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If your home was built before 1978, it might harbor hidden hazards that could affect your family’s or tenants’ health.
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8/2/26
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A water main break on Route 35/Saw Mill River Road overnight Aug. 1 disrupted water service in parts of Yorktown and forced a temporary road closure.
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By Miranda Ferrante
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Howard McNiff, 38, was arrested at the scene following the attack at the post office at 29 Fair St. in Carmel Hamlet. He is charged with one count of second-degree attempted murder, a violent felony; two counts of second-degree assault, also a violent felony; and one count of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 8/1/26 |
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From National Night Out and a Town Board meeting to bulk trash collection and a back-to-school supplies drive, here's what's happening in Yorktown during the week ahead.
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/31/26
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Tom Diana Park at Granite Knolls Recreation & Sports Complex will close from Aug. 1-16 while crews repave the facility's main parking lot.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 7/29/26 |
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A flood watch remains in effect for Westchester County until 8 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Westchester County Office of Emergency Services.
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/28/26
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Tom and Jessica Gorman joined Rep. Mike Lawler, Assemblyman Matt Slater, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Yorktown officials and other local leaders at the Yorktown Police Department on July 24 to address concerns over state policies affecting local law enforcement.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 7/24/26 |
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Westchester County is warning residents and businesses to be on alert for a nationwide email scam targeting people involved in planning, zoning and land use applications.
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/24/26
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The Links at Valley Fields golf course could soon get an upgraded restaurant with outdoor dining and music, modified lighting, and improved netting to prevent golf balls from rolling off the course if the Planning Board approves a final site plan for the changes along with with an acoustic study that measures decibels for the music.
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By Lindsey Kelleher
Contributing Writer | 7/24/26 |
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A local developer is suing the town and several current and former officials, alleging a yearslong scheme to suppress the value of its Navajo Street property while advancing zoning changes that benefited a competing redevelopment project.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 7/23/26 |
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From repairing broken household items to enjoying live music and outdoor movies, Yorktown has several community events and programs coming up in the weeks ahead. Here are some local activities, services and happenings to mark on your calendar.
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/23/26
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A Westchester County program using AI-powered stop-arm cameras on school buses reduced illegal school bus passing violations by nearly 24 percent during its first full year, according to the county's 2025-26 School Bus Safety Program Annual Report.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 7/23/26 |
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The day after what would have been Sheridan’s 19th birthday, the Yorktown Town Board voted July 7 to move forward with plans for the Sheridan Gorman Memorial at Downing Park.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 7/23/26 |
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The Yorktown Grange Fair returns Sept. 11-13 for its 102nd year, continuing a century-old tradition of celebrating agriculture, community and family fun.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 7/22/26 |
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Two men accused of stealing more than $500 in merchandise from Home Depot were arrested after state troopers tracked them down in Peekskill, where police also charged the alleged getaway driver with multiple felonies after he was found to be intoxicated, according to New York State Police.
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/22/26
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The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Northern and Southern Westchester, Putnam, Orange and Rockland counties, along with portions of southern Connecticut, through 2 a.m. Wednesday.
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/21/26
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Five members of the Lake Mohegan Professional Firefighters Department have graduated from the Westchester County Career Fire Chiefs Firefighters Academy.
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/20/26
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Yorktown residents can take advantage of bulk trash collection, attend a Town Board meeting, enjoy a Billy Joel tribute band, explore a hands-on colonial craft activity at the Yorktown Museum, shop fresh produce at Hilltop Hanover Farm and participate in a Silver Rose prayer service. Here's what's happening July 20-24.
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/17/26
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Bushra Mina, MD, chief of pulmonary critical care medicine at Northwell’s Northern Westchester Hospital, breaks down how wildfire smoke affects the body and how to stay safe.
1: What are the primary health concerns associated with wildfire smoke,...
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By Bushra Mina, MD
Chief of pulmonary critical care medicine Northwell’s Northern Westchester Hospital | 7/16/26 |
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The Westchester County Health Department issued its second air quality advisory of the week, warning residents about hazardous conditions caused by ongoing wildfires in Canada.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 7/16/26 |