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The folks who use the Somers Public Library will be more comfortable, educated, and entertained thanks to a state grant.
The $20,000 in “bullet aid” funding was secured by Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and announced on Monday, June...
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By Carol Reif
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7/18/25
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SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - An 18-year-old man from Connecticut was tragically killed in a heavy machinery accident in South Salem earlier this week.
At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, State Troopers and officers from the Lewisboro Police Department...
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By Tom Walogorsky
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7/17/25
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The North Salem Historical Society annual Strawberry Fest was a whole bunch of summer fun.
Held on Sunday, June 13 at the organization’s historic Keeler Lane property, it featured homemade strawberry shortcakes, music by Martin Aronchick and...
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By Carol Reif
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7/17/25
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SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - A bonding resolution by the Lewisboro Town Board to buy a new town office building at 892 Route 35 failed to gain a supermajority of votes. The vote took place at the Board’s June 23 bimonthly meeting.
The purchase will move...
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By Rob Sample
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7/16/25
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A 55-year-old Flushing man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of larcenies at local pharmacies, according to the Yorktown Police Department. And a Bronx man is facing a number of misdemeanor charges after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing in Putnam County.
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MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 7/16/25 |
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Halston Media is excited to announce the complete relaunch of our websites—a major digital transformation designed to better serve our readers, strengthen our connection to the community, and enhance the value we provide to our advertisers.
Each...
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BY BRETT FREEMAN
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7/15/25
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NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - North Salem is adding a renewable energy project to its already long list of climate friendly initiatives.
The solar array, destined for the town’s highway garage and salt shed on June Road, is expected to cost $458,333 and...
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By Carol Reif
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7/15/25
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SPRINGFIELD, M.A. - Being a high school student-athlete takes dedication on two fronts. Commitment on the field and dedication in the classroom. Of course, taking it to the next level requires an exponential elevation, and Dom Savastano has...
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By Rich Monetti
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7/15/25
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After a lengthy public hearing last week that fueled a 4.5-hour meeting, the Yorktown Town Board returned Tuesday for a work session that covered solar law recommendations, plans for a new firehouse, a stormwater pollution prevention plan for a Foothill Street property, and it approved a handful of resolutions.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 7/15/25 |
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CUMBERLAND, GA—Recent Lakeland graduate Anthony Frobose is now in rarified air, as he was picked in the Major League Baseball Draft on Monday, July 14, by the New York Mets in the ninth round with the 283rd overall pick.
“Being drafted by the...
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BY MIKE SABINI
Contributing Writer | 7/15/25 |
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CORTLANDT, N.Y. — Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg (AD-95) welcomed local seniors to Cortlandt Town Hall earlier this month for her third annual senior forum, themed “Sustaining Our Seniors: Happy, Healthy Hobbies.”
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/14/25
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The finances of the town of Carmel have received a gold star – and an Aa1 – as the town maintains one of the highest credit ratings possible after a recently completed independent audit.
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 7/14/25 |
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MAHOPAC, N.Y.—A Facebook post in the group Mahopac Politics What's Happening purporting to show a 2015 Mahopac News article is fake. The article was brought to our attention on Sunday morning, July 13 and claims to be by former editor and current...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
Editor | 7/13/25 |
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A head-on collision between two cars in Katonah on Friday, July11, resulted in several injuries and caused the closure of Route 35 (Amawalk Road) for several hours, state police report.
The incident occurred in the area of 2658 Amawalk Road.
The...
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BY CAROL REIF
Staff Writer | 7/11/25 |
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After having twice extending its moratorium on battery energy storage systems, aka BESS, Mount Kisco has finally crafted proposed changes to its local zoning code that would offer a more permanent solution if adopted.
The proposed local law seeks...
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BY CAROL REIF
Staff Writer | 7/9/25 |
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It was the best of times, it was the wurst of times.
To the delight of hot dog fans young and old, Oscar Mayer’s famed Wienermobile rolled into the parking lot at ShopRite on North Bedford Road in Mount Kisco in June.
The event featured fun,...
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BY CAROL REIF
Staff Writer | 7/9/25 |
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The Italian American Club of Mahopac has awarded three MHS seniors with $500 scholarships
At its June and July general membership meetings the club presented checks to the three students. Besides the s scholarships, the students also received...
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/7/25
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MAHOPAC, N.Y.—Mahopac Library’s July offerings include multiple programs for adults and teens, live music, a documentary screening, trivia, and more. Unless otherwise noted, register at mahopaclibrary.org or call (845) 628-2009 ext. 100.
30-Day...
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BY HALSTON MEDIA STAFF
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7/7/25
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POUND RIDGE, N.Y – The campaign season is underway in Pound Ridge.
Seeking re-election on the Democratic line are incumbents Supervisor Kevin Hansan, Deputy Supervisor Diane Briggs, and Town Board member Dan Paschkes.
Rounding out...
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By Carol Reif
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7/7/25
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A much-loved former Cubmaster whose spirited personality, flair for organization, and talent for recruiting and motivating volunteers were keys to maintaining regular scouting activities during the Covid pandemic, as other packs were scaling down...
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By Steve Bongiorno
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7/6/25
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