Peekskill Entrepreneur Places Top 10 Nationally on The Blox, Bringing Spotlight to Local Wellness Brand

Kerry Scardino, founder of Skinchanted CBD, represented Peekskill on the national entrepreneurial competition series The Blox, finishing Top 10 out of 100 businesses nationwide. The series challenges founders through high-pressure […] Read more »

Read the February 2026 Issue of River Journal

Now you can read the complete February 2026 issue of River Journal on your computer, tablet or phone. Feel free to share with family and friends who might not receive […] Read more »

Two Students, One Mission to End Blood Cancer 

There are 150,000 people diagnosed with blood cancer annually. It is a challenge that shapes personal lives, families, relationships, and the way we see the world. It is very likely that you too have somehow had a connection to blood […] Read more »

Eagle Scouts Project Gives Back to His Lakeland Schools by Creating Lending Libraries

Jacob Wright, a junior at Walter Panas High School and proud member of Boy Scout Troop 174, has completed an Eagle Scout Project that leaves a lasting legacy of giving […] Read more »

SUNY Westchester Foundation to Honor Congresswoman Nita Lowey, DeCicco & Sons, and American Women of African Heritage at Gala

The SUNY Westchester Community College Foundation announced today that it will honor three community leaders at its 2026 Transforming Futures Together Gala, taking place on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at […] Read more »

Local Author, Local Books: Former Westchester Sex Crimes Prosecutor Authors New Political Thriller

Rye Brook resident Dan Schorr prosecuted sex crimes in the Westchester District Attorney’s Office, and now investigates sexual misconduct allegations at his firm, Dan Schorr LLC. His second novel Open Bar, which is published […] Read more »

Gullotta House to Host Annual Charity Plunges in Ossining and Sleepy Hollow

Are you ready to take the plunge? Join Gullotta House on Saturday, February 7, 2026, for its two charity plunges: Escape from Sing Sing Charity Plunge at Louis Engel Park […] Read more »

40 Finalists Named in Regeneron Science Talent Search

On Wednesday, January 21, the Society for Science (the Society) and Regeneron announced the top 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026, America’s oldest and most prestigious science and math […] Read more »

Read the January 2026 Issue of River Journal

Now you can read the January 2026 issue of River Journal on your computer or mobile device. Feel free to share with friends and family who may not receive the […] Read more »

Congratulations to the January 2026 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Martha!   Irvington’s Pet of the Month, and proud ruler of our household. Martha is a spirited Chiweenie with a big personality packed into a very portable package. She shares […] Read more »