The New York Times once wrote, " Irvington is the kind of village, that when you sneeze, 50 people will say 'Bless You.' " This caring and welcoming attitude has drawn residents, including many well-known stars of stage, screen, television and radio, and tourists alike. From its quaint shops to its beautiful homes and spectacular Hudson River views, Irvington is a classic example of the best of the Historic River Towns of Westchester . Odell's Tavern, built in the 1690s, was where the newly created State of New York 's Committee of Safety met to discuss General George Washington's defeat in the Battle of Long Island . And the Irvington Town Hall Theatre is an exact replica of the Ford Theatre in Washington , D.C. , made famous for the assasination of Abraham Lincoln. Shop along Main Street walking west toward the Hudson River, take a hike along the Irvington section of the Aqueduct Trail or discover the newly developed Bridge Street commercial area, right on the Hudson.