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🌱 Patch AM: How Chappaqua factors into a House race that could flip Congress
Make time for Ian McKeever: Going Forth, Painted Panels & Other Works on the Chappaqua Patch calendar

Hi there, Chappaqua! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Chappaqua factors into a House race that could flip Congress
- What was said at the fiery bail-law showdown in Chappaqua?
Also on today's calendar: Ian McKeever: Going Forth, Painted Panels & Other Works and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
- Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 62, low: 55.
- Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Republican congressman tries to outrun a potential blue wave in New York toss-up seat (houstonpublicmedia.org) — A high-stakes congressional race that could decide control of the U.S. House is playing out partly in Chappaqua, where Rep. Mike Lawler has campaigned while trying to balance support for Donald Trump with an independent image. Voters across the Hudson Valley, including in nearby commuter towns, are weighing concerns like taxes, immigration, and living costs as Democrat Cait Conley works to peel away moderates and independents.
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• Hochul brushes off outrage over why migrants keep getting released, re-arrested under NY's bail, sanctuary laws (nypost.com) — Chappaqua took center stage in New York's heated debate over bail and sanctuary policies when Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican critics converged locally this week. While Hochul defended her record, GOP leaders held a press conference at the New Castle Courthouse in Chappaqua, citing recent Hudson Valley cases to argue that current laws let repeat offenders, including migrants, cycle in and out of custody.
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📸 Around Chappaqua
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chappaqua
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★ Featured events ★
- Ian McKeever: Going Forth, Painted Panels & Other Works →
Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 382 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich
4:00 pm - Sick From the State of Your Healthcare? THIS SUNDAY: Community Healthcare Forum at the Library →
Mount Pleasant Public Library, 350 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville
2:00 pm - Move with Confidence: The Nutrition Connection (In Person Class) →
Hospital for Special Surgery Main Hospital, 535 E 70th St, New York
10:00 am - Rivertowns Improv Fall Festival →
Croton Academy of Arts, 8 Old Post Rd S, Croton-On-Hudson
6:50 pm - Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers World Mission Sunday Open House →
Maryknoll Society Center, 55 Ryder Rd, MARYKNOLL
1:00 pm - Westchester Philharmonic Presents "The Sum of All Things" →
The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Harrison
3:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Friday October 16
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Family Saturday on the Farm →
The Farm at Cabbage Hill, 205 Crow Hill Rd, Mt Kisco
9:30 am - Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know →
Webinar - Online Presentation
11:00 am - ACT Diagnostic Test →
11:00 am - Take a Hike! →
Merestead, 455 Byram Lake Rd, Mt Kisco
9:25 am - SAT Diagnostic Test →
11:00 am - 2026 Hope Harvest: Hope for the Journey →
The Center at Mariandale, 299 N Highland Ave, Ossining
4:00 pm - Demystifying Medicare & Healthcare Coverage for Seniors →
12:30 pm - Pumpkins, Pipes & Peculiar Stories →
The Briarcliff Congregational Church, 30 S State Rd, Briarcliff Manor
4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
📣 Chappaqua Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Prime Communications posted a job opening for Full-Time Retail Sales Consultant - AT&T Authorized Retailer in Briarcliff Manor. Apply here.
- The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Cleaning Associate in Yorktown Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chappaqua here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasantville
- Two Friends Hope to Bottle the Pleasantville Magic at New Tavern (theexaminernews.com)
- 'I Can't Imagine My Life Without SAY': Young People Who Stutter Find Their Voice (theexaminernews.com)
- Hermit Thrush at Rye's Iconic Nature Preserves (myrye.com)
Armonk
- You'll never guess what the house from 'Verity' is used for in real life (usatoday.com)
- Watching 'Verity' with Susan Granger (westportjournal.com)
Irvington
- Coyote Chased Mayor's Daughter And Other Students Headed To School In Dobbs Ferry (patch.com)
Ok Chappaqua! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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