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In today's newsletter:

  • White Plains man indicted in violent domestic attack, DA cites STRIVE program
  • What the $50M City Center sale means for downtown White Plains
  • How much daylight White Plains gets when fall officially begins

Also on today's calendar: Old World Elegance: A Burgundy Tasting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Enraged Ex-Boyfriend Repeatedly Strangled And Beat Westchester Woman After She Refused To Speak With Him: DA (patch.com) — White Plains residents are learning that a 21-year-old city man faces a 13-count indictment after prosecutors say he repeatedly strangled and assaulted his ex-girlfriend in Yonkers and then violated an order of protection several times. Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace, based in White Plains, highlighted the victim's courage and the role of New York's STRIVE initiative, while Yonkers police emphasized a coordinated community response to domestic violence.
   

2. JLL Brokers $50M Sale and $39.2M Financing for City Center Retail in White Plains (cremarketbeat.com) — A major White Plains landmark, City Center at 5 Mamaroneck Ave., has been sold for $50 million, with $39.2 million in acquisition financing arranged for the buyer. The grocery‑anchored complex, featuring ShopRite, Burlington, Nordstrom Rack, Apple Cinemas and 24 affordable apartments, is being touted as a key piece of downtown's growing mixed‑use and residential scene.
   

3. When does fall begin in 2026? Here's when the season officially changes (ithacajournal.com) — On the autumnal equinox this Sept. 22, White Plains will see about 12 hours and 9 minutes of daylight as fall officially begins at 8:04 p.m. The piece explains the difference between astronomical and meteorological fall, how daylight changes after the solstices, and how White Plains compares with other New York cities through the season.
   

4. Girls soccer lohud early season scoring leaders for goals and assists (lohud.com) — White Plains girls soccer players are off to a strong start, with Violeta Figueroa Montoya tallying three goals and Layla Weiss contributing both goals and three assists in early games. A regional leaderboard now tracks top scorers and playmakers across Westchester-area schools, updated weekly from coach reports throughout the season.
   

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  • Ronald McDonald House Westchester Appoints Colleen Magliari Borrelli as Chief Executive Officer —Victoria Hochman Read on Patch
  • Fall classes have begun at SUNY Rockland Community College —Karyn Bell Read on Patch
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    and now seems quite becalmed. It was a great relief to have a professional look at my cat after all this time and to be told what great shape she… (Nextdoor White Plains)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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