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Yorktown, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Yorktown! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How could this new county task force affect Yorktownās cost of living?
- See which Section 9 stars faced Yorktown in the state playoffs.
- How did Yorktown earn its spot among New Yorkās safest towns?
Also on today's calendar: Old Time Music Jam and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: It takes longer to run from 2nd to 3rd base than between the other bases,why? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A couple of showers; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid with partial sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
ā¢ JUNE 26āWestchester County Board of LegislatorsĀ Affordability and Economic Development Task Force Holds First Meeting- PLANS LISTENING TOUR (whiteplainscnr.com) ā Westchester County has launched an Affordability and Economic Development Task Force that includes representation from districts covering Yorktown, aiming to tackle housing, childcare, transportation, and small-business challenges. Over the coming months, the group will hold a countywide listening tour to gather residentsā input and shape recommendations to make living and doing business in Westchester more affordable. 
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ā¢ Flag football - Check out the Section 9 coaches all-stars for 2026 (poughkeepsiejournal.com) ā Section 9 flag football coaches have announced their 2026 spring all-stars after championships in Classes A, B, and C. In state playoffs, Washingtonvilleās season ended with a 33ā6 quarterfinal loss to Section 1ās Yorktown, giving local fans a small but notable Yorktown connection in this broader regional roundup. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ 9 Hudson Valley Towns Among Safest in New York State (wrrv.com) ā Yorktown has been named one of the safest communities in New York State in a new SafeWise ranking dominated by Hudson Valley towns. Using FBI crime data, the report highlights low violent and property crime rates, with several nearby communities also reporting no murders and very few robberies, reinforcing the regionās reputation as both a desirable and secure place to live. Ā Ā Ā
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Yorktown Grange/Road Knights Annual Car Show ā
Yorktown Grange Fair Grounds, 99 Moseman Rd, Yorktown Heights
10:00 am
Sunday June 28
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Other local events
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Wildflower Island Curator Chat (For everyone 10+)
Teatown Lake Reservation Teatown, 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, 10562
10:00 am -
Wildflower Island Open Gate Day (for everyone 10+)
Teatown Lake Reservation Teatown, 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, 10562
11:00 am -
Old Time Music Jam ā
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, 1271 Hanover St, Yorktown Heights
11:30 am -
Farm-to-Fable ā
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, 1271 Hanover St, Yorktown Heights
10:00 am -
Farm-to-Fable with Special Guest, Kathryn LaCombe, from Second Chance Foods ā
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, 1271 Hanover St, Yorktown Heights
10:00 am -
Farm-to-Fable ā
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, 1271 Hanover St, Yorktown Heights
10:00 am
Sunday June 28
Saturday July 4
Sunday July 5
Thursday July 9
Thursday July 16
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Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Hudson Valley Hospital 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
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Kitchen Knacks: Playing Dress Up! Exploring Salad... ā
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, 1271 Hanover St, Yorktown Heights
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Dungeons and Dragons for Adults - Beginners & Experts - Level 4 characters ā
John C. Hart Memorial Library, 1130 E Main St, Shrub Oak
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Live Music with Jimmy Tate on the Patio @ Bistro on the Green ā
Somers National Golf Club, 1000 W Hill Dr, Somers
6:00 pm -
Hike & Swim ā Croton Point Park ā
Croton Point Park, 1 Croton Point Ave, Croton-On-Hudson
9:00 am
Saturday June 27
Sunday June 28
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š Nearby News
Yorktown Heights
- PHOTOS: Annual Firemen's Parade draws crowds to Yorktown (halstonmedia.com)
- Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computer by 2028: DOE Quantum Genesis Sets Hard Deadline (techtimes.com)
- How to Meet 1,500 Artists in Five Days (nytimes.com)
Somers
- Bear Encounter In Somers Leads Police To Issue Reminder 'The Bears Were Here First' (patch.com)
- Somers Woman Arrested for DWI With "Life Threatening" BAC (yonkerstimes.com)
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