Longtime School Tradition Takes a Different Spin

Fourth grade is an important year in elementary school, as students enter the “tween” years and take on more responsibility. One way to practice more responsibility is by becoming “reading […] Read more »

A Westchester Executive Reflects on Her Miss America Years

The 2021 Miss New York and Miss New York’s Outstanding Teen Competitions will be held at historic Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill May 28-30. Here, a prominent Westchester business executive and former Miss New Jersey shares her reflections on the world of […] Read more »

Brett Hall Gets Animated

One of the perks of living in the New York metropolitan area is that among our neighbors are people who work on the other side of the screens where we […] Read more »

Tarrytown Planning Board Chairman’s Ouster Irks Supporters

Rumblings over the decision to oust Tarrytown’s longtime Planning Board chairman continue to reverberate in the village, a month after the contentious meeting at which the votes were cast. The […] Read more »

Linda’s Legacy – Recreational Areas and Activities Are the Pride of Cortlandt  

A Monthly Retrospective of Linda Puglisi’s 30 Years as Town of Cortlandt Supervisor   A very important part of a local government’s value to constituents is its recreation activities, sports programs, projects and […] Read more »

Congratulations to the May 2021 River Journal Pet of the Month

Meet Indiana Jones. This fun loving and curious one year old English Labrador lives up to his adventurous name. Indy loves and embraces his lifestyle in Tarrytown. He enjoys play […] Read more »

SPCA Westchester Pets of the Week

Outgoing, playful, loves everyone, good with other dogs and cute as a button. What more could you ask for?! This is Ranger, a beautiful 9 month old Heinz 57 mix […] Read more »

Mother-Daughter Duos Building Resilient Communities

Mother’s Day is a moment to reflect on how mothers and daughters have been inspired to help other mothers and their families during these difficult times.   This has been […] Read more »

Lakeland Students Earn Multiple Awards

The Lakeland District Debate Team had a strong showing at the New York  City Urban Debate League State Tournament in April, with two teams reaching the elimination round and two students winning speaker  awards.   “It […] Read more »

Camp Poco Returns for Its 65th Year This Summer

Pocantico Hills Day Camp returns for its 65th anniversary summer, with old favorites like the Bubble Bus and Harlem Wizards and new activities like corn hole and Halloween Day in […] Read more »