Earth Day 2025 – Pitch in For Parks Seeks Volunteers 

Westchester Parks Foundation’s Pitch in for Parks, a multi-day volunteer event that helps get parks ready for peak season, begins on Earth Day, April 22, at Lenoir Preserve in Yonkers and […] Read more »

Redefining Crisis Management in Politics With Nick Muzin

Crisis management is no longer some peripheral skill that political players can afford to treat as an afterthought. It’s become the very backbone of survival, the difference between weathering a […] Read more »

School Holidays – What Makes the Grade?

River Town school districts have recently added two holidays to their calendars—Juneteenth, in commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved people, and Lunar New Year, an Asian holiday celebrated on the […] Read more »

Harckham Honors Three SD40 Residents at Jazz Appreciation Month Commemoration

Ted Daniel, Dave Douglas and Ingrid Jensen recognized for contributions to music and culture of NY New York State Senator Pete Harckham commemorated Jazz Appreciation Month on Saturday, Apr. 12, […] Read more »

Earth Day 2025 Events in the River Towns

Earth Day season is upon us ith many exciting and meaningful events happening (or already happened!) in the River Towns. With a variety of events aimed at celebrating nature, promoting […] Read more »

Bicycle Accident Statistics in NYC: Trends, Risks, and Legal Insights

New York City is one of the most bike-friendly urban centers in the U.S., but with increased cycling comes a higher risk of accidents. Whether due to reckless driving, poor […] Read more »

A Week in Paradise: What It’s Really Like to Stay in Tamarindo

Tamarindo is not just a destination; it’s a state of mind. Tucked along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast, this once-sleepy fishing village has evolved into a world-class enclave for sun-seekers, surfers, […] Read more »

Congratulations to the April 2025 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Callie!   Callie is a 3-year-old mini goldendoodle. We got Callie after our wedding, and she has brought so much joy to our lives ever since! She loves to cuddle, […] Read more »

Phelps Hospital Breaks Ground on Serenity Garden to Support Mental Health

Northwell Phelps Hospital celebrated the groundbreaking of its Serenity Garden this week, signaling the start of construction on a donor-funded therapeutic space designed to support mental health, wellness and rejuvenation. Located next […] Read more »

Harckham Co-Hosts Career & Trade Union Expo at Peekskill High School

New York State Senator Pete Harckham co-hosted a Career & Trade Union Expo at Peekskill High School on Wednesday, Apr. 9 that was attended by more than 200 students. The […] Read more »