Route 9A Study: Wider Lanes, Taller Bridges, Better Drainage

Wider lanes, a breakdown lane, on-off ramps, new overpasses and improved drainage along Route 9A between Ossining and Briarcliff Manor are among the preliminary concepts in a $2 million study […] Read more »

Harckham Holds Hispanic Roundtable

New York State Senator Pete Harckham held a roundtable recently in Peekskill, bringing together Hispanic leaders to discuss the crucial issues of concern in their community. “It was important to […] Read more »

River Towns and the Underground Railroad

The River Towns and the Hudson River itself are rich in history, including the pivotal role they played in the Revolutionary War – and the Underground Railroad. The Railroad was […] Read more »

Regeneron – Doing Well by Doing Good

Regeneron is a Tarrytown-based biotechnology company that’s been inventing life-transforming medicines for 35 years. In 2020, as Covid-19 was spreading, Regeneron discovered and developed an antibody cocktail in record time […] Read more »

Briarcliff Pediatric Dentistry is Laser-Focused on Caring for Your Kids Teeth

When it comes to pediatric dentistry, every parent wants the best for their kids. Office visits should be free of fear and full of attentive, compassionate care. When a child […] Read more »

City of Peekskill Appoints Five Residents to Serve on the Civilian Complaint Review Board

The City of Peekskill Common Council appointed five residents to serve on the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) during its Council meeting on Monday, November 27th. The five members appointed […] Read more »

Congratulations to the December 2023 River Journal Pet of the Month 

Meet Betty!  Betty is a 3-year-old bloodhound mix who came up from the South to Paws Crossed Animal Rescue in Elmsford with her mom and two sisters. She joined our […] Read more »

Irvington Middle School Ignites Strength in Bulldog Fitness Challenge

Irvington Middle School sixth through eighth grade students engaged in a fun competition that tested their physical and mental strength during their school’s inaugural Bulldog Fitness Challenge on Dec. 1. […] Read more »

A Victorian Christmas Celebration Comes to Washington Irving’s Sunnyside

Get ready for a merry yuletide season with a Victorian Christmas Celebration at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside on December 16th, from 10am to 3pm. A delightful experience for visitors of all […] Read more »

Northern Westchester Hospital ranked among America’s best for short-term rehab care by U.S. News & World Report

Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH)’s Transitional Care Unit (TCU), a specialized short-term rehabilitation division, is among the elite 19% of skilled nursing facilities in the country to earn a “high performing” […] Read more »