Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Cosponsors Bill to Increase Funding For Local Schools

Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick has signed on as a cosponsor to S3461, a bill introduced by Sen. Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester) that creates a floor for state Foundation Aid funding that would […] Read more »

Six New Mobile Audio Tours Lead to Adventures in Historic Hudson River Towns

Free Driving, Walking and Biking Tours Cross Over the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge and the Bear Mountain Bridge After a year of the COVID-19 crisis keeping people homebound, many […] Read more »

Far-Reaching Recommendations Fill Docket for Peekskill Task Force

On Jan. 21, the Peekskill Police Reform Task Force held its fourth public meeting via Zoom video conference to discuss the progress being made by its various subcommittees. The meeting was moderated by Mayor Andre Rainey and organizing committee […] Read more »

A Trust Worthy Approach to Estate Planning 

Trusts are separate legal entities, in much the same way as corporations and LLCs (limited liability corporations). Their operating rules are spelled out in a legal document known as a trust agreement. The trust is managed by […] Read more »

City of Peekskill Police Reform Task Force Presents Draft Plan for Public Input

On Thursday, February 11, the City of Peekskill Police Reform Task Force will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss their draft plan for police reform recommendations. Chaired by Peekskill Mayor Andre […] Read more »

Ossining Schools’ OPRIME Is One-Stop Shop for Books, Training, Enrichment

For years, Ossining schools have looked for ways to strengthen ties with the community, meet people’s needs, and offer resources and enrichment to children and families.  The Covid-19 pandemic intensified the need […] Read more »

Cortlandt’s Bucci Coffee Has Fresh Approach to Cold-Brewed Java 

Need a pick-me-up? Then head over to Cortlandt Manor-based coffee producer Bucci Coffee, which specializes in fair trade, single origin beans, cold brewed. Owner Nik Bucci’s interest in the beverage was inspired by time […] Read more »

Congratulations to the February 2021 River Journal/RJN Pet of the Month 

Meet Orb.   Orb is an 8-year-old Norwegian Forest Cat who was rescued as a kitten after being neglected by a cat-hoarder. Orb’s favorite pastimes are meticulously cleaning his dad’s face, […] Read more »

The Non-Baker’s Valentine – No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes Recipe

Dessert after dinner is a must in my house but I don’t always have the time to make a cheesecake in the oven.  This super easy and delicious recipe for […] Read more »

What’s Cookin: Choco-Love 

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we can anticipate a day filled with giving and eating chocolate. There is much confusion about the origin of Valentine’s Day and about St. Valentine, but how did this day […] Read more »