River Journal Guide to Halloween Events in the River Towns

With Halloween around the corner, the River Towns are gearing up for a full calendar of events that will entertain and thrill (maybe even scare!) area residents and visitors. Below […] Read more »

State Recognizes Peekskill and Tarrytown Among Certified Climate Smart Communities

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the latest round of communities to achieve certification as part of New York State’s Climate Smart Communities program, which supports local efforts to meet the economic, […] Read more »

Westchester Collaborative Theater Presents The Mala Waldron Quartet in Concert

On Saturday, October 7, the Mala Waldron Quartet, a group of internationally acclaimed jazz virtuosos headed by jazz vocalist/pianist/composer Waldron accompanied by her top-flight backup group, will make a rare […] Read more »

Northern Westchester Hospital’s Cancer Institute Garden Gets a Makeover

 The garden outside Northwell Health Cancer Institute at Northern Westchester Hospital’s (NWH) has a fresh new look thanks to a $35K grant from the Bedford Garden Club, a non-profit that […] Read more »

Local Briarcliff Resident Named BHS 2023 Distinguished Alumni

Briarcliff School District has an ongoing commitment to students’ civic engagement and to inspiring them be informed and willing to promote the common good through service and civic duty. It […] Read more »

Kentucky’s NBA Stars vs. Hudson Valley’s MLB Prospects: Who’s Making an Impact?

Basketball and baseball are two of the most popular and competitive sports in the United States, and they have produced some of the most talented and promising players in the […] Read more »

Evaluating Property Value: Factors That Matter Most

When buying or selling a home, the biggest factor can also be the most nerve-racking – the overall value. Sure, the “real” value of the home is whatever willing buyers […] Read more »

Tolls on the Mario Bridge, Thruway Rising Next Year

The New York State Thruway Authority recently approved toll hikes along the entire length of the 570-mile highway system — including the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge — starting Jan. 1, […] Read more »

Mark Dickey Has a Cavernous Craving for Caving

Mark Dickey usually saves people from cave disasters, but last month he generated international headlines after experiencing gastrointestinal bleeding while helping to map one of the world’s deepest caves in […] Read more »

Peekskill Youth Bureau and Police Host National Night Out 

On a Tuesday night roaming around Peekskill, the classic summer smell of roasting hot dogs and a steady beat echoing from the speakers of DJ Esco’s turntables led the way […] Read more »