Successful Safe Schools Ambassador Program Expands to Washington Irving School

Students at Washington Irving School are learning that leadership starts with kindness, empathy, and the courage to support others through the expansion of the district’s Safe Schools Ambassador Program. The […] Read more »

SUNY Westchester Community College Celebrates Commencement Ceremonies

SUNY Westchester Community College celebrated the achievements, resilience, and aspirations of the Class of 2026 during three commencement ceremonies held on campus, honoring more than 1,300 graduates from across the […] Read more »

Main Street School Honored with Welcoming Schools Seal of Excellence Award

Main Street School in Irvington received the Seal of Excellence Award from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program, becoming the first school in New York State to earn […] Read more »

Op-ed: From Classrooms to Clean Energy and Affordability, Our New State Budget Will Save Residents $$

The New York State Senate Majority fought long and hard for an array of important wins in the FY2026-2027 State Budget. Included in the fiscal plan are initiatives and investments that will help […] Read more »

Yonkers to Host Free World Cup Watch Party on the Waterfront

Mayor Mike Spano and the City of Yonkers, in partnership with The 914 Collective, announced today a free, public World Cup Watch Party on Friday, June 12 at the Yonkers waterfront. […] Read more »

How AI Is Solving Information Overload for Students and Professionals

We’re completely drowning in data. Every single day, an endless stream of articles, research papers, emails, and notifications floods our screens. For students trying to pass exams and professionals trying […] Read more »

Old Traditions, New Beginnings: A Grandmother’s Love and Legacy

Briarcliff Manor resident Aurea Porrata-Doria, shares with River Journal memories of her grandmother, Mama Monse, and her delightful flan recipe. Spanish flan is a baked custard made with condensed milk, eggs, and sugar for a rich, smooth dessert smothered with caramel […] Read more »

Irvington High School Student Showcases Research at International Science Competition

Irvington High School junior Glen Feng recently participated in the prestigious 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix. Feng, a member […] Read more »

As Heating and Cooling Costs Rise, Homeowners Revisit Drafts, Windows, and Door

Small drafts become harder to ignore with rising energy costs. A little cold air slipping under the front door in winter, or warm air leaking in around a window during […] Read more »

Ossining Writer Serves Up a Summer Romance

When I started writing The Summer Place to Be, I thought I was writing a women’s fiction novel about a forty-something divorced woman trying to put herself back together after her […] Read more »