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Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Your New Ride Is Here: Westchester Unveils 116 Hybrid-Electric Bee-Line Buses, Retiring Diesel Fleet (patch.com) — Westchester County is rolling out 116 new hybrid-electric Bee-Line buses, with County Executive Ken Jenkins unveiling the modernized fleet in White Plains. Riders in and around White Plains can expect cleaner, more sustainable service, along with upgrades like bike racks, USB charging at every seat, and improved accessibility on routes including the BxM4C commuter line.
2. New York DEC awards electric vehicle transition grants (americanrecycler.com) — White Plains is receiving $22,500 from New York's DEC to help buy three zero‑emission vehicles for the city fleet, part of a $4 million statewide push toward cleaner transportation. The funding means more electric vehicles on local streets, supporting reduced emissions and potentially improving air quality for residents while aligning the city with broader climate goals.
3. NY man changed identity to avoid sex abuse case for 20 years: police (pix11.com) — A man wanted in connection with a 2007 first-degree sex abuse case in White Plains has been arrested after allegedly living under a false identity for nearly two decades. After a traffic stop in Red Hook revealed his outstanding warrant, he was turned over to White Plains police and remanded to Westchester County Jail, bringing the long‑pending case back into the local courts.
4. 'Poverty Pulse' Data Reports Will Expand Thanks To Grant For Westchester Children's Association (patch.com) — Based in White Plains, the Westchester Children's Association just received a $4,000 grant to expand its "Poverty Pulse" reports tracking how local families are coping with housing, food, and childcare costs. The quarterly data will guide nonprofits and policymakers across Westchester County as they target resources and advocate for children's health, safety, and long-term stability.
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