Preparing for College? Here’s How to Pick Suitable Clothes

College students are notorious for spending their money on books instead of fashion items. Many people are not aware of how important clothes are while trying to make a good […] Read more »

Artis Senior Living Hosts Grand Opening of New Somers Memory Care Community

Artis Senior Living will soon be opening a 72-suite memory care community for seniors affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia at 51 Clayton Boulevard in the Baldwin […] Read more »

Linda’s Legacy: Giving Thanks  

A Monthly Retrospective of Linda Puglisi’s 30 Years as Town of Cortlandt Supervisor This is a time to be grateful for so many things in our lives: our families when […] Read more »

How to Properly Prepare for Your Retirement

Purchasing a home, saving for your retirement, and paying off any debt, with the help of the best debt relief companies out there, are all important steps to take before […] Read more »

Congratulations to the November 2021 River Journal Pet of the Month 

Meet Elphaba! She is 9-years old. Her owner, Sandra Trusa, saw a listing for free kittens from a stray cat that had a litter in someone’s backyard. She lives in Irvington […] Read more »

Shopping Local – Your Present to the Community

With the holidays right around the corner, Shop Local Saturday – November 27 – is the perfect time to get out and explore the amazing selection of River Towns shops. With […] Read more »

Construction Plans in Peekskill Goes Boom! (or Bust) 

“Dynamic” describes the building boom in Peekskill’s residential apartment landscape. Construction cranes in several parts of the city are erecting new foundations and steel beams at a fever pace.   There are more […] Read more »

Out of Stock Until WHEN???? Shop Local Instead

It’s all over the news: Shortages are threatening the holidays. Get your orders in early, or you’ll miss out! Maybe this year, more than any other year, we need something […] Read more »

Parenting a Child on the Spectrum Brings Moms Together 

One in 54 children is identified as having an autism spectrum disorder. That suggests most reading this will have some familiarity with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) — as a relative, neighbor, friend, or through some other association. ASD […] Read more »

Peekskill Museum 75th Anniversary: Fundraiser Spotlights a Favorite Son

Throughout 2021, the Peekskill Museum has been celebrating its 75th Anniversary via various programs and events.  On Oct. 20 a key event was held — a Cocktail Gala held at the Factoria honoring former Governor George E. Pataki.  Pataki is a former Mayor […] Read more »