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A $150,000 emergency food-assistance package approved by the Putnam County Legislature and County Executive Kevin Byrne during last fall’s federal government shutdown never reached the organizations it was intended to help, setting off...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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9/8/26
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In recognition of the month, State Sen. Pete Harckham presented 100 doses of naloxone to Mohegan EMS to help prevent overdose deaths locally.
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9/8/26
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Lewisboro is introducing a convenient and smart text messaging service that will enable residents to receive important notifications.
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By Halston Media Staff
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9/8/26
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Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman has been selected as one of the 2026 Hudson Valley Jewish Changemakers, an initiative recognizing individuals who contribute to Jewish life and their communities.
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9/4/26
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MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — Huguenot Lodge No. 46, Free and Accepted Masons, one of Westchester County’s oldest civic institutions, will commemorate its 230th anniversary by honoring Westchester County Executive Kenneth Jenkins and the Friends of the Ward...
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9/3/26
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Just in time for the start of school, Route 202 in Somers has been reopened.
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 9/2/26 |
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Even as public officials wrestle with what, if anything, they can do in terms of enforcement, it ultimately comes down to parents being aware of the risks and understanding the responsibility that comes with giving children access to an e-bike.
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By Malak Kassem
Contributing Writer | 9/1/26 |
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A new solar roof project at Lewisboro’s Onatru Farm Park was completed last week, thanks to a $100,000 state grant secured by Sen. Pete Harckham.
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By Halston Media Staff
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8/31/26
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Putnam County officials are asking residents to weigh in on a proposed plan designed to help local communities prepare for flooding, extreme heat, severe storms and other climate-related hazards.
The county has released the final draft...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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8/28/26
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Sen. Pete Harckham answered the call of Golden’s Bridge Fire Department personnel.
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By Halston Media Staff
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8/28/26
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Beginning Friday, Aug. 28, Route 202 will be closed beginning at the traffic light by DeCicco & Sons heading toward Warren Street and Fireman’s Field.
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 8/27/26 |
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A decades-long battle over the fate of Granite Pointe recently took an interesting turn.
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 8/27/26 |
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Bedford lawmakers are taking up matters of land use, energy conservation and large-scale storage batteries.
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By Tom Bartley
Contributing Writer | 8/24/26 |
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A longtime disability rights and independent living advocate, Mel Tanzman worked on issues including employment equality, accessible and affordable housing, and health care. The Yorktown Democratic Committee described him as a “tireless advocate for the issues and causes he felt most passionately about.” He died Aug. 12 at age 75 from kidney failure and related complications.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/21/26 |
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The Lewisboro Town Board approved spending $10,000 on engineering services to clarify the final price tag for its new headquarters building for the Lewisboro Police Department.
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By Rob Sample
Contributing Writer | 8/20/26 |
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A proposal to convert the Putnam County Housing Corp.’s former Carmel offices into three affordable, handicapped-accessible apartments is headed to a public hearing after securing the zoning variances needed for the project.
The Carmel...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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8/20/26
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The legislation would require height-adjustable adult changing tables in enclosed restrooms at public locations including roadside rest areas, museums, public libraries, public buildings and amusement attractions.
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By Halston Media Staff
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8/19/26
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One Somers entrepreneur is asking folks to imagine using their phones to scan a fridge magnet or a sign and hearing a real, personal message from town officials.
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 8/19/26 |
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A North Salem senior was recognized by Westchester County at its second annual District 2 Volunteer Awards Ceremony.
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 8/17/26 |
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Motorists traveling on Interstate 684 between Bedford and North Salem should expect lane reductions at night through the end of November.
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By Tom Walogorsky
Editor | 8/14/26 |