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🌱 Patch AM: SUNY Purchase Again Named A Top Ten Public School In New Report
Coming up on the Harrison Patch calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know

Hey hey Harrison! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Harrison's own SUNY Purchase earns multiple top national college rankings
Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 66 degrees.
- Friday: Warmer with clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SUNY Purchase Again Named A Top Ten Public School In New Report (patch.com) — Students and families in Harrison can celebrate as SUNY Purchase, located right in town, has again been ranked among the top public national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The college also earns recognition for social mobility, sustainability, strong theatre and psychology programs, and overall value from several major college guides.
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📸 Around Harrison
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrison
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★ Featured events ★
- Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know →
Webinar - Online Presentation,
2:30 pm - Greenwich High School Homecoming Social →
Bosco's Bar and Grill, 148 Sound Beach Ave, Greenwich
6:00 pm - Greenwich High School Homecoming Social →
Bosco's, 148 Sound Beach Ave, Greenwich
6:00 pm - Open House - PreK-12 →
King School, 1450 Newfield Ave, Stamford
1:00 pm - Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers World Mission Sunday Open House →
Maryknoll Society Center, 55 Ryder Rd, MARYKNOLL
1:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Demystifying Medicare & Healthcare Coverage for Seniors →
Harrison Public Library, 2 Bruce Ave, Harrison
5:30 pm - Improve Your Posture with an HSS Online Program →
11:00 am - Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
6:30 pm - Courage & Faith Presents: Author Talk with Kevin Roose, NYTimes Tech Tech Columnist →
Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich
6:30 pm - Ian McKeever: Going Forth, Painted Panels & Other Works →
Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 382 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich
4:00 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 - Demystifying Medicare & Healthcare Coverage for Seniors →
Yonkers Public Library-Grinton I. Will Public Library, 1500 Central Park Ave, Yonkers
1:00 pm
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Sunday October 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kerry Kennedy Urges Students to Champion Human Rights at Manhattanville's Young Women's Leadership Summit —Victoria Hochman Read on Patch
- Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Fresh Cut Produce Clerk in Port Chester. Apply here.
- ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Frozen Foods Clerk (SRS WC) Salary Range $17.00 - $18.50/hr in Scarsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrison here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rye Brook
- Lawler and Conley take part in televised debate (westfaironline.com)
White Plains
- Westchester Launches October Drive for Domestic Violence Survivors' Personal Care Items (patch.com)
- The Male Pattern Creates a Brilliant Concept Album (popmatters.com)
- 2 County Corrections Officers Arrested On Official Misconduct Charges (patch.com)
Larchmont
- Mamaroneck Repeats At Top Climate Tier And Is Ranked 5 In New York State (patch.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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