Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion to Present Tarrytown Cantor with Honorary Doctor of Music

Dr. Andrew Rehfeld, President of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR), will award Cantor Margot Goldberg with the Doctor of Music at Graduation Ceremonies in New York on Wednesday, […] Read more »
Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Shames' Susan Tolchin

Shames JCC’s  1920’s Gala Celebration a Roaring Success

Over 200 guests had a Roaring good time at the Shames JCC’s  1920’s Gala, held on April 6, celebrating the JCC’s 90th anniversary. Many dressed in 20’s attire, they dined […] Read more »

Sleepy Hollow HS Students Help “Spread the Word to End the Word” 

Sleepy Hollow High School students danced in the aisles of the auditorium March 6, as they listened to the world-renowned band Flame perform.  Flame is comprised of adults who have […] Read more »
Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley

Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley Makes Local Kids’ Wishes Come True 

In 1980, Chris Greicius, a terminally ill boy in Arizona, was granted a wish to become a police officer for a day. That wish became a global movement that we know today as Make-A-Wish. “Chris […] Read more »

Collaboration between Businesses Leads to a Picture Perfect Result

When Jesse and Maria Rinka set up their photography studio at the tail-end of Main Street in Tarrytown in 2015, they immediately began to work with other businesses and organizations in […] Read more »
Tappan Zee Bridge, Cuomo Bridge, David Rocco

Artist Spotlight – David Rocco: Photographer’s Focus on the Tappan Zee 

  When construction began on the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, David Rocco set out to photograph the project from start to finish. Rocco has nearly 10,000 photos in his collection, marking the beauty […] Read more »
Rubber Ducky Derby and YMCA Healthy Kids Day

For the Local Good: Combining Forces for Family Fun and Community Service

  Twelve years ago, two of the most community-focused organizations in the River Towns combined forces to create an event that brings kids, families and neighbors from around the region together for a day of outdoor […] Read more »

Family Math Night at the Tarrytowns

Students counted, laughed and counted some more on February 28 for the annual Family Math Night at the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns.   John Paulding and W.L. Morse students and their families filled […] Read more »

Rivertown Parents Examines Introverts

Are you (or someone you love, teach or parent) an introvert? If so, do you understand how introversion impacts learning and socializing? Rivertown Parents, a consortium of local PTAs, asked […] Read more »
Colonial Day Washington Irving

Washington Irving Colonial Day 

Washington Irving students stepped back in time without leaving school on February 15, Colonial Day, a time-honored tradition where fourth-graders, teachers and staff members immerse themselves in colonial life.  Students and staff members […] Read more »