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Perched on a hillside overlooking the West Branch Reservoir, Belden House has stood for more than 260 years, surviving the American Revolution, the Civil War and the creation of New York City's vast watershed system.
Whether the stately...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 6/20/26 |
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Race Amity Day is a chance to showcase the ways diverse partnerships can foster positive social change.
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 6/19/26 |
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Sniffen is the eighth new council member this year, supporting the organization's founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.
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6/18/26
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A century after it was first chartered, Mahopac's Troop 1 celebrated 100 years of scouting service this month with a special Court of Honor at Airport Park, bringing together current scouts, alumni and community leaders to recognize the troop's...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 6/18/26 |
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Nearly 1,700 worn American flags were given a final, dignified farewell in Yorktown during a solemn community ceremony honoring the nation’s symbol.
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By Halston Media Staff
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6/17/26
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Friends of Yorktown Parks and Recreation awarded four scholarships during its sixth annual Ryan West Charity Hat Tournament at Granite Knolls Park.
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6/17/26
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JJHS graduate Austin Omin five months volunteering on the Thai-Burma border with an organization serving refugees and vulnerable communities displaced by war.
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By Tom Walogorsky
Editor | 6/17/26 |
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A new flagpole now stands outside Yorktown Community Nursery School thanks to the efforts of 15-year-old Henry Davis, a YCNS alumnus and member of Boy Scout Troop 173.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/17/26 |
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Hosted by Alex, Anna and Gianna Mandara, the family-friendly event took place at the Yorktown Heights VFW and adjacent firehouse grounds on Veterans Road. The event brought together local teams, sponsors and families, with proceeds supporting GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester’s mission to provide free therapeutic, educational and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome.
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6/16/26
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Members of the Yorktown, Elks club, local officials, and Jefferson Village residence gathered to celebrate the flag on Friday, June 12, an arousing ceremony that included a history, lesson, speeches, and lots of singing.
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By Emile Menasché
Editor | 6/16/26 |
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Town officials are exploring a sweeping overhaul of Jimmy McDonough Memorial Park that could eventually be placed before voters as part of a multi-million-dollar effort to modernize one of the town’s busiest recreational facilities.
The...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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6/16/26
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Mahopac came together in the fight against cancer at the annual Relay for Life on May 30, raising funds and awareness while honoring survivors, supporting those still battling the disease and remembering those who have passed.
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
Editor | 6/16/26 |
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BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. — The towns of Bedford and Pound Ridge will co-host a Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, featuring live music, dance, community art-making and reflection on the meaning of freedom in America.
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6/16/26
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The Garden Club of Yorktown has announced the winners of its 100th anniversary poster contest, which invited students in the Lakeland and Yorktown school districts to create artwork based on the theme, “What Makes Yorktown Beautiful.”
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6/16/26
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Putnam County's agricultural community has a new leader as Nicole Scott, director of Agriculture and Outreach at Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming, takes the helm of the Putnam County Agricultural Board amid ongoing county investments...
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6/16/26
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Two town-owned boats are now on-hand for a pilot program that will allow resident anglers to fish the reservoir.
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By Tom Bartley
Contributing Writer | 6/16/26 |
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Putnam County marked its 214th anniversary with the grand opening of a new Veterans Museum at the county’s Veterans Memorial Park on June 12, an effort officials said will preserve the stories and sacrifices of local service members for future...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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6/15/26
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North Salem and school district residents are invited to the town’s 250th’s anniversary celebration!
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By Tom Walogorsky
Editor | 6/15/26 |
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Yorktown100 and Sustainable Westchester teamed up to host an informative session on June 3 at the John C. Hart Memorial Library.
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6/12/26
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A former Yorktown High School teacher known for changing students’ lives is now facing the fight of his own life — and his family is asking the community he served for help.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/11/26 |