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Beginning Friday, Aug. 28, Route 202 will be closed beginning at the traffic light by DeCicco &amp; Sons heading toward Warren Street and Fireman’s Field.

Additional traffic restrictions coming as Somers culvert project nears completion

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. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 8/27/26

The proposed Granite Pointe subdivision would occupy a peninsula on the Amawalk Reservoir.

The fate of Granite Pointe: New options emerge in decades-long land struggle in Somers

A decades-long battle over the fate of Granite Pointe recently took an interesting turn. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 8/27/26

Bedford extends land-use, battery moratoriums

Bedford lawmakers are taking up matters of land use, energy conservation and large-scale storage batteries. more

By Tom Bartley

Contributing Writer | 8/24/26

Mel Tanzman, advocate for people with disabilities, dies at 75

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. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 8/21/26

Lewisboro takes a closer look at police HQ price tag

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. more

By Rob Sample

Contributing Writer | 8/20/26

Architect Joel Greenberg goes over the plan with the Planning Board at its Aug. 13 meeting.

Putnam Housing Corp. apartment plan to have public hearing

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... more

BY BOB DUMAS | 8/20/26

Sen. Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Chris Burdick with legislators, CP Unlimited staff, caregivers and advocates.

Harckham, Burdick urge governor to sign Traveling with Dignity Act

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. more

By Halston Media Staff | 8/19/26

From signs to smartphones: Somers explores a new way to communicate with residents

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. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 8/19/26

North Salem honoree Jinx Remson, front row, at left, at the District 2 Volunteers Award Ceremony in Katonah.

North Salem's Remson recognized for community service

A North Salem senior was recognized by Westchester County at its second annual District 2 Volunteer Awards Ceremony. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 8/17/26

Construction on 684 reduces lanes for nighttime travel

Motorists traveling on Interstate 684 between Bedford and North Salem should expect lane reductions at night through the end of November. more

By Tom Walogorsky

Editor | 8/14/26

The Green My Power program offers a range of pricing based on usage estimates.

Sustainable Westchester launches new renewable energy program

Sustainable Westchester is asking electricity consumers - residents, businesses, even municipalities - to kick in a few bucks a month to increase the supply of renewable energy local utilities must make available. more

By Tom Bartley

Contributing Writer | 8/14/26

About 600 homes near Yorktown’s Sparkle Lake currently rely on septic systems, with nearly 700 homes included in the broader project area. Pictured are young residents splashing into Sparkle Lake during an annual Polar Plunge event.

$1.25M secured for Hallocks Mill sewer extension project

More than $1 million in federal funding is headed to Yorktown to expand public sewer service to neighborhoods currently served by residential septic systems. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 8/13/26

State Sen. Pete Harckham with staff members at Pegasus Therapeutic Riding.

Pegasus Therapeutic Riding receives $100k state grant

Pegasus Therapeutic Riding’s campus has gotten a financial boost from the state. more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 8/12/26

North Salem roads take heavy storm damage

Norton Road in North Salem has been closed after sustaining major damage that left the road impassable. more

By Tom Walogorsky

Editor | 8/11/26

Town raises concerns over impacts of proposed car wash

A proposal for an 11,500-square-foot automated car wash on Route 118 drew concerns from Yorktown Town Board members over traffic, location, wetlands and the facility’s compatibility with the surrounding area. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 8/9/26

Yorktown reaffirms status as Purple Heart Town

The Yorktown Town Board recognized Aug. 7 as National Purple Heart Day and reaffirmed the town’s designation as a Purple Heart Town. more

By Halston Media Staff | 8/7/26

The Town Board voted to authorize Supervisor Warren Lucas to issue $830,870 in bonds to pay for the water project and $19.9 million in bonds to cover the cost of establishing the sewer district.

North Salem advances Croton Falls water and sewer projects

North Salem’s planned improvements to the Croton Falls existing water district and a proposed sewer district in the hamlet both took a step forward recently. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 8/7/26

The sign outside Yorktown Town Hall on May 1.

Court rules Yorktown battery storage project qualifies as public utility

A Westchester County Supreme Court judge has ruled that a proposed 5-megawatt battery energy storage system in Yorktown should be treated as public utility infrastructure, a decision that could affect how similar projects are reviewed across New York. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 8/7/26

Yarris files state election complaint over Byrne campaign contributions

The campaign for Putnam County executive took a contentious turn this week as Democratic challenger Brett Yarris filed a formal complaint with the New York State Board of Elections alleging that Republican incumbent Kevin Byrne's campaign accepted... more

By Bob Dumas

Editor-at-Large | 8/6/26

The Yorktown Town Board unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on new cell towers in July.

Yorktown considers overhaul of outdated cell tower regulations

Yorktown officials are considering replacing the town’s outdated wireless communications law with a new set of regulations aimed at improving cell coverage while addressing concerns about neighborhood impacts, environmental protections and tower placement. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 8/6/26