Ossining Teacher’s Book Offers Fun, Safe Ways to Say Hello in Pandemic

When children returned to school last month, six months had passed since they had seen their teachers and classmates in person. In normal times, they might have greeted one another […] Read more »

‘Unity, Understanding, Respect’ Are Bywords of New Tarrytown Mayor Tom Butler 

Tom Butler has lived in the same home in Tarrytown for 34 years. He describes the 1909-built house as having “good bones – but we had to gut-renovate it. It took a year and I remember […] Read more »

New York’s Finest Brighten Emotional Birthday for Late Colleague’s Son  

There’s nothing more that 16-year-old Colin Kennedy of Buchanan wants to do when he graduates from college than to become a New York City police officer.   When his father, New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Paul Kennedy, passed away in August from complications due to diabetes, Colin’s desire […] Read more »

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 »