Putting STEM to Work: A Summer of Learning and Inspiration

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

Briarcliff High School Begins Search for 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

Briarcliff High School boasts many successful alumni who have contributed to society in a myriad of ways. At this time of year, the district selects one Distinguished graduate to honor […] Read more »

Student Athlete of the Month: Gwen McManus

Gwen McManus has been a soccer player nearly her entire life. But as much as soccer has been a part of her upbringing, she’s never let academics get pushed aside […] Read more »

Transfiguration School Students Raise Money for Animal Rescue

Dog person, cat person, or both? The students at Transfiguration School in Tarrytown truly love their furry friends!  In honor of the Feast of St. Francis, the Catholic patron saint […] Read more »

Briarcliff High School Named to the 2023 AP School Honor Roll

Briarcliff High School might be one of the smallest public high schools in Westchester, but with a whopping 73% seniors taking at least one advanced placement course, it is no […] Read more »

SUNY Westchester Community College Appoints New Chief of Staff and Vice President of Strategic Operations

After an extensive search process, SUNY Westchester Community College has named Ben Naylor as its new Chief of Staff and Vice President of Strategic Operations. In this role, Naylor will […] Read more »

Briarcliff Youth Honored by National Award for Heroic Service Activity

Jason Starr, 17, of Briarcliff Manor, has been named an honoree of the 2023 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Each year, the Barron Prize celebrates 25 inspiring young leaders […] Read more »

Hendrick Hudson Appoints Michael Tromblee as Superintendent

Tromblee has held senior roles at school districts in Mahopac, New Rochelle and Pelham Read more »

Local Briarcliff Resident Named BHS 2023 Distinguished Alumni

Briarcliff School District has an ongoing commitment to students’ civic engagement and to inspiring them be informed and willing to promote the common good through service and civic duty. It […] Read more »

SUNY Westchester Community College Receives $3 Million NSF Grant To Lead Regional Effort In Increasing LatinX Participation In STEM

SUNY Westchester Community College was awarded a $3 million grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to increase the recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of students pursuing degrees in STEM […] Read more »