Best School Districts 2018: Patch PM

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our regional network. The Patch community platform includes communities in the lower Hudson Valley, Long Island, New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut. Here are stories worth talking about tonight:

Family Finds Couple Having Sex In Back Yard. "they were enjoying an adult activity," said a resident whose version is pretty funny.

9 Die In N.J. Waters Last Week As Mysterious, Deadly Summer Continues. There's a sense of helplessness now that 28 have died in 3 months - and nine just this week - in N.J. waters.

The Best School Districts For 2018. Niche has released new rankings and grades for districts across the country and here's how districts in the Hudson Valley compare.

Old Boat Club Goes Up In Flames. Right next to the railroad tracks.

Lanes Closed During Bridge Replacement On Sprain Parkway. If possible, DOT officials said, don't drive the Sprain during rush hour.

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