Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley

Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley Makes Local Kids’ Wishes Come True 

In 1980, Chris Greicius, a terminally ill boy in Arizona, was granted a wish to become a police officer for a day. That wish became a global movement that we know today as Make-A-Wish. “Chris […] Read more »
Rubber Ducky Derby and YMCA Healthy Kids Day

For the Local Good: Combining Forces for Family Fun and Community Service

  Twelve years ago, two of the most community-focused organizations in the River Towns combined forces to create an event that brings kids, families and neighbors from around the region together for a day of outdoor […] Read more »

Strengthening Communities, Fueling Dreams: Locals Attract Leading Non-Profit 

On Wednesday, March 6th, the Ossining community hosted David Parker, CEO of EforAll (Entrepreneurship for All) and his Community Partnerships Manager, Jeremiah Hernandez, who visited with local and regional politicians, business owners, […] Read more »

Great Saw Mill River Cleanup Set For this Weekend

The 10th annual Great Saw Mill River Cleanup will be held on April 13th and 14th from 10 am to 1pm at 8 locations along the waterway from Yonkers to […] Read more »
Chef Peter Kelly Headlines Phelps Food, Wine & Beer Fest Event

Chef Peter Kelly Headlines Phelps Food, Wine & Beer Fest Event

Celebrity Chef Peter X. Kelly, returns as the featured guest at Phelps’ Fifth Annual Food, Wine & Beer Fest, Sunday, April 28, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, at Abigail Kirsch […] Read more »

Gullotta House Approved by USA Today Network to Compete in Community Thrives Grant

Gullotta House of Ossining has been approved by USA Today Network to compete in A Community Thrives Grant for up to $100,000. Community Thrives Grant is a friendly fundraising campaign […] Read more »

Stone Barns Center “Neighbor Day” to Recognize Pocantico Hills Resident Bill Graham

On March 30th, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture’s second annual Neighbor Day will celebrate Pocantico Hills resident Bill Graham. Neighbor Day honors the impact and legacy of David […] Read more »
Women's History Month Ossining Chiidren's Center

Ossining Children’s Center Celebrates Rich History of Women’s Empowerment

OCC Share’s stories of Supporting Women during Women’s History Month Ossining Children’s Center is celebrating their rich history of women’s empowerment during this Women’s History Month. The Ossining Children’s Center […] Read more »

Coming Next Month – River Town Science Students to Pair with Regeneron Scientists

  Beginning in the April River Journal, Tarrytown-based Regeneron will partner with local high schools to match a student with one of their scientists for a one-on-one meeting and interview to see real-world scientists […] Read more »

Local Music Store is Instrumental in Bringing Music to Children

When husband and wife team, Mike and Miriam Risko, owners of The Mike Risko School in Ossining, decided to launch an instrument drive before the holidays, they had no idea what to expect. […] Read more »