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Good morning to you White Plains! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What could a $20 million pledge mean for Burke patients here?
  • What misconduct led to two Westchester correction officers being arrested?
  • Were your mailed gift cards stolen at the White Plains postal facility?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Warmer with some sun, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Turning cloudy; not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Burke Rehabilitation Announces Transformational $20 Million Challenge Pledge from Bill Ackman and Neri Oxman (town.news) — Burke Rehabilitation in White Plains has received a transformative $20 million challenge pledge from Bill Ackman and Neri Oxman, potentially doubling to $40 million as others give. The funding will fuel a major 'Unlock Possible' campaign to upgrade facilities, expand cutting‑edge rehab technology, and grow programs that serve stroke, brain injury, spinal cord, and other patients across Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
   

• 2 County Corrections Officers Arrested On Official Misconduct Charges (patch.com) — White Plains readers should know that two Westchester County correction officers have been arrested on official misconduct charges tied to their work at the county jail in Valhalla. County leaders based in White Plains stress that most officers act professionally but call the allegations a serious breach of public trust, with both officers now on administrative leave pending further legal action.
   

• Postal workers accused of stealing gift cards from mail (midhudsonnews.com) — If you've mailed gift cards through the White Plains regional postal facility, federal prosecutors say two former postal workers stole more than 200 cards from mail processed there. Authorities allege one clerk in White Plains and an accomplice used the cards for personal purchases over more than a year, and both now face serious federal charges and possible prison time.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Manhattanville University Celebrates Successful "American Popular Songbook" Concert at Reid Castle —Victoria Hochman Read on Patch
  • Nonprofit Westchester Forum Reveals Affordability is the Key to Healthy Communities —Victoria Hochman Read on Patch
  • Hospice of Westchester Hosts Successful "In Celebration" Gala Cocktail Reception —M Lauricella Read on Patch
  • The Cheesecake Factory posted a job opening for Server in White Plains. Apply here.
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  • Westchester Man Fled On South County Trail After Stabbing His Father To Death: Police (patch.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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