Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.
Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 46.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rockland County officials warn of spike in outdoor fires spreading to homes (news12.com) — Rockland officials are warning residents after 14 outdoor fires, including one that destroyed a home on West Burda Place in New City, spread into houses this year. They urge you to fully extinguish fire pits and cigarettes, keep grills and firewood at least 10 feet from your home, and store ashes safely to prevent similar damage.
• Central Nyack Recreation Project Gets Underway (rocklandnews.com) — Clarkstown has broken ground on a new playground and splash pad in Central Nyack, just a short drive from New City, giving local families the hamlet's first town-operated playground. Backed by $1 million in state funding and named for former Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, the project will sit across from the community center and is targeted to open by summer 2027.
• Mega Millions winning numbers for October 6 $345 million jackpot (ithacajournal.com) — A local shout-out goes to New City Shell, where owner Iqbal proudly displays past lottery winners while residents eye Tuesday's $345 million Mega Millions jackpot. The piece explains drawing times, ticket deadlines in New York, prize tiers, and odds, plus how the new built-in multiplier boosts non-jackpot winnings for hopeful players.
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