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The Yorktown Lions and Yorktown’s Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring the annual “Halloween Parade and Carnival” on Saturday, Oct. 17 (rain date, Oct. 18).
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9/29/26
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Library Corner is submitted by the staff at John C. Hart Memorial Library.
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9/29/26
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The Yorktown native and 2021 Yorktown High School graduate, whose father is also an actor, initially began honing his craft when he was just four years old, at KJK Youth Theater Camp. Two decades later, he is still bringing his talent to the stage. This time, he will play Connor Murphy in the musical “Dear Evan Hansen,” at the White Plains Performing Arts Center this month.
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By Rachel McCain
Contributing Writer | 9/29/26 |
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The beautiful colors of autumn are almost upon us and it’s the perfect time to explore the various parts of New York State and attend an event you haven’t been to before.
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By Evelyn J. Mocbeichel
Guest Contributor | 9/23/26 |
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Throughout the year there are celebrations, festivals and fairs that take place in our area, but there is one that is filled with tradition, dancing, music and entertainment and beer. It is the ever- popular Oktoberfest. One of the questions people often ponder is how come “Oktoberfest” (German spelling) usually takes place in September?
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By Evelyn J. Mocbeichel
Guest Contributor | 9/17/26 |
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Yorktown resident Richard Biggs, also known as Ricky Biggs and by the stage name "Kingdr," has been making music for over half a decade.
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By Jonathon Cerini
Contributing Writer | 9/15/26 |
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Library Corner is submitted by the staff at John C. Hart Memorial Library.
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9/15/26
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The Friends of the John C. Hart Library will hold its annual book sale from Friday, Sept. 25, through Monday, Sept. 28, offering a wide selection of books and media for all ages.
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By Halston Media Staff
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9/15/26
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One of the most exciting, charming and highly anticipated fall traditions in the Hudson Valley is The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze.
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By Evelyn J. Mocbeichel
Guest Contributor | 9/8/26 |
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The Agape Music Center, a community music ministry and performance initiative, is designed to bring people together through sound.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/8/26 |
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Nature is all around us and it is never as close as when you visit a beach or shore area. Whether you take the family on a day trip, spend your vacation there or are lucky enough to live near the sea year-round, you cannot help but be aware of the beauty surrounding the water.
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By Evelyn J. Mocbeichel
Guest Contributor | 8/10/26 |
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When Tayla Rees stepped into the role of Rumi from the popular Netflix film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” for a child's birthday party, she expected to perform a few songs. She never imagined she’d leave in tears. After singing for a room full of children who knew every lyric, Rees watched as young fans crowded around her, reluctant to let her go. Their excitement and emotion lingered long after the performance ended.
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By Rachel McCain
Contributing Writer | 7/31/26 |
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Some of the best summer memories are the simplest: a day on the water, good company, and nowhere else to be. Mahopac Marina has been helping visitors and locals experience the best of Lake Mahopac for generations.
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By Vim Wilkinson
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7/31/26
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Sometimes all it takes is a different view. A few hours from the Hudson Valley, Lake George, Lake Placid and Lake Champlain each offer a different summer experience.
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VIM WILKINSON
Editor | 7/24/26 |
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The Gramercy, on Kear Street in Yorktown Heights impresses with an elevated menu along with polished yet comfortable and sophisticated vibes.
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By Vim Wilkinson
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7/24/26
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You have been invited to a friend’s beach, lake or country house for the weekend and you are excited about the trip. This is a time to relax and enjoy yourself, but have you thought about the rules of guest etiquette? How would you rate yourself as a guest in someone’s home? Having guests sleeping over is plenty of work for a host. There are beds to change, rooms to tidy, extra laundry, and meals to prepare.
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By Evelyn J. Mocbeichel
Guest Contributor | 7/23/26 |
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Every profession, trade or job has its terminology that is key to their work and tasks. Some occupations, like the military, have acronyms that are easier to use instead of saying the whole phrase associated with the description of the subject. Sailors and those that work on the ocean also have expressions that have been used for centuries.
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By Evelyn J. Mocbeichel
Guest Contributor | 7/23/26 |
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The first thing to know about "TURN: Washington’s Spies," is that it is not homework.
Yes, it is about the Revolutionary War. Yes, George Washington is a major character. Yes, the series dramatizes the Culper Ring, the spy network that helped the...
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BRETT FREEMAN
Publisher | 7/2/26 |
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If you've ever walked, run, or biked along the North County Trailway in Yorktown, you may already know that it follows the route of a former railroad. For others, it may come as a surprise that this popular trail was once a busy railroad line.
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By Vim Wilkinson
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7/2/26
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The world's largest big-tree nursery once operated right here in Amawalk on the border of Somers and Yorktown.
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VIM WILKINSON
Editor | 7/2/26 |