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🌱 Patch AM: 2 County Corrections Officers Arrested On Official Misconduct Charges

And check out Greenwich High School Homecoming Social on the White Plains Patch calendar

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Hi White Plains! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • White Plains prosecutors lead probe into misconduct at county jail
  • White Plains named Hudson Valley's top small city in new ranking
  • How a White Plains mail clerk allegedly stole over 200 gift cards

Also on today's calendar: Greenwich High School Homecoming Social and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 75, low: 65.
  • Friday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 County Corrections Officers Arrested On Official Misconduct Charges (patch.com) — White Plains–based county leaders are responding after two Westchester County correction officers were arrested on official misconduct charges tied to the county jail in Valhalla. The district attorney's office, headquartered in White Plains, says the officers allegedly violated their oath to protect inmates and staff, and both have been placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues.
   

2. Hudson Valley Towns Rank High In 2026 'Best Small Cities In America' Report (patch.com) — White Plains residents can boast that their city ranks as the top small city in the Hudson Valley in WalletHub's 2026 national study, landing in the 84th percentile overall. The report highlights White Plains' strong education and health scores while noting room for improvement on affordability, and compares its performance with other Hudson Valley communities.
   

3. Two Former USPS Employees Charged In Connection With Scheme To Steal More Than 200 Gift Cards Out Of The Mail (yonkerstimes.com) — Federal prosecutors say a former clerk at the White Plains USPS Processing & Distribution Center stole more than 200 gift cards from mail she handled, then used them with an accomplice for personal purchases. The pair, recently presented in White Plains federal court, face multiple conspiracy, mail theft, and access device fraud charges, though both are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
   

4. Westchester Launches October Drive for Domestic Violence Survivors' Personal Care Items (patch.com) — Westchester County is setting up a donation box at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains to collect toiletries and personal care items throughout October for domestic violence survivors. Local residents are encouraged to drop off essentials like shampoo, toothpaste, and sanitary products, helping shelters and county programs provide comfort and dignity to people in crisis.
   

5. Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AutoZone Workers Vote to Join UAW, First for Nationwide Chain (aflcio.org) — Workers at a White Plains AutoZone have voted to join UAW Local 259, becoming the first store in the national chain to unionize. Staff say they organized to address low pay and working conditions, hoping collective bargaining will secure better compensation, job security, and respect for the value they bring to the company.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Manhattanville University Celebrates Successful "American Popular Songbook" Concert at Reid Castle —Victoria Hochman Read on Patch
  • Nonprofit Westchester Forum Reveals Affordability is the Key to Healthy Communities —Victoria Hochman Read on Patch
  • Hospice of Westchester Hosts Successful "In Celebration" Gala Cocktail Reception —M Lauricella Read on Patch
  • Available History Presentations For Westchester Venues During 2027 —Mike Virgintino Read on Patch
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Ok White Plains! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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