Old Traditions. New Beginnings: Attaining the American Dream

Carmela Rizzuti Cupo, a 30-year resident of Briarcliff Manor, is an inspiration. Although a broken leg at age 83 required two surgeries and physical therapy, she dances again and participates in chair yoga. Her personal strength, resilience, and determination […] Read more »

SPCA Dog Walk and Pet Fair Set for May 16 in FDR State Park

Calling all pet lovers! Westchester County’s biggest and most anticipated animal event is back. The 2026 SPCA Westchester Dog Walk and Pet Fair will take over FDR State Park on […] Read more »

Brooklyn Students Bridge the Watershed Divide with Tree Planting at Yorktown’s Willow Park

Thirty middle school students from Brooklyn traded city pavement for park greenery on Thursday, traveling to Willow Park to participate in a Trees for Tributaries planting event. The initiative, hosted […] Read more »

Westchester Parks Foundation and Westchester County Parks Kick Off Bicycle Sundays May 3 

Westchester Parks Foundation will kick off the 52nd Annual Bicycle Sundays season on Sunday, May 3, welcoming residents and visitors back to the Bronx River Parkway for another season of car-free […] Read more »

Hudson Valley Care Coalition Appoints new Board Members

Tarrytown-based Hudson Valley Care Coalition (HVCC) announced the appointment of Marlene Ripa, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Network Strategy at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC), and Matilde L. […] Read more »

Irvington Seventh Graders Hosting Benefit to Fight Environmental Impact of Fast-Fashion

Over the past two years, Irvington seventh graders Hannah Leffler and Aria Arinella-Rashid have hosted two charitable benefits to combat climate change, raising $7,000 through donations and ticket sales. The pair founded their organization Wild Future to bring awareness to the […] Read more »
Rendering of the Multi-Modal Transportation Hub on Brandreth Street, which is projected to add some 242 parking spaces, EV charging stations and E-bike rentals and repairs. Photo: Village of Ossining

Village of Ossining Announces Request for Proposals for Aqueduct Hub Public Art Project

The Village of Ossining is officially seeking proposals from Westchester-based artists for an original digital design to be featured on the exterior of the new Multimodal Aqueduct Hub. This public […] Read more »

Westchester County Celebrates Earth Month with 7th Annual Eco Awards

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and the Department of Environmental Facilities hosted the 7th Annual Eco Awards at Tibbetts Brook Park in recognition of Earth Month, honoring residents, students, schools, […] Read more »

Open Door Care Network’s Nutritionists Show The Health Benefits Of ‘Food As Medicine’

To mark National Nutrition Month, Gina DeVito, a registered dietitian and Director of WIC (the Women, Infants, and Children program) at the Open Door Care Network, prepared black bean quesadillas […] Read more »

Westchester County Youth Bureau Joins My Brother’s Keeper Alliances For 2026 Youth Leadership Symposium

The Westchester County Youth Bureau, in partnership with the Lower Hudson Valley My Brother’s Keeper Alliance and the New York State My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, hosted a Youth Leadership Symposium […] Read more »