Sleepy Hollow Police Chief John Kapica

Sleepy Hollow Police Chief Resigns

Effective January 31, Sleepy Hollow Police Chief John Kapica will retire, and according to the former Police Chief of Greenburgh (who retired on November 28, 2009) this time it’s for […] Read more »
Natalie Safir

The Hudson Valley Writers’ Center First Poetry Reading of 2011

On Friday, February 11, 7:30 pm, poets Natalie Safir and Sally Bliumis-Dunn will be featured in a reading hosted by The Hudson Valley Writers’ Center. This is the first Slapering […] Read more »
Chick Galella

Bringing in the New Year Right… Armando “Chick” Galella Turns 90

Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of meeting Chick Galella can testify to the man’s inordinate sense of optimism and his gentle and caring disposition. Read more »
One Bridge Street, Irvington

Irvington 2011…Rezoning a Privately Owned Waterfront

This publication has followed the Mayor of Irvington and the Board of Trustees with regard to rezoning the Village’s waterfront, for more than several years, and this has included more […] Read more »
Peter Lombardi

A Bad Feeling That Turned Worse…

In late November River Journal was contacted about an issue that has been on the minds of some Tarrytown DPW employees.The Friday before Labor Day weekend was a workday at […] Read more »

River Journal Man & Woman of the Year

The idea of recognizing two people at the end of the year for their personal commitment and contributions to our communities is not a new one. For the past three […] Read more »

In Irvington…Over-Administered & Under-Taught

Last month the Superintendent of the Irvington school district asked for Board approval to hire a new full-time curriculum administrator. Because Dr. Matusiak wants to begin the hiring process right […] Read more »

Density Minus The Amenities… Sleepy Hollow’s Revised GM Plans

After campaigning for open government and particularly advocating for open public meetings with General Motors, it appears that much has been going on in Executive Sessions where the public is excluded. […] Read more »
Tarrytown Village Hall

Dealing with Debt, Tarrytown Rationalizes $40,000,000

In May, the River Journal published an article on the financial status of three villages, revealing that the Village of Tarrytown is considerably more indebted than the Villages of Irvington […] Read more »
Worcester Reed Warner

They Gave Us the Warner Library

Every summer in the early 50’s the Warner Library held a reading contest for the most books read and reported on by the young children of Tarrytown and North Tarrytown.  […] Read more »