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🌱 Patch AM: How Bedford families are turning childcare into global lifelong connections

And on the Bedford Patch calendar - Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos

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Cheers Bedford! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Bedford families are turning childcare into global lifelong connections
  • How Bedford's county legislator just gained new national influence

Also on today's calendar: Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Building global families: An inside look at Westchester's au pair program (halstonmedia.com) — Families in Bedford and nearby towns are increasingly turning to au pairs for childcare that also builds long-term international friendships. Local coordinator Maryanne D'Amato describes how host families in the Bedford–Pound Ridge area gain cultural connections, financial flexibility, and extended "global families" as au pairs from countries like Sweden and Mexico become part of daily life and stay in touch for years.
   

• Legislator Reappointed to National County Leadership Post (hudsonvalleypress.com) — Bedford residents are represented in Washington-level policy talks as County Legislator Erika L. Pierce, whose district includes Bedford, has been reappointed Vice Chair of a key National Association of Counties committee on environment, energy, and land use. Her role helps shape federal decisions on infrastructure, climate, and land-use issues that affect Westchester communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Men's Locker Room Attendant in Chappaqua. Apply here.
  • Lifetime posted a job opening for Women's Locker Room Team Member in Chappaqua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bedford Hills

  • Man Who Killed Taxi Driver Over Fare, Dumped Body In Croton Falls Reservoir Learns Fate (dailyvoice.com)

Katonah

  • 'How lucky were we' to have Dolly Parton in our lives, say her fans on Long Island (newsday.com)
  • Joseph Matthew Dalton (halstonmedia.com)
  • Pre-K takes center stage in plans for Lewisboro Elementary (halstonmedia.com)

Mount Kisco

  • Photo gallery: How Mount Kisco celebrates National Night Out (halstonmedia.com)
  • Things to do in Mount Kisco, Bedford and Pound Ridge Aug. 28 and beyond (halstonmedia.com)

Ok Bedford! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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