Peekskill-Based Letter Carrier Named National Hero of the Year

Christopher Perez, a four-year letter carrier, had just finished one section of his route in Yorktown Heights on March 28 when he saw a white plume of smoke coming from […] Read more »

Plants for Prisons Brings Growth and Healing to Correctional Facilities through Local Partnership

This spring, hundreds of plants will make their way into the gardens of three New York correctional facilities, where incarcerated individuals will care for them as part of programs focused […] Read more »

Warner Library to Host Flor Bromley Event on Earth Day

National Library Week is April 19-25. On Earth Day, April 22 at 4:30 pm on the third floor, the Warner Library will celebrate their 18 annual Children’s Day/Children’s Book Day […] Read more »

Briarcliff Manor Fire Department To Participate In Statewide “Recruitny” Open House Program on April 19th

As part of the annual RecruitNY statewide initiative, the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department (BMFD) will open its doors on Sunday, April 19th from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM so residents […] Read more »

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Donates 40,000 Pounds of Food To Feeding Westchester

The drive from Salt Lake City ended late Wednesday night. After arriving at Feeding Westchester’s distribution center, the Desert Transportation driver backed his 80-foot trailer up to the loading dock […] Read more »

Read the March 2026 River Journal

Now you can read the full March 2026 River Journal on your phone, tablet or computer. Feel free to share with friends and family who may not receive the print […] Read more »

Local Authors, Local Books: Westchester CFO Making Accountants Cool – Authors International Thriller

Ossining resident  Greg Adams  has been a private and public company Chief Financial Officer for over 25 years. He’s now at American Management Association, which is a not-for-profit organization whose mission […] Read more »

Congratulations to the March 2026 River Journal Pet of the Month 

Meet Mila!    Mila is a five-year-old Tibetan Terrier with a bold spirit and a heart full of sweetness. Living with her devoted human parents, Sari and Scott, as well as […] Read more »

Volunteer New York Announces Winners of the 2026 Volunteer Spirit Awards

Volunteer New York! has announced that five dedicated, local volunteers will be honored during Volunteer New York!’s annual 2026 Volunteer Spirit Awards breakfast benefit, presented by Regeneron. Volunteer New York!’s […] Read more »

National Liberty Museum Exhibition on Free Assembly Features Local Photographer’s Photo

As Americans and visitors alike gather across the country to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, the National Liberty Museum invites the public to rediscover one of our most powerful – […] Read more »