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Ed Lachterman

Yorktown, NY
Business
New Pickleball Facility Opens At Shopping Center In Yorktown New Pickleball Facility Opens At Shopping Center In Yorktown
New Pickleball Facility Opens At Shopping Center In Yorktown Pickleball fever has officially arrived at a new facility in Westchester, where local officials and residents gathered to celebrate its grand opening in a revitalized shopping center. Sportime Pickleball Yorktown, located at 355 Downing Dr. in the Yorktown Green Shopping Center, is now open, according to Yorktown officials.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new facility was held last week on Wednesday, Oct. 22, drawing a crowd of pickleball enthusiasts, Town Board members, and representatives from the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce. Sportime Pickleball occupies part o…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Business
International Bakery Paris Baguette Now Serving Pastries, Cakes At New Yorktown Locale International Bakery Paris Baguette Now Serving Pastries, Cakes At New Yorktown Locale
International Bakery Paris Baguette Now Serving Pastries, Cakes At New Yorktown Locale A new international bakery café is now bringing a taste of Europe to northern Westchester. Paris Baguette held its grand opening on Friday, Aug. 8, at the BJ’s shopping center at 3333 Crompond Rd. in Yorktown, town officials announced.  The new shop serves French-inspired pastries, breads, and brewed drinks and joins other Westchester Paris Baguette locations in Hartsdale and Yonkers.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paris Baguette (@parisbaguette_usa) Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman said the bakery has a E…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
News
'Significant Concerns': Battery Energy Storage Facilities Banned In Yorktown 'Significant Concerns': Battery Energy Storage Facilities Banned In Yorktown
'Significant Concerns': Battery Energy Storage Facilities Banned In Yorktown Citing fire risks and environmental hazards, a town in Westchester County has voted to ban new large-scale battery energy storage systems within its limits.  The Yorktown Town Board on Tuesday, May 20, approved a measure to prohibit the construction of new Tier 2 battery energy storage systems, citing concerns over fire safety, groundwater contamination, and the nascent nature of lithium-ion battery technology, officials said on Wednesday, May 28.  “Our priorities are our residents and the environment,” said Town Supervisor Ed Lachterman, who continued: "Given the early stage of …

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Business
2 New Asian Cuisine Eateries Open Next To Each Other In Yorktown 2 New Asian Cuisine Eateries Open Next To Each Other In Yorktown
2 New Asian Cuisine Eateries Open Next To Each Other In Yorktown Two new restaurants bringing bold Asian flavors to a Westchester town were officially welcomed by town officials this week with a grand opening ceremony.  Ms. DimSum and Mr. Chick, which sit side by side on the ground floor of a newly opened mixed-use building near the Yorktown Green shopping center at 385 Kear St., both held a grand opening on Tuesday, May 20.  According to Yorktown town officials, both eateries are already drawing strong praise from early diners and town leaders alike.  Ms. DimSum offers a menu of dim sum, noodle soups, and bubble teas, while Mr. Chick focuses on Korean-…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
News
Anti-Semitic, Racist Graffiti Found At Public Parks In Yorktown: Officials Anti-Semitic, Racist Graffiti Found At Public Parks In Yorktown: Officials
Anti-Semitic, Racist Graffiti Found At Public Parks In Yorktown: Officials Police in Westchester are investigating the discovery of anti-Semitic, racist, and homophobic graffiti at two public locations over the weekend, town officials said.  The vandalism was found on Sunday, May 11, at both the Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Track & Field and the Patriot Skate Park in Yorktown, according to a joint announcement from the Yorktown Police Department and Town Supervisor Ed Lachterman on Monday, May 12.  The graffiti included hate-filled language and profane images, with the skate park targeted by anti-Semitic, racist, and homophobic slurs, and the track …

