Red Cross: National Blood Crisis May Put Patients At Risk

Dire situation facing blood supply, those in need of blood transfusions. Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVI The American Red Cross is […] Read more »

Former Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey Announces Campaign for NYS Assembly

Former Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey, who just completed two terms as Mayor, announced today he will run for New York State Assembly in the 95th District, to represent Peekskill, Cortlandt, […] Read more »

Read the Full January 2022 River Journal North

Now you can read the full January 2022 issue of River Journal North online. Including our farwell to Peekskill’s Ocean Morisset, a round-up of the best and most unique fitness […] Read more »

Westchester Weighs in on Weed

The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, signed into law last spring by former Governor Andrew Cuomo, legalizes the consumption and possession of marijuana for all residents over the age of 21. It also contains a provision […] Read more »

5 Exercises to Counteract Sitting all Day

With many of us now (still?) working from home, there’s been a tendency to move towards a sedentary life. This often includes sitting all day in front of a screen. […] Read more »

Top Tips For A Healthy Plant-based Lifestyle

Eating a plant-based diet is one of the best decisions you can make for your health, go here for better options. Plant foods are low in calories, high in nutrients, […] Read more »

Resolution Time: How to Start, How to Succeed  

Well, it’s that time of year again. The time when many of us start making resolutions to get healthy, lose weight, and tone up. Over the past month, I set […] Read more »

Harckham and Galef Condemn NRC for Weakening Indian Point Emergency Rules

New York State Senator Pete Harckham and State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef condemned the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in a recent letter for downgrading safety standards at the Indian Point nuclear […] Read more »

A Useful Guide On How To Ensure The Water In Your House Is Drinkable

Water quality is a serious problem many countries struggle with. Even in the United States, cases of residents consuming contaminated water have been reported multiple times in places like Tampa, […] Read more »

Croton Harmon School Round-Up

Stephen Walker Named New Superintendent  Croton-Harmon Union Free School District has hired Stephen Walker as Superintendent of Schools. He will begin on Jan. 4, 2022, succeeding Dr. Deborah O’Connell, who is officially retiring on Jan. 3 after four years in the position.   Walker joins the Croton-Harmon schools from Sullivan West Central […] Read more »