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Walter Panas student becomes first to reach American Legion state oratorical finals

Sheldon Joseph, a student at Walter Panas High School, earned statewide recognition while representing Yorktown American Legion Post 1009 in the 2026 American Legion Department of New York Oratorical Contest. more

7/10/26

Things to do in Yorktown July 10-17

Yorktown's calendar is packed with community events and municipal meetings this week, from Mohegan Lake Day festivities and live music to a memorial golf outing, an outdoor movie and opportunities for residents to dispose of paint and bulky household items. Here's what's happening July 10-17. more

By Halston Media Staff | 7/10/26

Honoree Johannah Townsend with her children, Rachel and Nate.

Somers' Townsend honored with Humanitarian Award

Johannah Townsend of Somers received the Humanitarian Award from The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 7/10/26

The ribbon cutting ceremony at Pegasus Therapeutic Riding's new Hope Arena.

Healing through horses: Pegasus Therapeutic Riding unveils new Hope Arena

Pegasus Therapeutic Riding is expanding services for military veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 7/9/26

The carnival is the second largest annual fundraiser for the club.

Somers Lions Den: Celebrating another successful carnival

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the Somers Lions Carnival! more

By Somers Lions Club | 7/9/26

Greene-Gross' work appeared during Coney Island’s annual Mermaid Parade.

Mermaid with a mission: North Salem artist raises alarm over plastic pollution

She was a mermaid with a message. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 7/8/26

Alex Palacio and Eddie Lopez with Nina and Jeff Kellogg

Winners of 2026 Donald R. Kellogg Memorial Scholarships announced

Two outstanding young men received the 2026 Donald R. Kellogg Memorial Scholarship during a ceremony at Katonah-Purdys United Methodist Church in Katonah. more

By Halston Media Staff | 7/7/26

Severe weather flooded St. John the Evangelist Church on Monday in what Pastor Fr. Szymon Kurpios called “one of the darkest moments my church has faced.”

Mahopac's St. John's Church severely damaged by storm

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Mahopac suffered severe storm damage in what pastor Fr. Szymon Kurpios called one of the worst moments of his tenure leading the parish. more

By EMILE MENASCHÉ

Editor | 7/7/26

Town Councilwoman Gina Arena, Town Councilman Anthony J. Cirieco, Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano, honoree Margaret "Meg" Timone, Denis Timone, Jacob Wantroba, and Councilman William Faulkner.

Two for Timone! Somers volunteer earns second 'Woman of Distinction' award

Somers’ own Margaret “Meg” Timone has been racking up some well-deserved accolades lately. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 7/7/26

Lake Day returns July 11 with family activities across Lake Mohegan

Lake Mohegan's annual Lake Day returns Saturday, July 11, with a rain date of Sunday, July 12. This year's theme is "Celebrating Lake Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness on our Nation's 250th Anniversary." Sponsored by the Mohegan Lake Improvement District, the free event is open to all and features activities at beaches around the lake, with a water taxi providing transportation between locations. more

By Halston Media Staff | 7/6/26

A severe thunderstorm swept through the area shortly after 8 p.m. on July 4.

Storm cleanup continues across Westchester after severe July 4 storm

A severe thunderstorm packing wind gusts of up to 80 mph swept through the area on July 4. more

By Tom Walogorsky

Editor | 7/5/26

Supervisor Cazzari is calling on New York City's DEP to keep its promise and help preserve Carmel's Revolutionary War Era home known as the Beldon House.

Cazzari presses DEP to honor 20-year-old promise to restore Belden House

Calling it a matter of "public trust," Carmel Supervisor Mike Cazzari is demanding that New York City finally make good on a two-decade-old promise to restore the historic Thomas Belden House, a Revolutionary War-era landmark that has fallen into... more

BY BOB DUMAS | 7/5/26

Lynn Briggs at the entrance to Château de Rochambeau on Oct. 2, 2025. The privately owned 11th-century castle was once home to Comte de Rochambeau, a hero of the American War of Independence.

Lynn Briggs finds a life redirected by history and chance

“I am more convinced than ever that Yorktown represents an enormous place in history during the Revolutionary War,” Lynn Briggs told Yorktown News in May. “The things we're doing are the right things, and they will rebrand, reposition, and put us in a place in history that we haven’t been totally appreciated. before before.” more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 7/4/26

Putnam County DPW crew members stand on a crosswalk newly painted in patriotic colors on Route 6N in Mahopac Falls.

Putnam crosswalks get a patriotic makeover

Putnam County has found a very down-to-earth way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday by giving a patriotic paint job to several crosswalks on county roads, including Secor Road near the intersection with Route 6N. In a Facebook post, the county... more

BY EMILE MENASCHÉ | 7/3/26

$John Griffin explaining to Katherine Daniels the next steps in the repair of this fractured stone that marks the grave of Robert Knox, 1758-1819,&nbsp; Private, New York Militia, 4th regiment.$

The respect they deserve: Grave restoration honors North Salem's Revolutionary War veterans

This year’s cemetery restoration work in North Salem is focused on the graves of the 46 Revolutionary War veterans buried in June, Mills Road, Cat Ridge, and Peach Pond cemeteries. more

By Susan Thompson

Town Historian | 7/2/26

Red Mills' Revolutionary War roots

In 1756, Col. Beverly Robinson and Col. Roger Morris constructed a grist mill near Lake Mahopac. Both men were married to Philips sisters whose family owned much of what is today Putnam County. Robinson’s mill was constructed of red cedar and... more

Jennifer Cassidy | 7/2/26

Teddy the Library Bunny, mascot of the Mount Kisco Public Library, checks out Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson.

Read up on history with these Revolutionary War book recommendations for readers of all ages.

Ready, set, read! What better way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday than taking a deep dive into books that explore founding ideals, broad perspectives, and the experiences of the everyday – and the extraordinary -- folks who helped shape the... more

CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 7/2/26

A new bronze plaque with more than 100 names of local Revolutionary War soldiers is being installed in front of Pound Ridge's historic Conant Hall on July 3.

Pound Ridge unveils Revolutionary War memorial

Pound Ridgers who fought or participated in the American Revolution finally have a monument to call their own. While gearing up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it... more

By CAROL REIF | 7/2/26

A large crowd turned out for the unveiling of Pound Ridge’s marker, erected in honor of the First Peoples of the area and “with gratitude and respect for their stewardship of this land.”

Local history began long before Europeans arrived

Pound Ridge, first settled by European colonists in the early 18th century and incorporated in 1788, was originally home to the Tankiteke, members of the Wappinger Confederacy. A large crowd of residents gathered on a Sunday this past April to... more

By CAROL REIF | 7/2/26

Pound Ridge past and present

According to a history on the Pound Ridge Historical Society webpage, Native Americans “led lives of rich and complex social and cultural traditions for generations” in the area we now call Pound Ridge. The town traces its roots—and its name—to... more

BY EMILE MENASCHÉ | 7/2/26