Briarcliff High School Graduate Inspires Hall of Distinguished Alumni

When Dr. Robert Maher served as principal of Briarcliff High School, he could not have known that his idea to create a Hall of Distinguished Alumni would endure for decades […] Read more »

The Sailhouse Introduces Winter Igloo Village on the Hudson

The Sailhouse in Tarrytown has introduced its first annual Winter Igloo Village on the Hudson, an immersive holiday experience making its debut this season. Overlooking the winter waterfront, this one-of-a-kind […] Read more »

Sleepy Hollow Village Resources to the Rescue

Last month’s article (accessible at riverjournalonline.com/trees) on the vines throttling our trees generally and those bordering the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in particular – which are planes, apparently, not sycamores – rang bells with a number of our readers. Clearly Joyce […] Read more »

Briarcliff High School Hosts Alumni Career Day

“None of Us is as Smart as All of Us,” said motivational speaker and business consultant Ken Blanchard a few years ago. This statement holds true not only in the […] Read more »

Briarcliff Pickleball Expansion Sparks Neighborhood Debate

Imagine an amplified ping-pong match running in your living room from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.—the rapid, plastic pops of paddle hitting ball never stopping. For residents along Chilmark Park, […] Read more »

Annual Food Drive Yields Record Amount of Donations

Sometimes one act of kindness can reverberate across great distances and affect many. This year’s food drive reached a whopping 800 pounds – the equivalent of over 700 meals for […] Read more »

Finding 50 Countries in Their Own Backyard: Tappan Hill School Tours the EF Culture Fair

Where can first graders in Tarrytown learn how to use chopsticks in China, taste brigadeiro in Brazil, pick up football tips in France, practice Kanji calligraphy in Japan, and join lively dances in Chile just steps […] Read more »

Early Diagnosis and Intervention Key in Identifying Autism

You’re concerned your young child may be on the autism spectrum. Yet the earliest appointment you can make with a specialist may take as long as a year and a […] Read more »

Sleepy Hollow’s ‘Incredible Ride’ to Syracuse

“It’s been an incredible ride,” says Anthony Giuliano, Sleepy Hollow High School varsity football’s head coach, reflecting on the team’s historic season as the Horsemen prepare to vie for the […] Read more »

Local Stars Shine in Taghkanic Chorale Concerts

The Taghkanic Chorale proudly announces its highly anticipated fall concert, showcasing the extraordinary talents of local professional singers and musicians. The concert entitled “Rejoice and Sing! Chorale Masterworks for the […] Read more »