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🌱 Patch AM: How Harrison police helped end a dramatic stolen car chase in Rye
Also check out The Late Summer Show on the Harrison Patch calendar

Hey hey Harrison! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Harrison police helped end a dramatic stolen car chase in Rye
- How tough will Rye's revamped champions be when Harrison visits in October?
Also on today's calendar: The Late Summer Show and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police Arrest Three After Stolen Car Chase in Rye (myrye.com) — Harrison officers helped Rye and several neighboring departments track four suspects after a stolen car crashed near Playland Access Drive on Tuesday morning, leading to three adult arrests and one juvenile released to family. The multi-agency search used K-9 teams, drones, and a county helicopter to safely locate the final suspect. Police emphasize that all defendants are presumed innocent.
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• New lineup at Rye planning a vigorous state football title defense (lohud.com) — Rye's defending state champion football team will face Harrison at Nugent Stadium on October 17, with coaches expecting another strong Class A title run despite heavy graduation losses. Local rivals like Harrison and Yorktown are seen as improved, promising a tougher schedule. Several seniors are stepping into leadership roles as Rye reloads for another deep postseason push.
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📸 Around Harrison
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrison
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★ Featured events ★
- The Late Summer Show →
Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 382 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich
10:30 am - Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 am
Saturday August 22
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Bulky waste, garbage, and recycling - commingled
Monday/ Thursday Garbage and Monday Recycling- Rye Sanitation Rye, NY 10580 - WW26 Faculty Welcome Back
Purchase College Community Events Humanities Lobby
8:00 am - Senior Portraits - HHS
Harrison Central School District HHS HPAC
8:00 am - Bilingual Children's Music with Marilyn In-Person
Rye Free Reading Room Meeting Room
10:30 am - Back to School Portrait Day
Purchase College Community Events Humanities Building
11:00 am - Junior Chefs (ages 6+) - registration required →
North White Plains Library White Plains, NY 10603
4:00 pm - Harrison Library – Board Game Club for Kids →
Harrison Public Library, 2 Bruce Ave, Harrison
4:00 pm - Dungeons and Dragons for Adults →
North White Plains Library White Plains, NY 10603
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Senior Portraits - HHS
Harrison Central School District HHS HPAC
8:00 am - Tummy Time for Pre-Walkers
Scarsdale Public Library 54 Olmsted Rd, Scarsdale, NY, 10583, US
9:30 am - Wiggle Giggle Time with Dawny Dew In-Person
Rye Free Reading Room Meeting Room
9:30 am - Glimpses of Life in 17th Century Dutch Art (virtual event) →
North White Plains Library White Plains, NY 10603
11:00 am
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mickey!!!
This 3 month old puppy is still looking for his forever home! For more information, press the link down below!! https://ny-petrescue.org/Adopt-Dogs… (Nextdoor Downtown Harrison)
- PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in White Plains. Apply here.
- Bristal Assisted Living posted a job opening for Prep Cook in White Plains. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrison here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rye Brook
- Rye Police Say All Suspects in Custody Following Tuesday Morning Pursuit (ryerecord.com)
- Meeder Asset Management Inc. Acquires New Holdings in Xylem Inc. $XYL (marketbeat.com)
- Iona University Welcomes Joseph A. Armentano '88MBA to Board of Trustees (iona.edu)
White Plains
- White Plains Summer Basketball Tournament Continues Its Historic Run (metrosportsmag.com)
- 9 Beloved Old-School New York Italian Restaurants Where They Still Prefer Cash In 2026 (takingthekids.com)
- Tearing Down Walls (paintmag.com)
Ok Harrison! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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