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Mark Badolato has spent more than 20 years working in healthcare.

Badolato retires from The Paramount at Somers

Mark Badolato has spent a lot of time with retirees. Now, he’s about to join their ranks. more

By Kate Watson | 9/15/25

Izzy Cashion, who loves all the Disney princesses, celebrates her fourth birthday.

One Mahopac family is trying to turn an unspeakable tragedy into something helpful and positive as they face unbearable grief. Jennifer and Tim Cashion’s 4-year-old daughter Isabella (Izzy) was diagnosed earlier this week with DIPG (Diffuse... more

BY BOB DUMAS | 8/18/25

Riders take a break in Somers on their journey from Staten Island to Buffalo.

'Ride to End Cancer' makes a pit stop in Somers

The Empire State Ride to End Cancer made a stop off at Somers Intermediate School. more

By Rich Monetti | 8/7/25

State Sen. Pete Harckham joins Supervisor Mike Cazzari (in blue polo) and community members for the ribbon cutting of the new inclusive playground at Airport Park.

Town marks grand opening of Airport Park adaptive playground

The adaptive playground at Airport Park in Mahopac is now officially open. more

BY HALSTON MEDIA STAFF | 8/7/25

Dry eye relief at Pham Eye in Yorktown

Pham Eye in Yorktown Heights is a premier ophthalmology practice dedicated to providing top-tier eye care in a state-of-the-art facility. Led by board-certified ophthalmologist and Castle Connolly … more

VIM WILKINSON

Editor | 8/5/25

A safer, healthier home starts here

Summer is the season of renewal—when families open their windows, clean out closets, and plan upgrades to improve home comfort. But for homeowners, summer is also the perfect time to consider … more

8/5/25

Mount Kisco's Matt McAllister poses in Boston's Public Garden at the end of his record-breaking recent bike trek for charity.

Mount Kisco's McAllister completes record-breaking charity ride

One could say that charity fuels Matt McAllister’s impressive athletic prowess. more

By Carol Reif | 7/28/25

Activities that promote cognitive health

Maintaining physical health as a body ages is an important consideration, and often one of the first things that comes to mind when people think about being healthy. Yet physical health is only one component of a healthy lifestyle; individuals... more

7/25/25

When a patient has severe, chronic knee pain and damage to the joint, knee replacement surgery can provide relief and help restore function when other options prove ineffective.

Advancements in knee surgery

Considering knee surgery? While it can seem daunting, new advancements in technology have transformed the way knee replacement surgeries are performed, with improved outcomes and faster recovery. Nothing I see on an X-ray is going to... more

7/24/25

Dr. Shannon James spent months helping the squirrels grow up happy and healthy.

Somers vet comes to the rescue for Martha Stewart's squirrels

When a tree falls on Martha Stewart’s Bedford estate, does she hear it? more

By Rich Monetti | 7/24/25

Mount Kisco moves to ban battery storage systems

After having twice extending its moratorium on battery energy storage systems, aka BESS, Mount Kisco has finally crafted proposed changes to its local zoning code that would offer a more permanent solution if adopted. The proposed local law seeks... more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 7/9/25

What you need to know about beach closures in Mahopac—and beyond

MAHOPAC, N.Y.—Recreation on Lake Mahopac and other local waterways has been a rite of summer since the days of steam-powered trains—or even earlier. So when the Putnam County Department of Health … more

Emile Menasché | 6/25/25

Cooling centers throughout Westchester help residents beat the heat

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY. - With a heat wave expected to continue in the region this week, local libraries and other community meeting places will be offering residents access to cooling … more

Halston Media Staff | 6/24/25

Head of Emergency Medicine at Northern Westchester Hospital gives safety tips during this heat wave

As temperatures reach 100 degrees Tuesday, Evan Cohen, MD, chairman of emergency medicine at Northwell's Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, explains how to stay safe during a heat … more

Halston Media Staff | 6/23/25

State of emergency in Putnam due to extreme heat

CARMEL, N.Y. - County Executive Kevin Byrne has declared a state of emergency in Putnam County to address the current heatwave and its potential impact on public health.As part of the emergency … more

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Cooling stations available for Somers residents

SOMERS, N.Y. - With a heatwave expected to impact the region through Wednesday, June 25, town officials have announced that a pair of cooling stations are available for Somers residents. The … more

Halston Media Staff | 6/23/25

Battle of the Bulge

I may not have mentioned that I've lost over 300 pounds. That’s a lifetime stat. Unfortunately, I gained 350 pounds over the same period. The graph of my weight since high school looks like a sine … more

Don Scott | 6/21/25

‘The Clubhouse’ to host special broadcast in support of Hudson Valley Alzheimer’s Association

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - On Wednesday, June 18, the community is invited to join hosts Rob Adams, Dave Torromeo and Mark Jeffers of “The Clubhouse” for a special radio broadcast in support of a great … more

Halston Media Staff | 6/16/25

Teens use fiction to champion sleep health

High school students today face an overwhelming number of responsibilities: homework, studying for tests, SAT/ACT, extracurriculars, sports, college applications, etc.With all of this work piling up, … more

Vaishnavi Ravindranath | 6/7/25

Measles case reported in Mahopac

MAHOPAC, N.Y. - The Putnam County Department of Health has issued an alert for measles after someone in Mahopac was diagnosed with the disease.In a press release, the Health Department stated that … more

Bob Dumas | 6/4/25