We Are a Motley Crew

The Route 9 River Journal Heroes have one thing in common – our wish to clean up and keep (as far as possible) trash-free one particular stretch of the highway […] Read more »

Westchester Students Take the Stage in Random Farms Kids’ Theater Premiere of The Prom

The Random Farms Kids’ Theater will premiere their inaugural production of The Prom at The Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill, Jan 31 –Feb 2. The Prom tells the story of four eccentric Broadway stars in desperate need […] Read more »

Mayors Making Meaningful Moves to Protect Endangered Butterfly

Have you heard about the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge? It’s an initiative launched by the National Wildlife Federation in 2015 to encourage heads of local and tribal government across the U.S., […] Read more »

Harckham Secures Senate Grant Funds for Inclusive Playground at Peekskill School

New York State Senator Pete Harckham attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new inclusive playground at Hillcrest Elementary School in Peekskill on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The recreational space, where […] Read more »

Dows Lane Elementary School Kindergartners Channel Henri Matisse in Vibrant Collage Creations

Dows Lane Elementary School kindergartners dove into the colorful world of French artist Henri Matisse in Marisa Micolucci’s classes. Drawing inspiration from his works, the young artists explored pattern line painting […] Read more »

Senator Harckham, Assemblymember Otis, and Advocates Call on Governor Hochul to Protect Clean Water in State Budget

New York State Senator Peter Harckham and State Assemblymember Steve Otis joined labor unions, local leaders, and environmental organizations at the Ossining Water Treatment Plan today to urge Governor Hochul […] Read more »

Ossining & Cortlandt Students Help Stepinac High School Capture CHSAA Bowling Championship

On Monday, December 16, Archbishop Stepinac High School’s Varsity Bowling Team clinched the CHSAA Manhattan-Bronx Championship by defeating Fordham Prep. The team went undefeated in the regular season for the […] Read more »

Croton-on-Hudson Village Board Approves Special Permit for Parking Lot Redevelopment

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has issued a special permit to WBP Development LLC for the redevelopment of Parking Lot A, an underutilized 1.23-acre parcel owned […] Read more »

Ossining and Sleepy Hollow Students Among those Honored at Annual Youth Service Awards Ceremony

The Westchester County Youth Bureau and the Westchester County Youth Board held their annual ceremony to honor outstanding high school juniors and seniors who have distinguished themselves for their leadership […] Read more »

Tarrytown and Peekskill Artists Win Cultural Apprenticeship Grants

Two River Towns artists will receive a $10,000 grant to pursue an apprenticeship in Andean folk music. Amy Chalán Vacacela of Tarrytown and César Vele of Peekskill will receive a […] Read more »