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Yorktown property owners who are eligible veterans or surviving spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty could qualify for new property tax exemptions under changes being considered by the town.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/30/26 |
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Lakeland is projected to receive funding for 40 additional Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) seats for the 2026-27 school year, according to Assemblyman Matt Slater’s office.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/29/26 |
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Yorktown residents Alex Mandara and Frank Garcia were among several local veterans advocates honored by Rep. Mike Lawler at an event at Carmel Town Hall earlier this month for their leadership, service and dedication to the veteran community.
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By Halston Media Staff
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9/28/26
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State Sen. Pete Harckham hosted a Senior Resource Fair at the Jefferson Village Community Center on Friday, Sept. 18. More than 300 residents attended to learn about state and local programs and resources for seniors, caregivers and family members throughout the 40th Senate District.
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By Halston Media Staff
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9/22/26
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Councilwoman Susan Siegel raised concerns about the Town Board’s effort to hire a consultant to study Yorktown’s emergency medical services system.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 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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Yorktown residents who want to keep door-to-door peddlers and solicitors away from their homes will soon have a new tool: a town “do not knock” registry.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/17/26 |
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Supervisor Ed Lachterman announced the plans at the start of the Sept. 15 meeting, as questions about safety, enforcement and what the town can legally regulate continue to surface.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/17/26 |
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The Yorktown Town Board set a public hearing for Nov. 17 on a proposed local law that would allow the town to override the state property tax levy limit for the 2027 budget.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/17/26 |
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As Support Connection celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Yorktown-based nonprofit has received $50,000 in new state funding to support its peer counseling program for people affected by breast, ovarian and gynecological cancers.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/17/26 |
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At a time when many high school seniors are focused on their next chapter, 18-year-old Henry Quintanilla is already looking toward the future of his community.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/10/26 |
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The Yorktown Town Board met for a work session Sept. 8 to discuss a range of town matters and hear updates from various departments and officials. Here are some noteworthy items.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 9/10/26 |
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In recognition of the month, State Sen. Pete Harckham presented 100 doses of naloxone to Mohegan EMS to help prevent overdose deaths locally.
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9/8/26
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Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman has been selected as one of the 2026 Hudson Valley Jewish Changemakers, an initiative recognizing individuals who contribute to Jewish life and their communities.
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9/4/26
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Even as public officials wrestle with what, if anything, they can do in terms of enforcement, it ultimately comes down to parents being aware of the risks and understanding the responsibility that comes with giving children access to an e-bike.
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By Malak Kassem
Contributing Writer | 9/1/26 |
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A longtime disability rights and independent living advocate, Mel Tanzman worked on issues including employment equality, accessible and affordable housing, and health care. The Yorktown Democratic Committee described him as a “tireless advocate for the issues and causes he felt most passionately about.” He died Aug. 12 at age 75 from kidney failure and related complications.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/21/26 |
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The legislation would require height-adjustable adult changing tables in enclosed restrooms at public locations including roadside rest areas, museums, public libraries, public buildings and amusement attractions.
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By Halston Media Staff
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8/19/26
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More than $1 million in federal funding is headed to Yorktown to expand public sewer service to neighborhoods currently served by residential septic systems.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/13/26 |
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A proposal for an 11,500-square-foot automated car wash on Route 118 drew concerns from Yorktown Town Board members over traffic, location, wetlands and the facility’s compatibility with the surrounding area.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/9/26 |
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The Yorktown Town Board recognized Aug. 7 as National Purple Heart Day and reaffirmed the town’s designation as a Purple Heart Town.
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By Halston Media Staff
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8/7/26
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