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Incidents include breaks-ins, fraud, assault and domestic disputes

Break-ins, fraud, assault, domestic disputes and multiple warrant arrests highlight the latest police activity in Mount Kisco. more

6/9/26

Man accused in multiple Mount Kisco break-ins

A Mount Kisco man is accused of trying tried to break into a business in the village at 1 a.m. on Thursday, June 4 – less than six hours after he was arraigned on a separate burglary charge and released on his own recognizance, Westchester County... more

BT CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 6/8/26

Fox Lane High School Class of 2026 valedictorian David Matz and salutatorian Nora Dooley.

Matz, Dooley named Fox Lane valedictorian, salutatorian

Fox Lane High School recently graduating seniors David Matz and Nora Dooley valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. Matz plans to attend Johns Hopkins University and major in chemical and biomolecular engineering, while Dooley will attend... more

6/8/26

Mount Kisco marks Memorial Day

Mount Kisco folks braved unseasonably chilly weather on Memorial Day, Saturday, May 30, to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. Gathered in front of the village's War Veterans Memorial, the large... more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 6/8/26

Panels of the Declaration 1776 display will encircle the town hall rotunda for a week.

'Declaration 1776' exhibit arrives at Bedford Town Hall

"Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy" went on display this week in the rotunda of Bedford town hall. more

By Tom Bartley

Contributing Writer | 6/4/26

Bedford eyes final piece of Buxton Gorge Preserve

Bedford is moving to fill in the final piece of the Buxton Gorge Preserve. more

By Tom Bartley

Contributing Writer | 5/31/26

Mount Kisco Deputy Mayor and longtime trustee Karen Schleimer has decided not to run on the independent line this fall. The Democrat, who was not endorsed by her party’s local committee, is weighing a write-in campaign instead.

Democrat Schleimer won't run as independent

Mount Kisco Deputy Mayor Karen Schleimer’s name won’t be on the official ballot this fall, but that doesn’t mean she is totally out of the picture. “Don’t count me out … necessarily,” she told Halston Media. The longtime Democratic village... more

BY CAROL REIF | 5/28/26

A historic reenactor greets guests at the Rochambeau Festival in Yorktown.

Rochambeau Festival returns to Yorktown

Yorktown will again be front and center with history as the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 5/26/26

Pound Ridge Memorial Day Parade set for Monday

The Town of Pound Ridge will hold its Memorial Day Parade at noon on Monday, May 25. The parade route begins at Pound Ridge Elementary School, and finishes at the Pound Ridge Cemetery with our Memorial Day ceremony. Come be part of Pound... more

5/23/26

‘Mr. SALT’ Mike Lawler threads the needle at Trump rally

Congressman Mike Lawler used the May 22 rally at Rockland Community College in Suffern to make a direct case to voters in one of the nation’s most competitive congressional districts. more

By Brett Freeman

Publisher | 5/23/26

The Gorman family of Yorktown standing with President Trump on May 22 at a rally in Suffern.

Jessica Gorman: ‘Forget political party'

President Donald Trump’s rally on May 22 at Rockland Community College in Suffern was billed as an event focused on economic policy and a visit to support Congressman Mike Lawler’s re-election campaign in New York’s 17th Congressional District. more

By Brett Freeman

Publisher | 5/23/26

Andrea "Drea" Russo, and her husband, Robert "Bobby" Russo, with their newborn daughter, Daniella.

Drea Russo, recreation superintendent, dies suddenly

Pound Ridge is mourning the sudden and unexpected loss of its beloved superintendent of recreation, Andrea “Drea” Russo. The new mother was 41. more

CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 5/20/26

Bedford CSD voters overwhelmingly approve 2026-27 budget

Bedford Central School District went to the polls on Tuesday to decide on the district $165.9 million budget... more

BY EMILE MENASCHÉ

Editor | 5/19/26

Bedford eyes public fishing boat access for residents

Bedford officials have been seeking a deal with NYC that would put town-owned fishing boats in the Muscoot Reservoir for residents to use. more

By Tom Bartley

Contributing Writer | 5/19/26

Local officials with members of the Bedford Police Department on May 11.

Honoring Bedford's finest: BPD salutes officers at annual awards ceremony

Brother police officers received top individual honors at the BPD's annual awards ceremony. more

By Tom Bartley | 5/16/26

Bedford BOE puts $165.9M budget before the voters

The Bedford Central School District’s Board of Education on April 22 adopted the administration's proposed 2026–27 $165,895,484 budget, a 3.10 percent increase over the current year. The district used a zero-based budget process The plan is... more

BY EMILE MENASCHÉ | 5/15/26

BOE candidate Erin Hayes shares her goals

Bedford Central School District voters will be presented with two names on the ballot for two open seats on the Board of Education: incumbent Leo Sposato and newcomer Erin Hayes. Although the election is essentially uncontested, we invited both... more

BY EMILE MENASCHÉ | 5/15/26

Scammers are using publicly available municipal information to create fake invoices that appear to come from local governments.

'Invoice' scam targets victims with fake bills from town governments

Mount Kisco is warning residents and businesses about a new scam involving fraudulent invoices being sent to applicants appearing before the Planning, Zoning, and Architectural Review Boards. The scam has been reported in other municipalities. more

CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 5/15/26

Bedford Police Department to honor officers for service, lifesaving efforts

Police Officer Jack DeAlto has been named Bedford’s 2025 Police Officer of the Year. more

By Tom Bartley | 5/11/26

Man busted for hiding crack in his underwear

A 53-year-old Pennsylvania man is facing multiple felonies after allegedly being found carrying drugs and a weapon during a traffic stop on May 7. more

5/9/26