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In today's newsletter:

  • How two Ossining musicians broke into NY's elite All-State orchestra
  • See how Ossining's new Windrose on Hudson fits Westchester's tourism boom

Also on today's calendar: Open House in Bronxville/Tuckahoe Schools and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Some sun, then clouds; breezy, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two Ossining Students Earn Prestigious NYSSMA All-State Honors (riverjournalonline.com) — Two Ossining High School orchestra students have earned coveted spots in the 2026 NYSSMA All-State Symphony Orchestra, marking the first time Ossining orchestra players reached this elite level. Their selection highlights years of dedication, expert coaching from their music teachers, and puts Ossining's music program on the statewide stage ahead of the December conference in Rochester.
   

• Westchester County Visitor Spending Climbs to $2.5 billion, Leading Hudson Valley Growth (riverjournalonline.com) — Westchester's tourism economy is booming, and Ossining is part of the story with the new Windrose on Hudson adding fresh lodging and meeting space in town. Visitor spending countywide hit $2.53 billion in 2025, supporting thousands of jobs and significant tax revenue, while a packed 2026 lineup of festivals, cultural events, and attractions aims to keep travelers coming back.
   

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  • "Second Act: The 2026 OAC Challenge" Silent Auction to Benefit Ossining Food Pantry and Ossining Arts Council —Lisa Kovitz Read on Patch
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  • This Sleepy Hollow Candy Store Is Serving Eerily Cute Decor Inspo Right Along With Its Spooky Treats (dengarden.com)
  • Halloween Speakeasy Opens in Northern Liberties With Edgar Allan Poe, Sleepy Hollow Theme (wmmr.com)
  • Northwell's Phelps Hospital Earns Level 3 Epilepsy Center Accreditation (westfaironline.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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