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Lawmakers secure $786K for domestic violence response, prevention programs

New York State Sen. Pete Harckham and Assemblymembers Dana Levenberg and Matt Slater announced Friday that $786,000 in state grant funding to respond to and prevent domestic violence, hold individuals who cause harm accountable for their actions, improve services and better support survivors in their legislative districts. more

5/29/26

The Golden's Bridge Fire Department Color Guard presents the colors while Heather Mieko Lackey sings the National Anthem.

Golden’s Bridge Fire Department marches on with Memorial Day ceremony

The community gathered to pay tribute to the self-sacrifice of military service members who never made it home. more

By Halston Media Staff | 5/29/26

Town Supervisor Tony Gonçalves noted that people throughout town have urged the construction of speed “humps” for speed mitigation.

Residents urge Lewisboro officials to address Ridgefield Avenue speeding

Supervisor Tony Gonçalves noted that residents have urged the construction of speed “humps” for speed mitigation. more

By Rob Sample

Contributing Writer | 5/29/26

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

Mario Rodriguez Donis won the grand prize on the Lottery’s “$3,000,000 Max” scratch-off game.

Bedford Hills resident cashes in on $3 million scratch-off

BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. - A Bedford Hills resident has claimed a top prize on a New York Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $3 million. Mario Rodriguez Donis won the grand prize on the Lottery’s “$3,000,000 Max” scratch-off game, according to lottery... more

By Tom Walogorsky

Editor | 5/28/26

A young competitor waves to the judge and the crowd.

Photo Gallery: Spring Horse Show returns to Old Salem Farm

The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Show returned to North Salem to once again usher in spring with hundreds of horses and riders competing in a full schedule of world-class events! more

By Halston Media Staff | 5/28/26

Putnam Pride returns to Carmel for 7th annual celebration

Music, marching bands, drag performers and dozens of vendors will fill Carmel Hamlet on June 13 as Putnam Pride hosts its seventh annual Pride Celebration, a daylong event that organizers say continues to grow in both size and visibility across... more

5/28/26

Cortlandt Manor and surrounding communities are mourning the loss of 17-year-old Alina Toone and 15-year-old Jeremiah Toone, who were killed in an early-morning house fire on Wednesday, May 27.

Cortlandt Manor remembers teen siblings killed in house fire

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the Toone family after the loss of two of their children and damage to their home, which is likely to be unlivable for the foreseeable future. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 5/28/26

The fire broke out around 2 a.m. on May 27 at a home on Sherwood Road after a power strip connected to an extension cord failed, according to Mohegan Lake Fire Chief Thomas Eade.

Second teen dies after Cortlandt Manor house fire

A 15-year-old boy has died, New York State Police said, following an overnight electrical fire in Cortlandt Manor that also claimed the life of his 17-year-old sister. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 5/27/26

Carmel drug dealer gets life for murder

Dwayne Pulliam, a Carmel drug dealer convicted of murdering one of his customers and burying her body in North Carolina, was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to life in prison, according to the Putnam County DA’s Office. Pulliam, also... more

BY BOB DUMAS

Editor-at-Large | 5/27/26

Shrub Oak man charged with possessing, promoting child sexual abuse material

A Shrub Oak man and retired Yonkers Fire Department captain has been charged with possessing and promoting child sexual abuse material, according to the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. more

By Halston Media Staff | 5/27/26

Brian Sillik with State Sen. Pete Harckham at the State Capitol in Albany.

Brian Sillik inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame

State Sen. Pete Harckham inducted Brian Sillik of Yorktown Heights into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame on May 26. more

5/27/26

Lincoln Hall is undergoing a “strategic transition” in its operations at its Somers campus.

Lincoln Hall’s future in Somers takes new direction

Lincoln Hall has confirmed that it’s undergoing a “strategic transition” in its operations at its Somers campus. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 5/27/26

Teen girl killed, brother injured in Cortlandt Manor house fire

The fire broke out around 2 a.m. on May 27 at a home on Sherwood Road after a power strip connected to an extension cord failed, according to Mohegan Lake Fire Chief Thomas Eade. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 5/27/26

Lola Lauro leads the crowd, including Carmel Judge Thomas Jacobellis, Carmel Councilman Frank Lombardi, Putnam County Executive Kevin. Byrne and VFW Quartermaster Anthony DelDuco in the national anthem.

Mahopac honors America's heroes

While several local communities cancelled Memorial Day ceremonies or moved them indoors, the rainy weather forecast was no obstacle for the Mahopac community, who marched and gathered at Veterans Monument Circle to remember those who have made the... more

5/27/26

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

Somers honors the fallen

On Memorial Day when rain canceled many parades and forced ceremonies indoors, Somers folks didn’t let the weather stop them from honoring those who’d made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country. A small but hardy crowd of military... more

BY CAROL REIF

Staff Writer | 5/26/26

Flags are held high and proud during the Memorial Day Parade on May 25.

Rain doesn’t stop Yorktown’s Memorial Day tributes

On Memorial Day, when rain canceled many parades and forced ceremonies indoors, Yorktowners did not let the weather stop them from honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 5/26/26

The location near Sodom Reservoir off Old Milltown Road in Southeast where the birds were discovered

Fourth bird mutilation case found in Putnam

The grisly discovery of decapitated birds along the shoreline of a Southeast reservoir over the weekend has intensified concerns among investigators who believe a string of animal mutilation cases across Putnam County may be connected and possibly... more

BY BOB DUMAS

Editor-at-Large | 5/25/26

The 2026 Section 1 Class B flag football champion Yorktown Huskers.

Huskers win first section title

Yorktown Flag Football made program history this season, capturing its first sectional championship in just the team’s third year. more

By Mike Sabini

Contributing Writer | 5/24/26