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Hello again White Plains! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Jazz Baby StoryWalk brightens Bryant–Mamaroneck Park for families
  • How White Plains' new 15-day grace period could save you tickets
  • Which JazzFest White Plains shows should you catch next week?

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 68, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. It's 'Jazz Baby': There's A Brand New Story Walk In Town (patch.com) — Families in White Plains can enjoy the new Jazz Baby StoryWalk along the Bryant–Mamaroneck Trail, now on display through October 19. The White Plains Public Library and Recreation and Parks Department invite children and caregivers to stroll the park, read the rhythmic, music-themed picture book page by page, and explore jazz instruments and movement together outdoors.
   

2. City of White Plains Implements 15-Day Warning Period for Expired Registration & Inspection Stickers (yonkerstimes.com) — White Plains drivers now get a 15-day warning period before being ticketed for expired registration or inspection stickers on parked cars, giving you extra time to renew. The change, following a recent parking grace-period expansion, could spare thousands of local motorists from immediate fines while still resuming full enforcement after the two-week window.
   

3. JazzFest White Plains Returns Next Week for Five Days of Incredible Live Music (nslifestyles.com) — Downtown White Plains will come alive September 23–27 with JazzFest White Plains, a five-day celebration featuring 19 performances at venues like ArtsWestchester, Turnure Park, the Farmers Market, and Mamaroneck Avenue. With multiple GRAMMY-winning artists, free outdoor shows, lunchtime concerts, and intimate ticketed sets, residents can easily drop in for world-class jazz close to home and support local restaurants and cultural spots.
   

4. Westchester Business Leaders Make the Case for Purpose-Driven Profit (yonkerstimes.com) — White Plains recently hosted Westchester business leaders at a "Power of Purpose" breakfast at the Sonesta hotel, where speakers shared how companies can profit while prioritizing social and environmental impact. Local and regional executives discussed benefit corporations, perpetual purpose trusts, sustainable food systems, and healthier products, offering practical ideas for businesses and professionals across Westchester who want to align values with long-term success.
   

5. Toys R Us To Open 120 Stores In Largest U.S. Expansion In Years (vinnews.com) — A new Toys R Us store is coming to The Westchester mall in White Plains as part of the chain's largest U.S. expansion in nearly a decade. The smaller-format shop will open in time for the holiday season, offering major toy brands and possibly added perks like a café or candy shop, as the company bets on growing adult and family toy spending.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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