Ossining Middle School Students Spread Kindness during Pandemic

Anne M. Dorner Middle School’s Kindness Club recently recognized three students for helping others and spreading kindness during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The AMD Kindness Club, which sponsored the Cupcake Challenge, delivered […] Read more »

Peekskill Democrats Nominate Vivian McKenzie for Mayor 

All information on this page was written and submitted by Peekskill Democratic City Committee. River Journal North, as a matter of policy, does not endorse candidates. For Council, Nominees are Rob Scott, Incumbents Ramon […] Read more »

‘Progress 4 Peekskill’ Candidates to Challenge Incumbent Slate in June Democratic Primary for Mayor & Council  

All information on this page was written and submitted by Progress 4 Peekskill. River Journal North, as a matter of policy, does not endorse candidates for election.  Peekskill residents ​Conor Greene, Vanessa Agudelo, Amy […] Read more »

Irvington Middle School Students Support Students in Africa

Irvington Middle School students raised $730 to benefit the Fund for African Relief and Education during the annual Mardi Gras celebration from Feb. 1-11. French teacher and French Club adviser Deanna Tessler said the students’ donation […] Read more »

Croton Eagle Scout Leaves a Special Trail Worth Taking 

After 11 years in Scouting, Colin Kooney has become “a proud Eagle Scout” with Boy Scouts of America Troop 28 Croton-on-Hudson.    “My Eagle project is at The Jane E. Lytle Memorial Arboretum (“The Croton Arboretum”),” says Colin. It is a non-profit organization that provides environmental stewardship for […] Read more »

Shining a Bright Light on the Power of Solar  

Croton-on-Hudson’s legacy of political and social activism forged a century ago has been more recently buttressed by its role in ​battling to cap a waterfront dump and repelling a gas […] Read more »

Four Briarcliff Seniors Receive All-State Music Honors  

Four Briarcliff High School seniors were selected for All-State ensembles with the New York State School Music Association, and will perform in a virtual concert this month.      Harrison Beckler will sing bass in the All-State Mixed Chorus, Ari Mirsky  will play percussion in the All-State […] Read more »

Scholar Athlete of the Month: Maxwell Forte  

Irvington senior Maxwell Forte is the definition of dedicated, both on and off the field. Throughout his high school years, Forte balanced track, rigorous coursework, and involvement in his community with diligence and […] Read more »

Croton Business Council’s Take-Out Promotion Is Meal Ticket for Restaurants  

During these unprecedented times, it’s no surprise that the hospitality industry has been hit hard. Take a trip to N.Y.C. and you’ll see the devastating sight of boarded, vacant store–fronts. Entire neighborhoods that used to house bustling cafes, restaurants […] Read more »

Local Authors, Local Books: Irvington Middle School Student Becomes Published Author 

For most people, 2020 will be a year better forgotten. However, Emily Buchsbaum, an eighth-grader at Irvington Middle School, sees it differently.  Last December, as the New Year approached, Emily decided that she “wanted […] Read more »