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 »

Wearing Purple to Stand Up to Depression, Bullying, Suicide

On P.S. I Love You Day at Ossining High School Feb. 11, many students and staff members wore purple to stand up to bullying, fight depression and help prevent suicide. […] Read more »

Westchester Community College Receives New Grant to Continue Successful Financial Coaching Program

Westchester Community College (WCC) will receive an investment of $450,000 to continue its Money Smart Forum financial coaching program for another three years. This award is part of a $2.5 […] Read more »

Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board Offers Free Tax Prep Assistance Program

Program runs from February 22 through April 18  The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) kicked off the “Volunteer Income Tax Assistance” (VITA) Program on February 22, 2022.  Customers must call […] Read more »