Letter to the Editor: Why We Need Moratoriums on New Gas Stations and Commercial Solar Plants

The need for gas stations will decrease dramatically, with automakers like Ford committed to producing only electric vehicles within the next 10-15 years. Read more »

Dr. Tracy Bohn Hemmerdinger Named Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital 

Dr. Tracy Bohn Hemmerdinger has been named division chief of obstetrics and gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, effective August 30, 2021. In addition, she will serve as medical director […] Read more »

City of Peekskill Police Chief Don Halmy Announces Retirement

City of Peekskill Police Department Chief Don Halmy announced on Wednesday, August 25, his plan to retire as of September 25, 2021. Chief Halmy was hired in 1999 and worked […] Read more »

Make Vroom for the Hot Rods

On a sunny summer morning, Evan Kingsley stands next to his mint condition, baby blue, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker in a lot near the Peekskill waterfront. He happily takes the […] Read more »

Find Your Purpose Summit Scheduled for People Considering Career Changes

The pandemic has inspired thousands to reflect on their careers and evaluate their goals and dreams, in fact, according to a July 13th article in the Wall Street Journal “More […] Read more »

Phelps Hospital’s Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine Department Achieves Reaccreditation with Distinction

Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health announced that its Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine (UHM) Department has received “Accreditation with Distinction” from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS). UHMS accreditation is the gold standard in […] Read more »

Development Team Selected to Modernize Tarrytown Affordable Housing Complex

The Tarrytown Municipal Housing Authority has chosen WB Housing Partners for a major modernization of its affordable housing complexes utilizing the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Rental Assistance […] Read more »

How Important It Is to Write a Will Before Your Death?

In order to avoid probate, will writing is an important process that will help your estate get distributed in the way you want it. If you have any items of […] Read more »

Public Schools of the Tarrytowns Names Brian Fried Assistant Superintendent for Business

The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns named Brian Fried as the new Assistant Superintendent for Business. Mr. Fried will be stepping in for Kathy Ryan, who held the position in […] Read more »

First River Festival Postponed to 2022

The First River Festival, originally scheduled for Oct. 9-10, 2021 (and which River Journal North featured in our July-August 2021 issue), has been postponed to Oct. 8-9, 2022, according to […] Read more »