Muscoot Farm’s Winter Festival Returns February 7

Winter fun is in full swing at Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, which will host its annual Winter Festival on Saturday, February 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. People of all […] Read more »

Doherty Enterprises-Owned Applebee’s Launches 2026 Above & “BEE”yond Teacher Essay Contest in Westchester & NYC

Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in New York City and Westchester County today announced the start of its annual Above & “BEE”yond Teacher Essay Contest. Now in […] Read more »

Writing Assignment Leads to Surprise Classroom Visit from Paris Baguette CEO

A writing lesson came to life for students in Mary Greene’s 6th grade Writing Studio class at Hillside Elementary School in Hastings-on-Hudson when Darren Tipton, CEO of Paris Baguette, visited their […] Read more »

River Journal Road Trip: An Off-Grid Pizza Pilgrimage in Portugal

River Journal publisher Alain Begun recently returned from a trip to Portugal. If you’d like to share an off-the-beaten-path gem you’ve discovered during your travels, email us at publisher@rivertownsmedia.com with a […] Read more »

Revolutionary Westchester Launches Toast 250 Tavern Nights

Taverns were at the heart of social and political life during the 18th century—community hubs for locals and travelers to enjoy refreshment, news, debate and revolutionary ideas. In this spirit […] Read more »

Westchester County Parks Group Picnic Reservations Open January 2 for 2026 Season

Westchester County Parks will begin accepting group picnic reservations for the 2026 season on Friday, January 2. Reservations may be made by calling the Parks Department’s Permit Office at (914) 231-4575, Monday […] Read more »

The Sailhouse Introduces Winter Igloo Village on the Hudson

The Sailhouse in Tarrytown has introduced its first annual Winter Igloo Village on the Hudson, an immersive holiday experience making its debut this season. Overlooking the winter waterfront, this one-of-a-kind […] Read more »

Restaurant Shakeup: Goodbye Seafood, Hello Thai and Himalayan

Goodbye, Ocean House Oyster Bar & Grill. Hello, D Thai Kitchen and Sikkim Hut.  The restaurant shakeup started at 49 N. Riverside Ave. in Croton-on-Hudson when Ocean House owners Paula and Brian Galvin decided to close after 21 years.   “We have […] Read more »

914 Collective Launches “The 914 All Access Club” Monthly Membership Program

The 914 Collective announced the launch of The 914 All Access Club, a new monthly digital membership designed to bring Westchester residents closer to the people, businesses, and stories that […] Read more »

Caramoor Celebrates the Season in December

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, a vibrant cultural destination nestled on 81 acres of historic gardens and woodlands in Katonah, NY, celebrates the season in December with An […] Read more »