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Good morning to you White Plains! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Rev Fest 250 will bring White Plains' battlefield back to life
  • How White Plains AutoZone workers just made history for a national chain

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Battle of White Plains and Its Impact on American History (westchestermagazine.com) — White Plains' Revolutionary War past takes center stage in a vivid retelling of the 1776 battle fought on the hills above today's downtown. Residents can experience that history firsthand at Rev Fest 250 on October 24–25 at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, with battle reenactments, music, and family-friendly activities that bring the local landscape's hidden past to life.
   

• Worker Wins: 'Proud and Thankful' (aflcio.org) — AutoZone workers at the White Plains store have just made national history by voting to unionize with UAW Local 259, becoming the first organized location in the chain. Staff describe low pay and unfair conditions as key reasons, and now plan to negotiate for better compensation, job security, and respect. Their move could influence labor organizing at other AutoZone stores nationwide.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester Announces Leadership Transition —Diane Cheron Read on Patch
  • 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
  • I found someone to repair my steps, but I do appreciate the recommendations.
    I will post the "after" picture after it's been repaired. Meanwhile, I will leave this post up for a while if anyone else is looking for Masonry work… (Nextdoor Prospect Park)
  • Having been born and raised in White Plains, I've always enjoyed going to a good deli -which used to be in abundance around here, not so much anymore.
    Rosedale deli, as it was called-used to be very good many years ago-then it became some sort of mediocre-quality bodega, and now it's nothing. I… (Nextdoor The Highlands)
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in White Plains. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Yonkers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near White Plains here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • 161 Ellsworth Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528 Property for rent (corcoran.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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