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Gail Driscoll, right, sister of the late Officer Stephen Driscoll, presents Back the Blue founder Marianne Chaluisan with a t-shirt commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Rain doesn’t dampen Back the Blue Prayer Walk

A steady, drenching rain prevented participants from taking their traditional walk, but it didn’t stop Back the Blue from holding its seventh annual Prayer Walk at Camarda Park on Sunday, Sept. 20. About 160 people, not including committee... more

BY BOB DUMAS | 9/25/26

Mount Kisco will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at 6:15 p.m. at the memorial near Village Hall.

Things to do in and around Bedford, Mount Kisco and Pound Ridge, Sept. 4 edition

September brings commemorations, festivals, arts programs and family-friendly activities to Bedford, Mount Kisco and Pound Ridge. Explore this month’s community events, library programs, live music and more. more

9/4/26

Muddy Puddles 'Mess Fest' continues fight against childhood cancer

The Muddy Puddles Project once again provided good clean fun in the dirt at Kiwi Country Day Camp, which hosted the 14th annual Mess Fest fundraiser for the childhood cancer research nonprofit the Ty Louis Campbell Foundation. The event is a... more

8/27/26

United for the Troops and its volunteers are looking for a new home.,

United for the Troops needs help finding a new home

United for the Troops (UFT), the local charity that sends care packages to American soldiers overseas, is looking for a new home. After nearly 20 years at 34 Gleneida Avenue in Carmel Hamlet, a property owned by Putnam County, the... more

BY BOB DUMAS | 8/22/26

Somers Lions Den: A chance to win big while changing lives

In every community, there are moments when neighbors step up to help one another. more

By Halston Media Staff | 6/7/26

Ben Foglio, better known as the "Mayor of Lewisboro" enjoys the day with his dad.

Lewisboro community rallies at annual STAR fundraiser

When Ben Foglio was diagnosed with a rare neurodegenerative disease called Salla in 2018, his parents refused to passively accept the diagnosis. more

By Rich Monetti

Contributing Writer | 6/5/26

Photo Gallery: Somers Lions Club Carnival

Fireman’s Field was transformed into nonstop family fun as the community gathered for the annual Somers Lions Club Carnival. more

By Tom Walogorsky | 5/17/26

Field Hall Foundation to move offices to Mount Kisco

The offices will move to 118 N. Bedford Road in Mount Kisco. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 4/10/26

Councilman Robert Kearns, Carmel police officer Anthony Bambach and Carmel police officer Willy Gabay perform flips off the dock.

Mahopac chills out at Operation Ice Splash

Operation Ice Splash returned to the shores (and frigid waters) of Lake Mahopac on Saturday after this winter’s deep freeze put the event on ice in January and February. With a jumping-off point at the Mahopac VFW Post 5491, the third-annual... more

3/23/26

Your Giving Tuesday guide to local charities

Today is Giving Tuesday — a reminder that our communities stay strong not just because of what we build, but because of how we show up for one another. Across Westchester and Putnam, countless nonprofits work quietly and tirelessly year-round to... more

12/2/25

Representatives from New Dawn, the Westchester County District Attorney, and local officials gathered in North Salem on Oct. 31.

Westchester DA’s office presents donation to New Dawn in North Salem

The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office presented a donation of $3,353 to the New Dawn Family Resource Center. more

By Tom Walogorsky | 11/7/25

Putnam County is expanding local food-assistance programs to help residents affected by the federal shutdown.

Putnam County funds food insecurity initiatives

With SNAP benefits affected by the federal government shutdown, the Putnam County Legislature voted unanimously to approve the county executive’s emergency proposal to support local food-assistance programs more

By the Putnam County Executive's Office

PRESS RELEASE | 11/7/25

Olivia in her classroom, fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher.

Live Like Livy: New foundation honors the legacy of Somers' Olivia Sherry

Olivia Sherry's sudden passing left a lasting mark on all who knew her. more

By Tom Walogorsky | 9/25/25

‘Christmas in July’ fundraiser set for Thursday in Mahopac

A holiday-themed vendor fair will take place Thursday, July 31, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Four Brothers Restaurant on Route 6, with proceeds benefiting Links of Love. more

7/29/25

Mount Kisco's Matt McAllister poses in Boston's Public Garden at the end of his record-breaking recent bike trek for charity.

Mount Kisco's McAllister completes record-breaking charity ride

One could say that charity fuels Matt McAllister’s impressive athletic prowess. more

By Carol Reif | 7/28/25

Putnam CAP seeks donations for its school supply drive for students in need.

Donations sought for Putnam CAP's school supply program

BREWSTER, N.Y. — Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) will hold its annual School Supply Program distribution on Aug. 19 and 20, providing low-income Putnam County families with new backpacks and gift cards to purchase needed supplies.... more

BY HALSTON MEDIA STAFF | 7/8/25

Assemblyman Slater hits the field for bipartisan charity softball game benefitting local food pantries

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined colleagues from the Assembly Minority and Majority conferences last week for the second annual New York State Assembly charity softball game, bringing … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 6/7/25

Slater, Putnam CAP wrap up successful feminine hygiene drive

PUTNAM COUNTY, N/Y/ - Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and the Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) have officially concluded their third annual feminine hygiene drive, once again rallying … more

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Lakeland Middle Schoolers donate pillows to breast cancer patients

SHRUB OAK, N.Y. – Eighth graders at Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School are helping breast cancer patients in Westchester County—one stitch at a time.The students recently delivered … more

Lakeland Central School District | 5/3/25

Slater kicks off feminine hygiene drive in partnership with Putnam Cap

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is once again partnering with Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) to host a feminine hygiene drive aimed at providing much-needed products to women and … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 5/2/25