High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Couture for a Cure

Ladies lunched and shopped to benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Nearing Sandy's Anniversary, the Red Cross Tallies Up Hard Work

Volunteers powered the Red Cross's massive emergency relief effort.

Dobbs Ferry Teens Ride 25 Miles for a Good Cause

Schoolmates Reunited and More

These stories from our editors and bloggers this past week will put a smile on your face.

Add Your Voice to Our Community Blog Remembering Sept. 11

Twelve Years Later, Irvington Remembers 9/11

Residents gathered at the Scenic Hudson Park memorial this morning and vowed to "Never Forget" the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Irvington Plans Sept. 11 Ceremony

Locals will gather at the same Scenic Hudson Park location 12 years after the 9/11 attacks.

Tour de Foliage Raises Money for Rare Disease Research

A cyclist tour of Westchester will help raise money for familial dysautonomia, a rare neurological disorder with which only 350 people in the world are diagnosed.

Hastings Resident Turns 107

2012 Marks the 8th Annual AQUEFEST!

"Do your thing on the trail" on Oct. 6.

Peaceful Release Welcomes Autumnal Equinox at Wainwright House

The Wainwright House hosted a fire ceremony where participants cleansed, reflected and looked towards the future.

Pets Alive Pet of the Week: Simone

Every week we feature a different adoptable cat or dog from the no-kill shelter in Elmsford.

Pets Alive Pet of the Week: Yolo

Every week we feature a different adoptable cat or dog from the no-kill shelter in Elmsford.

So You Think You Know the Rivertowns?

Dwight Burke, owner of Food for Thought in Hastings-on-Hudson, is this week's winner of "So You Think You Know the Rivertowns!" Who will win next week?

Pets Alive Dog of the Week: Harvey

Every week Rivertowns Patch features a different adoptable pet from Pets Alive, a no-kill animal shelter in Elmsford.

Readers' Choice: Nominate Your Favorite Gift Shop

Post your favorites in the comments below.

Readers' Choice: Nominate Your Favorite Sandwich Shop

Post your nomination in the comments.

Mega-Event Will Promote Yoga for Health, Fun

All ages are welcome to take to the street at Get On Your Mat For Mental Health June 20.

Weekend Planner: Get a Park Pass

A range of activites from around the area for your weekend ahead

Holocaust Survivor Shares How Human Spirit Can Overcome

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we interviewed a true survivor (and heroine), who exemplifies how the spirit can thrive in spite of the horrors it has endured.

Senior Happy St. Patrick's Day Party

An event to remember at the Dobbs Ferry Senior Center

Street Wins Grand Prize at Westchester Science Fair

The Hastings High School student will attend the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

Dobbs Ferry Girl Scouts Learn that 'Money Matters'

Third-grade Brownies gained a deeper understanding of money, wants and needs.

Weekend Planner: St.Patrick's Day Parades, Golf Show, Concerts

Put on the green for some local St. Patrick's Day parades, plus some more ideas for your weekend from around the region.

Dobbs Ferry's Indian Restaurant Orissa Celebrates its Second Anniversary with Wine-Paired, Prix-Fixe Tapas Dinner on Thursday

Wines from the India's Nashik Valley will be served.

Moms Who Rock Around Our Towns: Irvington's Debra Aronson

Debra Aronson is a sign language instructor and founder of C.A.S.L.E., Inc.