Why Martha Stewart's Famous Pets Might Not Be For Everyone | Patch PM

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Share-worthy stories from the Hudson Valley Patch network to talk about tonight:

Westchester Reminds Families To Get Children Vaccinated

For those without insurance, or who have Child Health Plus or Medicaid, the county Health Department can help, officials said.

Yorktown's Garbage Contractor Has 5 Trucks Repossessed

Competitive Carting began serving the town in January, though it was a rocky start.

Metro-North To Add Extra Early Getaway Trains For Holiday Weekend

The railroad announced there will even be extra trains on Thursday for some of Metro-North's lines.

Walden Man Sexually Abused Child Under 13 Years Old: NYSP

He was arraigned and sent to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail or $15,000 bond.

How NYers Can Help Monarch Butterflies On Their Long Migration South

The butterflies we see this year are the great-great-grandchildren of the Monarchs that migrated to Mexico last fall, according to the NYSDEC.

Martha Stewart's Peacocks Are Famous, But They Aren't For Everyone

Veterinarian Athena Gaffud of Honest Paws shares the pros and cons of having a peacock as a pet, including sleep-deprived neighbors.

Expect A Sunny Labor Day Weekend In The Hudson Valley

The weather forecast for the region reminds us that summer isn't over until the third week in September.

>> Across the Region:

• NY Beaches Closed For Swimming Due To Hurricane Franklin
• Nearly 20K Migrant Students Will Start School Next Week In NYC
• More Children Accidentally Eating Marijuana Edibles, Poison Center Finds
• Teacher Charged With Possession Of Child Porn