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A North Salem man is facing a serious charge after a December 2025 incident in Yorktown.
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By Tom Walogorsky
Editor | 1/5/26 |
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A 31-year-old homeless man was arrested last week on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation into thefts from a Yorktown storage facility, police said.
Ryan McCullough was arrested Dec. 17 at about 3:22 p.m. on Route 6...
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12/24/25
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The Yorktown Police Department welcomed new officers and celebrated promotions for others, continuing the tradition of Chief of Police Robert Noble introducing his men and women in blue to the community.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 12/19/25 |
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Yorktown police officers will soon be able to access legal and policy information hands-free through a new artificial intelligence platform.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 12/16/25 |
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Santa hit the streets of Yorktown on Sunday, Dec. 14, riding a firetruck and spreading holiday cheer during the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Candy Cane Run.
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12/16/25
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An arrest has been made in the death of Brewster-based cabdriver Aurelio Zhunio-Orbez, 68, who was found dead in the Croton Falls Reservoir last week.
Santos Vasquez Ramirez, 28, of Pawling, has been charged with second-degree murder and...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
Editor | 12/13/25 |
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Donations are needed for basic essentials, including clothing, shoes, and warm coats, as well as underwear, personal hygiene items, and prescriptions that were lost in the fire and must now be refilled. Those wishing to donate can do so at gofundme.com/f/help-cordova-family-rebuild-after-house-fire.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 12/7/25 |
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A Yorktown family was displaced in the middle of the holiday season after fire destroyed their home on Dec. 1.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Staff Reporter | 12/4/25 |
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The 40-year-old faces charges including aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child in the vehicle, a class E felony; driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor; endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor; and multiple traffic infractions.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 12/2/25 |
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A cyber tip led to a Somers man facing charges of child sexual exploitation.
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By Carol Reif
Staff Reporter | 12/1/25 |
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An employee of Shrub Oak International School, a therapeutic day and residential program for autistic children, adolescents and young adults, was arrested after allegedly obstructing the breathing of a disabled student at the school late last month.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 11/25/25 |
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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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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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A Yorktown man was arrested following a months-long investigation that began in June into alleged weapons violations, police said. Demian Kassetas, 49, was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a Class D felony, according to the Yorktown Police Department.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Staff Reporter | 11/4/25 |
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Officers responded to 1366 East Main St. on Sept. 26 just before 8 p.m. for a fight in progress. After dispersing the crowd, an investigation identified four male teens — ages 14 and 17 of Yorktown and ages 15 and 16 of Cortlandt Manor — who allegedly struck a victim in the face with closed fists, causing physical injury. It is unclear what those injuries were or the victim’s current condition.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 10/28/25 |
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The Yorktown Police Department is warning residents about scams targeting seniors and other vulnerable members of the community. Chief of Police Robert Noble is urging the public to look out for one another.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 10/21/25 |
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Officers responded to a Yorktown home the morning of Oct. 10 after a report of a domestic incident. Police said their investigation found that the night before, around 10 p.m., the man allegedly choked the victim and pushed her to the ground. The victim lost consciousness and had a bruise on her arm. Her current condition is not known.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 10/14/25 |
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A former CEO and president of the Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce was arrested on federal charges Tuesday, Oct. 7, for allegedly talking about engaging in violent sexual activity with a girl who he thought was 15, but was actually an...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 10/9/25 |
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The Yorktown Police Department recognized several officers for their dedication, leadership, and service to the community during a presentation at Town Hall on Oct. 7. Chief of Police Robert Noble took the opportunity during the Town Board meeting to introduce the officers to the public and highlight their achievements.
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BY MIRANDA FERRANTE
Staff Reporter | 10/9/25 |
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A former Yorktown teaching assistant is heading to federal prison for possessing child pornography. As reported by lohud.com, Giuseppi Micciari, 29, pleaded guilty in March 2025 to federal charges and was sentenced in White Plains federal court on Sept. 16 by U.S. District Judge Philip Halpern.
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BY HALSTON MEDIA STAFF
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10/8/25
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