Irvington Educator Helps Lead Historic Global Space Mission

From her home in Irvington, Meredith Beckford-Smart helped lead one of the largest and most ambitious space research simulations ever conducted, proving that world-changing work can begin right here in Westchester.    Last fall, Beckford-Smart served […] Read more »

Changemakers Students Celebrate Leadership and Voice at Culminating Event 

Students from Ossining, Tarrytown and Peekskill gathered at Bethany Arts Community Center dressed up and ready to celebrate a year of growth through the Changemakers Program. The room was filled with energy as families, educators and community members clapped and cheered for […] Read more »

Irvington Girls Basketball Enters a New Era

For nearly 50 years, Irvington High School girls varsity basketball was shaped by one steady presence on the sidelines: Coach Gina Maher. Her retirement marked the end of an era for the program that became known […] Read more »

A Local Poet’s Search for Truth and Connection

Ossining poet Iain Haley Pollock explores identity, justice and what it means to live truthfully in All the Possible Bodies, his third poetry collection released by Alice James Books on Sept. 16. The collection examines the […] Read more »

Cortlandt Manor Student Channels Passion for Soccer into Fundraising 

For Cortlandt Manor‘s Ethan Furphy, soccer has been more than just a game, it’s a vehicle for creating community, confidence, and belonging. After he finished his college soccer career, he […] Read more »

From Afrobeat Roots to Fresh Vibes: Armo Brings a New Groove to the River Towns

If you’re looking for a night of music that moves both your feet and your soul, you’ll want to be at HudCo on Saturday, August 2, when Armo takes the […] Read more »

Earth Day 2025 Events in the River Towns

Earth Day season is upon us ith many exciting and meaningful events happening (or already happened!) in the River Towns. With a variety of events aimed at celebrating nature, promoting […] Read more »

Rochelle Gambino: The Hudson Valley Rock Star Whose Music Lives On

From Croton-on-Hudson to Nashville, she poured her soul into her music, leaving behind a legacy that still resonates today Read more »