Road to College: The “Dashboard”

On the Road to College, standardized tests occupy much space in the minds of students. Some even decide to study and prepare with an act tutor in order to better […] Read more »

Golf Course Property Tax Bill Is Not Likely to Pass

Legislation meant to allow higher tax rates on New York golf courses looks as though it will come up short this year. Still, the lawmakers behind it vow to try again […] Read more »

Author Janet Wong Brings a Poetry Suitcase to Briarcliff Manor

Janet Wong, author of over 30 children’s books and volumes of poetry, visited Todd School in Briarcliff Manor this spring to talk to students about her love of language and […] Read more »

Scholar Athlete of the Month: Miranda Farman

Miranda Farman, a senior at Irvington High School, is a two-sport athlete and exemplary student. Farman has consistently played for her school’s basketball team throughout her time at Irvington High […] Read more »

Irvington Art Show Showcases Student Talent

Sixth through 12th grade students showcased their best artwork during the annual Irvington Middle School/High School Art Show from April 25-26. Under the direction of Nina Rossi, the K-12 visual […] Read more »
River Journal Pat of the Month

Congratulations to the June 2019 River Journal Pet of the Month!

Meet Beau. A wonderful 9 year–old yellow Labrador Retriever. Beau loves to swim and run in the woods; loves company (he gets very excited when friends come over and is a great host); and really loves […] Read more »

River Towns Real Estate – Strange Visitors

After a few issues about the business of real estate, we’ve decided to present real stories from the world of buying and selling homes from homeowners, realtors and clients. Each column will feature stories from the participants […] Read more »

Sleepy Hollow High School Teacher Presents and Implements New Science Curriculum

Sleepy Hollow High School science teacher, Leana Peltier, along with Pace University professor, Christine Clayton, Ph.D, presented at the 51st Annual Meeting of the New England Educational Research Organization. Their […] Read more »

Op-Ed: Planet Earth Needs Our Help. Here’s One Way to Take Action Now! 

“We Do Not Inherit the Earth from Our Ancestors; We Borrow It from Our Children” Native American Proverb  Are you troubled by the climate crisis but not sure where to […] Read more »

Stress Reduction and Pain Relief . . . Holistically

During the course of my 30 years of experience as a registered nurse in more conventional health care settings, I became interested in alternative health care methods for myself, personally, […] Read more »