Read the November 2025 River Journal Right Here

Now you can read the fill November 2025 issue of River Journal on your computer or mobile device. Please feel free to share with your friends and family who may […] Read more »

In the Bag: Local Volunteer Helps Pantry Save and Deliver

Meet Sleepy Hollow resident Pam Mitchell. Mitchell is making a difference in her community – one grocery bag at a time. And, thanks to her selfless actions, the Community Food […] Read more »

Pre-Registration For Golf Westchester’s 2026 E-Z Reserve Is Now Open 

Golfers can pre-register for the next season’s Golf Westchester E-Z Reserve program, available at all six County golf courses, through Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. During the pre-registration period, E-Z Reserve holders from […] Read more »

Local Author’s New Children’s Book Brings Democracy to Life 

Tarrytown resident and Presidential Leadership Scholar David Baumwoll has released a new children’s chapter book, Ruthie for the People: Saving Friendship Tree!, which introduces young readers to the core values of democracy through adventure, friendship and community action.  Baumwoll is a lawyer, non-profit leader, civic […] Read more »

Preparing Women for Life After Prison with Rehabilitation Through the Arts

Rehabilitation Through the Arts, the Purchase-based nonprofit whose work was highlighted in the film Sing Sing, has launched its program to prepare women at the Taconic Correctional Facility in Bedford for life after prison.   Reimagining Myself is geared […] Read more »

Ossining’s First Dispensary Opens in Growing Waterfront District

Ossining’s first legal marijuana dispensary, Up The River, is hosting a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting with the Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce to officially celebrate this exciting new business. The […] Read more »

Congratulations to the November 2025 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Franchi (pronounced Frankie)!  She is a 55 lb. female German Shorthaired Pointer and is 19 months old. Franchi was born in Syracuse and Michelle, my fiancé and I picked […] Read more »

Miracle Save at 97: WWII Veteran Beats Aggressive Cancer Thanks to Phelps Doctors

After a grim diagnosis of Stage IV cancer, a combination of immunotherapy and targeted therapy offered fewer side effects — and a cure. At 97 years old, WWII and Korean […] Read more »

Sleepy Hollow Cinema Announces Venue Milestone at Launch Event

Sleepy Hollow Cinema (SHC), an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to bringing film to the community, announced a major milestone toward securing a permanent home during its Halloween double-feature launch on October […] Read more »

Peekskill Celebrates the Installation of New Wayfinding Signs Project

The City of Peekskill is pleased to celebrate the installation of new wayfinding signs throughout the downtown. These custom signs, designed by ACSM, Inc., in collaboration with Peekskill community members, […] Read more »