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Good morning White Plains! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where in White Plains you can drop donations for abuse survivors
  • Interested in federal court work with ties to White Plains?
  • Looking for a free fall hike minutes from downtown White Plains?

Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Office Furniture & Soft Seating Liquidation Sale and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clearing and less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Westchester County Office for Women Launches Personal Care Donation Drive for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (riverjournalonline.com) — Westchester County is marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a personal care donation drive, and White Plains residents can contribute right in town. A collection box is set up all October in the Michaelian Office Building lobby at 148 Martine Avenue. Donated toiletries and hygiene items will go directly to local shelters, service providers, and survivors receiving county support.
   

2. Job Details for Attorney Advisor (uscourts.gov) — If you're a lawyer in or near White Plains, the Southern District of New York is hiring an Attorney Advisor based in Manhattan with occasional travel to the White Plains courthouse. The role supports the Clerk of Court on legal, policy, and rules issues, offers a six-figure salary range, federal-style benefits, and requires at least four years of post-law-school legal experience.
   

3. Hike, explore Cranberry Lake Preserve in North White Plains this fall (lohud.com) — Cranberry Lake Preserve in North White Plains offers White Plains residents a free, year-round nature escape just 15 minutes from downtown. With seven miles of trails, a four-acre lake, a nature center, and kids' programs, it's an easy nearby spot for fall hikes and quiet time outdoors. The county-run preserve also hosts free weekend programs and seasonal activities.
   

4. The Brothers Dominating the $211 Billion Car Repair Market (wsj.com) — A major national auto-repair chain now headquartered and led from White Plains is rapidly expanding after acquiring Midas, positioning itself as the country's largest car-repair network. For local residents, that means a hometown company is helping drive a booming repair market fueled by older vehicles, high new-car prices, and tighter household budgets across the U.S.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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