Putnam County voters can begin casting ballots Oct. 24 for the Nov. 3 general election, with races for county executive, the county Legislature, state legislative seats and judgeships on the ballot. Early voting will continue daily through Nov. 1...
A vehicle wanted by the New York City Police Department in connection with a felony was stopped on the Taconic State Parkway on Oct. 10.
The assistant district attorney is expected to be present Oct. 13, but defense counsel will not attend, according to the court clerk. The court will set a new date for the next appearance.
A local organization dedicated to advancing the survival of a certain keystone species is finally going to have a bigger pawprint on the planet.
Fall fun was in full swing at the Jefferson Valley Mall as hundreds of people turned out for the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber Fall Festival and Car Show Oct. 11, enjoying local vendors, classic cars, family activities and plenty of community spirit.
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South Lake Boulevard and Chamber Park were awash in color and steeped in the smell of good food as the community and local businesses gathered together for the annual Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce Fall Street Festival.
One of the most common questions I hear is, “Doctor, if I need cataract surgery, what are my options?” Today, there are more choices than ever. During cataract surgery, your cloudy natural lens is replaced with an intraocular lens, or IOL....
As the October nights grow cooler, we are reminded that autumn is here. With that, the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce can reflect on SeptemberFest 2026. The crowds were energetic and mighty on Friday and Saturday. We are sorry that we couldn’t...
GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester provides programming and support for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. For Annamaria “Anna” Mandara and her daughter, Gianna, the organization has become a regular part of their lives.
Four years ago, I asked then-Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney a question about inflation during a video interview. I had no idea that his answer would become the most widely seen moment in Halston Media history. Maloney recalled that when money...
My name is Tatiana Brahimi and I am running as the only endorsed Conservative Party candidate in the race for Putnam County Executive. Among the many reasons that I entered this race include reports of the following: The Putnam County...
Three years after the October 7 attacks, we must remember the lives stolen by Hamas and confront the hatred that continues to threaten Jewish communities. Remembering the victims carries a responsibility: to speak clearly when others excuse...
My father was a Republican who believed that America should aim for every eligible citizen to vote. Not every Republican. Not merely those who agreed with him. Everyone. I share that...
In the Oct. 1 edition of Yorktown News, Supervisor Lachterman announced plans to schedule public hearings on four new tax exemptions ("Honoring service with meaningful tax relief," Page 18). In fact, the board already set them for Oct. 20 at its...
The Mahopac cross country team competed at the League E championships on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Croton Point Park, and the girls stepped right to the top, taking first place for the second year in a row.
For many homeowners, fall is the ideal time to tackle those long-delayed home projects and prepare for colder weather.
