Main Street School Fourth, Fifth Graders Cast Votes in Mock Election

Fourth and fifth graders at Main Street School have been learning about the fundamentals of leadership, the country’s voting rights history, the two-party system, and the Electoral College in preparation […] Read more »

8 Guidelines for First-Time Homeowners

Are you a first-time homeowner? Congratulations on making such a bold step. Owning a home should never be taken for granted, and even when people don’t recognize it that much, […] Read more »

How to Manage Unexpected Financial Expenses

All of us inevitably face some sort of unexpected financial expense. The expense is overwhelming for some and can put one’s finances in turmoil. It could be a home repair, […] Read more »

Broadway Training Center of Westchester’s Production of Les Misérables School Edition

Broadway Training Center (BTC) has been creating theater non-stop and nurturing a sense of community for 33 years, in the historic village of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. The nationally awarded youth theater […] Read more »

Sleepy Hollow’s Urban Canopy to Gain 100 Trees

Beginning this month, the village of Sleepy Hollow will plant 100 native trees in public spaces throughout its neighborhoods. The project is supported by the Tree Power program of the […] Read more »

The Housing Authority: Cleaning Gutters Is a Job for the Pros

Expert Tips from Mark Franzoso of Franzoso Contracting  With trees shedding their leaves, it goes without saying that fall is here and it’s prime season for maintenance on your home’s gutters. Cleaning […] Read more »

Free Community Thanksgiving Day Dinners in Ossining

For the 39th year, the Ossining Presbyterian Church, 34 South Highland Ave. (opposite Ossining High School) will be the scene of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner party. The festivities begin at […] Read more »

Congratulations to the November 2024 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Sumi!   Sumi is a 7-year-old female Maine Coon. Maine coons are called “the gentle giants” of the cat world because they are mild-mannered, friendly, and very lovable. She joined […] Read more »

Congratulations to the November RJN Pet of the Month

  Meet Ivy!  Ivy is a 1-year-old mini goldendoodle who brought joy to our family at a desperate time of sorrow after losing our beloved family poodle of 12 years, […] Read more »

Peace, Love and Community in Pocantico Hills

It’s been a celebratory year at the Church of the Magdalene in Pocantico Hills, and the festivities are far from over. Marking the 130th anniversary of its founding, the small […] Read more »