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Mount Kisco gets proactive about protecting Byram Lake Reservoir

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - Mount Kisco is tapping into some expert advice and help as it strives to proactively protect its precious water supply.The village uses Byram Lake Reservoir as its primary source … more

Carol Reif | 5/31/25

North Salem's Pantezzi and Aronian honored as 'Women of Distinction'

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - North Salem’s Gail Pantezzi and Laurel Aronian have both been recognized by U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler as Women of Distinction/Changemakers.The two were among community leaders from … more

Carol Reif | 5/30/25

Yorktown Town Board okays resolutions for 800 East Main St. in split vote

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y.—Several resolutions tied to AMS Acquisitions’ plan to redevelop 800 E. Main St. were on the agenda at the Yorktown Town Board’s May 13 meeting, where members … more

Miranda Ferrante | 5/29/25

McDonough named 'Woman of Distinction'

MAHOPAC, N.Y.—As Carmel Town Councilwoman Suzy McDonough’s political career winds down, the lifelong Mahopac resident has been honored as a Woman of Distinction.The awards were bestowed by state … more

Bob Dumas | 5/25/25

New York State budget focuses on affordability and smart community investment

The newly enacted New York state budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 focuses on affordability and smart community investments, like funding for education and road repairs. It also supports clean … more

State Sen. Pete Harckham | 5/24/25

Yorktown Town Board marks Police Week, makes new appointments

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y.—The Yorktown Town Board convened Tuesday, May 13 for a work session that ran three hours shorter than the previous week’s regular meeting. Agenda items included a … more

Miranda Ferrante | 5/24/25

Slater, local officials call for safety review of deadly stretch of Taconic State Parkway

Following a tragic crash on the Taconic State Parkway that claimed four lives and left another individual critically injured on May 14, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) is calling for … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 5/23/25

Carmel set to benefit as county reaches sales tax sharing deal

CARMEL, N.Y. — The Town of Carmel stands to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of a sales-tax sharing plan approved by the County Legislature on Monday night (May 19). The compromise between the … more

Bob Dumas | 5/23/25

Yorktown board moves to ban Tier 2 BESS facilities

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y.—It was another marathon night for the Yorktown Town Board on Tuesday, as board members and the public spent more than four hours discussing long-standing issues, including … more

Miranda Ferrante | 5/23/25

Somers supervisor delivers 'State of the Town' address

SOMERS, N.Y. - Hometown pride was on parade at Somers Supervisor Robert Scorrano’s first-ever formal State of the Town address.Stepping up to the podium at The Elephant Hotel, aka Town Hall, on … more

Carol Reif | 5/23/25

Senator Harckham secures funding for new excavator in Lewisboro

SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - State Senator Pete Harckham has announced that he has secured $120,000 in state funding allowing the Town of Lewisboro to purchase a mechanical excavator to help the municipality … more

Halston Media Staff | 5/18/25

Bedford needs leaders, not a promoter

Dear Editor,The Bedford Promoter - like too many Bedford Hills businesses during her tenure - has officially left town.Her departure marks yet another misstep by the Town Board, leaving residents … more

Mike Palladino | 5/17/25

Katonah Village Library and Westmoreland Sanctuary honored with Green Awards

BEDFORD, N.Y. - Bedford took time out this month to celebrate the achievements of the Katonah Village Library and Westmoreland Sanctuary in helping to maintain and improve the environment.In a town … more

Tom Bartley | 5/17/25

Time running out on Byrne’s plan to share sales tax revenue

CARMEL, N.Y.—Supporters of a plan to have Putnam County share sales tax revenue with its towns and villages may be running out of time as the state legislature prepares to go into recess next … more

Bob Dumas | 5/16/25

Pound Ridge mulls plans for new police station

POUND RIDGE, N.Y. - Is a new police station in Pound Ridge’s future?The town was presented with a conceptual design for the possible $5 million project by KD+G Architects in March.It was the result … more

Carol Reif | 5/13/25

Con Ed reps skip Westchester Legislators' meeting over energy prices

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The Westchester County Board of Legislators held a Committee of the Whole meeting earlier this month to address Con Edison’s current and proposed double-digit increase in gas … more

Miranda Ferrante | 5/13/25

Looking to November: Tax Receiver to be only contested election in North Salem

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - The only contest in the North Salem’s elections this year will be for tax receiver.Vying for that office will be Democrat Karol DeLuce and Republican Randi Bowen.The current … more

Carol Reif | 5/13/25

Slater comments on 2025 state budget

“Budgets are hard, and because of the broken process that has been followed for years, this budget was particularly difficult due to the backroom deals, Albany math and an unnecessary delay of 38 … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 5/9/25

Mount Kisco recognized for reducing energy use

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - Real power is knowing when not to use it.Mount Kisco recently got a gold star for participating in GridRewards by Logical Buildings, an initiative that aims to reduce energy … more

CAROL REIF | 5/7/25

Protests and raucous crowds surround Lawler’s 'Town Hall' in Somers

SOMERS, N.Y. - Citizens exercised their democratic rights in two distinct ways this past weekend along Route 138 in Somers: through a roadside demonstration led by local Democrats, and at a “town … more

Halston Media Staff | 5/5/25