Briarcliff, Sleepy Hollow Students Win $40K Amazon Scholarships

Daniel Jachero, a student at Sleepy Hollow High School, and Briarcliff High School student Jason Starr have been named Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipients. Each student will receive $40,000 over […] Read more »

Congratulations to the April RJN Pet of the Month

Meet Simone!   Simone is a 2-year-old English Cream Golden Retriever who, true to her breed, is extremely affectionate to her human family and to complete strangers. She enjoys strolling the catwalk on […] Read more »

Irvington Senior Spearheads CPR Certification Initiative

Lindsay Mosberg, a senior at Irvington High School, spearheaded an initiative that CPR-certified nearly 50 students and staff. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training is very important to Mosberg. Nearly four years […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Questioning Assemblywoman Shimsky’s Opposition to Restoring TZB Name

Dear River Journal Editor, I read on the News12 Westchester website recently that State Assemblymember Shimsky did not vote for the bipartisan bill to restore the Tappan Zee Bridge name to […] Read more »

What Determines the Value of a Cryptocurrency?

The price of cryptocurrency is more understandable and consists of many central parts. Depending on the technology used in developing a cryptocurrency, the parameters for forming the value of a […] Read more »

Upcoming Panel Discussion: Are You Going Through a Divorce?

Come to the “Divorce Detox” event at the Mid-Westchester JCC, Scarsdale on May 18th from 6:30-8:30. https://truewellnesswithin.ck.page/divorcedetoxevent Divorce experts in body, mind, nutrition, and lifestyle teach you how to heal […] Read more »

Seven Westchester Volunteers Honored at Volunteer New York’s 43rd Annual Volunteer Spirit Awards

Hundreds of guests joined Volunteer New York! to honor seven Westchester volunteers and one Legacy Award honoree during the 43rd annual Volunteer Spirit Awards breakfast benefit, presented by Regeneron, which […] Read more »

Scholar-Athlete of the Month: Nyiah Smith

Peekskill High School  Grade:12  Major: Nursing  College: To be decided Parents: Jasmin Rodriguez, Norman Smith  Sport(s): Peekskill High School softball, first base and outfield; Hudson Valley Tournament Champions 2021 and […] Read more »

Juneteenth Celebration Inspired by Jewish Passover Seder to Take Place in Ossining

For those looking for a unique way to celebrate Juneteenth, a national holiday which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, there will be a special ceremony and meal taking […] Read more »

A Versatile and Delicious Pound Cake 

I’m a sucker for pound cake; there’s nothing better in my opinion. My favorite way to serve it is with fresh strawberries and whipped cream – it’s the perfect summertime […] Read more »