Felony Drunken Driving + Ida Rainfall Totals

It's the Labor Day weekend here in the Hudson Valley. Here's what's happening around Yorktown-Somers.

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First your weather:

• Sunday: Rain in the evening and overnight. High: 75 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories today in Yorktown-Somers:

Woman Drives Drunk With Child In Car: Police

YORKTOWN, NY — A Putnam County woman was accused of drinking while driving while she had a child in the car. The Yorktown Police Department said Jennifer MacDonald, 43, of Mahopac, was charged with multiple felonies. Read more

Ida In the Hudson Valley: Town-by-Town Rainfall Totals

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Rainfall rates from Philadelphia to the NYC metro area hit 2-3 inches per hour during the deluge caused by post-tropical cyclone Ida, according to the National Weather Service. Read more

HV Man Accused In Capitol Riot Pleads For Release From Jail

NEWBURGH, NY — The Newburgh man who was arrested after he was accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 siege of the United States Capitol is asking to be released from jail, his lawyers said. Read more

Old Farmer’s Almanac Says Cold Winter Ahead In New York

NEW YORK — The Old Farmer’s Almanac says a “season of shivers” with brutally cold temperatures and lots of snow awaits much of the United States this winter. Read more

'Death Zone': What To Know About Passing Stopped School Buses

NEW YORK — This week and next the new school year will begin around New York. That means drivers need to remember to follow a few rules of the road that people around the state haven't had to worry about during the summer. Read more

Yorktown-Somers Patch Notebook

• Town of Yorktown: "The best seats in the house at tonight's summer concert were reserved in recognition of the 13 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice this past week." (Facebook)
• Yorktown Heights Volunteer FD: "***Mutual Aid Water Rescues*** Last evening, YHFD’s Swift Water Rescue Team responded on multiple mutual aid assignments around Southern Westchester, eventually culminating in one of the largest multi-jurisdictional water rescue events i..." (Facebook)
• Town of Yorktown: "From the desk of Supervisor Matt Slater: This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11. The Town of Yorktown will be hosting two ceremonies to remember the lives lost on that tragic day and since from 9/11 related..." (Facebook)
• Teatown Lake Reservation: "We had a blast during our first summer camp season in 2 years! It took a lot of hard work and dedication to make this happen, and we were so proud of our counselors and staff who helped ensure things were fun and safe for our campers. We..." (Facebook)
• Somers Volunteer Fire Department: "SVFD mutual aid to Mamaroneck Mamaroneck put out the call for help and the SVFD answered with a full crew and ladder 48. As reported in the news, lower Westchester was hard-hit by the remnants hurricane Ida. The SVFD has helped cover Mam..." (Facebook)
• Somers Education Foundation (SEF): "Yesterday during SCSD staff orientation, SEF members delivered Tusker cookies to each of our four schools to show staff our appreciation and remind them that we are here to support their needs through grant giving. As the school year beg..." (Facebook)
• Teatown Lake Reservation: "We’re one month away from our biggest fundraiser of the year! Come mingle, dine, and dance with Teatown friends and family at our annual “A Night in the Woods” Gala! Tickets are now available for our biggest and most exciting fundraiser ..." (Facebook)

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