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Building owner Dan Lampropoulos, left, and architect J.B. Hernandez, present the building renovation project to the Planning Board at its Oct. 26 meeting.

Downtown Mahopac commercial building makeover proposed

A proposed makeover of a downtown Mahopac commercial building could bring three new apartments, add new businesses and provide a much-needed facelift to a prominent stretch of the hamlet's business district. The Carmel Planning... more

BY BOB DUMAS

Editor-at-Large | 11/12/26

Matthew Vogt, owner of New England Aquatic Services, discusses the Todd’s Pond dredging his firm will perform this winter.

Todd’s Pond restoration effort to begin in December

A small section of sediment-choked Todd’s Pond will be dredged starting next month. more

By Tom Bartley

Contributing Writer | 11/12/26

The sign outside Yorktown Town Hall on May 1.

Officials OK stop signs, adds road weight limit

The Yorktown Town Board approved new vehicle weight restrictions on a stretch of Granite Springs Road, authorized stop signs at three intersections and discussed plans for a full-service deli on East Main Street during a relatively brief work session Nov. 10. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 11/11/26

Byrne approves 2027 Putnam County budget with $6.5M tax cut

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has approved the county's 2027 budget, which includes a $6.5 million reduction in the property tax levy, while vetoing several amendments made by the County Legislature that he said could jeopardize the county's... more

11/11/26

The Preston Way Bridge was closed on Dec. 3.

Preston Way plan gets green light from DOT

After months of delays and revisions, the state Department of Transportation has finally signed off on the redesigned plans for the Preston Way Bridge in Mount Kisco. Announced by the village on Wednesday, Nov. 4, the DOT’s decision cleared a... more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 11/8/26

Sen. Pete Harckham addresses supporters on Election Night in Pleasantville.&nbsp;

Harckham wins fifth NYS Senate term

State Sen. Pete Harckham has won a fifth term representing New York’s 40th Senate District, defeating Republican challenger Sergio Esposito by more than 26,000 votes, according to unofficial results. more

BY BRETT FREEMAN

Publisher | 11/7/26

Lachterman poised to win Yorktown supervisor race

Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman appeared poised to win another term Saturday morning, holding a 955-vote lead over challenger Jann Mirchandani in the race for town supervisor, according to unofficial results posted by the Westchester County Board of Elections. more

By Brett Freeman

Publisher | 11/7/26

Scorrano and Arena elected in Somers

After several days of waiting, the Republican incumbents in Somers were re-elected. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 11/6/26

The Lewisboro Town Board faced a packed agenda at its Oct. 26 meeting, with more than half the meeting devoted to the ongoing discussion of a new cellular tower proposed for the town's salt dome site.

Proposed cell tower sparks debate in Lewisboro

More than half the meeting devoted to the ongoing discussion of a new cellular tower. more

By Rob Sample

Contributing Writer | 11/5/26

Lucas defeats Daniels in race for North Salem supervisor

With the final nonofficial election results in on Thursday, North Salem Supervisor Warren Lucas was finally able to declare himself re-elected. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 11/5/26

Assemblyman Matt Slater defeated Daniel Guzman to earn a third term.

Slater re-elected in 94th Assembly District

Voters in the 94th Assembly District have made made their decision. more

By Tom Walogorsky

Editor | 11/4/26

Community leaders gathered on Oct. 28 in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

New Dawn receives over $22,000 at domestic violence awareness event in North Salem

New Dawn Family Resource Center received more than $22,000 in financial support as prosecutors, elected officials, advocates and community members gathered in North Salem. more

By Tom Walogorsky

Editor | 11/4/26

Assemblymember Chris Burdick is set for another term after besting challenger Braille Diaz.

Wide margin decides 93rd Assembly District

Voters in the 93rd Assembly District have spoken. more

By Tom Walogorsky

Editor | 11/4/26

Ellen Calves earned another term as Bedford Supervisor, turning away the challenge from Don Scott.

Bedford voters choose next Supervisor

Bedford voters have spoken. more

By Tom Walogorsky

Editor | 11/4/26

Race for Congress brings an election-night concession

"We did it; we did it! We did it! We flipped New York 17!" Democrat Cait Conley exclaimed in her congressional victory speech late Tuesday night, speaking from Pleasantville. more

By Brett Freeman

Publisher | 11/3/26 | 1 comment

Big win in governor’s race early on election night

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul won a second full term Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, according to the Associated Press, which called the race shortly after polls closed at 9 p.m. The Washington... more

BY BRETT FREEMAN

Publisher | 11/3/26

Double trouble: Culvert projects to snarl North Salem traffic

Two simultaneous culvert replacements projects this month, paired with work already being done on I-684, are expected to add to North Salem’s – and other towns’ - traffic woes. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 11/2/26

Yorktown residents could see a 4.9 percent increase in their town property tax rate under the 2027 tentative budget, which calls for using $1.375 million in reserve funds to help offset rising operating costs.

Homeowners could see 4.9% town tax hike, plus other increases, under tentative budget

Yorktown residents could see a 4.9 percent increase in their town property tax rate under the proposed 2027 tentative budget, which calls for using $1.375 million in reserve funds to help offset rising operating costs. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 10/30/26

New software will allow residents to apply for building permits, submit documents, pay fees and track the progress of their applications online without having to visit Town Hall.&nbsp;

Carmel to modernize Building Department with new software

The Carmel Town Board has approved a new software system for its Building Department that will allow residents to apply for permits, submit documents, pay fees and track the progress of their applications online without having to visit Town... more

BY BOB DUMAS | 10/30/26

Lewisboro Board eyes 2027 budgets for Highway, Parks and Recreation

Budget season comes like clockwork every fall in Lewisboro. more

By Rob Sample

Contributing Writer | 10/29/26