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ShopRite associates get into the spirit during the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile event in Mount Kisco in June. From left are: Grace Richards, Inder Signh, Nick Valdez, and Devlin Plass.

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It was the best of times, it was the wurst of times. To the delight of hot dog fans young and old, Oscar Mayer’s famed Wienermobile rolled into the parking lot at ShopRite on North Bedford Road in Mount Kisco in June. The event featured fun,...
Town officials and Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers meet at town hall. From left, they are: the rec department’s Kimberly O'Brien, driver Barry Haitoff, Town Board members Andres Castillo and Bobbi Bittker, Supervisor Ellen Calves, drivers Monique Klares and Lingyun Lou and board members Stephanie McCaine and Tom Catoliato.

Bedford honors Meals on Wheels volunteers

For more than half a century they have been the last link in an important nutritional lifeline for some Bedford seniors. Over those years, volunteer drivers in the town’s Meals on Wheels program have come to the doors of untold numbers...

Officials commend conservation officers in Lewisboro dumping case

LEWISBORO, N.Y. - State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Chris Burdick joined DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton at Lewisboro Town Hall last week to present official certificates to Environmental …

Valedictorian and salutatorian share words of wisdom with John Jay's Class of 2025

CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - The top students of John Jay High School's Class of 2025 offered words of wisdom and encouragement to their classmates at graduation on June 17. Valedictorian Dakota …

Lewisboro Police Blotter: Errant dirt bikes, youth trapped in store, suspicious drone

SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - Lewisboro Police handled a variety of traffic mishaps, assistance to first responders, and other routine operations during the first part of June – but a handful of incidents …

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Head-on crash injures several, shuts Route 35

A head-on collision between two cars in Katonah on Friday, July11, resulted in several injuries and caused the closure of Route 35 (Amawalk Road) for several hours, state police report. The incident occurred in the area of 2658 Amawalk Road. The...
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Friends of Karen launches 2025 Back To School campaign

NORTH SALEM, NY -- When you participate in Friends of Karen’s Back-to-School program, you give parents, consumed with caring for their critically ill child, peace of mind knowing their children will be ready for the new school year. You’ll relieve...

Putnam CAP seeks donations for its school supply drive for students in need.

Donations sought for Putnam CAP's school supply program

BREWSTER, N.Y. — Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) will hold its annual School Supply Program distribution on Aug. 19 and 20, providing low-income Putnam County families with new backpacks and gift cards to purchase needed supplies....

Where will John Jay High School grads be attending college?

CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - The John Jay High School Class of 2025 will be attending 108 different colleges across 26 states, Scotland and Wales!AlabamaMarion Military InstituteCaliforniaLoyola Marymount …

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Community News
Floral Adventures: Open call to artists for summer-themed show with awards
Floral Adventures aims to capture the dynamic relationship between nature and creativity. Artists are invited to interpret this theme in innovative ways—whether through realistic representations, abstract interpretations or conceptual...
Braver Angels and Bedford Playhouse partner for depolarization workshop
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Braver Angels and the Bedford Playhouse recently joined forces to present a workshop aimed at helping people recognize and reduce their own polarizing tendencies. Held at the …
Cooling centers throughout Westchester help residents beat the heat
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY. - With a heat wave expected to continue in the region this week, local libraries and other community meeting places will be offering residents access to cooling …
Photo Gallery: Pride in the Park returns to Lewisboro
SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - For the fifth year, the community gathered for a proud day of unity and entertainment as Lewisboro, Bedford, and Katonah celebrated LGBTQIA+ Pride Month at Pride in the Park on …
2025 Donald R. Kellogg Memorial Scholarship winners announced
KATONAH, N.Y. - Two amazing young men were presented with the 2025 Donald R. Kellogg Memorial Scholarship on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the Katonah-Purdys United Methodist Church in …

