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 »

Briarcliff French and Art Students Visit Famous Church and French Restaurant

Briarcliff Middle School students recently had the chance to combine their love of art and fine cuisine during a recent trip to the Union Church of Pocantico Hills and the […] Read more »

Westchester County Launches New Flood Mitigation Project in Briarcliff Manor

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins has approved a $1.2 million bond act and signed a key Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) with the Village of Briarcliff Manor, paving the way for a […] Read more »

Briarcliff Chamber, Local Officials Attend Kiddie Academy “Ground Breaking”

On Saturday, January 18, local officials and members of the Briarcliff Manor Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Kiddie Academy of Briarcliff to the local community. Owners Rebecca and Allen Yesilevich […] Read more »

Briarcliff Middle School Welcomes Assistant Principal Phil Hammack

The new year marks a fresh start. At Briarcliff Middle School, the new year began with the appointment of Assistant Principal, Phil Hammack. Hammack brings nearly a decade of experience […] Read more »

Briarcliff Students Explore Holidays Around the World and Enhance Critical Thinking Skills

Superintendent’s Conference Day is an opportunity for teachers to explore new ways of teaching. In mid-December, all teachers at Briarcliff School District participated in a presentation by Peter Liljedahl, who […] Read more »