Kidney Chain Reaction Gives Gift of Life 

Five years after receiving a life-saving kidney, Leesa Thompson is dedicating her days to helping others find their own miracles.    “Living donors make miracles happen,” Thompson says. [February is Donor […] Read more »

A Slice of Portugal Thrives in Tarrytown 

After World War II, many Portuguese immigrants arrived in Tarrytown seeking steady income.   “The men worked at GM [General Motors] and the women took sewing jobs on Central Avenue,” said […] Read more »

African Women’s Education Fund Unveils 20th Anniversary Logo by CHHS Artist

The African Women’s Education Fund is celebrating the beginning of its 20th anniversary year in style, with a reception at the Croton River Artisans Gallery on Sunday, February 25, between […] Read more »

Croton-on-Hudson Named a NY Pro-Housing Community

On February 7th, 2024 the Village of Croton-on-Hudson was officially designated as one of the first 20 Pro-Housing Communities in New York State. The designation gives the Village priority consideration […] Read more »

‘Art of Resistance’ Exhibition Honors Black History Month

The February 24 event will include performances from 10 local spoken word artists Read more »

Citizen Ann of Croton: A Life Rich in Public Service

Ann’s accomplishments have established and set a direction for the Village for years to come. Read more »

Ann Gallelli, Croton’s Most Valuable Player — In Memoriam

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Croton Caring Committee or to the Croton Arboretum, two local organizations that Ann cared for deeply Read more »

Northwell Health Wins Five Press Ganey Awards

Northwell Health, two of its hospitals and two of its outpatient facilities were named a 2023 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey. The awards place […] Read more »

Briarcliff Middle School Mathcounts Club Wins Third Place in Regional Competition

Life is full of surprises. And Briarcliff Middle School Teaching Assistant and Mathcounts Club Advisor Svetlana Ryzhik was in for a big surprise recently. Back in 2020, the club won […] Read more »

Rivertown Runners Present $80,000 Check for Community Organizations

  Rivertown Runners and The RTR Outreach Fund in January presented a check representing the $80,000 donated to local community charities and organizations including Make a Wish Hudson Valley, RSHM […] Read more »