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Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman on Thursday (Oct. 30) released the town’s 2026 tentative budget and said there will be no increase to the property tax rate this year.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 11/5/25 |
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A patch of land behind the Fieldstone Manor development that’s currently under construction has raised both ire and confusion among some residents and town officials after a recent report that the land was owned by the town but was being used as a parking lot by Fieldstone Manor developer William Catucci.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 10/30/25 |
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The Yorktown Town Board unanimously approved a Westchester County grant to install six electric vehicle charging stations at the John C. Hart Memorial Library.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 10/21/25 |
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Police officers will now be required to take temporary custody of firearms when responding to reports of family or domestic violence. Before the law was enacted, officers under the Safe Homes Act of 2020 only had the option of removing firearms that were in plain sight or discovered during a consensual or lawful search.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 10/21/25 |
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Assemblyman Matt Slater, Sen. Rob Rolison and representatives from the Putnam Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center gathered recently in Putnam Valley to urge passage of legislation that would allow domestic violence shelters to extend survivors’ stays by up to 90 days.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 10/21/25 |
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Thousands of residents across the Hudson Valley joined in the nationwide “No Kings Day of Action."
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During the Oct. 14 work session, Supervisor Ed Lachterman and the Town Board declared Oct. 13 as the U.S. Navy’s 250th Birthday, honoring the service’s history and generations of sailors who have upheld its core values of honor, courage, and commitment since its founding in 1775.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 10/15/25 |
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The Yorktown Police Department recognized several officers for their dedication, leadership, and service to the community during a presentation at Town Hall on Oct. 7. Chief of Police Robert Noble took the opportunity during the Town Board meeting to introduce the officers to the public and highlight their achievements.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 10/9/25 |
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The Yorktown Town Board has joined communities nationwide in recognizing October as LGBTQ+ History Month, honoring the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 10/8/25 |
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The Yorktown Town Board has joined communities nationwide in recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of early detection, research, and support for those affected by the disease.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 10/8/25 |
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YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y.—The Town Board on Tuesday recognized Boy Scout Troop 173 for six decades of service, leadership, and community involvement, proclaiming Oct. 7 as Boy Scout Troop 173 Day.
Founded in 1965, Troop 173 has served as a...
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MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 10/8/25 |
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The Town of Yorktown will hold a public meeting on Monday, Oct. 6 to solicit proposals from the public for downtown revitalization grants.
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9/30/25
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The Building Department is preparing to launch a new online permit application system through City Squared, with full services expected to be available by January.
For now, only the property search function on the site is active as the department...
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 9/23/25 |
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A portion of Route 118 in Yorktown has been renamed in honor of the late Jake Arcara, a town highway department worker was tragically killed in a work zone accident in 2022.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 9/17/25 |
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After 10 years leading the board of trustees at the John C. Hart Memorial Library, Catherine Richey has officially stepped down from her role. Her decade of volunteer service to the Yorktown community was recognized at the Town Board meeting on Sept. 2.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 9/12/25 |
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Westchester County is asking residents to share their views on recycling and waste reduction. The Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF), working with consulting firm Barton & Loguidice, is conducting a waste reduction study that will help guide programs over the next decade.
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9/11/25
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Before the Town Board could vote to decide whether to expand the Lake Osceola Overlay District to include the Hidden Valley project at 3000 Navajo St., developer Creative Living withdrew its application.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 9/10/25 |
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A Shed the Meds event, sponsored by Assemblyman Matt Slater, is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yorktown Police Department.
The program, held in partnership with the Alliance for Safe Kids and Drug Crisis in Our...
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 9/9/25 |
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The World Health Organization and the International Association for Suicide Prevention observe Sept. 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day. Yorktown joined the global effort during its Sept. 2 board meeting, acknowledging that suicide is “a serious public health issue that affects people of all ages, races, and backgrounds across the globe.”
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
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9/5/25
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The Reverend Thomas Stubbs of Yorktown United Methodist Church was one of four LGBTQ+ advocates honored by Sen. Pete Harckham earlier this week in recognition of Pride Month.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 8/14/25 |