As the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States approaches, there is no better time than Black History Month (February 2024) and Women’s History Month (March 2024) to […] Read more »
In December 2023, the Croton 125 Committee, Croton Senior Club, and Croton-on-Hudson Village Board of Trustees gathered in the Dorothy Fiorito Community Room to dedicate the official 125th Anniversary Time Capsule, which […] Read more »
When non-residents hear the names Cortlandt or Cortlandt Manor, brows often furrow. The confusion spreads to spellcheck, which underscores the C-word in red but recognizes Peekskill. Type the official name […] Read more »
Sixth-grade art students at the Sleepy Hollow Middle School joined an initiative to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s memory by creating original artwork that visually represents their understanding of […] Read more »
The British are coming! And the French! In fact, representatives from countries around the world will arrive in the region in July of 2026 to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the […] Read more »
Through lecture and film clips from her award-winning book and PBS documentary Driving While Black, Gretchen Sullivan Sorin will explore the deep background of the phrase “driving while Black”, rooted in realities […] Read more »
Bethany Arts Community (BAC) is honored to announce its 4th annual Black History & Culture exhibition, titled “Black History & Culture: BLACK PRESENCE. PROFOUND INFLUENCE.” The exhibition is curated by […] Read more »
On Nov. 16, 1944, Helen Ray Fowler died in Sing Sing prison’s electric chair, becoming the only Black woman legally executed in New York State. Her death at age 37 […] Read more »
“Feels like home.” “There is a sense of camaraderie.” “It is a welcoming environment.” Those are some of the statements Briarcliff High School students use to describe their transition from […] Read more »
The River Towns and the Hudson River itself are rich in history, including the pivotal role they played in the Revolutionary War – and the Underground Railroad. The Railroad was […] Read more »
