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GovernmentThe Northern Westchester Examiner

$5.2M from State Secured for Road Repair in Town of Yorktown

February 16, 2023 Rick Pezzullo Yorktown

Route 35/202 in the Town of Yorktown will be repaired, thanks to $5.2 million secured from two New York State lawmakers. Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblyman Matt Slater last week announced the funding for Route 35/202. The new funding for

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Police/FireThe Northern Westchester Examiner

Police Probe Two Deaths in Yorktown Home Overrun with Cats

February 2, 2023 Rick Pezzullo Yorktown

The bodies of a man and woman were found Monday in a dilapidated Yorktown home where 150 cats were discovered living in filthy conditions. Yorktown Police were asked by a family member to do a welfare check Jan. 30 at

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PoliticsThe Northern Westchester Examiner

Former Grace Assistant Appointed to Yorktown Town Board

February 1, 2023 Rick Pezzullo Yorktown

The confidential assistant to former Yorktown Supervisor Michael Grace was appointed earlier this month to fill a vacancy on the Town Board created when Tom Diana resigned his seat Jan 1. to become town supervisor. Mary Capoccia, a longtime town

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Examiner Plus

A Cut Above: Italian-born Yorktown barber prepares to retire after 46 years

January 27, 2023 Robert Schork Yorktown

A local barber at the Hair Design Center in Yorktown, Osvaldo (Aldo) Benigni, 71, is retiring after 46 years. We caught up with Benigni on a break between haircuts as he reflected on life as a barber, his plans for retirement, and living

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GovernmentThe Northern Westchester Examiner

Slater Seeking to Make Utility Companies More Transparent with Bill 

January 24, 2023 Rick Pezzullo Yorktown

State Assemblyman Matt Slater (R, C-Yorktown) has introduced legislation that would make utility companies more transparent regarding supply costs that are being passed on to consumers. Citing rising electricity costs throughout the region during a press conference last week in

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Three Yorktown High Students Honored for Community Service

January 24, 2023 Examiner Media Yorktown

Three Yorktown High School students who have dedicated themselves to helping others were recently recognized for their altruistic efforts, upholding the school district’s long-standing tradition of community service. Amani Gupta, sophomore Sophomore Amani Gupta earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award,

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The Northern Westchester Examiner

Yorktown Police Dept. Renamed in Honor of Captain Sgroi

January 16, 2023 Rick Pezzullo Yorktown

The Yorktown Town Board voted last week to rename the Yorktown Police Department on Route 202 in honor of Police Captain Kenneth Sgroi, who died Jan. 2 from a brief illness at the age of 37. The police headquarters will

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The Northern Westchester Examiner

Yorktown’s New Garbage Hauler to Face Town Board After Glitches

January 10, 2023 Rick Pezzullo Yorktown

The Yorktown Town Board is scheduled to meet with the town’s new garbage hauler after many residents experienced a disruption in their normal garbage and recycling collections last week. Competitive Carting, which last October was awarded a five-year contract from

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The Northern Westchester Examiner

Lakeland School District Donates Smart Boards to Yorktown

January 4, 2023 Rick Pezzullo Yorktown

The Lakeland School District recently donated 15 smart boards to the Town of Yorktown and the John C. Hart Memorial Library. Four of the smart boards will be set up in the library for use by patrons and community groups. The

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PoliticsThe Northern Westchester Examiner

Slater Lauded for Accomplishments in Emotional Sendoff

December 29, 2022 Rick Pezzullo Yorktown

Yorktown Supervisor Matt Slater will be heading to Albany next week to begin his first term in the State Assembly, but during an emotional sendoff at his final public meeting at Yorktown Hall, the Yorktown High School graduate said his

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