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 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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »


