Emergency Responder Course Offered at Irvington High School

As a prospective student of medicine, Zoe Jacobs was looking for more ways to get involved in the medical community. She had already done some volunteer work and shadowed doctors, but wanted more. She was particularly interested in taking […] Read more »
Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins

New York State Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins on Black History Month

Every year, I am proud to honor African-American culture and history during this special month, not only because I am African-American, but because it shines a spotlight on American history. […] Read more »

Teatown and Groundwork Hudson Valley Team-Up to Add New Viewing Station at Science Barge for Hudson River EagleFest

To bring the thrill of seeing a bald eagle to Yonkers residents, Teatown’s Hudson River EagleFest will for the first time this year offer a viewing station at Groundwork Hudson […] Read more »

10 Easy Heart Health Tips from NewYork-Presbyterian Cardiologists to Promote a Healthy Heart

Looking to improve your heart health? Why not ask a cardiologist for tips? In recognition of American Heart Month, River Journal is sharing 10 heart-healthy tips from our partners at […] Read more »

Ossining Children’s Center Alum Gives Back to His “Home-Away-from-Home”

James Morgan first came to Ossining Children’s Center as a smiling, curious three-month-old. Over twelve years James played, learned and grew as he made his way from the baby room, […] Read more »
Phelps Hospital

Phelps Hospital Achieves 4 Stars in Review Of Hospitals from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

For the second year in a row, Northwell Health’s Phelps Hospital has earned the prestigious 4-Star rating from the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a part of […] Read more »

Skyliners Synchronized Skating Team Captures Top Honors at Eastern Championships

The Skyliners Synchronized Skating Team competed at and hosted the 2020 Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships in Albany, NY. The team was on a mission: to perform its best at […] Read more »

Axial Theatre Hearts Valentines Day with Festival of One-Acts

Local actors, writers and directors are featured in Axial Theatre‘s sixth annual Twisted Valentines festival, a seasonal tribute to love, lovers and those determined to fling their own arrows at […] Read more »

Phelps Hospitalist Felipe Castorena, MD, Honored with Humanitarian Award

Phelps Hospitalist Felipe Castorena, MD, has been recognized for his volunteer work in underserved communities with the Humanitarian Award at the Northwell Health Hospitalist Medicine Academic Summit. Dr. Castorena, of […] Read more »

Bulldogs Basketball Player Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone

With just a minute into the basketball game on Jan. 29, Irvington High School senior Abby Conklin reached an impressive career milestone – her 1,000th point. Conklin, an outstanding athlete, was […] Read more »