Croton Artist Nicole Stamps Paints Furry Friends

Bailey’s portrait is bright and whimsical. His ears droop, his colors pop, and his soul shines right through. “I sort of feel like my dog can be magical,” Nicole Stamps […] Read more »

What’s Next for Maureen Morgan? 

Maureen Morgan is a woman for whom the word “indomitable’ might have been invented. For example, in 1972 (which she terms “a fabulous year”), aged 40 and the mother of […] Read more »

Briarcliff Presents: Little Shop of Horrors

The hit musical “Little Shop of Horrors” is currently playing off Broadway but who needs to venture out to the city when we have so many talented students here in […] Read more »

Meet River Journal’s March 2022 Pet of the Month

Meet Meg who – with her sister Pearl – joined our household six months ago, as tiny kittens acquired from an SPCA pet shelter. Both were notably confident from the […] Read more »

Peekskill Cultural Icons Saluted

Every year, leaders from Westchester’s arts and business community gather to applaud the stellar accomplishments of ArtsWestchester’s Arts Award honorees. This year’s winners include two prominent Peekskill cultural institutions, featured […] Read more »

Irvington Democrats Announce Village Trustee Endorsements

The Irvington Democratic Committee has endorsed Larry Lonky and Larry Ogrodnek for Irvington Village Trustee. Lonky and Ogrodnek were unanimously selected at the Irvington Democrats’ annual convention, which was held […] Read more »

County Funds Will Aid Religious Groups and Other Nonprofits

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development is now accepting applications for the 2022 Westchester County Business FIRST Grant Program. The funding will provide up to $17 million to support […] Read more »

5th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Peekskill Riverfront  

The 5th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival and Plant Sale will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022. Held from 10 am – 5 pm, rain or shine, the event is free. […] Read more »

Rep. Mondaire Jones Announces Winner of Black History Month Creative Competition

Students in grades 6 through 12 submitted videos reenacting their favorite moment in Black history as part of Jones’ second annual Black History Month competition Congressman Mondaire Jones (D-NY) announced the […] Read more »

Women Leaders in Medicine: Pioneers in Promoting Public Health

March is Women in History Month. The terms “women have broken barriers” or “shattered the glass ceiling” often describe women achievers and pioneers in various disciplines. Some of these women have overcome gender discrimination, violence, […] Read more »