51 Officers Graduate from Westchester County Police Academy

Fifty-one recruits – including one from the Westchester County Police Department – graduated Friday from the Westchester County Police Academy. They are headed off to work at six departments in […] Read more »

When a Coach Crosses the Line — Legal Recourse for Student Victims

Coaches exercise daily authority over student-athletes during practices, travel, and events, creating direct oversight responsibilities under institutional policy and child-protection laws. Administrative reviews and lawsuits reveal persistent documentation failures in […] Read more »

Give Blood or Platelets and Give Patients Time This Holiday Season

Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over […] Read more »

Sleepy Hollow Village Resources to the Rescue

Last month’s article (accessible at riverjournalonline.com/trees) on the vines throttling our trees generally and those bordering the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in particular – which are planes, apparently, not sycamores – rang bells with a number of our readers. Clearly Joyce […] Read more »

Maria Regina High School’s Student Body Mobilizes for Annual Day of Prayer and Service on December 8

In a powerful display of student-driven leadership, Maria Regina High School is capping off one of its busiest seasons of community service.  Students at the renowned all-girls Catholic school have […] Read more »

Friends of The Kensico Cemetery Present $25,000 Check to Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester

The Friends of The Kensico Cemetery presented a $25,000 check today to the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester, representing the funds raised during the organization’s annual fall 5K […] Read more »

Senator Mayer Hosts Successful Food Drive in Partnership with Feeding Westchester

State Senator Shelley B. Mayer partnered with Feeding Westchester for a food donation drive. The drive was held in November with three drop-off locations throughout Senate District 37 including: Tuckahoe […] Read more »

Harckham Recognizes Mount Kisco’s Linda Cindrich as a 2025 Woman of Distinction Honoree

New York State Senator Pete Harckham recognized Linda Cindrich, a lifelong resident of the village here who has spent six decades serving as a dedicated volunteer with numerous local organizations, […] Read more »

Annual Food Drive Yields Record Amount of Donations

Sometimes one act of kindness can reverberate across great distances and affect many. This year’s food drive reached a whopping 800 pounds – the equivalent of over 700 meals for […] Read more »

Westchester Children’s Association to Host Critical Discussion on Local Poverty and Support for Vulnerable Families

Westchester Children’s Association (WCA), a leading independent voice for the children and youth of Westchester, will host, Poverty Pulse, a pivotal discussion on issues affecting children across the county on […] Read more »