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A replica of the Declaration of Independence displayed outside the Historic Putnam County Courthouse in Carmel Hamlet was defaced with political slogans on the Fourth of July, prompting an investigation that has raised questions about where free...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 7/8/26 |
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The town of Carmel is adding a personal watercraft to its police marine division in an effort to crack down on reckless boating, speeding and other dangerous behavior on Lake Mahopac during this busy summer season.
At its July 1...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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7/8/26
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She was a mermaid with a message.
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 7/8/26 |
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The Lewisboro Town Board devoted a recent work session to how the town might regulate short-term rentals.
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By Rob Sample
Contributing Writer | 7/8/26 |
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A Fourth of July storm that slammed Yorktown dumped more than 6 inches of rain, knocked out power to more than 1,800 customers and brought down countless trees.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 7/8/26 |
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A Somers man already facing multiple felony charges stemming from an alleged fabricated shooting incident in May was arrested again over the July 4 weekend after authorities said he falsely claimed to be an FBI agent
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By Tom Walogorsky
Editor | 7/7/26 |
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The Yorktown Town Board approved several personnel changes, including the appointment of Robyn Steinberg as the town’s permanent director of planning, during its meeting on July 7.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 7/7/26 |
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The Town of Yorktown has issued a proclamation recognizing 2026 as a year to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 7/7/26 |
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Two outstanding young men received the 2026 Donald R. Kellogg Memorial Scholarship during a ceremony at Katonah-Purdys United Methodist Church in Katonah.
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/7/26
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An elderly woman was seriously injured after being struck by a car at a Mount Kisco intersection.
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BY CAROL REIF
Staff Writer | 7/7/26 |
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State Sen. Pete Harckham announced he secured $50,000 in state grant funding for the Yorktown Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8328 to complete a series of facility improvements.
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Some Yorktown residents remained without power on July 7 as crews continued working to clear downed trees, blocked roadways and storm damage left behind by a fast-moving storm.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 7/7/26 |
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Democratic Yorktown supervisor candidate Jann Mirchandani will also appear on the November ballot on the independent Community First line after submitting enough valid signatures to qualify, her campaign announced.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 7/7/26 |
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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Mahopac suffered severe storm damage in what pastor Fr. Szymon Kurpios called one of the worst moments of his tenure leading the parish.
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By EMILE MENASCHÉ
Editor | 7/7/26 |
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Somers’ own Margaret “Meg” Timone has been racking up some well-deserved accolades lately.
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 7/7/26 |
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Send storm photos from across the Town of Yorktown to yorktownnews@halstonmedia.com. Please include the hamlet where the photo was taken, the date and approximate time it was captured, and the name of the photographer. Use “July 4 Storm” in the subject line.
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/6/26
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Lake Mohegan's annual Lake Day returns Saturday, July 11, with a rain date of Sunday, July 12. This year's theme is "Celebrating Lake Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness on our Nation's 250th Anniversary." Sponsored by the Mohegan Lake Improvement District, the free event is open to all and features activities at beaches around the lake, with a water taxi providing transportation between locations.
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/6/26
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Kamil and Agata Duzynski were together every step of the way.
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By Rich Monetti
Contributing Writer | 7/6/26 |
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North Salem has received a state grant that will ensure residents in Croton Falls have a safe, clean, and reliable source of drinking water.
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By Carol Reif
Staff Writer | 7/6/26 |
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A severe thunderstorm packing wind gusts of up to 80 mph swept through the area on July 4.
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By Tom Walogorsky
Editor | 7/5/26 |