Your Daily Digest

Underage drinking; honor for slain general; new firefighters; rowing duo wins gold; Lemonade for Leukemia; and more from Patch.

Update: High-Schooler Killed in Boating Accident on Long Island Sound

Police say the Greenwich High School student was killed in the accident off the Greenwich coast.

Speed Enforcement on the Taconic

State troopers issued 71 traffic tickets today.

NY Flags Will Fly at Half-Staff Aug. 7 for Slain General

U.S. Army Major General Harold Greene, a native New Yorker, was killed in Afghanistan Aug. 5.

Town Supervisor Seeks Emergency Preparedness Committee Members

The committee will help the town and residents be prepared.

$5 Million Approved for 'Urgent' Westchester Road Repairs

The vote by the Board of Legislators to approve the funding for the project was unanimous.

Racist Vandalism, Operation Backpack, Dangerous Trend in Parks, New Chicken Coop

Plus an environmental group crowdfunds a building, $5 million for road repairs and more from the Patch Daily Digest.

Westchester Teachers Win Rock n' Roll HOF Music Training from The Cap, HeadCount

The teachers were involved in lessons in how to bring rock music into the classroom, while emphasizing activism and rock history.

3rd Annual Operation Backpack Seeks Donations of School Supplies

The program is run by the county’s Department of Social Services, with The Sharing Shelf, Operation Prom, WFAS, State Farm and others.

Welcome To Boxtrolls Patch!

Excited for the new movie "Boxtrolls"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the world where the Boxtrolls live with Boxtrolls Patch!

Westchester Environmental Group Crowdfunds Education Building of the Future

Community fundraising campaign helps bring county’s first ‘off-the-grid’ education center to life.

6-Year-Old Molested, Frank's Nursery Auction, Crime Stats, Bronx River Parkway Scare

Plus the Ebola outbreak, Skateboard plaza, green dot money scam and more from Patch.

8 Grants for Child Care Awarded to Mount Kisco Center

The recent awards will help with the center's summer camp, scholarship fund, nutrition education and more.

Leadership Scholarship for Young Professionals

The Westchester County Association will cover full tuition to Volunteer New York's signature program.

Fatal Drag Race, Girl Science, Shoplifter Scuffle, Lost Pets and more

Week in Review

Gov. Cuomo Signs Law that Closes Revenge Porn Loophole

The bill was introduced by state Sen. David Carlucci (D-Rockland-Westchester), Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) and others.

New York State Police Join I-90/94 Challenge This Weekend

Troopers join forces with 14 other states for the I-90/94 Challenge, a collaborative effort to prevent accidents.

Grieving Dad Angered by Addiction Promotion

Have hip, trendy retailers gone too far?

Your Daily Digest

Beheaded geese; crafts for grownups; road rage drive-by; girl science; breastfeeding and more

Franzoso Contracting's Mark Franzoso Wins National Award

Set to Teach Best Practices, Share Knowledge Across America

Master Planning Update

News from the New Castle Town Supervisor

Your Daily Digest

Man Killed by Train, Coyote Alert, Shoplifter Scuffle, Swim for Cancer and more from our Hudson Valley Patch sites

NYT: U.S. Attorney, Cuomo's Office at Odds Over Moreland Commission

The article goes into detail about the days leading up to Monday where Cuomo and others addressed the commission scandal.

Northern Westchester Hospital Receives CEO Cancer Gold Standard Re-Accreditation

NWH is recognized again for fighting cancer for its staff as well as patients.

Unfunded Mandates: The Struggle Continues

New Castle, like every town, village and school district in New York, wants to get out from under expensive state diktats.

Newton South Student Newspaper Exposes Superintendent's Plagiarism

A story in The Lion's Roar by Jordan Cohen-Kaplan and Kylie Walters led to a fine for Superintendent David Fleishman.

College Essay Bootcamp by Eduscape Associates Spots Available

Let Eduscape Associates prepare your family for the College Process with our outstanding College Essay Bootcamp!

College Essay Bootcamp by Eduscape Associates Spots Available

Let Eduscape Associates prepare your family for the College Process with our outstanding College Essay Bootcamp!

College Essay Bootcamp by Eduscape Associates Spots Available

Let Eduscape Associates prepare your family for the college process with our outstanding College Essay Bootcamp!

Great Chappaqua Bake Sale Partners Plan Promotion in the Fall

As well as buying yummy treats, you can support the fight against childhood hunger by patronizing 9 local businesses.

Free Square Dancing Fun Nights

Free Square Dancing Fun Nights

Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester’s 20th Annual Golf Tournament

Golf tournament to be held Tuesday September 16th at Glen Arbor Golf Club.

More than 80 Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators to Participate in the Second Annual Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival

More than 80 Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators to Participate in the Second Annual Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival

Beehive Designer Collective Welcomes Budding High School Entrepreneur

Rising senior's t-shirts now on sale at Mount Kisco co-op boutique

Paving Mount Kisco Roads This Week at Night

Read this project timeline to know when to go around.

Season's Final Dual Meet—Results

Willowbrook v Chappaqua

Grand Prix Sponsors SurviveTheDrive Hendrick Hudson High School Visit

Grand Prix New York and SurviveTheDrive paired up to teach another group of teens the importance of driver safety.

Gov. Candidate Zephyr Teachout Supports Periodic Revaluations

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate is hoping to force incumbent and fellow Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo into a primary.

Premier Soccer Open Session

Chappaqua Baby Shower for Chelsea Clinton: News Report