Powerball Jackpot Hits $400 Million; Largest Since February 2015

Hitting the $400 million jackpot would be quite a way to start the new year. Here’s how to buy your ticket in Somers or Yorktown.

Yelp's Top Diners Ranked in Yorktown and Somers: Do You Agree?

Looking for the best all-around, any-hour meal in your area? Patch has you covered. Here’s how local diners were ranked, according to Yelp.

Sidewalk DWI|Local Bars for New Year's Eve|Pataki Ends Presidential Bid

plus MADD starts Red Ribbon campaign; causing a crash while driving with a suspended license: the Yorktown-Somers Patch Week in Review

Annual MLK Day of Service is Jan. 16

Check out all the family-friendly opportunities to volunteer near Somers and Yorktown.

Somers, Yorktown New Year's Resolution: Volunteer!

There are dozens of family-friendly opportunities in Rockland and Westchester to contribute time and effort on the MLK Jr. Day of Service

Tragic Taconic Crash|JV Mall Renovates|Pintsized Paintball Burglars

plus kudos for Yorktown High School; affordable senior housing in Somers; Pepsico move and more: 2015 on Yorktown-Somers Patch

Sidewalk DWI|Local Bars for New Year's Eve|Pataki Ends Presidential Bid

plus MADD starts Red Ribbon campaign; causing a crash while driving with a suspended license: the Yorktown-Somers Patch Midweek Review

Top Bars to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Yorktown and Somers: Yelp

Looking for the best place to grab a drink, or a few, before the ball drops? Here’s how your local bars were ranked on Yelp.

New List Ranks 25 Safest NY Communities

Did your community make the list?

Top Bars to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Yorktown and Somers: Yelp

Looking for the best place to grab a drink, or a few, before the ball drops? Here’s how your local bars were ranked on Yelp.

Strip Club Owner Sentenced|90,000-Diaper Gift|Jag Runs Red Light

plus NYP/Hudson Valley Hospital gift givers and wrappers; young dancers donate to charity; more: the Yorktown-Somers Patch Week in Review

Tragic Taconic Crash|JV Mall Renovates|Pintsized Paintball Burglars

plus kudos for Yorktown High School; affordable senior housing in Somers; Pepsico move and more: 2015 on Yorktown-Somers Patch

Publisher Sentenced|Dancers Donate|Runs Red Light in Jaguar

plus full moon, forecast for Christmas Day; grocery coupon Facebook scam and more: the Yorktown-Somers Patch Midweek Review

Holiday Travel|Trump Park Signs|Lakeland Caring Closet Donations

plus Lions caroling; death of teacher suspended for child porn charge and more: the Yorktown-Somers Patch Week in Review

Pastors Entreat Yorktown Community to Stand Up to Intolerance

The 11 writers are members of the The Yorktown Interfaith Clergy Group.

Yelp's Top 10 Pizza Places in Yorktown and Somers: Do You Agree?

Looking for the best slice of pizza in your area? Patch has you covered. Here’s how your local pizza places were ranked, according to Yelp.

Suspended Teacher Dies|Money for Lakeland Caring Closet|Shoplifting

plus Homeland Security grant; Taconic Trump park signs; shoplifting charge and more: the Yorktown-Somers Patch Midweek Review

Dog Missing in Croton Falls

Her name is Layla.

Felony DWAI Charge|High Rank for Yorktown HS Sports|Bank Holdup Arrest

plus upcoming Taconic construction; Indian Point; recent property sales and more: Yorktown-Somers Patch Week in Review

Indian Point Shutdown|Yorktown Scouts Campout|Cards for Troops at the JV Mall

Somers, Yorktown top high schools; Millwood Firehouse sold; Yorktown's ethics policy and more: the Week in Review for Yorktown-Somers Patch

Paint Night Dec. 5 to Raise Funds for Former Yorktowner's 2 Sons With Rare Disorder

Creative fun for a good cause

FIRST FRIDAY AT FIRST HEBREW FAMILY SERVICE

School-age children and their families will enjoy this interactive Shabbat service set for the first Friday evening of each month.

Somers Alcohol-Buying Sting|FTC: Tommie Copper to Pay $1.35M|Warm Weather Predicted for December

In case you missed it, here is a roundup of this week’s news so far for Yorktown and Somers.

YSBA Shop Small|Muscoot Farm Name, Staff Change|Speeding Tickets on 684

plus local seniors in hall of fame; houses on the market; best NY job sectors and more: the Yorktown-Somers Patch Week in Review

Yorktown, Somers Residents Among 2015 Senior Hall of Famers

The induction ceremony and luncheon will be Dec. 4.

Thanksgiving Dining|See Something, Send Something

plus Yorktown Shop Small program; consumer alert; holiday crackdown and more: the Yorktown Somers Patch Midweek Review

Yorktown Girl Scouts Honored

The Silver Award Ceremony was held at the Paramount Hudson Valley.

DWI Arrest|Syrian Refugees|Grace's Taxes

plus field hockey title; teacher eval waiver; Eagle Scouts and more: the Week in Review from Yorktown-Somers Patch

Heroin Bust|Pipeline Protests|Yorktowner's Film at DOC NYC

plus seasonal jobs|DWI charges|911 outage and more: Yorktown-Somers Patch Week in Review

DWIs|Socialite Killed|Pipeline Protests

Seasonal Jobs|Union Head Steals Dues|more: Midweek Review from Yorktown-Somers Patch

Bank Worker Accused|Hospitals Ranked|Middle School Knife

plus homes on the market|election results|Indian Point hearing and more: the Yorktown-Somers Patch Week in Review

Bank Fraud|Election Results|Prep for Winter

Obamacare enrollment|homes for sale and more: the Yorktown-Somers Patch Midweek Review

Election Info|Yorktown Students Honored|Singers Needed for Oratorio

In case you missed it, here is the week in review of news for Yorktown-Somers.

Nominate Your Favorite Somers Firefighter, Teacher or Volunteer To Be A Community Star!

In this new series, Patch features Yorktown community members who make a difference in the lives of residents.

When is Daylight Saving Time Over in Yorktown and Somers?

Clocks in most parts of the U.S. change twice a year.

Beware Cold Weather Scams; Is Yorktown Area Pricey?; Mohegan Lake Man Had Illegal Drugs

In case you missed it, here is our midweek roundup of news for Yorktown-Somers.

Election Letters|Larceny Charge|Grant for Libraries

plus Halloween costumes|homes on the market|Restaurant Week and more: the Yorktown-Somers Patch Week in Review

State Grant to Somers, John C. Hart Libraries

State Sen. Terrence Murphy announced discretionary funding for 17 libraries in Putnam and northern Westchester counties.

Solar Energy Discount Program for Somers

Residents and business owners can learn more at an upcoming workshop in Chappaqua.

Domestic Larceny|Veterans Services|Local Election Info

plus the Jobs Board|homes for sale|new WCC president and more: the Yorktown-Somers Patch Midweek Review