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Hello Larchmont! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How strong are Larchmont's finances in New York's latest stress test?
  • Why Flint Park's long-awaited field upgrades are suddenly on hold
  • Why a Larchmont pedestrian was hurt at this notorious Mamaroneck crosswalk

Also on today's calendar: Move with Confidence: The Nutrition Connection (In Person Class) and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 61 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New York Fiscal Stress Test Finds Sound Shore Governments Financially Stable, but Two School Districts Face Warnings (talkofthesound.com) — Larchmont residents can take some comfort knowing the village earned very low fiscal and environmental stress scores from New York State, signaling stable local finances. All Sound Shore municipalities avoided fiscal stress designations, though nearby New Rochelle and Port Chester-Rye school districts received environmental stress warnings that could shape future regional budget discussions.
   

2. Larchmont Halts Flint Park Fields Project After Waste Discovery (talkofthesound.com) — Work on the Flint Park Fields A and B upgrade in Larchmont has been halted after municipal solid waste was discovered during stormwater work, prompting an immediate NYSDEC-ordered stoppage. The village has secured the area, is conducting further environmental testing, and says the project will only resume once state guidance ensures public health and environmental safety.
   

3. Mam'k Pedestrians Hit by Car with Fake Plates (larchmontloop.com) — A Larchmont woman and a Manhattan woman suffered minor injuries after being struck in a Mamaroneck Avenue crosswalk by a car displaying fake license plates, highlighting ongoing safety concerns at that intersection. The driver was ticketed, and officials note the spot has seen many similar crashes as the village slowly rolls out costly pedestrian-safety signal upgrades.
   

4. Furious suburban millionaires say luxury helicopters are ruining their peace (foxnews.com) — Helicopter traffic to the Hamptons is increasingly flying low over Larchmont, disrupting residents' conversations and even TV watching during busy summer weekends. Neighbors describe frequent, noisy flyovers every 15 minutes or so, as wealthy travelers choose pricey helicopter rides instead of driving, raising fresh concerns about noise and quality of life along Westchester's Sound Shore communities.
   

5. Port Chester Swimmer Completes English Channel Crossing (talkofthesound.com) — A Port Chester distance swimmer recently completed a solo English Channel crossing and used the feat to raise over $20,000 for Save the Sound, the environmental nonprofit based in Larchmont. His Long Island Sound training and upcoming November webinar will spotlight regional water quality issues that matter to residents along the Sound, including here in Larchmont.
   

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  • Mamaroneck FBLA's First Chapter Meeting —Olivia Gourevitch Read on Patch
  • Mamaroneck FBLA Students Attend National Leadership Conference —Olivia Gourevitch Read on Patch
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Ok Larchmont! 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 do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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