County Names Internship Program for 100 Years Young Herman Geist

The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated the 100th birthday of Herman S. Geist, its first Board Chairman, by naming its paid summer internship program the Herman S. Geist Summer […] Read more »

Town of Cortlandt Launches ‘Innovative’ 311 App

The Town of Cortlandt has introduced the Cortlandt 311 App, becoming, in its words, “the first municipality in Westchester County to introduce a custom-built platform designed to streamline communication between […] Read more »

Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill Receives $125,000 from County

Westchester County Legislator Colin D. Smith (D-Cortlandt, Peekskill, Yorktown) presented a $125,000 check to Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP), an organization dedicated to helping those in need in […] Read more »

New & Noteworthy: Saltbox Sash Focuses on Fair Trade Based Home Décor

In 2024, Briarcliff Manor welcomed a new home décor store to the village. The minute you step through the doors of Saltbox Sash on Pleasantville Road you sense a difference […] Read more »

Willow Furniture & Design Unveils Grand Reopening of Kids Store

Willow Furniture & Design announced the grand reopening of its Kids Store, now fully refreshed, reimagined, and ready to inspire. From playful and practical pieces for young children to stylish […] Read more »

Congratulations to the April 2025 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Callie!   Callie is a 3-year-old mini goldendoodle. We got Callie after our wedding, and she has brought so much joy to our lives ever since! She loves to cuddle, […] Read more »

Read the April 2025 Issue of River Journal

Now you can read the April 2025 issue of River Journal on you computer, phone or tablet. Feel free to share with friends and family who might not receive the […] Read more »

Scholar Athlete of the Month: Kaitlyn Raguso Scores High on Discipline, Balance, Resilience

Hendrick Hudson High School standout senior Kaitlyn Raguso has earned lots of honors on the basketball court and is an honors student off the court. She’s a member of three […] Read more »

Read the April Issue of RJN in its Digital Format

RJN is back! And now you can read the full April 2025 issue right on your computer or mobile device. The April issue includes some great stories including… Cortlandt Wonder […] Read more »

Behind the Scenes at the Rubber Duck Derby 

What does it take to make a successful Duck Derby? Sponsors, sweaty costumes, volunteers, villagers, and a few thousand well-loved rubber ducks.  The Rotary Club’s first rubber duck derby was […] Read more »