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Business
2 New Family-Owned Restaurants Open In Yorktown 2 New Family-Owned Restaurants Open In Yorktown
2 New Family-Owned Restaurants Open In Yorktown Hungry? Then it may be a good time to check out two new family-owned eateries that just opened in and near a revitalized shopping center in Northern Westchester. Don Pablo Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Tequila as well as El Macho Pizzeria & Pasta have officially opened their doors at and nearby the Yorktown Green Shopping Center on Downing Drive, offering locals new destinations for food and fun.  Don Pablo, which is now open seven days a week at the shopping center, boasts a menu full of Mexican favorites like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas, fajitas, and more served wi…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Business
Former 'Dirt Pile' Turned Into Walgreens In Yorktown: Store Now Open Former 'Dirt Pile' Turned Into Walgreens In Yorktown: Store Now Open
Former 'Dirt Pile' Turned Into Walgreens In Yorktown: Store Now Open A once-blighted lot in Westchester has been transformed into a brand-new Walgreens, marking a milestone in a town’s ongoing commercial revitalization in the county.  Yorktown officials joined Walgreens executives on Thursday, Feb. 20, to cut the ribbon at the 19,000-square-foot store, located at 3320 Crompond Rd.  The location had its soft opening in early February and now serves as the latest addition to Yorktown’s growing retail landscape, town officials said. "Yorktown looks at our corporate partners as part of our team. They took a dirt pile that was weeds and constructi…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
News
Water Fluoridation Suspended In Yorktown, Somers After Court Ruling Water Fluoridation Suspended In Yorktown, Somers After Court Ruling
Water Fluoridation Suspended In Yorktown, Somers After Court Ruling In response to a federal court ruling regarding risks posed by water fluoridation, officials in Northern Westchester have ordered the practice to be suspended in two towns as a precautionary measure.  In an announcement on Thursday, Sept. 26, Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman said he ordered a pause on water fluoridation within the town, which will also affect Somers residents.  Lachterman's decision was made following a ruling by US District Court Edward Chen on Tuesday, Sept. 24 that determined the current standard for fluoridation in the US, 0.7 mg/L, poses an "unreas…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Business
85-Year-Old Yorktown-Based Company Recognized As Historic Business 85-Year-Old Yorktown-Based Company Recognized As Historic Business
85-Year-Old Yorktown-Based Company Recognized As Historic Business A Northern Westchester-based company that has helped keep homes and businesses heated for several decades has been officially recognized as a historic business.  Yorktown Height's Reliable Oil Co., Inc. was presented as a historic business by Assemblyman Matt Slater, Slater's office announced on Monday, Aug. 12.  New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry recognizes businesses that have been around for more than 50 years and have "contributed to their community’s history," according to the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation agency.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Business
New Chipotle Locale Off To Great Start In Yorktown New Chipotle Locale Off To Great Start In Yorktown
New Chipotle Locale Off To Great Start In Yorktown A newly-opened Chipotle restaurant in Northern Westchester featuring a unique store design is already a hit with visitors.  The eatery, which opened in Yorktown at 3180 Crompond Rd. on Wednesday, June 26, is receiving a warm reception from those in the area, according to town officials.  The new restaurant is one of the first Chipotle Mexican Grill locations to boast a new store design that includes a wood tile floor, an art wall, and a metal ceiling.  Earlier Report - New Chipotle Location To Open In Yorktown: Here's Where "The opening of yet another national cha…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Business
Update: Popular Eatery's New Location Now Open In Yorktown Update: Popular Eatery's New Location Now Open In Yorktown
Update: Popular Eatery's New Location Now Open In Yorktown A popular cookie company that specializes in ever-changing unique flavors has officially opened a new location in Northern Westchester. A new Crumbl Cookies location in Yorktown at the Staples Plaza at 3333 Crompond Rd. celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 6. Earlier Report - Popular Eatery To Open New Location In Northern Westchester: Here's When The cookie shop, owned by brothers Justin and Scott Cinnamon, serves a rotating menu of gourmet cookies.  "We offer six gourmet desserts a week. We have a rotating menu of more than 300 flavors," expl…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Business
Yorktown's Little Sorrento Offers Throwback Prices To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Yorktown's Little Sorrento Offers Throwback Prices To Celebrate 35th Anniversary
Yorktown's Little Sorrento Offers Throwback Prices To Celebrate 35th Anniversary A much-loved Italian restaurant in Northern Westchester celebrated its 35th anniversary by throwing it back to the late eighties.  Little Sorrento, located in Yorktown Heights at 3565 Crompond Rd. (Route 202) since 1989, celebrated its 35th year in business during an event held on Wednesday, April 3.  To celebrate the momentous occasion, the business, owned by the DePaterio family, offered traditional dishes at the prices they would have been offered in 1989.  This meant dishes like the Chicken Parmigiana Dinner and Large Pizza were $10.95 and $8.00, respectiv…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
News
Yorktown To Hold Special Election After Supervisor's Sudden Death Yorktown To Hold Special Election After Supervisor's Sudden Death
Yorktown To Hold Special Election After Supervisor's Sudden Death A town in Northern Westchester will hold a special election to replace its supervisor, who died suddenly just days after being sworn in.  In a special meeting held on Wednesday night, Jan. 31, the Yorktown Town Board unanimously passed a motion to hold a special election on Tuesday, April 16 to determine who will replace Supervisor Thomas Diana, who died suddenly on Friday, Jan. 5 at the age of 66.  Earlier Report - Update: Funeral Details Released After Sudden Death Of Yorktown Town Supervisor Thomas Diana In addition to in-person voting, residents can vote via both ea…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Obituaries
Yorktown Supervisor Thomas Diana Dies Suddenly: 'Was Incredible Friend To So Many' Yorktown Supervisor Thomas Diana Dies Suddenly: 'Was Incredible Friend To So Many'
Yorktown Supervisor Thomas Diana Dies Suddenly: 'Was Incredible Friend To So Many' The beloved supervisor of a Northern Westchester town has died suddenly, officials announced. Here's a new, updated report - Update: Funeral Details Released After Sudden Death Of Yorktown Town Supervisor Thomas Diana Yorktown Town Supervisor Thomas Diana died on Friday morning, Jan. 5, Yorktown Deputy Supervisor Ed Lachterman announced.  Lachterman announced the news in a statement released on social media and the town's website.  "Tom was an incredible friend to so many. He was filled with energy, an open mind and heart, and a sense of duty and that influenced everything …

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