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,...

Where will North Salem's Class of 2025 be attending college?

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - The North Salem High School Class of 2025 will be attending 35 different colleges in 14 states!California San Diego State UniversityConnecticutFairfield UniversitySacred …

North Salem's valedictorian and salutatorian share words of wisdom at graduation

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - On June 16, North Salem High School bid farewell to the Class of 2025 at the commencement ceremony held at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah. Before 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 …

Sarno continues civic engagement as North Salem Republican Town Committee intern

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - The North Salem Republican Town Committee is proud to spotlight Marcus Sarno, who has returned this summer as our intern. A past graduate of North Salem High School, and a …
Schools
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...
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....
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - The North Salem Board of Education is trying to figure out its next move in the wake of the resignation of one of its trustees.Carolyn Aversano had one year remaining in her …
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - North Salem’s Laurel Aronian was recently awarded a music scholarship from The Justin Veatch Fund, making her one of six recipients from a highly competitive group of …
Sports
Haylie Donovan with her proud parents.
Donovan finishes career in Somers with second place finish at states
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...
Tiger Tales: Looking back at a wild year for North Salem sports
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - With the school year drawing to a close, the lights above Tiger Stadium have dimmed and the playing fields have gone quiet. North Salem fans will soon bid farewell to the …
Tigers Forever: North Salem Booster Club unveils new brick patio
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - On Tuesday, June 3, members of the North Salem Booster Club unveiled the new brick patio outside the Middle School/High School. The fundraising effort, spearheaded by Kristen …
North Salem track finishes strong
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - North Salem’s track team capped off a strong season with several solid showings, including standout performances from two sophomore standouts. On May 30, Jennifer Killeen …
Regan steps down as North Salem varsity basketball coach
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - After six seasons at the helm of North Salem’s varsity basketball team, Chris Regan has decided not to reapply for the head coaching position next year. “You reach a …
Community
Friends of Karen launches 2025 Back to School campaign
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - 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...
Westchester Bluegrass Club set to kick off ‘Summer Stage’
Nestled in the scenic hills of Lake Purdys, the Westchester Bluegrass Club (WBC) has been bringing world-class acoustic music to the community for 17 years. Founded by local resident and award-winning songwriter Mike Burns, the WBC has built a...
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...
Don Scott
From Cuomo to Mamdani
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
Bonus or loophole?
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...
Obituaries
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) …
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 …
Opinion

This Independence Day, let’s celebrate America - and salute the real 1%

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 …

Somers School District’s new bond and budget

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 …

Slater, Harckham announce portion of state highway system to be named in honor of Jake Arcara

YORKTOWN, N.Y. - Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and New York State Sen. Peter Harckham announced today that a portion of the state highway system in Yorktown will be renamed in honor of Jake …
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Home & Garden

Gnome sweet gnome

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 …

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New laws that ban smartphones or social media for youth are being introduced across several Western nations.
School smartphone bans reflect growing concern over youth mental health and academic performance
Across the US, parents are leading the charge to limit cellphone use in schools.
Poorly functioning blood vessels lead to the characteristic muscle weakness that so many cancer patients experience.
Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research
Many cancer survivors struggle with muscle weakness, which can be so profound that they may have difficulties walking up a couple of flights of stairs or going shopping for groceries on their own.
Migraines can be debilitating – and frustrating when triggered by weather you can't control.
How weather changes cause migraines – a neurologist explains the triggers and what you can do to ease the pain
Storm systems, heat waves, bright sunlight, even lightning – for millions of people, weather changes can bring on painful headaches.