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In today's newsletter:

  • How White Plains turned Ukrainian Independence Day into a weeklong celebration
  • Federal prosecutors in White Plains detail new charges against sex offender
  • How much daylight will White Plains really get this fall equinox?

Also on today's calendar: Cider, Donuts & Community and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ukrainian Independence Day events span 45 states, drawing communities, supporters throughout U.S. (ukrweekly.com) — White Plains residents recently marked Ukrainian Independence Day with a weeklong flag raising and blue-and-yellow lighting of the Renaissance Fountain, drawing more than 100 people, local officials, and community groups. The celebration, part of a nationwide effort, featured Ukrainian American Veterans, youth organizations, and a local opera singer, while also earning a county proclamation and podcast spotlight for a White Plains-based organizer.
   

• Registered Sex Offender Charged With Sexual Exploitations Of Children And Receipt And Distribution Of Child Pornography (crweworld.com) — A federal case handled through the White Plains division has charged a Mount Kisco man, already a registered sex offender, with new counts of sexually exploiting minors and distributing child pornography. Prosecutors say he used social media and a hidden smartphone while on supervised release, and they are urging anyone with information or potential victim connections to contact the FBI immediately.
   

• When does fall officially begin in 2026? First day of autumn date and time (ithacajournal.com) — White Plains residents can expect about 12 hours and 9 minutes of daylight on the autumnal equinox, when fall officially begins the evening of Sept. 22. The piece explains the difference between astronomical and meteorological fall, and compares how much daylight New Yorkers get now versus around the summer and winter solstices.
   

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  • I have water damage on bottom of bathroom walls from excess water from shower.
    Can you recommend how to fix or who can fix for me? Moldy damage will need install new dry wall and caulk. (Nextdoor Fulton Park)
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🗞 Nearby News

Harrison

  • MATCH PREVIEW: Red Bull New York II to host FC Cincinnati 2 at MSU Soccer Park on Sunday, September 13 (newyorkredbulls.com)
  • Honoring the Fallen Heroes of 9-11 (apbweb.com)

Scarsdale

  • Weekly Events in Westchester County Parks Monday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 (westchestercountyny.gov)

Valhalla

  • Annual Sept. 11 service at The Rising memorial in Valhalla honors victims and Ground Zero responders (news12.com)
  • Parents of four-year-old arrested after bruised unattended child found (midhudsonnews.com)
  • North Salem Varsity Roundup: Tigers roar into September (halstonmedia.com)

Ok White Plains! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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