Northern Westchester Hospital Receives Approval to Develop a Comprehensive Cardiac Catheterization Lab

The New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) has approved certification for Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) to offer interventional cardiology services to residents who would otherwise have […] Read more »
Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ Angel Project Brings Holiday Gifts to 90 Grandparents

Realizing four years ago that the holiday gift-giving season leaves out a group of her constituents, Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins came up with an idea. She created the Angel Project, which […] Read more »

Dows Lane Elementary School Second Graders Study New York’s Changing Geography 

As part of a curriculum enrichment program through the New York Historical Society – sponsored by a generous grant from the Irvington Education Foundation – second graders at Dows Lane […] Read more »

Author Speaks to Pocantico Students about Kindness, Empathy, and Yoga 

Children’s book author Susan Verde visited Pocantico Hills School October 11 to speak with children in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade.   A New York Times bestselling author whose books include The Museum, The Water Princess, and I Am […] Read more »

Irvington Students Selected to Area All-State Music Ensembles 

A group of Irvington High School students were invited to perform with the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)’s Area All-State ensembles at its 2019 festival concert, held November […] Read more »

Briarcliff Seniors Celebrate National Letter of Intent Signing Day

On November 13, Briarcliff student athletes Ashley Goldstein (lacrosse) and Alana Lombardi (basketball) signed NCAA Letters of Intent on the day set aside nationally for all students committing to play […] Read more »

Teamsters Local 445 Endorse Senator David Carlucci in Congressional Race

Labor Union With more than 3,400 members Backs Carlucci for NY-17 Today, Democratic congressional candidate, State Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) was endorsed by Teamsters Local 445 for New York’s 17th […] Read more »

Congratulations to the December 2019 River Journal Pet of the Month

  Meet Avery.   Avery is three months old and was left behind by her mom when her mom was relocating her kittens. She was just a few days old. […] Read more »

OHS Fall Play – She Kills Monsters, a Tale of Friendship, Loss and Acceptance

The Ossining High School Drama Club mounted a production of She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen on November 7-9. The story revolves around Agnes Evans, a recent college graduate who finds her […] Read more »

Sleepy Hollow-Based Rey Insurance Agency Earns Green Business Certification

Sustainability efforts are reducing emissions, energy use and waste The Rey Insurance Agency, a second generation provider of personal and business insurance for residents, business owners and professionals in the […] Read more »