The Yorktown Democratic Committee stands with the Yorktown community in support of the Gorman family as they continue to endure the unimaginable loss of their daughter, Sheridan. We fully support the community’s efforts to establish a memorial in her honor. We believe Sheridan’s legacy is best honored by celebrating her life, embracing and supporting her […]

June 23, 2026–The Yorktown Democratic Committee (YDC) congratulates combat veteran & national security expert Cait Conley on her decisive victory in tonight’s New York 17 Democratic Congressional primary! “Since the beginning of the campaign, Cait has enjoyed strong support across Yorktown in her quest to become the Democratic nominee and defeat Trump-supporter Mike Lawler in […]

In the wake of Sheridan Gorman’s horrific and senseless murder, Yorktown News publisher Brett Freeman (March 26) called on readers to “come together, support one another, and help ensure Sheridan’s life is honored—and never forgotten.” We share Mr. Freeman’s belief that this is a moment for compassion, support, and unity. Unfortunately, some of our elected officials are […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 10, 2026 Contact: Peter Cleary, Chair, Yorktown Democratic Committee (347) 322-9695 YORKTOWN, NY — The Yorktown Democratic Committee today announced its unanimous endorsement of Jann Mirchandani as its candidate for Yorktown Supervisor in 2026. The endorsement reflects the committee’s confidence in Mirchandani’s proven leadership, deep roots in the community, and […]

[September 19, 2025] “On September 16th, the YRTC asked us to co-host a nonpartisan candlelight vigil led by local faith leaders and without participation by politicians,” said YDC Co-Chair Peter Cleary. “I immediately agreed and emphasized at a Town Board meeting that evening (see below) that the event should be led only by the faith […]

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I remember when railing against the supposed evils of fluoride in drinking water was the work of a few voices clustered on the fringes of political discourse. The map shifted after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took office as the secretary of health and human services. Last week he announced that as part of his plan […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YORKTOWN, NY (February 16, 2025) – The Yorktown Democratic Committee (YDC) has unanimously endorsed a strong slate of Democratic candidates for the upcoming 2025 elections, including candidates for Town Supervisor, Town Council, County Legislature, and Town Justice. The Committee’s Election District Leaders have endorsed County Legislators Vedat Gashi and Colin Smith in […]

YORKTOWN, NY (February 10, 2025)—The Yorktown Democratic Committee (YDC) deeply mourns the passing of the Honorable Alice E. Roker. Ms. Roker served Yorktown as an elected official for over thirty years, first as Town Clerk for twenty six years and then as a Town Councilmember. She made history as the first Democrat and first African-American […]