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With overflow parking spilling into the Yorktown United Methodist Church across the street, residents gathered on the steps of Yorktown Justice Court Tuesday evening, signs reading “Justice for Luke” held above the crowd as they came to support their homeless neighbor, Matt Steele, and mourn his 12-year-old dog, Luke, also known as “Snoopy,” who police say was shot and killed by former NYPD officer James Molloy.
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By Miranda Ferrante and Emile Menasché
Editor and Contributing Editor | 8/11/26 |
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The Putnam Arts Council (PAC) is seeking submissions for “Dreamscapes and Fantasies: Surreal, Imaginative, Whimsical,” a juried exhibition opening next month at the Belle Levine Art Center in Mahopac.
The exhibition will run Sept. 12-27 at...
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8/10/26
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Carmel Police are urging residents to lock their vehicles after a string of overnight break-ins in the Lake Casse, Lake Drive and Ridge Road neighborhoods of Mahopac.
According to a community alert issued by the department, seven unlocked...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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8/7/26
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Democrat Gwen Burke believes a career as an environmental engineer will be an asset on the Putnam County Legislature, where she is running against Republican and former Mahopac School Board Trustee Tanner McCracken to represent District 8.
The...
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By Halston Media Staff
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8/7/26
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The Giglio Feast returns to Mahopac from Thursday, Aug. 27, through Sunday, Aug. 30, bringing four days of Italian heritage, faith, food, music and family entertainment to St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church while supporting the...
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By Halston Media Staff
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8/6/26
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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...
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By Bob Dumas
Editor-at-Large | 8/6/26 |
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The Town of Carmel is among the municipalities in New York’s 40th Senate District set to receive a $100,000 grant for public safety projects. The grant was announced by Sen. Pete Harckham at a press conference with local leaders on July 30. In a...
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8/6/26
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The Center for the Digital Arts Gallery at SUNY Westchester Peekskill is thrilled to present Luke Bellas, a dynamic and visually captivating exhibition on view from Sept. 1 through Dec. 4. There will be a reception on Sept. 2.
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8/6/26
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The organizations behind Yorktown's annual Run for Recovery 5K are seeking sponsors ahead of this year's event, which supports individuals on their recovery journeys and raises awareness during National Recovery Month in September.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/5/26 |
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Always one of the highlights of summer, the Putnam County Fair & 4-H Showcase returned to Veterans Memorial Park on July 25-26, bringing together animals, homegrown produce, crafts, music, games and plenty of fair food. A longtime county...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
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8/3/26
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A Yorktown Heights family recently received a memorial plaque honoring Timothy J. Stewart, a retired New York City police detective and 9/11 first responder whose life was dedicated to service.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/3/26 |
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Four members of Mahopac Girl Scout Troop 2479 received their Silver Awards during a Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Highest Awards Ceremony on June 6.
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By Mahopac Girl Scout Troop 2479
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8/3/26
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Sycamore Park turned back the clock and transformed into Yasgur’s Farm—delivering sounds that emanated from the iconic Woodstock Music & Art Fair, with a groovy performance by Back to the Garden 1969. The show got fans of all ages—from the...
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8/3/26
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Howard McNiff, 38, was arrested at the scene following the attack at the post office at 29 Fair St. in Carmel Hamlet. He is charged with one count of second-degree attempted murder, a violent felony; two counts of second-degree assault, also a violent felony; and one count of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 8/1/26 |
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From Mess Fest and the final days of the Firemen's Carnival to National Night Out, live music, art and more, August kicks off with a bang in the local community.
Muddy Puddles Mess Fest
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7/31/26
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A suspect is in custody after a U.S. Postal Service employee was stabbed Thursday, July 30, afternoon inside the Carmel post office, according to Carmel Police.
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7/30/26
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The Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department Dive Team was among several emergency agencies that helped rescue a family trapped by fast-moving floodwaters Wednesday morning, July 29, after heavy rain inundated a home in the town of...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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7/30/26
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The Putnam County Wine & Music Festival will return to Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel on Aug. 22-23, marking its 15th year with an expanded lineup of live entertainment, food, beverage tastings and family...
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7/29/26
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Carmel Town Hall in Mahopac got a temporary makeover July 28 that included new signage and some vintage cars to serve as the fictional Ray Brook New York State Police barracks for an episode of the Netflix series "God of the Woods."
The...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
Editor | 7/29/26 |
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The Brewster Theater Company has cleared another hurdle in its effort to establish a permanent home in Carmel Hamlet, with the l Planning Board agreeing to send the proposal to the Zoning Board of Appeals after concluding the nonprofit had largely...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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7/27/26
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