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🌱 What investigators are examining after a Yonkers student’s tragic choking death

Yonkers, New York Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Yonkers! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators are examining after a Yonkers student’s tragic choking death
  • Why did Latrell Sprewell choose Yonkers for his Finals-week appearance?
  • How a Yonkers I-87 traffic stop uncovered 41 kilos of cocaine

Also on today's calendar: Open House: Language School at GISNY and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 90, low: 70.
  • Sunday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Yonkers student's death after choking on donut at school prompts questions, investigation (abc7ny.com) — A 12-year-old student at Sonia Sotomayor Community School in Yonkers died after choking on a donut, prompting deep grief across the district and an active police investigation. Officials are examining whether an online challenge played any role, while parents seek clarity from school cameras. Grief counselors and a therapy dog are supporting students and staff as the community mourns.
   

2. Former Knicks star Sprewell relives 1999 Finals run as team returns to championship stage (ny1.com) — Former Knicks star Latrell Sprewell recently spent time in Yonkers signing autographs at a Dick’s Sporting Goods, drawing local fans ahead of the team’s NBA Finals home games. He reminisced about the 1999 Finals run, praised Madison Square Garden’s intense atmosphere, and shared pride in watching Jalen Brunson lead the current Knicks’ championship push.
   

3. Guilty plea in massive Yonkers cocaine bust (lohud.com) — State police stopped a Range Rover on northbound I-87 in Yonkers and found 41 kilograms of cocaine, leading to a guilty plea and prison promise for the driver. The case, built from a DEA tip, continues in Yonkers City Court for the passenger. Residents may notice this as part of ongoing regional drug enforcement along local highways.
   

4. MidVille native is ordained a priest (qchron.com) — A newly ordained priest who completed his formation at St. Joseph Seminary in Yonkers is beginning his ministry in Brooklyn after growing up in Middle Village, Queens. Local Catholic leaders praised his vocation and education, highlighting how family, parish life, and Catholic schooling shaped his path to priesthood.
   

5. Kaboom And Morgan Stanley Team Up To Build New Playground In New Rochelle (news12.com) — A new inclusive playground was just built in one day at George Davis Elementary in New Rochelle, and Yonkers families may recognize the partners behind it. KABOOM! and Morgan Stanley note this is their fourth Westchester project, following earlier builds at Family Services of Westchester, Yonkers Public School 9, and Abbott House in Irvington, expanding accessible play options regionally.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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