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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.

Relish the moment

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,...
Renée Motola, Diane Briggs, Kevin Hansan, Drifa Segal, and Dan Paschkes.

Pound Ridge readies for election season

POUND RIDGE, N.Y – The campaign season is underway in Pound Ridge. Seeking re-election on the Democratic line are incumbents Supervisor Kevin Hansan, Deputy Supervisor Diane Briggs, and Town Board member Dan Paschkes. Rounding out...
Brigid, Mike and Madoc Chamberlain with Brian Pouliot and Robbin Bongiorno

Vista Scouts honor the memory of Bill Bongiorno

A much-loved former Cubmaster whose spirited personality, flair for organization, and talent for recruiting and motivating volunteers were keys to maintaining regular scouting activities during the Covid pandemic, as other packs were scaling down...

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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....

Fox Lane senior completes SoundWaters internship

STAMFORD, C.T. – Cameron Lau, a dedicated student from Fox Lane High School, spent this spring as an intern at SoundWaters, the region’s leading organization for hands-on climate science and …

Where will Fox Lane grads be going to college?

The Fox Lane High School Class of 2025 will be attending 121 different colleges across 28 states, Washington D.C., Canada, Scotland, and Spain, as well as enlisting in the US Marine Corps and joining …

Photo Gallery: Fox Lane High School Fashion Show

BEDFORD, N.Y. - On Friday, June 13, students closed out the year in style at the Fox Lane Fashion Show. The annual extravaganza was entirely run by students, showcasing their talents for …

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Community News
Assemblymember Dana Levenberg and State Senator Pete Harckham with Kevin Carter, Teatown’s Executive Director
Teatown to get ADA renovations and new education building
OSSINING, N.Y. — Teatown Lake Reservation is going to become more accessible and enhance its educational facilities thanks to a grant from New York State. In a press release, State Sen. Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Dana Levenberg said they...
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...
Mount Kisco unveils garden honoring Wilfred Jennings
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - “Where there is hatred, let me sow love.”That line from the Prayer of Saint Francis -- known for his deep attachment to nature and commitment to service to the poor -- is a …
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 …
League of Women Voters of Northeast Westchester to disband
WESTCHESTER, N.Y. - It’s the end of an era.After nearly six decades of educating, informing, and registering voters -- as well as welcoming new citizens -- the League of Women Voters of Northeast …

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Sports

Donovan finishes career in Somers with second place finish at states

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...

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 …

Fox Lane baseball bounces Mahopac in semis, zips to Class AA finals

BEDFORD, N.Y. - It certainly didn’t hurt when Jackson Carroll’s Fox Lane teammates put up a two-spot in the bottom half of the first inning, providing some early breathing room before the Fox ace …

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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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Publisher's Memo
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 …

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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 …
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 …

Westchester Land Trust benefit breaks fundraising record

BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. - On Saturday, June 7, more than 300 guests gathered at Ivanna Farm in Mount Kisco for “Fields of Gold: Celebrating Champions of New Horizons,” the largest fundraiser of the …

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