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🌱 Patch AM: How Pelham police and schools are responding to repeated vandalism
Be sure to catch Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos on the Pelham Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Pelham police and schools are responding to repeated vandalism
Also on today's calendar: Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Vandals deface 'Lynn Sabia Way' sign at corner of Nyac Avenue and Franklin Place in two separate late-night incidents one week apart (pelhamexaminer.com) — Repeated late-night vandalism at the Lynn Sabia Way sign near Pelham Middle School has prompted a police investigation and a strong warning from school officials. Graffiti was found on nearby sidewalks, signs, and a telephone pole, and similar offensive markings appeared near Siwanoy Elementary. Police and the school district are reviewing camera footage and promise serious consequences for anyone identified. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pelham
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★ Featured events ★
- Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 am
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- NRPL Film Series: Mel Brooks Turns 100 - HIGH ANXIETY (1977)
New Rochelle Public Library 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY, 10801, US
5:30 pm - 2026 BGCNR World Cup Summer Camp
New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Camp locations and additional details will be provided upon registration.
8:00 am - One-on-One Assistance
New Rochelle Public Library 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY, 10801, US
10:00 am - Robert the Guitar Guy
Mount Vernon Public Library Children's Room, 28 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE, MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK\
10:15 am - At HCL - Adventures with Animals! (at HCL)
New Rochelle Public Library 794 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY, 10804, US
10:30 am - Open Sewing
New Rochelle Public Library 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY, 10801, US
10:30 am - Way-Back Wednesdays
Town of Pelham Public Library 530 Colonial Ave., Pelham, NY 10803
11:00 am - Westchester County Dept. of Health: Healthcare Navigator Assistance
New Rochelle Public Library 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY, 10801, US
11:00 am - September's First Friday with Miles East →
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Rd
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Friday September 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2026 BGCNR World Cup Summer Camp
New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Camp locations and additional details will be provided upon registration.
8:00 am - Artistree Summer Camp - Hall →
St. Thomas Episcopal Church 168 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
9:30 am - Find Your Balance with Tai Chi & Qi Gong
New Rochelle Public Library 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY, 10801, US
10:00 am - One-on-One Assistance
New Rochelle Public Library 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY, 10801, US
10:00 am
Tuesday August 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I Misheard NPR. What I Found Was More Interesting. —Brian MacColl Read on Patch
- The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Lead Teacher in New Rochelle. Apply here.
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Mail Clerk in Tuckahoe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mount Vernon
- Topping off held for QWest Towers, a new $158 million workforce housing development in Mount Vernon (nyrej.com)
- Final homes hit market at One Kingsland in Edge on Hudson (lohud.com)
New Rochelle
- New Rochelle Celebrates Opening of Liliana's Playground at D'Onofrio Park (talkofthesound.com)
- 3 Women Interviewed by Westchester DA in Review of New Rochelle Councilman's Sexual Assault Claims; Matter Closed (talkofthesound.com)
- New Rochelle Murder Mystery, New York, NY (feverup.com)
Harrison
- Feds Investigating Westchester County Airport Bird Strike: FAA (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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