Another year has come and gone and it’s time to look back at 2025 in Mahopac and Carmel and revisit some of the top stories of the last 12 months. To name a few of the highlights, the GOP dominated the local elections again, the beloved Columbus Day Parade returned after a six-year hiatus, and the community lost some beloved figures. So, in no particular order, here are the stories that made headlines in 2025: more

As 2025 comes to a close, we look back at some of Yorktown's top stories of the year. In part one, we revisit the polar plunge, public safety rankings, the life and legacy of Alice Roker, the moratorium on vape shops, and. Yorktown resident's mistaken brush with infamy via a Kardashian. more

North Salem News looks back at some of the top stories from another eventful year. more

The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times looks back at some of the biggest stories from the past year. more

Elder Care marked 20 years of dedicated service to seniors and families. more

Two folks from Katonah and one from Lewisboro are among Westchester County’s Senior Citizens Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. more

NORTH POLE—On the eve of Thanksgiving, the Halston Media newsroom answered a call from a blocked number. Little did we know that it would lead to an exclusive inside look at what can be called … the Santa Claus Operation. As we and many other... more

Santa was back in town last week as the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department stepped up to give him a ride through the district. These pictures are courtesy of the MVFD. more

Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES has cleared several hurdles in its bid for a Tier 3 solar energy project. more

A 31-year-old homeless man was arrested last week on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation into thefts from a Yorktown storage facility, police said. Ryan McCullough was arrested Dec. 17 at about 3:22 p.m. on Route 6... more

The Women’s Civic Club of Katonah collected toys for the children of mothers incarcerated at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. more

Westchester County Police responded to a number of incidents in Mount Kisco. more

Mahopac Falls VFD revved up a fire engine on Dec. 13 to help Santa, who was canvassing the area to plan his Christmas Eve route, deliver candy canes, meet kids and collect donations for Toys for Tots. more

Four of Somers' own are among Westchester County’s Senior Citizens Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. more

Christmas Eve celebrations in North Salem will kick off at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24. more

After 16 years serving the town of Carmel as a councilwoman, Suzi McDonough took part in her final Town Board meeting on Wednesday (Dec. 10). McDonough, who announced last year that she would not seek re-election to a fifth four-year term, was... more

Hockey fans will gather at Evarts Rink on Jan. 10 for a one-of-a-kind fundraiser game. more

Former NHL player Stéphane Matteau visited Pequenakonck Elementary School. more

Progress on the restoration of Mount Kisco’s beloved Tea House has been painfully slow, according to the Leonard Park Committee. more

Sealed proposals for performing the work herein described will be received by the Town Board of North Salem, NY, at the Office of the Town Clerk, 270 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY  10560, until … more