Local Authors, Local Books: Keeping America’s Doors Open to International Students

International students and immigrants, who might’ve acquired requirements like a vanuatu passport, have been the secret ingredient in America’s recipe for global success.   Irvington resident Rajika Bhandari’s new memoir, “America Calling: […] Read more »

When Cooking a Meal Means So Much More than Preparing Dinner

It’s the kind of place you might not know about unless a loved one has needed its services, yet the impact it has is quite literally life changing. And, once […] Read more »

Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley Names New CEO

Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley has appointed Kristine Burton as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding CEO Thomas J. Conklin, who is retiring after serving for 17 years. Ms. Burton’s appointment will become […] Read more »

River Towns Use Federal Bucks to Build Back Better 

While politicians and the media have spent the summer and early fall focused on Congressional consideration of massive Federal infrastructure and budget bills, funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), […] Read more »

From Stage to Page: Opera House Reborn as Bookstore 

A former theater in downtown Ossining has been reimagined as a place where books take a second turn in the spotlight.  Hudson Valley Books for Humanity opened in December on the first floor […] Read more »

Ossining Celebrates Growth of My Brother’s Keeper Movement

Ossining started a My Brother’s Keeper chapter at Ossining High School four years ago with a handful of students. Since then, the program has expanded to three more schools – […] Read more »

Briarcliff and Tarrytown Announce Drive Thru and Walk-Up Covid-19 Test Kit Distribution – Tuesday Dec 28

BRIARCLIFF Distribution Plan On Tuesday December 28th at 12:00 pm the Village will be conducting a distribution of its Covid-19 test kits that it received from Westchester County. The distribution […] Read more »

Harckham Calls for Opening of Covid-19 Testing Site at FDR State Park

New York State Senator Pete Harckham recently sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul calling on the State to open a mobile testing site in Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park […] Read more »

Ossining Community Spirit on Display at Winter Wonderland Event

The Ossining School District held its second annual Winter Wonderland at Ossining High School Dec. 17. Children and families had a chance to pick up toys, books, gloves and more […] Read more »

Hillary’s Homes Team and Compass Realty Partner with Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley

In celebration of 10 years, The Hillary’s Homes Team and Compass Realty have forged a partnership with Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) and are matching all […] Read more »