fine-tuning their roster at their Tarrytown training facility as head coach Mike Brown plans to limit starters in Monday's preseason opener to evaluate younger players and newcomers. He's emphasizing how quickly players recover from mistakes, while defensive standout OG Anunoby hopes a championship run will finally bring him more league-wide recognition for his two-way play.
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