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SafeWise Names Yorktown One of the Safest Communities in New York

Yorktown is one of the safest communities in New York, ranking #8 in a new report from SafeWise.

The SafeWise report indicates that Yorktown experienced a year-over-year decrease in both property crime and violent crime, contributing to its top ranking. SafeWise is an independent review site for home security and safety products. Yorktown was one of four municipalities in Westchester County to secure a spot in the top 10 list, underscoring the region's overall safety. Other local communities recognized include Bedford, ranked #1; Rye, ranked #3; and Scarsdale, ranked #7.

SPCA Mobile Unit at the Library!

Join us at the library on Saturday, June 14th from 12-3 pm as we welcome the SPCA Mobile Adoption Unit, which is the first of its kind in Westchester County. There will be crafts for kids to create and animals available for adoption.

Photo of summer reading game launch party last year.

Hart Library Summer Reading Game Party

Join us for the Hart Library's annual Summer Reading Game Party on Friday, June 27th from 2 pm - 4 pm!

The kickoff event on the last day of school will feature carnival games, a wizard bouncy house, a craft table, local firetruck and free popcorn. Participants will receive reading logs and book recommendations tailored to their age and interests.

The Summer Reading Game encourages and celebrates the joy of reading throughout the summer months. This initiative is particularly crucial for younger children, helping them maintain and enhance their reading skills as they transition to the next grade level.

Town Website Access and Usage Survey

The Town would like to know how residents are accessing the Town website, what they are looking to find, and if they've had trouble finding specific information. Please click to take a few minutes to complete our online survey, so we can make our website better.

The survey will be open and accepting responses until June 24, 2025.

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