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Bedford Police Chief Melvin Padilla was among those recognized by New York State Senator Pete Harckham.

Bedford Police Chief honored during Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

Bedford Police Chief Melvin Padilla was recognized by New York State Senator Pete Harckham as one of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month honorees. more

10/29/25

Town Clerk Allie Whalen and her newly appointed deputy, Lingyun Lou

Bedford updates solar specs, names new Deputy Town Clerk

BEDFORD, N.Y. - Under a change that more than doubles permitted output, solar-panel arrays up to 25 kilowatts now qualify in Bedford for fast-track approval. Reflecting updated requirements in the state’s eight-year-old Unified Solar Permit, the... more

By Tom Bartley | 10/27/25

Four candidates vie for pair of Lewisboro Town Board seats

Voters will be tasked with filling two seats on the Lewisboro Town Board. more

By Tom Walogorsky | 10/23/25 | 1 comment

Bedford updates solar approval requirements

Solar-panel arrays up to 25 kilowatts now qualify for Bedford’s fast-track approval process. more

By Tom Bartley | 10/23/25

Lewisboro Town Board ponders short-term rental regulations

Communities across the country have wrestled with the adoption of new regulations governing short-term rentals. more

By Rob Sample | 10/20/25

Thousands gather at Westchester 'No Kings' protests

Thousands of residents across the Hudson Valley joined in the nationwide “No Kings Day of Action." more

Carol Reif | 10/19/25 | 1 comment

President and CEO of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress Adam Bosch speaking at the Oct. 7 Town Board meeting.

Bedford addresses 'two-headed housing crisis'

Bedford officials are now mulling the town’s future housing options. more

By Tom Bartley | 10/17/25

Sen. Harckham secures funding for solar projects in Lewisboro and North Salem

Senator Harckham has secured more than $300,000 in state funding to support new solar initiatives. more

Halston Media Staff | 10/13/25 | 1 comment

Nina Kellogg will step down after 28 years of government service.

Kellogg to retire after 27 years as Bedford's deputy town clerk

Nina Kellogg will step down this month after 28 years of government service. more

By Tom Bartley | 10/8/25

Charged up? Board of Legislators seeks public input on proposed NYSEG rate hikes

The Westchester County Board of Legislators will be hosting public input sessions regarding New York State Electric & Gas’ proposed rate hikes. more

By Carol Reif | 9/24/25

New York State Electric & Gas’ tough new approach to protecting power lines from trees could give Bedford homeowners a “bit of a shock.”

Bedford braces for NYSEG tree removal

NYSEG's tough new approach to protecting power lines could give Bedford homeowners a “bit of a shock.” more

By Tom Bartley | 9/19/25

Chabad of Bedford has been granted approval to hold their “Shofar in the Park” ceremony in Leonard Park.

Shofar, so good! Mount Kisco reverses course on Rosh Hashanah permit denial

Shofar in the Park is back on. more

Carol Reif | 9/12/25

Westchester County is inviting residents to share their opinion on waste reduction and recycling.

County seeks input for waste reduction, recycling study

Westchester County is asking residents to share their views on recycling and waste reduction. The Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF), working with consulting firm Barton & Loguidice, is conducting a waste reduction study that will help guide programs over the next decade. more

BY HALSTON MEDIA STAFF | 9/11/25

For years, Chabad of Bedford has been holding “Shofar in the Park” in Leonard Park.

Easter for thee, and no Shofar for me?

A local religious community is alleging discrimination after being denied a permit for a Rosh Hashanah event. more

By Carol Reif | 9/4/25

Lewisboro moves forward on facilities, traffic safety, and community projects

The Lewisboro Town Board has tackled a series of pressing issues this summer. more

By Rob Sample | 8/25/25

The sign legislation occupied the board for about a third of its meeting on Aug. 5. Another third was devoted to the latest six-month freeze on applications for large-scale—more than 80 kilowatt hours—batteries for energy storage.

Bedford continues lawn sign discussion, passes 'battery farm' moratorium

Bedford’s Town Board will consider legislation to regulate the size and number of lawn signs but not what they say. more

By Tom Bartley | 8/22/25

State Sen. Pete Harckham with Cade Schwark, Rev. Thomas Stubbs, Laurie Doppman and Ryan Hontz.

John Jay grad honored for LGBTQ+ advocacy

JJHS graduate Cade Schwark was recognized for exceptional leadership within the LGBTQ+ community. more

8/13/25

Lewisboro Supervisor Tony Gonçalves was among local leaders who gathered in front of The Elephant Hotel in Somers recently as state Sen. Pete Harckham announcesd that each municipality in his 40th District will get a $100,000 grant to improve public spaces.

Lewisboro receives $100K in CREST funding

Lewisboro has received a state grant that will be used for several projects that will benefit town residents. more

By Carol Reif | 8/8/25

Thirty-seven women were honored as Women of Distinction at a ceremony in Chappaqua.

Lewisboro residents honored as 'Women of Distinction'

A whole stage-full of amazing women gathered in New Castle to receive their well-deserved “Women of Distinction” awards from state Assemblymember Chris Burdick. more

By Carol Reif | 7/30/25

Early next month, the Town Board is expected to consider a draft local law that would govern lawn signs’ size, number and placement, but not the messages’ content.

Bedford mulls lawn signage regulations

Lawn signs, Bedford’s largely unregulated, most often innocuous support of such things as positive values and civic institutions, are about to get official scrutiny. Early next month, the Town Board is expected to consider a draft local law that... more

By Tom Bartley | 7/23/25