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Sports

Condon finishes John Jay career in style with win at states

Andy Condon finished a decorated running career at John Jay.
Andy Condon came up through the John Jay youth system playing lacrosse and arrived on the freshman team with the realization that he wasn’t enjoying the sport. “On the first day of practice,” he said, “I went up to the coach and told him I wasn’t...
Haylie Donovan with her proud parents.
On June 14, Haylie Donovan lined up for the 400-meter state finals. At Middletown High School, the senior knew this was her last high school race and refused to let jitters be part of the outcome.  “I didn’t want anything to get in between...
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Lewisboro Lightning win big, improve to 4-1

SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - On June 21, the Lewisboro Lightning (12U) faced the 9ers at Lewisboro Town Park, and the bats had a pretty easy time of it. But the tone of the 11-1 mercy offering was set by the …

John Jay's Wasserman doesn't disappoint at state and national level

CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - On June 6, at Suffern High School, Sloan Wasserman won the 3000 and 1500 meter Section One Championships. “They were more training races than anything,” said the …

John Jay baseball ends season with thriller against Huskers

CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - After falling to Fox Lane on Saturday, May 24, John Jay dropped to the loser’s bracket and hoped to keep their season alive at Yorktown. So a 4-0 first-inning lead …

Star Boxing returns to Westchester County Center on June 14

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The stage is set, and the countdown is on. Next week, Star Boxing is gearing up for a thrilling return to the Westchester County Center in White Plains, on Saturday, June …

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Obituaries
Nathan Sloan
Nathan Sloan, age 100, passed away on June 23, 2025, at the NYS Veterans Home in Montrose, NY. Remembered as an extraordinary father, uncle, and teacher, Nathan was an iconoclast who carved his …
Diana P. Tyler
Diana Piroska Jenney Tyler passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, at her home in Katonah after a four-year battle with cancer. Born on September 21, 1948, in Orinda, California to Dr. Elliot …
John H. Clark
John Harold Clark passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, at the age of 70 after a lengthy illness.John was born February 12, 1955, in Bedford, NY to John W. & Barbara Clark. He is survived by …
Joyce Weisel
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Mary Weisel (nee Murphy) on June 8. Surrounded by the love of her family, she departed peacefully. Born in Trenton, New Jersey on …
Michael J. Hershchuk
Michael J. Hershchuk, 78, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Yorktown Rehab & Nursing Center.Born in Yonkers, NY on May 18, 1947, he was the son of the late Michael and Rose (Delucci) …

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Opinion
Don Scott
Increasingly, Westchester County feels like New York City’s sixth borough. During COVID, there was a mini-exodus from the city to Westchester, which drove up real estate prices and the overall cost of housing. The county is also experiencing a...
Susan Siegel
In my previous column, I discussed how the Overlay Law gives a developer a significant density bonus, a.k.a. more units or building square footage, in exchange for constructing or paying for a town infrastructure improvement, like the Navajo...
Dear Editor, As we celebrate the birth of our great nation this July 4th, the North Salem Republican Town Committee would like to take a moment to honor a group of Americans who too often go …
I didn’t set out to write this column. In fact, it was ChatGPT’s idea. What began as a casual inquiry—I had asked it for thoughts on a provocative article I’d just read—quickly became a …
Dear Editor,The recent approval by Somers School District voters of a $63.9 million bond for critical infrastructure upgrades, along with a $113.5 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal …

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I miss my garden. I miss the whole year-round process of planning the new crops of vegetables and types of flowers to grow, buying seeds and plants, lugging giant bags of potting soil, mulch and peat …

Garden Smart: Tend to your garden, tend to yourself

Garden Smart: Tend to your garden, tend to yourself.As the vibrant colors of spring emerge, many eagerly anticipate the gardening season. Preparing for gardening involves more than just selecting …

Katonah Village Library and Westmoreland Sanctuary honored with Green Awards

BEDFORD, N.Y. - Bedford took time out this month to celebrate the achievements of the Katonah Village Library and Westmoreland Sanctuary in helping to maintain and improve the environment.In a town …
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