Like most municipalities, Yorktown had its share of problems with power outages, downed trees and wires and closed roadways following the wallop delivered by Hurricane Sandy. Town officials also expressed frustration at times with the response of Con Edison and
Read MoreAfter some intense internal squabbling, the Yorktown Town Board approved a proposed 2013 budget for public scrutiny last week that would decrease town taxes for all property owners. For the majority of residents in the water, sewer and refuse districts,
Read MoreA Yorktown gas station was one of three inWestchester singled out by state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman for allegedly price gouging following Hurricane Sandy. Schneiderman said the Shell station on Route 202 was notified about his intent to commence enforcement
Read MoreThe garbage hauler that has servedYorktown’s 10,000 customers for the last seven years but will be replaced in January is not bowing out quietly. Two weeks ago, C.R.P. Sanitation of Cortlandt requested a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in
Read MoreYorktown Supervisor Michael Grace’s tentative 2013 budget falls under the state mandated two percent tax levy cap but includes a 7.7 percent tax hike for the majority of town residents. The proposed $32.25 million budget increases spending by $1.1 million
Read MoreStanding six feet, three inches tall, Randy Zapakin struck an imposing pose, but it was his good natured and compassionate personality that left a lasting impression on those he came in contact with. “He was a good, good man,” said
Read MoreYorktown residents Parul and Mahendar Patel embody the American Dream. Their first business, which they opened 16 years ago, was a small newsstand in the Jefferson Valley Mall. Today, they own four restaurants. The Patels have been showing their gratitude
Read MoreTempers flared and accusations were launched in Yorktown Town Hall last week as the town board awarded a disputed contract for garbage hauling services to a new company with limited experience and equipment. As of January 1, Competition Carting, which
Read MoreThe towns of Cortlandt and Yorktown orare bracing for Hurricane Sandy with emergency preparedness and supplies for residents. Residents in Cortlandt can pick up sand bags free of charge from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday behind Charles Cook Pool off
Read MoreI’ve pretty much run out of superlatives to describe Lakeland field hockey Coach Sharon Sarsen, so I don’t know what else I can possibly say regarding one of the premier coaches in New York State history that I haven’t already
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