Westchester County Celebrates Black History Month with Trailblazers Awards Ceremony

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins honored two exceptional African American leaders whose professional accomplishments and steadfast commitment to community service have made a lasting impact in Westchester County. The 2026 […] Read more »

Celebrating The Role Of Westchester’s Women In The Revolutionary War

Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site and Friends of Philipse Manor Hall are pleased to present “Revolutionary Women of Westchester County,” an original lecture by Yonkers City Historian Mary Hoar. […] Read more »

The Best Chess Sets for Your Collection

Throughout the years, chess sets have been developed to match the evolution of the game of chess itself. In the past, sets have been a reflection of the culture and […] Read more »

Treason of the Blackest Dye Exhibit at the Irvington Historical Society Opens February 21

A special exhibit, Treason of the Blackest Dye: The True Story of Arnold, André, and Three Honest Militiamen, will open Saturday, February 21 at the Irvington Historical Society and run […] Read more »

Joan Osborne Coming to Paramount on March 28

In support of her recently released album Dylanology Live, vocalist and songwriter Joan Osborne will be performing songs by Bob Dylan at Paramount Hudson Valley Theater on March 28th (ticket info). Dylanology Live was released […] Read more »

Jazz Forum Arts Announces Leadership Transition

The Board of Directors of Westchester County’s premier nonprofit jazz organization, Jazz Forum Arts (JFA), has announced its first-ever leadership transition. JFA will usher in a new era while honoring […] Read more »

Meet Clio and Start Your Landmark Journey  

The River Journal joins this year’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America with a series of articles throughout 2026 highlighting people, places, or things in the River […] Read more »

From Church to School: Ossining’s Historic Renovation

How will the Ossining school district turn a 19th century church into a 21st century performing arts education space, while preserving the building’s historical character?   The answers are being revealed during the […] Read more »

RiverArts Chamber Concert Celebrates International Women’s Day

On Sunday, March 8 in celebration of International Women’s Day, RiverArts will present a chamber music concert celebrating the work of six women composers whose music spans nearly two centuries. Under […] Read more »

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins Hosts Black History Month Reception

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins hosted the County’s annual Black History Month Reception at the Michaelian Office Building, welcoming residents, community leaders and elected officials from across Westchester to recognize […] Read more »