🌱 Patch AM: Why George Pataki is urging renewed support for 9/11 responders now

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In today's newsletter:

• Why George Pataki is urging renewed support for 9/11 responders now

Also on today's calendar: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Interview Program and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
• Monday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 48.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• George Pataki suffering from lung disease related to 9/11 (midhudsonnews.com) — Former New York Governor George Pataki, in news datelined from Peekskill, has revealed he is living with restrictive airway disease tied to his time at Ground Zero after 9/11. Now 81, he says he's grateful not to have cancer and urges continued support for first responders and others still suffering long-term health effects from their service.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Peekskill

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Interview Program →
  55 Ryder Rd, MARYKNOLL
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• American Anthem: Songs and Orations That Capture the Spirit of This Land →
  Briarcliff Congregational Church, 30 S State Rd, Briarcliff Manor
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 13
• Rosh Hashanah High Holiday Services →
  First Hebrew Congregation, 1821 Main St, Peekskill
  9:30 am
• Oktoberfest Time - Under the Giant Tent →
  German American Social Club, 11 Kramers Pond Rd
  12:00 pm
• KinoKids: Panoramic Views Workshop →
  Kinosaito Arts Center, 115 7th St, Verplanck
  1:00 pm
• Still We Stand: Beyond the Peekskill Riots- Inspired by Paul Robeson →
  Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill
  3:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Committee of the Whole Meeting →
  Peekskill NY
  6:00 pm
• Common Council Meeting →
  Peekskill NY
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Tuesday Night Bingo →
  Hendrick Hudson Free Library, 185 Kings Ferry Rd, Montrose
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• New York Blood Center Blood Drive →
  Hendrick Hudson Free Library, 185 Kings Ferry Rd, Montrose
  11:00 am
• Teen Book Club: "Lunar New Year Love Story" by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham →
  Hendrick Hudson Free Library, 185 Kings Ferry Rd, Montrose
  6:00 pm
• Zero Waste Task Force: Youth Spotlight →
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I just had major surgery in my left ankle.
  I need physical therapy now. Anyone have any suggestions where I can go for therapy that are good for these situations. I got screws in my ankle… (Nextdoor Main St/Crompond Rd)
• Friday 9/11/2026
  Hard to relive twenty five years years ago Seven photos of today's beautiful sunrise reflection over the Hudson River (Nextdoor Nelson Avenue)

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Peekskill. Apply here.
• Dollar General posted a job opening for STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE in WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY in West Haverstraw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peekskill here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cortlandt

• Westchester man killed in ATV rollover crash in Cortlandt (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)
• The 'miraculous' story of 5 firefighters who survived 9/11 (fredericksburg.com)

Yorktown

• 25 years later, Yorktown remembers Sept. 11 and the unity that followed (halstonmedia.com)
• Lawler brings Yorktown family's story to GOP convention (midhudsonnews.com)

Croton-on-Hudson

• New York state sweetens Van Cortlandt Manor's $5.6 million renovation (westfaironline.com)
• Developer's design, business savvy dovetail in New Jersey (globalgolfpost.com)

Ok Peekskill! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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