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After being home to Lenape (Delaware) people for more than a millennium, the land that would become Bedford was settled by Europeans in the early 1600s. In 1644, Dutch soldiers led by Captain John Underhill attacked a gathering of local tribes near what is now the border between Bedford and Pound Ridge, killing an estimated 500 people. In 1680, native leaders deeded land to a group of Puritan settlers, who established a New England-style three-acre common that remains at the heart of Bedford Village.
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
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7/2/26
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If you've ever walked, run, or biked along the North County Trailway in Yorktown, you may already know that it follows the route of a former railroad. For others, it may come as a surprise that this popular trail was once a busy railroad line.
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By Vim Wilkinson
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7/2/26
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The world's largest big-tree nursery once operated right here in Amawalk on the border of Somers and Yorktown.
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VIM WILKINSON
Editor | 7/2/26 |
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Photos and video: ‘Putnam County Heroes: Battle the Redcoats’ reenactment brings the Revolution home
The battlefield was littered with smiles as reenactors transformed Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel into an 18th-century military encampment during the county’s “Putnam County Heroes: Battle the Redcoats” event on June 6. Soldiers dressed in...
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Media by Emrin LeClair and Brian Vangor
Contributing Photographers | 7/2/26 |
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In 2026, the United States reaches a milestone few nations ever experience: 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. This anniversary marks not just the birth of a nation, but the beginning of an idea, one that continues to evolve, challenge, and define us.
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By Vim Wilkinson
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7/2/26
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On April 18, 1775, tension between the American colonies and British rule had reached a breaking point. In Boston, word spread that British troops were preparing to march under cover of darkness. What happened next would set history in motion.
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By Vim Wilkinson
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7/2/26
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Wil July approaching, water levels in Kirk Lake have remained unseasonably low. The lake, the bulk of which lies between West Lake Blvd. and Hill St., feeds the Muscoot River and is part of the New York City watershed. While the community around...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
Editor | 7/2/26 |
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The public will get a chance to weigh in on a proposed local law that would mandate Knox-Box or key safe systems at multifamily or apartment buildings.
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 7/1/26 |
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The Katonah Museum of Art will present Diplomacy at Home: The Domestic Lives of the Founding Families through Oct. 4.
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By Tom Walogorsky
Editor | 7/1/26 |
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Learn more about Somers' place in Revolutionary War history.
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By Somers Historical Society
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7/1/26
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Ready, set, read!
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 7/1/26 |
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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 individuals who helped shape our nation?
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 7/1/26 |
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As our nation celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, the North Salem Republican Town Committee invites residents of all ages to test their knowledge of American history, government, and civics!
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By North Salem Republican Town Committee
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7/1/26
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The local community has found many ways to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, including this remarkable crocheted American flag. The afghan was handcrafted by Modesta “Candy” Castro (pictured) and raffled off at the Senior Citizens of the...
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7/1/26
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The Pines Bridge Monument, right here in Yorktown Heights, was unveiled Nov. 17, 2018, as the first Revolutionary War memorial to depict a white soldier, an African American soldier and a Native American soldier fighting together.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/30/26 |
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The 25th annual Somers Education Foundation Golf Outing was held at Anglebrook Golf Club.
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By Halston Media Staff
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6/30/26
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She's back in the saddle.
Sybil Ludington, perhaps the most famous figure in Putnam County Revolutionary War history, will once again take her place on the shores of Lake Gleneida in Carmel …
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By Emile Menasché
Editor | 6/29/26 |
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Learn more about Lewisboro's place in Revolutionary War history!
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By Maureen L. Koehl
Lewisboro Town Historian | 6/29/26 |
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The story of the American Revolution is filled with unsung heroes, and the Delavan family of North Salem stands as a striking example.
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By John M. McMenimon
Contributing Writer | 6/29/26 |
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Somers Library kicked off its Summer Reading program on Thursday, June 5, with games, music, ice cream, and a Bubble Bus dance party!
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 6/29/26 |