Creating Cortlandt – An Origin Story  

When non-residents hear the names Cortlandt or Cortlandt Manor, brows often furrow. The confusion spreads to spellcheck, which underscores the C-word in red but recognizes Peekskill.  Type the official name […] Read more »

New Owners Jazz Up Black Cow Coffee

Things are happening at the Black Cow Coffee Co., which bills itself as the “heart of the community” in Croton-on-Hudson. There are new muffins, expanded hours and coconut milk instead […] Read more »

Grandpas Offer Guidance from Years of Experience.

One need not be an actual grandfather to volunteer with the Grandpas United mentoring program.   “All it takes to be successful is for role models to step up and provide […] Read more »

New Owners Jazz Up New Brews at Black Cow Coffee

Among the attractions under way is the revival of open mic night, held on the last Wednesday of every month Read more »

Preserving the Past at Ossining High School

The historic section of Ossining High School, which features a tower that rises above the slate roof, a distinctive brick and stone exterior motif and other architectural frills, dates to […] Read more »

Local Students Join Harvard in Effort to Preserve Irvington Woods 

Irvington Woods Park is a special place. Beyond being the largest nature preserve south of I-287, it contains the most expansive wetlands in southern Westchester and is home to two […] Read more »

A Trivia Contest that Goes by the Book

Like athletes preparing for a big game, some competitors began training last spring for the epic Battle of the Books, a round-robin knockout trivia tournament held at Ossining High School […] Read more »

Croton Distillery’s Secret to Lifting Spirits: Just Add Water

Some Crotonites might be surprised to learn that the local water is unique to their Village Read more »

The Cycle of Life: Globetrotting with Croton’s Jaroslav Jung

In 1968, as rebellion raged across Europe and the Unites States, Croton-on-Hudson’s Jaroslav Jung was a 21-year-old photographer, rock climber, and serial adventurer, embarked on an idealistic bicycle trip from […] Read more »

Briarcliff Teams Take Both Battle of the Books Crowns

Like athletes preparing for a big game, some competitors began training last spring for the epic Battle of the Books, a round-robin knockout trivia tournament held at Ossining High School […] Read more »