Local Concert to Benefit Ukrainian Children and Musicians

Irena Portenko is indefatigable. “I am doing something all the time,” she says, about her efforts to fund-raise for her homeland of Ukraine. “People are always asking: ‘How can I […] Read more »

Kendal on Hudson Creates a Certified Wildlife Habitat

Local Retirement Community Makes a Difference to Protect Wildlife Kendal on Hudson has been recognized as an Official National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat.  To earn this designation, a garden […] Read more »

In-Person Prison Productions by Rehabilitation Through the Arts

Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) will present two shows at two maximum security correctional facilities in May and June of 2023: Twelve Angry Men based on the Emmy Award-winning television […] Read more »

Alleged Beatings of Prisoners Raise Concern from State Reps 

Ossining’s state representatives have expressed their concern to state officials following allegations by prisoners at Sing Sing Correctional Facility that they were viciously beaten by guards during a prisonwide search […] Read more »

Women Cyclists: Here’s a Ride Just for You 

The Westchester Cycle Club is hosting the Velo de Femmes this spring to build community and share experiences among female cycling enthusiasts.   The Saturday, May 6, event in Armonk is […] Read more »

Hendrick Hudson’s New Turtle Habitat is a Labor of Love

This is a tale of two Kevins. Kevin Golden is a longtime custodian at Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School, in the Hendrick Hudson School District, who also happens to be a reptile […] Read more »

International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is celebrated annually on March 31. It’s a day dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by the transgender community […] Read more »

Westchester County Board Of Health Presents the 2023 Public Health Awards

Student from Briarcliff and Peekskill NAACP Chair Among Honorees Together with Westchester County Executive George Latimer, the Westchester County Board of Health presented the 2023 Public Health Awards, recognizing the […] Read more »

Centennial Firehouse to Serve as Peekskill Kitchen Incubator

A former firehouse in Peekskill is cooking up a second act, and it involves firing up stoves and ovens for local cooks and caterers who need a commercial kitchen to […] Read more »

How much of Sleepy Hollow’s Tourism is Due to its Namesake Legend?

In 1996, the village officially changed its name from North Tarrytown, under which it had been incorporated since the late 19th century. Washington Irving, who resided in Tarrytown and is […] Read more »