Candidate Forum for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns School Board Set for May 13

The League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns announces a Candidate Forum for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns School Board election. It is co-sponsored with the Horsemen PTA. The […] Read more »

Take An In-Depth Look at The Creative Process at Rivertown Film’s Annual “Inspired” Event

Every form of art has its own way of becoming. From painting to design, to writing and even woodworking, each individual creator begins with the “seed’ of an idea and […] Read more »

Local Advocates, Officials and Faith Leaders Speak Out Against Homeland Security Letter Falsely Telling Thousands They Must Leave US

On Wednesday, April 23, Open Arms for Refugees brought a diverse group of speakers to Market Square to highlight the destructive impact of a wrongly emailed letter the Department of […] Read more »

Friends of the Peekskill Dog Park Sets 4th Annual Earth Day Community Cleanup on April 27

To celebrate Earth Day, organizers from the Friends of the Peekskill Dog Park, Win Waste Innovations, and the City of Peekskill are hosting a community clean-up day on April 27 […] Read more »

Peekskill Launches 24/7 Food Scrap Composting Site with Community Ribbon-Cutting

Local leaders, environmental advocates, and residents gathered Friday morning to celebrate the launch of Peekskill’s first 24/7 food scrap composting site, marking a major step forward in the City’s commitment to […] Read more »

Lafayette Theatre in Suffern to Host Two Film Events

The historic Lafayette Theatre is proud to present two compelling cinematic events that highlight strength, resilience, and the enduring human spirit. From April 25 through April 27, filmgoers are invited […] Read more »

Northern Westchester Hospital Receives $10 Million Gift to Advance Critical Trauma Services

Northwell Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) received a transformative $10 million donation from philanthropists and longtime supporters Lisa and Mark Schwartz. This landmark contribution — the largest single gift in the hospital’s […] Read more »

Community Helping Ardsley Woman with Cerebral Palsy

For 55-year-old Helene Ferester, life with cerebral palsy involves juggling medical care, wheelchair access, independence, mobility needs, and home health care needs. Helene has faced a greater medical and financial […] Read more »

Community Leaders Convene to Help Local Students Succeed at WCC Foundation Gala

The Westchester Community College Foundation is hosting its 2nd Annual Transforming Futures Together Gala at Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown on Wednesday, April 30. The evening will honor local leaders, […] Read more »

Study of Women with Cervical Cancer Shows Importance Of Screenings

A recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control found that 60% of women with cervical cancer had not received the recommended screening before their diagnosis. Many were unfamiliar […] Read more »