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🌱 Patch AM: How Pelham police and schools are responding to repeated vandalism

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Tuesday August 18th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Pelham police and schools are responding to repeated vandalism

Also on today's calendar: Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 71. 🌢 Hot!
  • Thursday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Vandals deface 'Lynn Sabia Way' sign at corner of Nyac Avenue and Franklin Place in two separate late-night incidents one week apart (pelhamexaminer.com) β€” Repeated late-night vandalism at the Lynn Sabia Way sign near Pelham Middle School has prompted a police investigation and a strong warning from school officials. Graffiti was found on nearby sidewalks, signs, and a telephone pole, and similar offensive markings appeared near Siwanoy Elementary. Police and the school district are reviewing camera footage and promise serious consequences for anyone identified.
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    Tuesday August 18
  • NRPL Film Series: Mel Brooks Turns 100 - HIGH ANXIETY (1977)
    New Rochelle Public Library 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY, 10801, US
    5:30 pm
  • Wednesday August 19
  • 2026 BGCNR World Cup Summer Camp
    New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Camp locations and additional details will be provided upon registration.
    8:00 am
  • One-on-One Assistance
    New Rochelle Public Library 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY, 10801, US
    10:00 am
  • Robert the Guitar Guy
    Mount Vernon Public Library Children's Room, 28 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE, MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK\
    10:15 am
  • At HCL - Adventures with Animals! (at HCL)
    New Rochelle Public Library 794 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY, 10804, US
    10:30 am
  • Open Sewing
    New Rochelle Public Library 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY, 10801, US
    10:30 am
  • Way-Back Wednesdays
    Town of Pelham Public Library 530 Colonial Ave., Pelham, NY 10803
    11:00 am
  • Westchester County Dept. of Health: Healthcare Navigator Assistance
    New Rochelle Public Library 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY, 10801, US
    11:00 am
  • Friday September 4
  • September's First Friday with Miles East β†’
    Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Rd
    6:00 pm

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • 2026 BGCNR World Cup Summer Camp
    New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Camp locations and additional details will be provided upon registration.
    8:00 am
  • Artistree Summer Camp - Hall β†’
    St. Thomas Episcopal Church 168 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
    9:30 am
  • Find Your Balance with Tai Chi & Qi Gong
    New Rochelle Public Library 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY, 10801, US
    10:00 am
  • One-on-One Assistance
    New Rochelle Public Library 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY, 10801, US
    10:00 am

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I Misheard NPR. What I Found Was More Interesting. β€”Brian MacColl Read on Patch
  • The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Lead Teacher in New Rochelle. Apply here.
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Mail Clerk in Tuckahoe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelham here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Mount Vernon

  • Topping off held for QWest Towers, a new $158 million workforce housing development in Mount Vernon (nyrej.com)
  • Final homes hit market at One Kingsland in Edge on Hudson (lohud.com)

New Rochelle

  • New Rochelle Celebrates Opening of Liliana's Playground at D'Onofrio Park (talkofthesound.com)
  • 3 Women Interviewed by Westchester DA in Review of New Rochelle Councilman's Sexual Assault Claims; Matter Closed (talkofthesound.com)
  • New Rochelle Murder Mystery, New York, NY (feverup.com)

Harrison

  • Feds Investigating Westchester County Airport Bird Strike: FAA (patch.com)

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