Christian DelCarpio of The Quirky Shop

International Marketing on a Local Level

River Journal invited foreign students studying English and other subjects at the EF (Education First) School in Tarrytown to share their experiences in our Villages. This first article reflects how […] Read more »

Camp Fair Tour: Coming To a Town Near You This Weekend!

The Camp Fair Tour are free events produced by New York Family   magazine and the American Camp Association- NY & NJ bringing dozens of camps straight to parents and […] Read more »
Though the bedside tables in this bedroom aren’t matched, their similar heights and matching lamps provide symmetry and balance to the room. Bedroom designed by Barbara Sternau Interior Design.

~ Around the House ~ Your Design Questions Answered: Dispelling Some Common Decorating Myths

Myth 1: It’s less expensive to recover your sofa than to buy a new one. Nope – it’s usually not. Unless you plan to buy your sofa at Ikea, Bob’s, […] Read more »
Nathan Grau

The Sharing of Time & Experience…

Tarrytown and the neighboring villages have the benefit of a multi-cultural experience through interacting with the students who attend the EF [Education First] School on the former Marymount College campus. Read more »

Resolve to Live a Healthy Life

Whatever we celebrate, the holiday season is a time for friends and family. In this day and age, that can mean many things…local family gatherings, long distance travel, or holiday […] Read more »

Is There a Doctor in The House?

This is the last in my “soapbox series” about the state of healthcare in this country. You may have read the last two articles and thought, “I am only one […] Read more »
Paula Cloutier

A Gift of Mobility

A lifelong resident of Tarrytown, Paula Cloutier, has suffered from juvenile diabetes well into adulthood and as a result has become a double leg amputee. Ms. Cloutier, a former Licensed […] Read more »
Special touches like an arrangement in the powder room give your home a festive feel

Simple Holiday Decor

Growing up, I watched my mother stock up in the produce department every December. Not for making seasonal pies or fruitcake – she was buying our holiday decorations. Between fruits […] Read more »

Rainwater Grill Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

Tony Fortunate of Briarcliff Manor and his partner Ken Lauro celebrate 2  Years at Rainwater Grill in Hastings. Rainwater Grill, located at 19 Main Street is the first such restaurant […] Read more »

How Will Fracking Impact Westchester County and Local Municipalities?

Hydrofracking is the extraction of oil from rock deep within the earth’s crust. The issues surrounding fracking stretch far beyond the actual drilling process and can affect many different aspects […] Read more »