New York Medical College Celebrates 167th Commencement and Class of 2026 

On May 18 New York Medical College (NYMC) celebrated the 167th commencement of its graduating class, with ceremonies honoring hundreds of the next generation of physicians, scientists, and public health professionals. […] Read more »

Eighteen Lakeland School District Athletes Sign Commitment Letters at Spring Signing Ceremony

Eighteen students from the Lakeland Central School District made commitments to continue playing their sport on the collegiate level. With coaches, administrators and families looking on, each student signed their […] Read more »

SUNY Westchester Student Awarded a National Community College Transfer Scholarship

Ashley Cozayatl, a student at SUNY Westchester Community College, is one of 60 high-achieving community college students selected to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The highly […] Read more »

Briarcliff High School Student Presidents Bring Two Schools Together

You never know who you will meet on the school track team. When Briarcliff High School junior Sofia Cruz was a freshman, having just arrived from Pocantico Hills (POCO), she […] Read more »

Congratulations to the 2026 Vals & Sals

Regardless of the size of your school, being named Valedictorian or Salutatorian of your graduating class is an achievement well-worth celebrating. River Journal salutes this year’s top students from the […] Read more »

Dows Lane Elementary School Named a 2026 National Gold Star School

Dows Lane Elementary School has been named a 2026 National Gold Star School by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), a national recognition honoring schools that demonstrate outstanding […] Read more »

Irvington Middle School Students Unplug for Wellness and Connection

Irvington Middle School students recently took a break from their screens and focused on self-care during the school’s annual wellness event, Unplug: What’s Your Outlet. Designed to promote well-being, the […] Read more »

Westchester Angels and The Masters School Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Westchester Angels and The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry are proud to announce a new partnership designed to spark entrepreneurial thinking, mentorship, and real-world learning for students. This collaboration brings […] Read more »

Harckham, Levenberg and Advocates to Call for Improved Care and Support for Students with Medical Conditions

New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Dana Levenberg, along with parent advocate Diana Lemon and other advocates, called today for support of the Shepherd Patterson Notification Act, a […] Read more »

Briarcliff High School Holds 2026 Art Salon

Families, friends, and community members gathered at the recent Art Salon to celebrate works of art by students in the Briarcliff High School Visual Arts Department. This annual tradition showcases […] Read more »