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The first responsibility of government is simple: to protect its citizens by upholding the rule of law.

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.

There was a time in America when openly identifying as Jewish was simply an expression of faith, heritage and family.

The Yorktown Police Department has launched a new bicycle unit to enhance community policing and promote safe e-bike operation.

The Town Board has adopted a six-month moratorium on cell phone towers.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

“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.

Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman presented his 2026 Tentative Budget today with no proposed property tax increase.

Sportime Pickleball celebrated the opening of its Yorktown Facility on October 22nd.

Hart Library unveils renovation of children's room.

Yorktown completes $3.4 million parks improvement initiative.

Yorktown reopens playground at Blackberry Woods

Yorktown resurfaces commuter parking lot next to the campus.

Yorktown officials celebrated the grand opening of Paris Baguette a new neighborhood bakery-café.

Yorktown inaugurated a renovated pickleball facility on Monday at Tom Diana Park at the Granite Knolls Recreation & Sports Complex. The...