Briarcliff Names Acting Village Manager as Search Nears End

Former treasurer Robin Rizzo has been appointed Briarcliff Manor‘s interim village manager as the search winds down for a permanent replacement for Philip Zegarelli.  Rizzo’s appointment, which begins Oct 1, was […] Read more »

Briarcliff Development Plans Could Shake Up Downtown Dining 

One of downtown Briarcliff Manor’s commercial fixtures would be demolished and the one next door remodelled under the owner’s proposed plans, shaking up the restaurant scene along a busy stretch of Pleasantville Road.   […] Read more »

Award-Winning Auto Repair Shop Expands to Shrub Oak

After nearly 50 years as Briarcliff Manor’s premier auto repair shop, Fred’s Auto Repair of Briarcliff is expanding with the fall launch of Fred’s Auto Repair of Shrub Oak. For […] Read more »

Terra Rustica – Classic Italian in a Family-Friendly Style

When I think of Terra Rustica – and I often do when I’m particularly hungry – the first two words that come to mind are abundance and family. And both […] Read more »

Briarcliff Schools Get Spruced Up for the New Year

While we spent our summer dipping our toes in the cool water of the pool, enjoying sweet ice cream and relaxing in the shade with a good book, it was […] Read more »

Finding Therapeutic Value in the Drama of Our Lives

Cortlandt resident Christine Fonsale has spent years as a professional actress and voice-over artist. Now she is giving voice to others who are rarely heard. Fonsale offers a therapeutic arts […] Read more »

Bill to Exempt the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department from State Residency Requirement Now Law

New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick announced that their bill, A7752/S07021, was signed into law by Governor Cuomo and is now Chapter 385 of the 2021/2022 […] Read more »

Hope’s Door and Two Merlin: Coming Together for the Greater Good

After turning a passion for design into a business, River Town residents, Anita Suchdeo and Shiloh Mackey, owners of Two Merlin Design Studio, partnered with the organization, Hope’s Door to […] Read more »

Yeshiva: Pace Campus Reuse Would Have ‘No Adverse’ Impacts

The former Pace University campus’ new owner says its plan to operate a school for some 250 college-age students would have no negative impact on the neighborhood or community.   According to its […] Read more »

Special RiverTalk Episodes: All for the Love of Rock and Roll Parts 1 & 2

You read about the history of WRNW, the “glorious playhouse” in Briarcliff Manor HERE, HERE and HERE. Now join host Christian Larson as he speaks with the former WRNW DJs […] Read more »