Have Your Say – A Shout-Out to the Lifesaving Work of Lifeguards  

I just read the September 2020 edition of River Journal, and I am quite disappointed in the characterization that was implied relating to lifeguarding in the article on page 2 [Journal Entries].  I  think it is great that […] Read more »

Balter Partners’ Workforce Housing Has Deep Roots in Peekskill 

On Sept.9, Mayor Andre Rainey, County Executive George Latimer and other officials gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a new affordable housing project in Peekskill. Strategically located midway between the city’s downtown and waterfront districts, 645 Main Street will offer 82 rental apartments and is scheduled for completion by summer […] Read more »

Find Your Pink 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and if you, a family member, or a friend has been affected by cancer, there are many ways to show your support.   Just add a little pink to your life.   No matter how you […] Read more »

RJ Eats-Stand Up Foodie at 105-Twenty

Check out the newest addition to the River Journal and RJ Eats team. It’s Stand Up Foodie. You can see all her great Insta videos HERE. While there, don’t miss […] Read more »

Sixth Annual Organ Donor Enrollment Day Set for October 8  

Hospitals, Elected Officials, Advocates and Others Embrace the Lifesaving Power of Organ Donation to Help the 10,000 New Yorkers Currently Waiting for a Life-Saving Transplant New Yorkers across the state will […] Read more »

Local Leaders Fete Fixell 

On Sept. 21, 2020, trustees of the Village of Tarrytown held a special session (virtually) to confirm the appointment of Tom Butler as Village Mayor, succeeding Drew Fixell.   The session provided an opportunity for elected officials from throughout Westchester to thank Fixell for his 20 years of service. Following are some of […] Read more »

Croton Rotary Rolls Out Car Parade

Taking the place of its annual car show, due to social distancing requirements, Rotary Club of Croton-on-Hudson, on Saturday, Oct. 17, will hold a car parade through Croton village, starting at 10 a.m.   To enter your unique car in the parade, e-mail your name and phone number to carshowcrotonrotary@gmail.com. […] Read more »

Municipalities Roll-out Welcome Mat for New Business

It’s not hard to find warnings and bad news about the future of small business in New York State. Still, some see a silver lining.   The recent influx to Westchester County of new residents is […] Read more »

Led by ‘Visiting’ Art Teacher, Pint-size Picassos Brush up Their Skills 

The Covid pandemic has not only changed the way students learn; it has changed where they learn, as safety protocols require them to stay in one classroom throughout the day.  Teachers also are learning to adapt. In Briarcliff, Todd Elementary art teacher Paul Villanueva no […] Read more »

Op-Ed: Ossining During COVID-19 History Project

The Village of Ossining Historian, Joyce Sharrock Cole, in partnership with the Ossining Public Library, has launched the Ossining Community History Collection Project: Ossining during COVID-19. We have embarked upon […] Read more »