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1. Enraged Ex-Boyfriend Repeatedly Strangled And Beat Westchester Woman After She Refused To Speak With Him: DA (patch.com) — White Plains residents are learning that a 21-year-old city man faces a 13-count indictment after prosecutors say he repeatedly strangled and assaulted his ex-girlfriend in Yonkers and then violated an order of protection several times. Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace, based in White Plains, highlighted the victim's courage and the role of New York's STRIVE initiative, while Yonkers police emphasized a coordinated community response to domestic violence.
2. JLL Brokers $50M Sale and $39.2M Financing for City Center Retail in White Plains (cremarketbeat.com) — A major White Plains landmark, City Center at 5 Mamaroneck Ave., has been sold for $50 million, with $39.2 million in acquisition financing arranged for the buyer. The grocery‑anchored complex, featuring ShopRite, Burlington, Nordstrom Rack, Apple Cinemas and 24 affordable apartments, is being touted as a key piece of downtown's growing mixed‑use and residential scene.
3. When does fall begin in 2026? Here's when the season officially changes (ithacajournal.com) — On the autumnal equinox this Sept. 22, White Plains will see about 12 hours and 9 minutes of daylight as fall officially begins at 8:04 p.m. The piece explains the difference between astronomical and meteorological fall, how daylight changes after the solstices, and how White Plains compares with other New York cities through the season.
4. Girls soccer lohud early season scoring leaders for goals and assists (lohud.com) — White Plains girls soccer players are off to a strong start, with Violeta Figueroa Montoya tallying three goals and Layla Weiss contributing both goals and three assists in early games. A regional leaderboard now tracks top scorers and playmakers across Westchester-area schools, updated weekly from coach reports throughout the season.
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