Arrested Mobility: Addressing Racial Inequities in Bicycling

The reckoning with systemic racism has reached into nearly every corner of American life, including how bias affects people of color in bicycling. Unequal application of helmet requirements and other […] Read more »

Putting STEM to Work: Inspired to ‘Follow the Science’ 

Through the generous support of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, four times a year,  River Journal  and River Journal North publish the on-site report of a River Towns high school science student who is paired with a Regeneron scientist to […] Read more »

Peekskill Volunteers, City at Odds over Plan for Full-Time Fire Chief  

Tensions between the City of Peekskill and its volunteer firefighters came to a head last month when a report by retired fire chief Ed Rush, commissioned by the City, recommended the hiring […] Read more »

Celebrating Pride: What Pride Means to Us

To me, Pride is the acknowledgement and celebration of the existence, dignity, and intrinsic worth of the LGBTQIA+ community.   Education will always be the first line of defense against ignorance. […] Read more »

Congregation Gathering Details on Former Pace Campus

The religious congregation that purchased the former Pace campus in Briarcliff Manor has yet to divulge its plans, but has been scoping out the site and recently obtained documents from […] Read more »

Ossining Solar Project Breaks Ground; what you need to know

A giant crane-mounted corkscrew was the center of attention during the recent groundbreaking of Maryknoll’s solar power project, which will install more than 2,000 energy-generating panels on the Ossining campus. […] Read more »

Kayaking: Slow Down and Enjoy the Glide

Hudson River Recreation’s 2021 kayaking, paddle boarding and river canoeing season is underway, with opportunities from now into November to get out on the water with excellent bioluminescent kayak tours. […] Read more »

Farmers Markets Grow Stronger After a Challenging Year

Farmers markets are a summer staple for many Rivertown residents, offering a range of organic products as well as chance to mix with others. After Covid-19’s arrival last year, many […] Read more »

Family Based Immigration: The Process Explained

Moving to the U.S. with your family can be a complicated affair if members of your family are not residents or citizens. There are a number of different visas available […] Read more »

Celebrating Pride in Westchester – 2021 Events

Below is a list of Pride events happening throughout Westhchester County. Local Pride Events May 31 through June July 27, 2021 (in person) ART OUT LOUD Peekskill Presented by Peekskill […] Read more »