The Blaze is Back and Better Than Ever

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze: Hudson Valley is back in town! My family couldn’t wait to finally go, because the “town” in “back in town” happens to be our town, […] Read more »

Fiesta!: A Celebration of Latin American Music Comes to Ossining

Flor Bromley is a local celebrity. Her Chiqui Music Boom CD plays on repeat in my car, and when my children see her around town, they whisper, “There’s Flor!” She […] Read more »

Cornelia Cottons to a Life of Fullness   

Cornelia Cotton’s house stands on a hill in the Mount Airy section of Croton-On-Hudson, its angular shape a clear tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright.   Its owner, a minor celebrity in […] Read more »

For the Love of Dogs – Peekskill Dog Park

Peekskill Dog Park is a favorite among Northern River Towners, two-legged and four-legged alike. It’s the one with lots of cool shade. The one with separate size-based sections. The one […] Read more »

The Blaze: A Halloween Tradition for Families of All Ages

The River Towns do many things right, and one of those things is Halloween. I’m not saying that’s why my family moved up from Brooklyn, but I’m not saying that’s […] Read more »

A Dreamy Midsummer Night

Throughout time and across cultures, the summer solstice has been a time of giddy celebration. It signifies new beginnings, abundance, and beauty. On this year’s longest day, June 21, those […] Read more »

Say It Loud, ‘Out and Proud’ 

The LGBTQ+ community is looking forward to coming together in June to celebrate Pride Month after a two-year hiatus from large-scale, in-person festivities. While New York City hosts the oldest […] Read more »

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Is WBC Gala Theme 

Throughout time and across cultures, the summer solstice has been a time of giddy celebration. It signifies new beginnings, abundance, and beauty. On this year’s longest day, those who gather […] Read more »

Peekskill Organization Is Making the World Safer for Girls  

Stephanie Sinclair smiles warmly through the computer screen. “I’m in Cortlandt Manor,” she says. “About ten minutes from the office.” Sinclair is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist who focuses on human […] Read more »

Croton Artist Nicole Stamps Paints Furry Friends

Bailey’s portrait is bright and whimsical. His ears droop, his colors pop, and his soul shines right through. “I sort of feel like my dog can be magical,” Nicole Stamps […] Read more »