Families Adapt to a New Kind of ‘Home’ Room

Inside the Cyber Classroom “Marcus Academy” opened its doors this past Monday, as my son Brody Marcus began his first day of distance learning. He is a sixth grader at […] Read more »

Theme Day Ideas for Home Schooling Kids

As an early childhood educator, I came up with a list of 30 theme days to keep lessons and activities fun and focused. If you have more theme day ideas, […] Read more »

States of Emergency Declared in Croton-on-Hudson and Tarrytown

The following are letters sent by the office of Janine King, Village Manager of Croton-on-Hudson and Drew Fixell, Mayor and Chief Executive of the Village of Tarrytown State of Emergency […] Read more »

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Help the Planet: How to Make an Entire Zip Code Carbon Neutral in 20 Years 

“How many cars do you drive?” our neighbors asked. And later, “How much red meat do you eat?”   My children slurped their lentil soup and stared at our lunch guests.  […] Read more »

Local Teens Chosen to Attend ‘Students Inside Albany’ Program  

Lea Levine, an 11th grader from Croton Harmon High School in Croton-on-Hudson and Karen Alonso, an 11th grader from Roosevelt High School in Yonkers, have been chosen by the Rivertowns […] Read more »

Mark Franzoso Elected Chairman, Board of Directors, of Tarrytown Music Hall

Mark Franzoso, President of Croton-on-Hudson, NY-based Franzoso Contracting, was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Friends of the Mozartina Musical Arts Conservatory, the non-profit educational and cultural […] Read more »

Croton Rotary Dedicates Outdoor Reading Space at Croton Free Library

The Croton Rotary was proud to sponsor a new outdoor seating area at the Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive in Croton. Rotary Club members donated benches and a handicapped […] Read more »