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After 20 years of answering calls, helping residents and working alongside generations of Yorktown police officers, Officer Michael Madaus walked out of the Yorktown Police Department for the final time Aug. 11.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/11/26 |
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“I want to emphasize that our Town Court is a place where the rule of law prevails and where every individual is entitled to a fair and impartial proceeding, regardless of the allegations against them,” Supervisor Ed Lachterman said.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/11/26 |
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Yorktown will continue its yearlong celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary with a Revolutionary War-themed concert and a fireworks display honoring the community’s role in American history.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/10/26 |
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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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Even after the Yorktown Town Board voted 3-1 in May to formally name the field on Veterans Road the Jack DeVito Field Veterans Plaza, pushback remains over both the process and, for some, the name itself.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/8/26 |
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The Yorktown Police Department welcomed community members to its National Night Out Jack DeVito Field Veterans Plaza on Aug. 4.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/7/26 |
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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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Yorktown Police said officers responded to Route 118 at approximately 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 following a report of a dog attacking another dog. Police said officers arrived after the incident had already transpired and began an investigation.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/7/26 |
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A Westchester County Supreme Court judge has ruled that a proposed 5-megawatt battery energy storage system in Yorktown should be treated as public utility infrastructure, a decision that could affect how similar projects are reviewed across New York.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/7/26 |
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Yorktown officials are considering replacing the town’s outdated wireless communications law with a new set of regulations aimed at improving cell coverage while addressing concerns about neighborhood impacts, environmental protections and tower placement.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/6/26 |
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A Mohegan Lake man has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison for a fentanyl sale that resulted in a man's death, as well as charges related to a crack cocaine distribution conspiracy and illegal ammunition possession, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/6/26 |
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For six decades, a small museum tucked away in Yorktown Heights has been preserving the stories that shaped the community — from its earliest settlers and colonial roots to its role in the Revolutionary War and its evolution into the diverse town it is today.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/6/26 |
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The organizations behind Yorktown's annual Run for Recovery 5K are seeking sponsors ahead of this year's event, which supports individuals on their recovery journeys and raises awareness during National Recovery Month in September.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/5/26 |
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The Yorktown Town Board approved a zoning amendment on July 14 expanding the permitted uses at Jefferson Valley Mall.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/5/26 |
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The Town of Yorktown has filed a lawsuit against a developer over alleged unpermitted construction, illegal vehicle storage and failure to meet long-standing development obligations.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/4/26 |
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The Town Board is considering expanding a planned streetscape project into a larger downtown revitalization effort, adding potential improvements to sidewalks, bike lanes, parking and traffic flow throughout Yorktown Heights.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/4/26 |
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The Yorktown Town Board proclaimed Aug. 4 as United States Coast Guard Day, honoring the branch’s more than two centuries of service to the nation.
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8/4/26
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A Yorktown Heights family recently received a memorial plaque honoring Timothy J. Stewart, a retired New York City police detective and 9/11 first responder whose life was dedicated to service.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/3/26 |
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The Yorktown Police Department will host its annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 4, offering residents an opportunity to meet local officers and enjoy an evening of food, games and activities.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/3/26 |
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The Yorktown Planning Board approved an amended site plan during its June 29 hearing for 83 units on the site, up from the 79 that was originally proposed.
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By Lindsey Kelleher
Contributing Writer | 8/2/26 |