Comedian Kathy Griffin Chats with River Journal: On Her Career, Being Cancelled and Her Upcoming Tarrytown Show

“I’m excited to come to Tarrytown!” Kathy Griffin, a celebrated comedian and actress whose career includes everything from two Emmy wins for “My Life on the D-List” to a Grammy […] Read more »

Peep Space in Tarrytown to Host a Group Exhibition of Twelve Artists

A Multi-Scalar Habitat gathers twelve artists whose practices build worlds tactile, imagined, and hand-made. Together, their works assemble an unexpected community of objects: drawings that open portals, ceramics that behave like […] Read more »

Jazz Forum Arts Announces Leadership Transition

The Board of Directors of Westchester County’s premier nonprofit jazz organization, Jazz Forum Arts (JFA), has announced its first-ever leadership transition. JFA will usher in a new era while honoring […] Read more »

Trio of Westchester Artists Create Happy Mural for Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley

For over 40 years, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. These wishes provide families with hope during difficult times, strength to persevere, and experiences […] Read more »

Congressman Latimer Presents Congressional Record Honoring EF in Tarrytown

On Friday, January 16, EF (Education First) welcomed U.S. Congressman George Latimer to EF’s International Language Campus in Tarrytown, where he formally presented EF with an official statement entered into […] Read more »

Honor and Sacrifice, Glory and Loss: The Patriots of Patriots Park 

The River Journal joins this year’s celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of America with a series of articles throughout 2026 highlighting people, places, or things in the River Towns that […] Read more »

Inside 5 Ways I Didn’t Marry You, the Westchester-Rooted Short Film Making Festival Waves

The creative team behind 5 Ways I Didn’t Marry You, has created a short film that feels inventive and deeply human.    Directed by former Tarrytown resident Tom Dunn, conceived by Christine Stoddard, and co-executive produced by Aaron Gold; the film explores […] Read more »

Tarrytown Resident Appointed to Board of Healthcare Trustees of New York State

Simone Development Companies, a leader in the development of state-of-the-art healthcare, mixed-use, office, industrial, retail and residential properties in the tri-state region, announced that Tarrytown resident Kevin J. Plunkett, Director […] Read more »

Changemakers Students Celebrate Leadership and Voice at Culminating Event 

Students from Ossining, Tarrytown and Peekskill gathered at Bethany Arts Community Center dressed up and ready to celebrate a year of growth through the Changemakers Program. The room was filled with energy as families, educators and community members clapped and cheered for […] Read more »

The Ark at the Shames JCC in Tarrytown Releases Winter 2026 Schedule of Events

Westchester’s newest performance and events venue, The Ark, has released its Winter 2026 (January-March) schedule of programs. Located in Tarrytown at the Shames JCC on the Hudson, The Ark offers […] Read more »