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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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Yorktown police recently arrested two people in separate incidents, including a California man accused of assault and a Yorktown Heights man accused of stealing a package from a resident’s home.
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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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Three Queens men were arrested Thursday after Yorktown Police alleged they forcibly stole an individual's purse outside the TD Bank branch on Lee Road.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 8/6/26 |
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Two Yorktown residents are accused of stealing more than $2,600 worth of merchandise from Lowe’s in an alleged theft scheme spanning several months, according to Yorktown police.
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By Halston Media Staff
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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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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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A two-vehicle crash on Springhurst Street left one person trapped inside an overturned vehicle July 26, prompting a rescue by the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 7/27/26 |
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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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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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A 68-year-old Peekskill man was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property and petit larceny after Yorktown Police said he stole a wallet from a locker at Club Fit, 600 Bank Rd.
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/14/26
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A man was taken to a local hospital for evaluation after an incident involving a pursuit, a knife and threats toward law enforcement officers in Yorktown and Cortlandt on July 9.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 7/10/26 |
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Yorktown police reported three recent arrests and enforcement actions, including a juvenile delinquency charge stemming from an alleged assault, a felony attempted assault charge against a Bridgeport, Connecticut, man, and a suspended-license arrest following a traffic stop on Underhill Avenue.
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By Halston Media Staff
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7/6/26
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A severe thunderstorm packing wind gusts of up to 80 mph swept through the area on July 4.
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By Tom Walogorsky
Editor | 7/5/26 |
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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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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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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 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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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 |