It wasn't us! Mahopac News considers legal action after faked Facebook article

MAHOPAC, N.Y.—A Facebook post in the group Mahopac Politics What's Happening purporting to show a 2015 Mahopac News article is fake. The article was brought to our attention on Sunday morning, July 13 and claims to be by former editor and current...

Vista Scouts honor the memory of Bill Bongiorno

Brigid, Mike and Madoc Chamberlain with Brian Pouliot and Robbin 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...

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,...

Assemblyman Matt Slater got national attention for X posts accusing Yorktown High School alum Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of downplaying her Northern Westchester upbringing.

MAGA world applauds Slater for AOC clap-back

A social media exchange between Assemblyman Matt Slater and fellow Yorktown High School graduate Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez put the town in the spotlight after the New York Post and MAGA influencer Benny Johnson took notice. After AOC...

Top Tuskers share wisdom and advice with Somers' Class of 2025

SOMERS, N.Y. - Members of Somers High School's Class of 2025 heard words of wisdom and encouragement from this year's valedictorian, salutatorian, and class president at the commencement ceremony on …

Police release name of victim in fatal Somers tree trimming accident

SOMERS, N.Y. - Authorities have revealed the identity of a man killed after being struck by a falling tree limb in Somers earlier this week. According to reports, the incident took place just …

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 …

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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...

Dave Parent , Deb Kelly, and Todd Seideman

Camp Director Todd Seideman makes memories at Summer Trails

Todd Seideman is one happy camper. He has all the energy and goofy enthusiasm of a big kid, a trait that’s perfect for the 35-year-old’s newest job as director of Summer Trails Day Camp in Somers. One of his favorite parts of each day is morning...

Yorktown Troop 238 honors its three newest Eagle Status

Troop 238 of Yorktown held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Monday, June 23 at the Parish Center of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. The ceremony recognized three local Eagle Scouts representing the Yorktown, Somers and Lakeland areas. Lee...

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...

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...

Somers' Steuber gets a lift at states

SOMERS, N.Y. - At the track and field state championships, Ethan Steuber represented Somers in the pole vault, and he was literally on his way down to a fifth-place finish at Middletown High …

Somers AYSO Soccerfest cancelled for June 22

SOMERS, N.Y. - Due to projected high temperatures, the Somers AYSO’s Soccerfest event scheduled for Sunday, June 22 in Reis Park has been cancelled. Halston Media will provide further …

Men's Softball: A&S takes down Dean’s Bridge in 13-10 victory

SOMERS, N.Y. - Summer is here, and Men’s Softball at Reis Park is already in midseason form. A&S Softball versus Dean’s Bridge Road, the June 19 game went back and forth, and in …

Somers 12U baseball shows heart in season opener

SOMERS, N.Y. - On Wednesday, June 18, the Somers 12U Red Storm opened their season at Reis Park and a good summation of the 10-7 loss came from Luca Ciavardini. “We need more strikes by our …

Somers lacrosse wins first state championship

SOMERS, N.Y. - After steamrolling Maine-Endwell in the state semifinals, Somers found themselves in an early hole against Jamesville-DeWitt on June 14 at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Down 2-0 …

Man killed during tree trimming accident in Somers

SOMERS, N.Y. - A man lost his life after being struck by a falling tree limb in Somers on Monday, June 23. According to preliminary reports, the incident took place just after 4 p.m. at a …

K9 unit sniffs out missing child at Somers Tractor Supply

SOMERS, N.Y. - A scary moment for a local family had a happy ending thanks to the sharp senses of a canine law enforcement officer. Just after 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 16, multiple law …

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Shell shocked: DEC busts turtle poacher in Somers

SOMERS, N.Y. - Last month, the Somers Police Department and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation teamed up to stop a suspect catching snapping turtles without a …

Somers firefighters make the save after truck blaze, dirt bike accident

SOMERS, N.Y. - Somers first responders were on the move during another busy on Tuesday, May 27. Members of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to 15 different calls, including a …

Somers firefighters answer 21 calls in two days

SOMERS, N.Y. - An eventful few days saw members of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department respond to 21 calls, including a motor vehicle fire, a traffic accident, a fallen tree, and several medical …

Somers High School alum killed in Taconic crash

NEW CASTLE, N.Y. - State Police are investigating a fatal crash on the Taconic State Parkway that left four people dead and a fifth in critical condition. One of the victims was identified as …

Man faces multiple charges for stalking ex-girlfriend in Somers

SOMERS, N.Y. - A Croton-on-Hudson man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stalking his ex-girlfriend in Somers. On Monday, April 28, the victim filed a report with state Police in Somers …

Trio of car accidents keep Somers responders busy

SOMERS, N.Y. - Rainy conditions made for a busy day for members of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. On Sunday, May 4, the SVFD responded to three motor vehicle accidents, one of which was a …

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

We shouldn’t ban AI from classrooms

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

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...

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...

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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 …

When aggressive ant species come in contact, deadly conflicts ensue G. Chomicki

This tropical plant builds isolated ‘apartments’ to prevent battles among the aggressive ant tenants it relies on for survival

Squamellaria plants grow special structures to host the ants they symbiotically rely on for nutrients. Distinct compartments help different ant colonies live peacefully side by side.

Adult spotted lanternflies infest areas of Pennsylvania from July to December.

Spotted lanternflies love grapevines, and that’s bad for Pennsylvania’s wine industry

An entomologist describes how the sap-sucking insects can weaken grapevines and reduce fruit yield and quality.

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.