A Mission to Improve the Health of the Hudson

For 30 years, Gareth Hougham conducted scientific research at IBM, but his real passion is improving the health of the Hudson River by taking care of its tributaries, which can […] Read more »

6 Ways Social Workers Boost Community Health

Social workers play an indispensable role in enhancing community health, offering a unique perspective that integrates the social, emotional, and physical aspects of well-being. Their work goes beyond individual care, […] Read more »

Abbott House Announces New CEO & President Justine Christakos 

The Board of Directors of Abbott House announces the appointment of Justine Christakos as incoming CEO and President of Abbott House, effective July 1, 2024. Christakos will be succeeding James […] Read more »

PlantFest at Teatown Set for Mother’s Day Weekend

For gardeners, families, and friends, Teatown PlantFest has become an annual “Rite of Spring.” Held on the Teatown grounds Friday May 10 (3-7pm) and Saturday May 11 (9-2pm), this 2-day […] Read more »

Westchester Ballet Company Set to Launch 75th Anniversary Celebration

Westchester Ballet Company is set to launch its 75th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, May 18,  at 7 p.m. at Chappaqua Performing Arts Center with An Evening of Dance, spotlighting classical […] Read more »

Taking the Next Step Toward a Safer Peekskill for Pedestrians 

Homegrown coalition Peekskill Walks is determined to make Peekskill a more pedestrian-friendly city. Previously, the group successfully proposed the city close Esther Street to car traffic, allowing the one-block street […] Read more »

Lifting Up Westchester Announces Winners of Seventh Annual Student Essay Contest

Lifting Up Westchester, a nonprofit agency providing life-changing support to people who have lost their housing or are struggling to meet other basic needs, announces the winners of its Seventh […] Read more »

Veterans May Still Struggle with the Effects of Asbestos Exposure

As a result of the U.S. armed forces utilizing asbestos-containing products for the last century, veterans of the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard were exposed to asbestos […] Read more »

Riverfront Yoga Event to Support Open Door and Quality Health Care

Interested in doing yoga on a spring day at the Ossining waterfront? While at the same time helping to continue the delivery of quality health care to the community? If […] Read more »

RiverFest for Pete’s Sake Announces plan for Hudson River Folk Festival

Organizers for the nonprofit organization RiverFest for Pete’s Sake (FPS) held a kickoff event at Rivermarket Bar & Kitchen on Sunday afternoon to present their plans and seek pledges from […] Read more »