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Councilman and U.S. Navy veteran Robert Kearns stands with WWII veteran James Dipelesi.
ELECTIONS
Rob Kearns earns election as Carmel supervisor 
Election Results
Race for Congress brings an election-night concession
ELECTION RESULTS
Voters have their say in Burke-McCracken race for District 8

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Sports
Members of the state-ranked (No. 5) Mahopac boys soccer team proudly chomp down on their gold medals after hoisting the first Section 1 Class AA championship plaque and gold ball in school history following the top-seeded Wolf Pac’s 1-0 win over second-seeded Lakeland Saturday at Mahopac High School.
SOCCER
Section champs! Wolf Pac makes history with Mahopac's first title
Mahopac senior Kayleigh Dolan's Wolf Pac was eliminated in Thursday's 1-0 overtime loss to host John Jay in the Section 1 Class AA semifinals.
SOCCER
Wolf Pac thrown to Wolves in season-ending playoff loss
Wolf Pac standout Nick Portanova will be back in action against Lakeland when the two teams meet in the Section 1 AA final on Saturday, Oct. 31.
SOCCER
Mahopac beats Fox Lane in semis; Wolf Pac one win away from 1st Section 1 title

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Mahopac School District

Nine ways to make studying stick

Dear Dr. Linda, I know you’ve written about this numerous times, but please do one more column on study skills! My kids are in eighth and 11th grade. Once again, they’re bringing home not such great grades. I know they’re not rocket scientists,...

Bauerlein earns national German Educator Award

 The American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) has named Mahopac High School and Middle School German teacher Katrina Bauerlein the 2026 recipient of the Outstanding German Educator Award in the high school category, the...

VFW invites local students to compete for national essay prizes, scholarships

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is inviting local middle and high school students to reflect on the lessons of military service and compete for national awards and scholarships through two annual essay competitions. VFW District 2, Department of New...

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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...

Putnam County executive race decided by fewer than 700 votes

In one of the closest (and most acrimonious) countywide general election races in recent memory, incumbent Kevin Byrne (R) fought off two challengers — Democrat Brett Yarris and Conservative Party candidate Tatiana Brahimi — to earn a second term...

'Working just fine!' Putnam avoids voting machine problems plaguing Westchester

Putnam County voting machines are working as expected as neighboring Westchester experiences major problems on Election Day.

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Brett Freeman
This election season, I want to endorse some ideas about governing and the qualities we should demand from the people we elect. Readers can decide which candidates meet those standards. Start at the town board level. I want someone who will read...
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Three children and a teacher went to an elementary school in Oregon on Oct. 15 and never came home. According to authorities, a 16-year-old gunman shot his way through locked doors at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend. Another child and...
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Four years ago, I asked then-Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney a question about inflation during a video interview. I had no idea that his answer would become the most widely seen moment in Halston Media history. Maloney recalled that when money...

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If you are the parent, grandparent or caregiver of a child with an intellectual or developmental disability, the child’s 18th birthday may bring a mixture of pride and uncertainty. One of the biggest questions families often have is “what happens...
Sergio Esposito
Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to tour the Preston Way Bridge, speaking with concerned residents who are frustrated by the lack of movement, physically and governmentally, since the bridge’s closure in December of last year. The bridge’s...
With the world in turmoil and American troops deployed overseas, how we treat those who serve, and those who have served, matters more than ever. That’s why it’s essential to have strong …

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Letters to the Editor
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The cost of big government deserves serious scrutiny

Dear Editor, The recent letter "A call to vote Democrat" (appearing in The Somers Record and online Oct. 9 on news.halstonmedia.com) attacks Congressman Mike Lawler while ignoring what...

Slater’s local priorities earn my support

Dear Editor, As a Putnam Valley resident and father, I deeply care about the local issues that directly affect our families, like property taxes, good schools, safe roads, and protecting our lakes....

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Maid Brigade: What would you do with three extra hours?
I spend a lot of time talking about cleaning. But when someone hires us to clean their home, I don’t think cleaning is really what they’re buying. They’re buying Saturday morning. They’re buying the couple of hours they would have spent...
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My bank does not like my Power of Attorney
The title of this article is a phrase I hear at least once a month. No further explanation is usually necessary. When the client calls come in, the Powers of Attorney in question are ones that we have prepared and ones that we did not. Banks...
Forbes family brings businesses close to home
Before Somers became a business headquarters for the Forbes family, it was home. Whether it’s Tom and Tommy—the father-son team at the heart of T.W.F. Contracting—or Alycia, head of Tag Realty & Property Management LLC, the connection to the...
Bee & Jay Plumbing & Heating
For more than 60 years, Bee & Jay Plumbing & Heating  Corp. has served Hudson Valley homeowners, businesses, and municipalities with trusted plumbing and heating expertise. As temperatures drop, their experienced team is ready to...

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The Carmel Recreation & Parks Department and the Carmel Farmers’ Market will celebrate the final market of the season with a Community Day Spooktacular on Sunday, Oct. 18,

Things to do in Mahopac Oct. 17-24

Share the WarmthMahopac Library is accepting donations of hats, mittens, gloved and scarfs through Oct. 26. Visit Mahopac Library for more information. Putnam Arts Council Call for Entries The Putnam Arts Council is seeking artists for its...

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Art, music and Halloween fun at Mahopac Library

Art, music, technology workshops and Halloween programs fill the October calendar at Mahopac Public Library. The library is at 668 Route 6 in Mahopac. For information or registration, visit mahopaclibrary.org or call 845-628-2009, ext. 100,...
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News from our other towns
Ballots await pickup on their way to be counted after the Westchester voting machine debacle.
As they awaited the arrival of paper ballots from across the county in the wake of widespread voting machine problems, Westchester election officials assured voters that all lawful ballots would be …
It has been an Election Day like no other in Westchester County — for voters, election officials, candidates and those of us in the media trying to make sense of a problem that prevented voting machines from accepting paper ballots. The fact that...
Government
GOVERNMENT
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. 

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...

Burke, McCracken square off in County Legislature race

Voters in Putnam County's 8th Legislative District, which includes Mahopac, will choose between Democrat Gwen Burke, who is also running on the independent Putnam Party line, and Republican/Conservative Tanner McCracken in the general election...

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Obituaries
John Ortiz
John Ortiz, known as Johnny O, a Mahopac resident since 1968, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, of natural causes at the age of 90. He was born in Manhattan on May 15, 1936, the son of Robert and Consuelo Macaya Ortiz. John grew up on 135th...
Gloria M. Baker
Gloria M. Baker passed away on Tuesday, October 27.
Lucille Virgo
Lucille Virgo passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026.

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First Responders

Two cars crash into Mahopac businesses on Route 6 

Two vehicles crashed into a commercial building housing the Wash Me Laundromat and International Barber Shop on Route 6 in Mahopac Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31, damaging support columns and prompting firefighters to install temporary supports to...

Bronx woman charged in Yorktown car break-in

A 24-year-old Bronx woman was arrested Oct. 22 after allegedly breaking into a vehicle in Yorktown and stealing more than $3,000 worth of property, according to Yorktown police.

Yorktown woman charged with aggravated DWI

A 51-year-old Yorktown Heights woman was arrested Oct. 20 after police responded to a report of a vehicle stopped in the roadway, according to Yorktown police.

Bedford woman charged with violating order of protection

A 39-year-old Bedford woman was arrested Oct. 22 after allegedly violating a court-issued order of protection, according to Yorktown police.

Mahopac man heads to jail for faking gas line test results

A Mahopac man has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to fabricate hundreds of gas pipeline safety test results, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. In an Oct. 28...
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