New York Medical College Professor Mentors High School Student to Lead Author Success

Keishanne Bernal, a senior at Westlake High School in Thornwood, New York, is now a published author of her first scientific study, as a result of the mentorship of Christopher Whitehurst, […] Read more »

What Can a Zombie Apocalypse Teach Us About Disabilities? 

Can a movie about a zombie apocalypse be a metaphor for what it feels like when people with disabilities try to be seen and heard?   That’s the message at […] Read more »

Ninth-Grader Bianca Jain Wins Award for App and Receives a Special Surprise Visit

What could be a better way to start your week than with a visit by a U.S. congressman to your class to personally hand you an award? Briarcliff High School […] Read more »

Briarcliff Middle School Holds a Thanks & Giving Boutique

It was a win-win last week at Briarcliff Middle School. Students across all grades donated food to Feeding Westchester and in exchange, received tickets to spend on items and food […] Read more »

Ossining School District’s Oprime Program Hosts Holiday Pop-Up Shop

The Ossining School District’s OPrime Program is thrilled to announce the Holiday Pop-Up Shop, offering a diverse selection of holiday goodies for parents and guardians. This festive shopping experience will […] Read more »

Westchester Community College Foundation Gala Raises Nearly Half-Million Dollars in Sold-Out November Gala

Vanessa Williams Brings Star Power to Event At the sold-out Westchester Community College Foundation “Transforming Futures Together” Gala on November 8, 325 guests packed Tappan Hill in Tarrytown.  More than […] Read more »

Sleepy Hollow Picks 9 Proposals for $4.5 Million State Grant

More affordable housing and a makeover for the vacant Strand Theatre are among nine proposals selected by Village of Sleepy Hollow planners for consideration under a $4.5 million state revitalization […] Read more »

Family YMCA at Tarrytown Early Learning Center Grand Opening

On Thursday, November 30th Senator, Andrea Stewart-Cousins officiated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Family YMCA at Tarrytown’s grand opening of its brand-new Early Learning Center at 139 Wildey Street in […] Read more »

Greg Jacquin: From Walking the Beat to Keeping the Beat 

If you live in the River Towns and enjoy local music, you have a lot of reasons to thank Greg Jacquin. Born in Sleepy Hollow, and still a local resident, […] Read more »

Aging in Place: How Can I Pay for the Cost of a Home Care Aide?

Although there are exceptions, the vast majority of seniors desire to remain in their homes and maintain as much independence as possible. Yet, the process of aging is inevitable, and […] Read more »