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Members of the Vista Fire Department, South Salem Fire Department and Lewisboro Police Department salute during the National Anthem.

Vista Fire Department commemorates 25th anniversary of September 11

The Vista Fire Department held its annual 9/11 Memorial Service on Sunday, Sept. 13. more

By Halston Media Staff | 9/13/26

Connor Sheldon earned his place among an elite group of students nationwide.

Somers' Sheldon named National Merit Semifinalist

Connor Sheldon has been named a Semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Competition. more

By Tom Walogorsky

Editor | 9/13/26

Putnam urges residents to prepare before emergencies strike

Recent winter storms and flash flooding have provided reminders of how quickly emergencies can disrupt life in Putnam County, prompting health and emergency management officials to urge residents to prepare before the next crisis... more

9/13/26

The county's push for vaccines comes amid renewed concern about measles and declining vaccination rates in some parts of the country.&nbsp;

Putnam Health Dept. schedules public flu vaccine clinics

With students back in school and flu season approaching, the Putnam County Department of Health has scheduled three public flu vaccination clinics this fall while reminding parents to make sure children are up to date on required... more

9/12/26

Community members marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by placing white carnations and American flags at the Mount Kisco 9/11 Memorial.

Mount Kisco remembers the victims and heroes of September 11

Mount Kisco leaders, first responders and hundreds of community members gathered at Mount Kisco’s 9/11 memorial for a solemn and poignant tribute to the victims and heroes of the Sept. 11 attacks on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. more

9/11/26

Members of the CFFD stood with the community to remember the lives lost.

'Heroic and incredible things were done that day': North Salem remembers those lost on September 11

The community gathered to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks. more

By Tom Walogorsky

Editor | 9/11/26

25 years later, Yorktown remembers Sept. 11 and the unity that followed

Yorktown residents, local officials, first responders and community members gathered to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and honor those who lost their lives. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 9/11/26

First responders displayed the traditional American flag at the Patriot Day ceremony in Somers.

Patriot Day ceremony in Somers remembers lives lost on September 11

Somers marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a moving Patriot Day ceremony. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 9/11/26

Bedford school board seeks advisory committee applicants

The Bedford Central School District Board of Education is seeking community members to serve on three advisory groups during the 2026-27 school year. Openings are available on the Dual Language Bilingual Education Advisory Team, Budget Advisory Committee and Advocacy Advisory Committee. District residents representing all schools and grade levels are encouraged to apply by Sept. 30. more

By Halston Media Staff | 9/11/26

Homegrown police chief takes the reins

For Justin Foley, becoming Yorktown’s police chief in June was the next step in a nearly three-decade law enforcement career. It also meant taking the reins of the department in the community where he was born and raised — and where he chose to build a family. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 9/11/26

‘We will ultimately be stronger’: Bedford remembers September 11

Officials read a previous Bedford Supervisor's remarks in the wake of the September 11 attacks. more

By Tom Bartley

Contributing Writer | 9/11/26

Mahopac resident's 9/11 project honors fallen brother

A new documentary will chronicle how Mahopac resident Jay Winuk helped transform the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks into a National Day of Service — an effort now receiving a boost from comedian and actor Pete Davidson. more

BY BOB DUMAS

Editor-at-Large | 9/11/26

Cortlandt man killed in Old Crompond Road ATV crash

A 58-year-old Cortlandt man died Sept. 9 after the all-terrain vehicle he was riding crashed on Old Crompond Road. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 9/11/26

Swan Cove, as seen from the air just before Labor Day.

After years of delays, Swan Cove project to move forward

After nearly a decade of plans, redesigns, controversy and delays, the town of Carmel is preparing to put shovels in the ground at Swan Cove. The Town Board voted Sept. 2 to advertise for bids for the first phase of the long-awaited... more

BY BOB DUMAS | 9/10/26

Henry Quintanilla flashes a smile to Yorktown News while in front of the Yorktown Town Board on Sept. 8.

Yorktown teen joins Climate Smart Communities Task Force

At a time when many high school seniors are focused on their next chapter, 18-year-old Henry Quintanilla is already looking toward the future of his community. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 9/10/26

The sign outside Yorktown Town Hall on May 1.

Water meters, turf fields and security top work session

The Yorktown Town Board met for a work session Sept. 8 to discuss a range of town matters and hear updates from various departments and officials. Here are some noteworthy items. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 9/10/26

A memorial for Luke, the dog, has grown over the last several weeks.

Homeless Yorktown man displaced after dog’s killing

Matt Steele, whose dog, Luke, was shot and killed by former NYPD officer James Molloy in early August, has left the former Turco’s property where he had been living after the property manager revoked permission for him to remain there, according to Yorktown Police Chief Justin Foley. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 9/10/26

Jeff Zimmermann, a member of the Somers Historical Society, was presented with a proclamation by the Town Board.

Zimmermann honored for preserving Somers history

A protector and promoter of all things historic in Somers has gotten some well-deserved recognition. more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 9/10/26

Yellow lines on the map show the area where the culvert is and the proposed locations of “Road Closed” signs.

Culvert replacement to close Route 22 in North Salem

Heads up, motorists! more

By Carol Reif

Staff Writer | 9/10/26

A man was behaving erratically, cursing and yelling about an explosive on the Putnam Trailwa.y. No explosives were found and the man was brought to the hospital for psychiatric observation.

Putnam Trailway incident in Mahopac prompts brief school lockout

A Mahopac man was taken to Putnam Hospital Center for evaluation Wednesday morning, Sept. 9, after police said he was behaving erratically, cursing and yelling about an explosive on the Putnam Trailway near Shear Hill Road. The incident... more

BY BOB DUMAS | 9/9/26