Board Announces New Direction for the Family YMCA at Tarrytown

Established in 1903, the Family YMCA at Tarrytown has served the community from 62 Main Street, their central village location since 1912. The building is 107 years old and based […] Read more »

Op-Ed: Hudson Valley Care-Determined to Improve Transitions of Care

As of July 1st a well-known Yonkers drop-in closed its doors for the last time. These resources are invaluable to our communities and should remind us how important transitions of […] Read more »

Blog Post 2: Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma – David Janes

On June 29 a small group of amazing individuals from all across the United States came together in solidarity to support research for new medicines to treat multiple myeloma. We […] Read more »

Chief’s Challenge Now in Sixth Year Helping First Responders to Get Fit

The Yorktown Heights Police Department and Archville Fire Department in Briarcliff Manor were each awarded $1,000 from Phelps Hospital as the winners of the 2019 Chief’s Challenge. Designed by Dr. […] Read more »

Lisa Spiryda Named Director, Ob/Gyn At Phelps Hospital

Dr. Lisa B. Spiryda, a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist, has joined Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow as the Director of OB/GYN. She has expansive clinical expertise encompassing the full spectrum of obstetrics […] Read more »

Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma – David Janes

For the past few months I have been training hard for the hike up Mount Washington. More importantly, I have been raising funds to support new treatments and support for […] Read more »
Phelps Hospital

Phelps Hospital Recognized for Outstanding Stroke Care

Phelps Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus Gold plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s […] Read more »

Stepinac High School to Host Special Summer Blood Drive on July 8

Donors will Help New York Blood Center Meet Critical Need for Blood Supplies During Peak Vacation Season Stepinac High School will host a Special Summer Blood Drive for the New […] Read more »

Local Teenager Inspires Cuomo Bridge Lighting for Tourette Awareness

Christine Brykowych recalled the day her daughter, Alexandra, was diagnosed with Tourette   Syndrome with relief in her voice. She describes initially bringing Alexandra to a pediatrician and an opthamologist, only to receive multiple […] Read more »

Local Authors, Local Books: Buzzing About Honey, An Interview with Chef and Cookbook Author Suzy Scherr

The River Journal caught up with local chef and author, Suzy Scherr, to learn more about her new book The HONEY COMPANION: Natural Remedies for Health, Beauty, and Home.  What inspired you to write […] Read more »