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The Garden Club of Yorktown is almost finished with the second phase of a new native-species garden at Veteran Memorials Circle.
The pollinator garden is a formal, demonstration garden in the circle that educates the public while honoring...
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8/21/25
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The exhibition ran from July 19 to Aug. 3, with an opening reception on July 19. It showcased a vibrant exploration of nature and imagination, inviting artists to interpret floral adventures through realistic, abstract, and conceptual works that highlighted the symbolism of flowers and their emotional and artistic impact.
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8/13/25
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Children and their families from Mahopac and surrounding towns enjoyed a day of fun as Carmel Hamlet’s Kiwi Country Day Camp hosted its annual Mess Fest on Saturday, Aug. 2.
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8/13/25
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The Taghkanic Chorale is inviting singers to join in a fun, informal sing-through of selections from Haydn’s Creation on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 7:30-9 p.m. in the sanctuary.
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BY HALSTON MEDIA STAFF
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8/12/25
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The facility features six courts with high-quality playing surfaces, fresh paint, durable 8-foot fencing and overhead lighting to accommodate evening play. Town officials said the upgrades were made in response to the sport’s growing popularity and community demand for better infrastructure.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 8/12/25 |
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Lake Mohegan firefighter Tommy Russo has retired after decades of service. Russo recently completed his final tour with the Lake Mohegan Fire District, saying goodbye after nearly 25 years of service, the Lake Mohegan Professional Firefighters Local 2956, the local union chapter, said in a Facebook post.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 8/7/25 |
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Residents in the Yorktown Water District may have recently received a notice regarding the town’s water system as part of a federally required lead service line inventory. While the letter may cause concern, town officials said there are no known lead service lines or mains and no immediate risk to residents.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 8/5/25 |
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At a special meeting on Monday, July 28, the Town Board approved a zoning code amendment to include new provisions regarding breweries, paving the way for the proposed project at 1735 Front Street.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 8/5/25 |
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The Westchester County Health Department announced Tuesday that it has closed the Mohegan Colony Association and Mohegan Beach Park District — the only two county-regulated beaches on Mohegan Lake — due to a harmful algae bloom (HAB) in the swim areas.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 8/5/25 |
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A lively crowd flocked to town for the Lions Club concert and Yorktown100 Electric Car Show on Sunday, Aug. 3. Yorktowners lined the grass at Jack Devito Veterans’ Memorial Field on a beautiful summer evening to enjoy live music and each other’s company.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 8/4/25 |
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Circolo da Vinci, an Italian American organization, held its annual scholarship awards dinner earlier this summer on Monday, June 16 at Miraggio Mediterranean Restaurant in Yorktown Heights.
Eight students from area high schools including...
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8/4/25
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Willow Furniture & Design is proud to celebrate 29 years of providing exceptional home furnishings, personalized design services, and a customer experience rooted in warmth and quality. Formerly known as Country Willow, the...
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7/31/25
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In a world where stress, fear, and uncertainty often dominate the headlines, one event in Yorktown is bringing something different to the table: HOPE.
HOPE Fest 2025 returns for its third year on Saturday, August 16, and promises to be...
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7/31/25
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The Westchester County Health Department cleared the Mohegan Beach Park District in Mohegan Lake to reopen for swimming on Wednesday and said there has been no Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) in the swimming area for at least 24 hours.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 7/30/25 |
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Town officials visited the Triangle Shopping Center on Tuesday as crews continue a $10 million renovation of the retail complex. According to a press release from the town, the 208,000-square-foot shopping center at the intersection of Saw Mill River Road and Maple Hill Street currently has crews updating store facades and installing new sidewalks. The project also includes repaving the 867-space parking lot.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 7/30/25 |
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Yorktown resident Michele Iovanella beams with pride when she speaks of her mother, Marion Fodera—a gifted watercolor artist who lives in Cocoa Beach, Florida, but spends part of the year with Michele in Yorktown.
Born in 1934, Fodera’s journey...
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7/30/25
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Holly Block, a 2017 Mahopac High School grad, is officially a quadruple threat. She’s a singer, dancer (and choreographer), actor and playwright.
Now, a musical that Block co-wrote with her writing partner, Elizabeth Jerjian, is about to have an...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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7/29/25
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A holiday-themed vendor fair will take place Thursday, July 31, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Four Brothers Restaurant on Route 6, with proceeds benefiting Links of Love.
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7/29/25
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MAHOPAC, N.Y.—Patricia “Patty” Rathschmidt, a Mahopac philanthropist who co-founded the iconic local charity United for the Troops with her husband, Jim, has died. She was 69.
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 7/25/25 |
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Several Putnam County and Yorktown community organizations have received state grant money that will help fund youth workforce training, substance abuse prevention, and domestic violence outreach programs. State Sen. Pete Harckham helped secure $604,500 in an end-of-year resolution for the funding, which was distributed to 15 different recipients.
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/25/25
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