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Monday October 12th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • What this record union contract means for Westchester building workers' pay.
  • How many ICE arrests actually happened in White Plains?

Also on today's calendar: "ALL IN" Regional Young Adult Conference and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer; a brief a.m. shower, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, temps: high: 74, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More Than 1,300 32BJ SEIU-Represented Building Service Workers Across Westchester County & The Hudson Valley 'Win The Largest Raises Ever In A New Four-Year Contract' (wnylabortoday.com) — Reporting from White Plains, a new four-year contract will give more than 1,300 building service workers across Westchester and the Hudson Valley the largest wage increases their union has ever negotiated. Covered workers will see $4-per-hour raises over the contract term, along with pension improvements, preserved overtime protections, and continued health benefits without premium contributions.
   

• ICE has made hundreds of arrests in Westchester; here's where (westfaironline.com) — White Plains residents are learning that 81 people have been arrested by ICE in the city since 2022, as local officials reiterate that White Plains police do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The article details arrest numbers across Westchester, reactions to a recent ICE shooting, and new county resources to help immigrants understand their rights and report discrimination.
   

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  • On World Mental Health Day, Westchester Children's Association Highlights Gaps Behind Youth Mental Health Dat —Karyn Bell Read on Patch
  • Why Fall Can Be an Ideal Time to Plant —Karyn Bell Read on Patch
  • Centers Health Care posted a job opening for Central Supply/Medical Records Clerk in White Plains. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Harrison

  • Red Bull New York Add RBNY II Winger Pedro Castro on Short Term Agreement Ahead of Match Against San Diego FC (newyorkredbulls.com)

Scarsdale

  • Make Your Own Hydrangea Wreath (scarsdale10583.com)
  • Letter to the Editor: Decision to Award the Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay Undermines the Moral Compass of the Institution (scarsdale10583.com)
  • The Last Edsel Built For Just Over a Month Before Ford Gave Up (hotcars.com)

Rye

  • Parking Updates Issued for Upcoming Rye vs Harrison Game (myrye.com)
  • Scared by the Sound Returns to Rye at Playland Park for 25th Year (talkofthesound.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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