Recipes from Our Diverse Community: Kleftiko Recipe for Repast with Storied Greek Past

The benefits of a Mediterranean diet in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and improving general well–being are well documented.    With fresh whole foods as the centerpiece, the Mediterranean is mainly a plant-based diet with moderate consumption […] Read more »

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Ossining Children’s Center

On September 23 at 10 a.m. the Ossining Children’s Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Rebecca and Arthur Samberg Building. The 27000-square-foot facility, located at 32 State Street […] Read more »

Thompson’s Cider Mill’s Opening Is Its Most Successful In 44 Seasons

Two locations enhance social distancing requirements Thompson’s Cider Mill had its most successful opening day ever with customers flocking to two locations this year. Due to the need for additional […] Read more »

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Launches Community Garden

Volunteers planted a variety of starter plants from Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture Burke Rehabilitation Hospital launched its Community Garden to support employee wellness and healthy living through […] Read more »

Westchester County Now Accepting Applications for Business FIRST Grant Program

$10 million in funding available to support small businesses, nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 pandemic The Westchester County Office of Economic Development is now accepting applications for the Westchester County Business […] Read more »

Op-ed: Energy Crossroads

With an aggressive decarbonization timeline in place and a nuclear shutdown underway, New York State stands at an energy crossroads. Constructing and relying more heavily on new gas-fired power plants, […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Money Spent on Government Services Pays Dividends

To the Editor: Astorino’s fiscal conservatism may be very popular with those who would rather hoard their money than pay taxes that would benefit themselves well as their fellow citizens, […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Praise for Drew Fixell

Running a government looks easy when it’s well run. But, it takes lots of work and good talent. Tarrytown has been fortunate to have been served by a hard working, […] Read more »

Putting STEM to Work – ‘Humanizing’ Lab Mice to Save Human Lives 

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 […] Read more »

Drew Fixell Resigns as Mayor of Tarrytown

As first reported by the Hudson Indpendent, After 15 years in office and with 14 months before the next election, Drew Fixell is stepping down as Mayor of Tarrytown. Fixell […] Read more »