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🌱 Patch AM: Do you know the stories behind Pearl River’s 9/11 memorials?

Coming up: Free Boys Haircuts on the Pearl River Patch calendar

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Good day Pearl River! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Do you know the stories behind Pearl River's 9/11 memorials?
  • How far can Pearl River's own Drew Fortescue climb with Rangers?

Also on today's calendar: Free Boys Haircuts and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9/11 memorials in Westchester Rockland, Putnam honor lost. See photos (lohud.com) — Pearl River residents are reminded of two powerful local 9/11 memorials: one at Pearl River High School with twisted World Trade Center steel, and another at St. Margaret's Church honoring victims from Pearl River and Nanuet. The photo-driven piece also highlights many other Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam County memorials and annual remembrance ceremonies.
   

• Rangers 2026-27 prospect rankings, No. 9: Can Drew Fortescue compete for NHL ice time? (nytimes.com) — Pearl River native and Rangers prospect Drew Fortescue is working out in the New York area this summer, trying to earn more NHL ice time after a solid debut stint last season. Coaches and scouts see him as a steady, smart defenseman likely to start in the AHL but competing to become a regular on the Rangers' blue line.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • K1 Speed posted a job opening for Track Supervisor in West Nyack. Apply here.
  • Randstad posted a job opening for Assembler 1st Shift in West Nyack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pearl River here.

🗞 Nearby News

Nanuet

  • Golf Lounge 18 Indoor Golf Facility Opens in September (golfdaily.com)
  • Elite 11 field hockey watch list includes game changing talent (lohud.com)

West Nyack

  • PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS – September 17, 2026 – Village of Montebello, NY (montebellony.gov)

Orangetown

Ok Pearl River! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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