Op-Ed: NYS Needs to Address Panic Supermarket Buying

If we are shutting down almost everything to discourage human contact why are crowded supermarkets OK?   A sneeze in a supermarket is just as bad as a sneeze on […] Read more »

Op-Ed: United Way Response to Coronavirus

During Hurricanes Irene and Sandy and during the severe flu outbreak and hepatitis scare two years ago, United Way’s 2-1-1 Helpline was on the front lines, giving residents accurate information […] Read more »

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Help the Planet: How to Make an Entire Zip Code Carbon Neutral in 20 Years 

“How many cars do you drive?” our neighbors asked. And later, “How much red meat do you eat?”   My children slurped their lentil soup and stared at our lunch guests.  […] Read more »

Strong as Sampson – She Morphed Her Gender to Match Her Agenda

[Ed. Note: In recognition of Women’s History Month, RJN kicks off in our March issue a multi-part series saluting Wom-en Who Made History Here.] Massachusetts-born Deborah Sampson (1760-1827) was one […] Read more »

Scholar Athlete of the Month – Skylar Holliday

Juggling academics and athletics can be a challenge for any student, but adding a strong community presence takes a degree of dedication that is rare. However, dedication and motivation are two characteristics that Skylar Holliday has demonstrated from a young […] Read more »

Artist Spotlight: The Dynamic Art of Susan Lanzano

Susan Lanzano, an editor turned botanical artist, believes strongly that a person can have sequential meaningful careers. Her own trajectory is proof of that, as she did not begin painting […] Read more »

New Business Spotlight – Chelsea at Greenburgh

There are many businesses in the River Towns that have been part of the fabric of our community for many years and that we see contributing to make a difference […] Read more »
Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Coronavirus Update From Senator Stewart-Cousins

Dear Friend, I continue to work closely with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office and receive updates from senior officials from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), New York State […] Read more »

The Count is on for the 2020 Census – Each Community Responds

Depending on when you read this, you have already received a census form or you soon will. The national count of people living in the country is done every 10 […] Read more »
Phelps Hospital

Phelps Hospital Issues Statement Regarding COVID-19 Paitent

The following is a statement from Phelps Hospital Northwell Health, on a patient that is currently receiving treatment for COVID-19.  Feel free to use this as you report updates from […] Read more »