Traffic Safety in Quantifiable Terms

  Earlier this year, the Irvington Board of Trustees authorized the creation of a Traffic Safety Officer position within the Irvington Police Department.  In April 2017, Officer Pat Crisci was […] Read more »

In Tarrytown…Planning in a Comprehensive Way

For all residents and other interested readers, the Village of Tarrytown has embarked on looking into the Economy, Community, Culture & Education, Built Environment, Natural Environment & Open Space, Mobility, […] Read more »

October 2017 Education Roundup

Schools are off to a running start – from first-day adventures and visits by thought-provoking authors, to talented students recognized and given opportunities to progress in the arts and academe, […] Read more »

Facing Fears

In planning for this issue, Publisher Robert Bonvento and I decided to get into the spirit of the season and write about what people like about being scared on purpose, […] Read more »

An Approach to Effective Governing

River Journal had the opportunity to pose the following questions to Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, who is seeking a 3rd and final term in the upcoming November election. His […] Read more »

Seasonal Accents

The change of seasons provides the perfect opportunity to add a few autumnal touches to ensure our homes are ready for cooler temperatures, long evenings and weekends spent indoors, and […] Read more »

How to Make Halloween Legendary This Year

Thirteen is a very lucky number indeed for The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. A bucket list happening for area residents since 2005, the pumpkin-powered spectacle at Van Cortlandt Manor in […] Read more »

Astorino On…National Disability Employment Awareness Month

  County Executive Robert P. Astorino today congratulated dozens of employees with disabilities who have excelled in their jobs as well as the businesses that hired them during the National […] Read more »

Senator Murphy To Nominate Local High Schoolers For U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

What do an MIT business professor, a college president, and the CEO of a social media giant have in common? They were all chosen as U.S. Presidential Scholars. Senator Terrence […] Read more »

Three Days of Peak Picking and Fall Harvest Fun this Weekend!

It’s officially the height of apple season, and our trees’ branches are bending under the weight of ripe, ecologically-grown fruit! To accompany this bounty, we’ve got a full schedule of […] Read more »