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A Tragedy That Demands Hard Questions
The first responsibility of government is simple: to protect its citizens by upholding the rule of law.
Aug 8


Breweries, Amusement Centers, and Indoor Recreation Added TO MALL ZONE
Yorktown adds breweries, amusement centers, and indoor recreation facilities to the JV Mall zone.
Aug 5


GOP Candidates Blast Hochul on Laws Limiting ICE Cooperation
Months after his 18-year-old daughter, Sheridan, was killed in Chicago, Tom Gorman returned to a message of gratitude for the police officers who treated his family with compassion and dignity when they delivered the news of her death and later helped bring her home — and frustration over policies he believes failed to protect her.
Jul 24


New Sand Volleyball Courts, Accessibility Upgrades Coming to Sports Complex
A series of upgrades at Tom Diana Park at Granite Knolls Recreation & Sports Complex will offer the public two new sand volleyball courts, paved parking, and improved trail access.
Jul 24


No American Should Have to Hide Their Faith
There was a time in America when openly identifying as Jewish was simply an expression of faith, heritage and family.
Jul 24


Yorktown Police Launch New Bike Unit
The Yorktown Police Department has launched a new bicycle unit to enhance community policing and promote safe e-bike operation.
Jul 15


Yorktown Adopts Cell Tower Moratorium
The Town Board has adopted a six-month moratorium on cell phone towers.
Jul 14


Wonder Opens New Restaurant in Yorktown
Wonder celebrated its newest restaurant in Yorktown with a ribbon cutting on Thursday.
Jul 10


Rights, Judgment and Lachterman’s Leadership
As someone who stood alongside the Gorman family during the recent demonstration near their home, I feel compelled to share what I witnessed and to recognize the leadership shown by Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman.
Jun 29


Yorktown Pools Reopen After Structural Upgrades
The Brian J. Slavin Aquatic Facility partially reopened this weekend after a $750,000 rehabilitation.
Jun 23


Remembering the True Meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is, first and foremost, a solemn day of remembrance for the men and women of our Armed Forces who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States of America.
May 23


Proclamation Honoring National Police Week
Town Supervisor Edward Lachterman and the Town Board proclaim May 10 - May 16, 2026 as National Police Week in the Town of Yorktown.
May 13


Lachterman Holds 10th Holocaust Remembrance
I find it a distinct honor to keep alive the tradition of our Holocaust remembrance which I started in 2017. We had an amazing gentlemen come speak about his experiences. Thank you, Joseph Gosler for sharing your story with our Town.
May 6


Dan Strauss Memorial Battle of Yorktown
This year was our 14th year participating in the now aptly named “Dan Strauss Memorial Battle of Yorktown“ as Yorktown Lions.
Apr 26


Yorktown Issues Condemnation Order For Defunct Shrub Oak Tire Shop
The Town of Yorktown has condemned a derelict tire shop in Shrub Oak. The building at 1378 E. Main Street once housed a business called Under Care, but it has been vacant and deteriorating since at least 2009.
Apr 23


2026 campaign kickoff
I was honored and humbled by the amount of people that showed up for my 2026 campaign kickoff. I thank everyone for the support and for the vote of confidence. I look forward to serving the town of Yorktown through another two years.
Mar 27


NY governor’s plan does not address root cause of Jew-hatred, Yorktown supervisor says
“We need laws with teeth that target the perpetrators of anti-religion violence and harassment,” Lachterman stated in response to the governor’s Jan. 13 State of the State address.
Jan 15


Yorktown Tentative 2026 Town Budget Proposes No Tax Increase
Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman presented his 2026 Tentative Budget today with no proposed property tax increase.
Oct 30, 2025


RIBBON CUTTING FOR Sportime Pickleball Yorktown
Sportime Pickleball celebrated the opening of its Yorktown Facility on October 22nd.
Oct 29, 2025


Hart Library Unveils Renovation of Children's room
Hart Library unveils renovation of children's room.
Oct 22, 2025


Yorktown Completes $3.4 Million Parks Improvement Initiative
Yorktown completes $3.4 million parks improvement initiative.
Sep 26, 2025


Yorktown reopens playground at Blackberry Woods
Yorktown reopens playground at Blackberry Woods
Sep 12, 2025


Town Responds To Students’ Paving Request
Yorktown resurfaces commuter parking lot next to the campus.
Aug 19, 2025


Paris Baguette opens in Yorktown
Yorktown officials celebrated the grand opening of Paris Baguette a new neighborhood bakery-café.
Aug 8, 2025


Yorktown Inaugurates Renovated Pickleball Courts
Yorktown inaugurated a renovated pickleball facility on Monday at Tom Diana Park at the Granite Knolls Recreation & Sports Complex. The...
Aug 5, 2025


Yorktown's triangle shopping center undergoing $10 million rehab
Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman joined town officials in visiting the Triangle Shopping Center to survey an ongoing $10 million renovation.
Jul 29, 2025


Guiding Eyes for the Blind breaks ground on new wellness and training center
Yorktown officials attended a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s new Wellness & Training Center.
May 29, 2025


W.S. Jeung Taekwondo inaugurates new Yorktown location
Grand opening of the new location of W.S. Jeung Taekwondo in Yorktown Heights. Yorktown officials celebrated the grand opening of W.S....
May 23, 2025


Ms. DimSum and Mr. Chick open in Yorktown
Grand Opening of Mr. Chick and Ms. DimSum at 385 Kear Street in Yorktown Heights. Yorktown officials celebrated the grand opening on...
May 21, 2025


Yorktown welcomes the return of Miraggio Mediterranean Restaurant
Miraggio Mediterranean Restaurant celebrated its grand opening on Monday in a fully renovated venue at 90 Triangle Center in Yorktown...
Apr 24, 2025
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