Meet Josh Eisen: The Republican Running for New York’s 17th Congressional District Seat 

With so much media attention given to the hotly contested Democratic nomination to fill the retiring Nita Lowey’s congressional seat in NY-17, one could be forgiven for overlooking the sole Republican (as […] Read more »

Nine Candidates Compare and Contrast at a Democratic Primary Forum 

The deep bench of candidates competing for Nita Lowey’s 17th Congressional District seat was on full display at Mercy College in late January. An enthusiastic audience of over 300 attended, the […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor – Primary Election Registration

To the Editor: While Election Day seems far off, there are primary elections coming up much sooner. Voting in a primary election is your opportunity to help select your party’s […] Read more »

Guiding Eyes for the Blind Names Ben Cawley as the New Director of Training

On February 4, Ben Cawley was promoted to Director of Training, reporting to the Vice President of Training Programs at Guiding Eyes for the Blind. He will be responsible for […] Read more »

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 »