From Briarcliff Manor to the Top of the Curling World

Curling is an international sport dominated by teams from Canada and Northern Europe. But against all odds, two local men have swept themselves to national recognition by medaling in the […] Read more »

Briarcliff Manor Fire Department and EMS Honor Michael J. Bassett for 50 Years of Service

In May of 1974 Michael Bassett added his name to the many generations of the Bassett Family who served the volunteer fire departments in the Tarrytown’s and Briarcliff Manor. In […] Read more »

Science Research Student Finds New Mentor and Unique Internship Opportunity

Everything happens for a reason. One morning last year, Briarcliff High School now-senior Saanjh Patel opened her email in Science Research class and learned that her mentor of 18 months […] Read more »

Briarcliff High School Presents “Into the Woods”

“Anything can happen in the woods…” And when you gather students who are passionate about the theater, anything can happen in the theater. This Spring, Briarcliff High School students will […] Read more »

Scholar Athlete of the Month: Three-Sport Star Leads on and off the Field

Ava Makaron of Briarcliff High School is ending her senior year with a plethora of accomplishments both athletically and academically.   Despite having split her attention between three sports, Makaron has […] Read more »

Harckham Announces New Climate Friendly HVAC for Briarcliff Library and Community Center

New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced today that the Village of Briarcliff Manor has received a $100,000 State Senate grant for the upgrade of the HVAC system at the […] Read more »

Briarcliff Reduces Village Speed Limit to 25 MPH on Most Roads

On November 12, 2024, the Village of Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees approved a change to the local road safety framework by reducing the Village-wide speed limit from 30 MPH […] Read more »

New & Noteworthy: Briarcliff Flower Shoppe Brings Floral Delights to the River Towns 

River Journal caught up with Viktoriia Herasymova, owner and lead floral designer of Briarcliff Flower Shoppe in Briarcliff Manor last month to find out how things are going and what […] Read more »

Briarcliff Middle School Teacher Wins Prestigious Award

Briarcliff Middle School students have historically done exceptionally well on the American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC 8) math test. But did you ever think about the teacher who encouraged them […] Read more »

Briarcliff Schools Strive for Engaged Students and Citizens

Rankings of thousands of schools nationwide released by U.S. News & World Report only confirm what families in the Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District already know – students here […] Read more »