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The Yorktown Police Department has launched a new Bicycle Unit that will patrol the town's business district and community events, expanding the department's community policing and public safety efforts.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 7/1/26 |
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The John C. Hart Memorial Library and the Albert A. Capellini Community & Cultural Center will serve as cooling centers July 1 and July 2 in response to high temperatures.
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6/30/26
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The museum is located on the top floor of the Albert A. Capellini Community & Cultural Center at 1974 Commerce St. in Yorktown Heights and is accessible by elevator and stairs. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information is available at yorktownmuseum.org.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/30/26 |
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The Pines Bridge Monument, right here in Yorktown Heights, was unveiled Nov. 17, 2018, as the first Revolutionary War memorial to depict a white soldier, an African American soldier and a Native American soldier fighting together.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/30/26 |
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Yorktown Police reported multiple arrests and criminal summonses between June 17 and June 29, including a felony assault stemming from a stabbing, the alleged theft of more than $3,000 in merchandise from Jefferson Valley Mall, drug and traffic-related arrests, and several harassment and order-of-protection cases.
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By Halston Media Staff
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6/30/26
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The Yorktown Town Board has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, July 7 on a proposed local law that would impose a six-month moratorium on approvals for new cell towers in the town.
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By Miranda Ferrante
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6/29/26
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The Yorktown Town Board scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, July 14 on an extension of the Yorktown Water District that would add 82 parcels to the system.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/29/26 |
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The Yorktown Town Board is considering a proposed local law that would increase fines for parking in fire lanes and handicapped spaces from $50 and $100 to $100 and $150.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/28/26 |
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The Yorktown Town Board opened and closed a public hearing June 16 on a proposed affordable housing set-aside law that would require residential developments of more than 10 units to include units sold or rented at prices affordable to qualifying households. The updated proposal would reinstate a December 2011 law that was repealed in November 2016.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/28/26 |
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The Yorktown Town Board referred out for comment a proposed local law that would require contractors bidding on town projects costing at least $500,000 to have a state-approved apprenticeship program.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/28/26 |
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Yorktown High School said goodbye to the Class of 2026 during its commencement ceremony on June 25.
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By Halston Media Staff
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6/27/26
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Lakeland High School said goodbye to the Class of 2026 during its commencement ceremony on June 20.
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By Halston Media Staff
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6/27/26
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Crowds of colleagues, friends, family, first responders, elected officials and residents gathered outside the Yorktown Police Department on June 26 as Chief Robert Noble made his final walkout upon retirement. Noble retired after a decade as chief and 33 years with the department. The gathering reflected the impact of his long law enforcement career and the respect he earned within both the Yorktown community and the broader policing profession.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/27/26 |
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The John C. Hart Memorial Library will host local author and historian Paul R. Martin III for a book talk and signing on July 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the library’s community room.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/25/26 |
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The Yorktown Heights Engine Co. No. 1 Firemen’s Parade and Carnival returned June 24, kicking off a five-day stretch of summer tradition.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/24/26 |
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Carla and Keyes, local songwriters and performers, brought history to life on stage at the First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown June 20, performing original songs inspired by documents from the American Revolution to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
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By Ava Paciariello
Contributing Writer | 6/24/26 |
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Emergency calls kept the Yorktown Heights firefighters busy June 24 as the department balanced multiple responses with preparations for its annual Fireman’s Parade and Carnival.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/24/26 |
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The Field Hall Foundation has promoted Patti Lavan Horvath from program officer to executive director, effective July 1.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/24/26 |
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Military veteran and former national security adviser Cait Conley has won the Democratic primary for New York’s 17th Congressional District and will face Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler in November.
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
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6/23/26
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As calls for a long-term emergency medical services funding solution grow louder, Yorktown is moving closer to a study of potential revenue options.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/23/26 |