Everyday Heroes: They Brave Danger in the Line of Fire

The all-volunteer Croton Fire Department is organized into five companies that operate out of three fire stations or “houses” in Croton-on-Hudson. Nearly 150 volunteers devote their time and energy to […] Read more »

Partner Content: Good News about SAD

Does fall fill you with dread, knowing winter follows on its heels? If this is you, you’re not alone and you might suffer from S.A.D., or Seasonal Affective Disorder. Commonly […] Read more »

Journaling: Children’s Rights

A quarter-century ago, when Elyse’s and my son Harrison was starting fifth grade, she already was anticipating his entrance to sixth grade at Mildred E. Strang Middle School in Yorktown […] Read more »

Swan Lake Walk Raises Money for Pocantico School Foundation 

An unseasonably warm day dawned on Nov. 7, perfect for a walk in the woods. After having the event postponed twice due to inclement weather, Pocantico Hills Central School District […] Read more »

Pocantico Students Go Global

Dia de los Muertos Students found a bit of a surprise one recent day when they went to lunch. Several parent volunteers had set up a table with a colorful […] Read more »

Sustainable Westchester Announces Collaboration with NYPA to Expand Community Solar

In its continued effort to advance renewable energy resources and support underserved communities, Sustainable Westchester has partnered with the New York Power Authority and Westchester County to implement the Westchester […] Read more »

The Nutcracker: How Mice Turn Into Sugar Plum Fairies 

As the end-of-the-year holidays swing into view, so do the cherished cultural markers of the season, like A Christmas Carol, The Messiah and that much-loved ballet with music by Tchaikovsky, […] Read more »

Harckham Calls for Public Hearing on Peekskill Incinerator Plant Permit Renewal

At the request of local environmental justice advocates, New York State Senator Pete Harckham called today for a public hearing hearing as part of the process to renew the Title […] Read more »

Briarcliff Senior Wins Prestigious Scholarship for Innovative Pandemic Model

Teaching himself a new programming language. Building an online pandemic model. Working 20-hour days over the summer. Briarcliff High School senior Jason Starr poured his heart and soul into his […] Read more »

March of Dimes Annual Real Estate Awards Breakfast Raises Over $1 Million

March of Dimes NY Market held the 35th Annual Real Estate Awards Breakfast Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, NY.  The event shattered its fundraising […] Read more »