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As assistant building inspector, John Scott Parker had a positive impact by being conscientious and dedicated.
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By Carol Reif
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9/18/25
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A portion of Route 118 in Yorktown has been renamed in honor of the late Jake Arcara, a town highway department worker was tragically killed in a work zone accident in 2022.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 9/17/25 |
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There were hugs, handshakes, and heartfelt tributes all around at Thomas A. Garrity Jr.’s last hurrah as councilman.
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By Carol Reif
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9/17/25
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Shofar in the Park is back on.
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Carol Reif
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9/12/25
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After 10 years leading the board of trustees at the John C. Hart Memorial Library, Catherine Richey has officially stepped down from her role. Her decade of volunteer service to the Yorktown community was recognized at the Town Board meeting on Sept. 2.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 9/12/25 |
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Westchester County is asking residents to share their views on recycling and waste reduction. The Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF), working with consulting firm Barton & Loguidice, is conducting a waste reduction study that will help guide programs over the next decade.
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BY HALSTON MEDIA STAFF
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9/11/25
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Before the Town Board could vote to decide whether to expand the Lake Osceola Overlay District to include the Hidden Valley project at 3000 Navajo St., developer Creative Living withdrew its application.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 9/10/25 |
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A Shed the Meds event, sponsored by Assemblyman Matt Slater, is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yorktown Police Department.
The program, held in partnership with the Alliance for Safe Kids and Drug Crisis in Our...
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 9/9/25 |
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The World Health Organization and the International Association for Suicide Prevention observe Sept. 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day. Yorktown joined the global effort during its Sept. 2 board meeting, acknowledging that suicide is “a serious public health issue that affects people of all ages, races, and backgrounds across the globe.”
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
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9/5/25
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The town is moving to tighten up internal financial controls after findings from the state Comptroller’s Office.
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By Carol Reif
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9/5/25
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A local religious community is alleging discrimination after being denied a permit for a Rosh Hashanah event.
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By Carol Reif
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9/4/25
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Albany’s renewable energy goals have inspired Somers to be more proactive when it comes to handling of large-scale solar operations.
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By Carol Reif
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8/29/25
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Somers Councilman Tom Garrity’s pending departure has spurred a call for potential appointees to the Town Board.
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By Carol Reif
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8/27/25
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North Salem is taking the temperature of residents on the subject of short-term vacation rentals.
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By Carol Reif
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8/26/25
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The Lewisboro Town Board has tackled a series of pressing issues this summer.
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By Rob Sample
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8/25/25
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Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville passed away early Friday morning, Aug. 22, after a long illness. He was 68.
A statement from the Sheriff’s Office said, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Sheriff Kevin McConville who...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 8/22/25 |
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Bedford’s Town Board will consider legislation to regulate the size and number of lawn signs but not what they say.
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By Tom Bartley
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8/22/25
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With Town Hall undergoing renovations, North Salem officials decided recently that the most efficient solution would be to rent a trailer.
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By Carol Reif
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8/21/25
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Four candidates will be vying for seats on the Mount Kisco Village Board in this fall’s elections.
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By Carol Reif
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8/18/25
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The Reverend Thomas Stubbs of Yorktown United Methodist Church was one of four LGBTQ+ advocates honored by Sen. Pete Harckham earlier this week in recognition of Pride Month.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 8/14/25 |