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Road Closures Scheduled During Yorktown Holiday Light Parade Road Closures Scheduled During Yorktown Holiday Light Parade
Road Closures Scheduled During Yorktown Holiday Light Parade Santa Claus is coming to Yorktown this weekend, and he’s bringing a host of road closures for the annual Holiday Lights parade. Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble announced that “to provide for the safety of parade participants and spectators,” there will be road closures beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. The parade is scheduled to begin on Front Street, near the Yorktown Highway Department, and will travel west on Underhill Avenue to the intersection with Commerce Street. The parade will continue on Commerce Street to Veterans Road, concluding with ceremonies at the Yorktown Communi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspect In Multiple Thefts At Yorktown Gas Stations Caught After Foot Chase Suspect In Multiple Thefts At Yorktown Gas Stations Caught After Foot Chase
Suspect In Multiple Thefts At Yorktown Gas Stations Caught After Foot Chase A suspect implicated in the theft of cigarettes from area gas stations injured an attendant and Good Samaritan who chased him down following an alleged robbery over the weekend until police could intervene in Northern Westchester. Officers from the Yorktown Police Department were dispatched to the Shell station on Commerce Street at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, where there was a report of a robbery. While en route to investigate, the officers were advised that a suspect had fled on foot and was running on Kear Street. Upon arrival at Kear Street, the officers found the sus…

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by Zak Failla
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Days-Long Road Closure Underway In Yorktown Days-Long Road Closure Underway In Yorktown
Days-Long Road Closure Underway In Yorktown Italian culture will be at the forefront in Yorktown as officials prepare for the popular annual Yorktown Feast of San Gennaro, leading to road closures in the area. Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble announced that from 7 a.m. through noon beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 12, Commerce Street will be closed until Monday, Sept. 17. During the festivities, there will be no vehicular traffic between Downing Drive and Kear Street. The Commerce Street and Hanover Street intersection in front of the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department will also be closed temporarily at approximately 6:30 p.m.…

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by Zak Failla
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Busy Northern Westchester Street Will Be Closed For Six Days Busy Northern Westchester Street Will Be Closed For Six Days
Busy Northern Westchester Street Will Be Closed For Six Days Italian culture will be at the forefront in Yorktown next week, as officials prepare for the popular annual Yorktown Feast of San Gennaro, leading to lane closures in the area. Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble announced that from 7 a.m. through noon beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 12, Commerce Street will be closed until Monday, Sept. 17. During the festivities, there will be no vehicular traffic between Downing Drive and Kear Street. Highlights of the five-day event included: traditional Italian foods such as zeppoles and sausage and pepper, a ferris wheel, red, green and white light arche…

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by Zak Failla
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Traffic Alert For Yorktown Heights Engine Co. No. 1 FD Parade & Carnival Traffic Alert For Yorktown Heights Engine Co. No. 1 FD Parade & Carnival
Traffic Alert For Yorktown Heights Engine Co. No. 1 FD Parade & Carnival There will be temporary road closures in Yorktown on Wednesday night, June 20 as officials get set to celebrate the Yorktown Heights Engine Company No. 1 at its annual parade and carnival. Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble issued an alert to residents on Monday warning that beginning at approximately 6:45 p.m., several roads will be closed in the town through the conclusion of the parade’s route. The parade will begin at 7 p.m. on Moseman Avenue by St. Patrick’s Church, heading to Hanover Road. They will then turn north on Hanover Road to Underhill Avenue, following Underhill Avenue north …

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by Zak Failla
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Annual Auto Show Coming Soon To Yorktown Annual Auto Show Coming Soon To Yorktown
Annual Auto Show Coming Soon To Yorktown In the market for a new car? Or, just interested in checking out some vintage or classic cars?  Yorktown's 7th Annual Auto Show promises to have it all -- including raffles for kids' cars.  This year's show is on Saturday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, June 10. Sponsored by the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, the show features 2018 and 2019 cars and trucks being sold by area dealers.  The show takes place on Commerce Street, Downing Drive and Kear Street.  More details can be found online by clicking here. 

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by Jon Craig
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Road Closures Announced For Yorktown Memorial Parade Road Closures Announced For Yorktown Memorial Parade
Road Closures Announced For Yorktown Memorial Parade While the nation celebrates service men and women on Memorial Day over the holiday weekend, there will be several road closures in Yorktown for the annual parade. The Yorktown Police Department issued an alert this week advising area residents that beginning at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 28, the Yorktown VFW Post 8328 will be hosting their annual Memorial Day Parade, which will kick off at Yorktown Town Hall. Police said the parade will begin at Town Hall, traveling east on Underhill Avenue, to the intersection of Commerce Street. The parade will then take a turn north on Commerce Street to Vet…

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by Zak Failla