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At the Yorktown Athletic Club golf program’s Oct. 26 awards breakfast to culminate the fall season, Director of Instruction Skip Marini presented what he called the “most prestigious award,” named in memory of Harrison Apar, to Marcella Chiazzese.
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By Halston Media Staff
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11/21/25
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A Purdys man was tragically killed after being hit by a falling tree limb on Nov. 17.
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By Halston Media Staff
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11/19/25
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Yorktown’s Donald King, a Korean War veteran active in the community, was among the veterans honored at Assemblyman Matt Slater’s annual 94th Assembly District Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 11/18/25 |
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The Yorktown Central School District Board of Education voted Monday night to appoint Jacquelyn Guarino to its vacant seventh seat, filling the position left open by Jackie Carbone’s resignation. The board interviewed five candidates during its Nov. 17 meeting. A motion to appoint Adam MacDonald failed, and a subsequent motion to appoint Evan Boucher was not carried after it did not receive a second. Guarino was ultimately appointed in a 4–2 vote.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 11/18/25 |
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Shrek the Musical runs Nov. 15–29 at Yorktown Stage, with matinee and evening performances. The family-friendly production follows Shrek on a journey with Donkey, Fiona, Lord Farquaad, and a cast of fairy tale misfits. With humor, heart, and a message of acceptance, the show offers entertainment for audiences of all ages. Tickets are available at yorktownstage.org or by calling 914-962-0606.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 11/16/25 |
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It was a long, hard climb for Yorktown’s boys volleyball team in its quest to get its first sectional title in school history, but all the sweat and tears was well worth it.
No. 2 Yorktown at last savored the sweet taste of victory, getting that...
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By Mike Sabini
Contributing Writer | 11/14/25 |
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The town of Yorktown honored local veterans with a ceremony on Nov. 11 — a poignant moment of reflection at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month — at The Veteran Memorials Circle, located behind Town Hall.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 11/11/25 |
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Yorktown came together to honor those who served, with veterans organizations, Scout groups, families, students and community leaders turning out for the Veterans Day parade on Sunday, Nov. 9.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 11/9/25 |
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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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Results are in. Yorktown voters have cast their ballots in races for town supervisor, two Town Board seats, county executive, and the Westchester County Board of Legislators in Districts 1 and 4.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 11/5/25 |
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Colin Smith, a three-term Democrat from Peekskill, has won re-election to the Westchester County Board of Legislators, defeating Republican Kevin Byrnes of Yorktown. Smith will continue representing District 1, which includes Cortlandt and parts of Peekskill and Yorktown.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 11/5/25 |
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Vedat Gashi, a Democrat from Yorktown and current chair of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, has secured another term, defeating political newcomer Kevin O’Keefe of Somers. The three-term incumbent will continue representing District 4, which includes parts of Yorktown, Somers and New Castle.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 11/5/25 |
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Ed Lachterman won reelection as Yorktown town supervisor, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections, with a convincing victory that saw him garner 56 percent of the vote.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 11/5/25 |
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Two Yorktown incumbents won reelection in uncontested races for town justice and highway superintendent.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 11/5/25 |
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Democrat Ken Jenkins has been re-elected Westchester County Executive, defeating Republican Christine Sculti in a rematch of February’s special election.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 11/4/25 |
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Deanna Belmonte, of East Moriches, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, a Class E felony. Officers said she took multiple skincare items valued at $1,855.26. Police responded to a reported larceny on Sept. 15 and after reviewing CCTV footage were able to identify Belmonte and her vehicle. An arrest warrant was issued on Sept. 29 by Judge Cohen-Pearson.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 11/4/25 |
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The Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee ruled against Republican Kevin O’Keefe in complaints filed by incumbent Democrat Vedat Gashi — both candidates for Westchester County Legislator District 4 — the panel said Friday (Oct. 31).
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 11/3/25 |
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On Nov. 4, voters will see a rematch of February’s special election between Democratic County Executive Ken Jenkins and Republican Christine Sculti.
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By Tom Walogorsky
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10/31/25
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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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A pair of local retailers recently sold tickets worth big bucks.
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By Tom Walogorsky
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10/29/25
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