After months of complaints from residents about speeding, traffic congestion and pedestrian safety along East Lake Boulevard, the Carmel Town Board is asking Putnam County to study the roadway and reduce its speed limit from 30 to 25...
The town of Carmel has agreed to pay People USA $100,000 to settle a lawsuit stemming from the Planning Board’s rejection of a controversial stabilization center proposed for Carmel Hamlet, according to Town Supervisor Mike Cazzari. Under...
Operation Road Runner targets speeding, aggressive and distracted driving The Carmel Police Department has launched a monthlong traffic enforcement initiative aimed at reducing speeding, …
The Putnam Columbus Parade returned to Mahopac on Oct. 4, with the iconic navigator "sailing" on a special Santa Maria float along with other parade honorees. Grand Marshal Frank Miele led the (with an assist from last year's GM Frank...
A Mount Kisco man has been charged in the theft of multiple political signs in the village, police confirmed. On Monday, Oct. 5, the Westchester County Police Department received a complaint around 9:50 a.m. about campaign signs that had gone...
For many homeowners, fall is the ideal time to tackle those long-delayed home projects and prepare for colder weather.
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.
Our community offers several safe, accessible options for disposing of batteries, light bulbs and medications.
