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Thursday August 27th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Morning Scarsdale! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

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  • Why Scarsdale schools accepted a 49% jump in health insurance costs

Also on today's calendar: Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scarsdale School Board Approves Stop-Loss Insurance Renewal After Sharp Premium Increase (scarsdale10583.com) — Scarsdale's Board of Education has renewed its stop-loss insurance at a 49% higher premium, keeping the current $300,000 deductible to protect the district's self-funded employee health plan from catastrophic claims. Consultants warned that recent large claims limited insurer options and drove costs up, and officials signaled that controlling future health expenses will remain a major financial challenge for Scarsdale schools.
   

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  • There is a pot hole in front of a sewer which causes cars to avoid it & turn into the other lane on Jackson Ave.
    It is between the Nursery & the Willows Condo. Hopefully it will be repaired before there is an accident. P.S. has been there since last winter. (Nextdoor Edgemont)
  • Can anyone recommend a good cleaning person/ group- hopefully for 6 hours a day.
    (Less if it's a group). I'm in Edgemont. My home is about 2500 feet. There are steps. We are 3 people and 1 dog. Thanks very much in advance. I will… (Nextdoor Edgemont)
  • Decicco & Sons Group posted a job opening for Deli Concierge Team Member Application in Scarsdale. Apply here.
  • Ray Catena BMW of Westchester posted a job opening for Parts Driver/Stock Associate in White Plains. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scarsdale here.

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  • Jeanine Pirro Keeps Abusing Her Power On Trump's Behalf And Now She's In Deep Sh-t (crooksandliars.com)

Eastchester

  • Field Operations Manager jobs hiring near Eastchester, NY at EchoStar (echostar.com)

New Rochelle

  • 1 Killed In Early Morning Motorcycle Crash Near Beechmont Lake (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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