Editor's Notebook: Week in Review (July 12-July 18)

Here is an overview of the big news in Yorktown this past week:

We spoke to a doctor, parents and summer camp counselors to give you the best advice on how to take sun-conscious measures to prevent sun damage. Lakeland's rising senior wrote about his encounter with Congressman John Hall's staff and his interview with them.

We had a preview for the Yorktown ice hockey team first annual golf outing and told you how you could donate money to the team. The Shrub Oak Cardinals went up against the Carmel Angels in a baseball game and we had the story and pictures. Westchester County was given another month to come up with a realistic plan and submit a revised implementation to distribute affordable housing in the region.

We had Panera Bread's press release about them donating bagels and cookies to a community charity June event at the FDR Park in Yorktown. Yorktown locals remembered the loss of Yankees Legendary owner George Steinbrenner who passed away on Tuesday of a massive heart attack. An armed man robbed a shoe store and we had the breaking news. The Yorktown field hockey team prevailed over Harrison, whose coach is a former Lakeland High School graduate. If you are plan on casting a vote, our story about the new voting machines was for you. In order to prepare residents for this change, the county will continue to hold education/discussion forums.

College financial planner Michael Pontillo, who spoke at a library event, revealed the secrets to how you can cut down on college tuition. Lacrosse players continue to practice throughout the summer because of No Limit Ballers, who from last year expanded from one to two teams. We summarized what went on at the town board work session meeting, where several matters were discussed including improvements to the YCCC nutrition center.

Need to catch up on candidates for NYS Assembly? Read a profile on Dr. Stephen Katz here. We also had a guest commentary by Brendan J. Tully, who is running also running for NYS Assembly. We spoke to Lakeland-Panas lacrosse player Robert Caffrey who will represent the Hudson Valley in the Empire State Games starting July 21. And the police blotter revealed that marijuana dealers were caught by undercover police officers, and two drivers were arrested for DWI.

Sleepy Hollow's 14-and-under baseball team defeated Shrub Oak, who did not go without a fight. We went to the Yorktown ice hockey team golf outing where parents were fundraising for their young athletes. School does not start for another month and a half, but some parents are starting their school shopping now, and we told you about the benefits of planning early.

Children's entertainer Jim McClenahan came to town to perform in front of a young audience eager to see magic and comedy at John C. Hart Library. Congressman John Hall and his republican challenger Nan Heyworth released their second- quarter numbers. By making a $100,000 personal loan, she led Hall with $744,985.70 cash on hand. Thinking about buying a house? How about scoring Yorktown's most expensive house at a bargain? We had a story about the house along with pictures.