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SeptemberFest is right around the corner.

Summer has been busy for the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce! Along with many of you, we love a good parade. The Chamber had a small but enthusiastic group marching and riding in the Firefighters Parade. We were greeted by a lively crowd... more

By Ed Reilly | 8/6/26

Pound Ridge dedicates plaque to those who served

Pound Ridge celebrated the nation's birthday and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the installation of a bronze plaque honoring 106 local patriots. The monument was dedicated on July 3 at a ceremony at... more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 8/6/26

Vicki Metz of Run for Recovery, Ashley Brody of Search for Change, Liz Talbert of Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK), Philomena Rivalsi of Search&nbsp;for Change, Susan and Steve Salomone of Drug Crisis in our Backyard, with four-legged supporter Teddy&nbsp;during the 2025 event.

Run for Recovery seeks sponsors ahead of annual 5K fundraiser

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. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 8/5/26

Supervisor Ellen Calves waves and makes ready to cast a line from a town-owned boat on Muscoot Reservoir.

Sail away! Bedford's boat rental program launches

Afloat less than a month, Bedford’s fledgling fishing-boat rentals are getting an enthusiastic reception from local anglers. more

By Tom Bartley

Contributing Writer | 8/2/26

Pound Ridge is the most recent local municipality to restrict Battery Energy Storage Systems. The technology has inspired protests in local community in Northern Westchester and Putnam.

Pound Ridge bans large Battery Energy Storage Systems

After twice extending a temporary moratorium on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Pound Ridge has finally made zoning code changes that will, it says, “protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community.” more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 7/31/26

With the Preston Way Bridge closure putting pressure on traffic and hampering local businesses, village officials are encouraging residents to write to state and federal officials.

Officials hope Preston Way letter-writing campaign gets project moving

Mount Kisco is launching a letter-writing campaign that it hopes will help it get the Preston Way Bridge replacement project over the goal line. In a July 23 Facebook post, the Village Board said it recognized the “hardship” caused by the aging... more

BY CAROL REIF | 7/30/26

Man charged for 'threatening' incident at train station

CORRECTION: A 25-year-old man faces charges in connection with an incident that occurred at the Metro North train station in Mount Kisco, police said. more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 7/30/26

Harry McCartney, Ralph Vigliotti, and Linda McCartney don patriotic gear for Mount Kisco's Saint Patrick's Day Parade, where local organizations also marked the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Two added 'Wall of Honor'

Two more names of folks who have selflessly given of their time and efforts to serving their community will be placed on the village’s Wall of Honor in Leonard Park. Harry McCartney and Ralph … more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 7/30/26

Flood watch remains in effect for Westchester through Wednesday morning

A flood watch remains in effect for Westchester County until 8 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Westchester County Office of Emergency Services. more

By Halston Media Staff | 7/28/26

Westchester County Police Mount Kisco Station.

Road rage, car theft and suspicious behavior at park among recent police calls in the village

Westchester County Police report incidents in Mount Kisco ranging from assault to an injured hawk, road rage, suspicious activity at a youth baseball game, a car-pedestrian accident and more. more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 7/23/26

Scotts Corners Water District established

The Pound Ridge Town Board has officially established the Scotts Corners Water District, an $11 million initiative designed to bring safe drinking water to the hamlet. The district was authorized by the New York State Comptroller’s Office in... more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 7/23/26

Illegal school bus passing declines nearly 24%, report finds

A Westchester County program using AI-powered stop-arm cameras on school buses reduced illegal school bus passing violations by nearly 24 percent during its first full year, according to the county's 2025-26 School Bus Safety Program Annual Report. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 7/23/26

Adam Auslander and Roseann Schumann high five at the 2024 Grange Fair.

Yorktown Grange Fair returns for 102nd year

The Yorktown Grange Fair returns Sept. 11-13 for its 102nd year, continuing a century-old tradition of celebrating agriculture, community and family fun. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 7/22/26

Joseph Capalbo, third from left, was unanimously appointed as Pound Ridge's new highway superintendent in June. The Town Board also tapped Vincent Zafonte, far right, as its new cemetery commissioner. Also present were highway department members Gerard Tenner, Foreman Andy Trail, and Jimmy Stradley.

Capalbo gets the keys to the highway

Pound Ridge’s brand-new highway superintendent Joseph Capalbo had a real baptism of fire when a major storm blew into town just weeks after his June 17 appointment. more

CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 7/21/26

Flood watch remains in effect through early Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Northern and Southern Westchester, Putnam, Orange and Rockland counties, along with portions of southern Connecticut, through 2 a.m. Wednesday. more

By Halston Media Staff | 7/21/26

Police question a man after parents reported that he approached children during a baseball game at Leonard Park on July 12.

Man barred from Leonard Park after allegedly approaching children during baseball game

Mount Kisco, N.Y.—Mount Kisco parents and Westchester County Police are on alert after a Connecticut man allegedly approached children during a baseball game at Leonard Park on July 12, prompting an investigation and a trespass order barring him... more

EMILE MENASCHÉ

Editor | 7/17/26

Wildfire smoke has impacted air quality throughout the Halston Media readership area.

Four things you should know about the health impacts of wildfire smoke

Bushra Mina, MD, chief of pulmonary critical care medicine at Northwell’s Northern Westchester Hospital, breaks down how wildfire smoke affects the body and how to stay safe. 1: What are the primary health concerns associated with wildfire smoke,... more

By Bushra Mina, MD

Chief of pulmonary critical care medicine Northwell’s Northern Westchester Hospital | 7/16/26

Wildfire smoke prompts second air quality advisory in Westchester County

The Westchester County Health Department issued its second air quality advisory of the week, warning residents about hazardous conditions caused by ongoing wildfires in Canada. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 7/16/26

Mount Kisco fight leads police blotter

A Mount Kisco resident faces felony charges after allegedly injuring a man in a June 21 altercation. Police received a report at 10:53 p.m. of a fight in progress at a yard party on Lexington Avenue... more

7/10/26

The Bedford Hills Fire Department received a $125,000 grant with the help of state Assemblyman Chris Burdick. It used the money to buy a new Utility Terrain Vehicle.

Bedford Hills FD adds all-terrain vehicle

The Bedford Hills Fire District has used a $125,000 state grant to purchase a new Utility Terrain Vehicle that will, it said, enhance its emergency response capabilities. The funding was obtained with the help of state Assemblyman Chris Burdick... more

CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 7/10/26