Yonkers to Host Free World Cup Watch Party on the Waterfront

Mayor Mike Spano and the City of Yonkers, in partnership with The 914 Collective, announced today a free, public World Cup Watch Party on Friday, June 12 at the Yonkers waterfront. […] Read more »

Old Traditions, New Beginnings: A Grandmother’s Love and Legacy

Briarcliff Manor resident Aurea Porrata-Doria, shares with River Journal memories of her grandmother, Mama Monse, and her delightful flan recipe. Spanish flan is a baked custard made with condensed milk, eggs, and sugar for a rich, smooth dessert smothered with caramel […] Read more »

As Heating and Cooling Costs Rise, Homeowners Revisit Drafts, Windows, and Door

Small drafts become harder to ignore with rising energy costs. A little cold air slipping under the front door in winter, or warm air leaking in around a window during […] Read more »

Ossining Writer Serves Up a Summer Romance

When I started writing The Summer Place to Be, I thought I was writing a women’s fiction novel about a forty-something divorced woman trying to put herself back together after her […] Read more »

Mermaid Festival Returns to Sleepy Hollow Waterfront in July

The Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival is back for its third year, and this family-friendly celebration has quickly become one of the Hudson Valley’s most vibrant summer traditions, drawing thousands of […] Read more »

Harckham’s 21st Food Drive Collects 750 Pounds of Food for Fred’s Pantry

New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced today that his 21st food drive collected more than 750 pounds of donations of food, household items, and toiletries for Fred’s Pantry, which is run at […] Read more »

Celebrate Summer at Philipsburg Manor’s New ‘Enchanted Evenings’

This summer, Historic Hudson Valley invites visitors to enjoy Sleepy Hollow nights during Enchanted Evenings, a series of twilight events at Philipsburg Manor in the heart of the village, featuring […] Read more »

6th Annual Family Pride in the Park Returns to Downtown Peekskill

Peekskill Pride is proud to announce a month-long series of events celebrating Pride Month 2026, culminating in the organization’s signature 6th Annual Family Pride in the Park on Saturday, June […] Read more »

Why More People in Westchester are Choosing Basketball Over Other Pastimes

From Irvington to Briarcliff Manor, people in this part of the country have a favorite sport they get behind. In fact, all over America, certain pastimes are more popular than […] Read more »

Caramoor Presents 2026 Rosen House Focus Tour: Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is now offering its 2026 Rosen House Focus Tour: Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe every Friday and Saturday through Saturday, September 5, 2026, inviting visitors […] Read more »