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The Organic Yard Waste Facility will open for the season on Monday, April 6th. For more information regarding hours and what is accepted, please visit the Highway Dept's webpage: yorktownny.gov/organic-yard-waste-facility

The Yorktown Town Board voted Tuesday to deny Homeland Towers LLC’s applications to construct a new cell phone tower at 62 Granite Springs Road. The board’s rejection targeted the developer's lease, wetlands, stormwater, and tree applications, effectively halting a project that had become a lightning rod for local debate.

Volunteer in celebration of the 56th anniversary of Earth Day to help make our community a cleaner, greener and more beautiful place to live! Our annual Battle of Yorktown is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th, and we need your help to make it a success. This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet your neighbors, enjoy the outdoors, and take an active role in improving our shared spaces. Every piece of litter we pick up helps protect our local environment and creates a more welcoming atmosphere for everyone. 

Please call the Refuse & Recycling Department at (914) 245-4438 to register so our crews know where to collect the orange litter bags. Stop by the office for supplies; Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM. 

We thank you for your commitment to our community. Please pass this information along!

If interested, please take pictures of your group and email to us so we can share on our website.

The Yorktown Police Department has begun its annual donation drive in observance of the Captain Kenneth Sgroi Act of Kindness Day. The collection drive, which accepts donations through March 16, will benefit two distinct causes: the non-profit organization United for The Troops and the DiNoia family, who lost their Yorktown home in a devastating fire.

As a reminder, in regards to fire hydrant snow clearing Town Code (216-7) states:

Town Hall, the Hart library, and other non-essential town offices and programs are closed on Monday, February 23, due to the ongoing blizzard.

Tonight's Planning Board meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM. 

A Snow Emergency has been declared in the Town of Yorktown effective as of 6:00 PM on Sunday, Feb 22 and will remain in effect until 6:00 PM on Monday, Feb 23. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins has also declared a State of Emergency effective Sunday, Feb 22 at 6:00 PM in anticipation of the winter storm.

According to SafeWise’s 12th annual Safest Cities in New York report, Yorktown has been named the #8 safest community in the state for 2026. This recognition comes at a critical time for New York, as the latest data reveals a challenging landscape for public safety statewide.

The Hart Library will participate in the first One County, One Read initiative, a Westchester-wide literary event designed to foster community through a shared reading experience. In honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, all 38 public libraries in Westchester County will encourage residents to read the same book: The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stacy Schiff.

The Town of Yorktown has unveiled a new platform for community engagement and economic development. Hello Yorktown is a multimedia online magazine designed to highlight the town as a premier destination for families and entrepreneurs.