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For 30 years, Support Connection has provided free peer counseling, support groups and other resources to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. The Yorktown Heights-based nonprofit marked its 30th anniversary Sept. 10 at The Briarcliff Manor and will host its annual Support-A-Walk on Oct. 4 at FDR State Park.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 10/1/26 |
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A fundraiser has been launched to support the family of Samuel Michael Gonzalez, a Yorktown Heights resident and NYPD detective who died Sept. 26. He was 44.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/30/26 |
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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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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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Yorktown’s Susan Berliner is back with the second children’s picture book in her “Windsoar the Flying Car” series.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/29/26 |
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The 14th annual TYathlon sprint triathlon and family-friendly 5K was held Saturday, Sept. 19, in and along Lake Mahopac. The event raises money for the Ty Louis Campbell Foundation, which funds research and clinical trials for aggressive childhood...
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By Halston Media Staff
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9/28/26
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A bright spot in the downpour Sept. 26 was the deep sense of community at FDR State Park, where runners, advocates, people in recovery and families of loved ones gathered for the 12th annual Run for Recovery.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/26/26 |
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Yorktown has plenty to do, with upcoming events offering something for families, history buffs, gardeners, book lovers and those looking to support local causes.
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By Halston Media Staff
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9/25/26
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The Amawalk Friends Meeting House will host a Living History Experience Sept. 26-27, with presentations at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. and a trivia challenge on Colonial Westchester and the Revolutionary War at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/22/26 |
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The Yorktown Feast of San Gennaro returned to Commerce Street and Railroad Park for its 10th anniversary, bringing the community together for food, live music, rides, games and Italian tradition.
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By Halston Media Staff
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9/21/26
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A Buddy Bench handcrafted in honor of Yorktown’s Sheridan Gorman was unveiled in September at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. The bench was created to give members of Congress a place to sit together.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/21/26 |
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For Claire Tomao, a love of reading and childhood memories of visiting the American Girl store have come together in her Girl Scout Silver Award project.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/20/26 |
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For James Muggeo, his Eagle Scout project is about more than completing a requirement. It is a chance to give back to the veterans who have supported his troop for years and to a community he believes in.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/19/26 |
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There are plenty of things to do in Yorktown this week.
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By Halston Media Staff
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9/18/26
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The San Gennaro Feast returns to Yorktown Heights for its 10th anniversary.
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By Halston Media Staff
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9/16/26
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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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For 100 years, the Garden Club of Yorktown has been getting its hands dirty — and the town has been blooming because of it.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/15/26 |
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When Jane and Walt Daniels began volunteering with the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference in 1979, they had no idea that a simple day spent picking up litter would mark the beginning of a nearly half-century commitment to trails, parks, and the people who use them.
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By Jeffrey Merchan
Contributing Writer | 9/15/26 |
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The Yorktown Grange Fair celebrated its 102nd year Sept. 11-13, continuing a century-old tradition of agriculture, community and family fun.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/14/26 |
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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.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/11/26 |