Westchester Kids Make Craft Kits for Children with Cancer

Eliseo Family Says Goodbye to Nero, Welcomes New Puppy Faith

Fund for Ferrari Family Goes Online

Friends raising money for the family of the Montrose resident killed in the Metro North train derailment have an online campaign going and a Spaghetti Dinner with Santa coming up.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

Matthew Fay, of Troop 164, Becomes Eagle Scout

Local GoFundMe Campaign: Seeking to Help 'Restavek' Children in Haiti

Grant to Fund Educational Programs through Historic Hudson Valley

Students from around the Hudson Valley will benefit from the $20,000 gift from First Niagara Foundation.

Yorktown Flag Football Tournament Raises Money for a Cause

Join the Yorktown men's flag football league tournament on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Legacy Fields for a great cause.

Yorktown Native Named New Director at Peekskill Library

Youngsters at JCC on the Hudson Stuffed their School Bus with PJs

Neighbor Who Saved Yorktown Woman: 'It Was Just a Miracle'

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Yorktown Woman Receives Ruth Taylor Scholarship

Non-Profits Need Apply: United Way Funding Deadline is Dec. 6

Get the grantwriter going on the projects you'd undertake in education, health or financial stability.

Local College Students Earn Academic Accolades

Ty Louis Campbell Foundation Needs Votes to Win $10K Grant

'Train The Trainer' in Shrub Oak Raises $3,200 for U.S. Army Sergeant

Lakeland, Walter Panas High School Students to Raise Money for Music Departments

Gay Center Feeds 200 During Community Dinner in White Plains

Family Services of Westchester’s Junior Board Announces Four New Grants, Totaling $2,000, to Youth and Family Programs

A Handful of Good Deeds

These recent posts from local Patch users and editors will bring a smile to your face.

Lakeland Girl Scouts Give Cortlandt Manor Baby a Birthday Gift

Non-Profit 'Suz Crew' Aids Local Families Struggling with Cancer

Instead of donating funds to research, northern Westchester and Putnam volunteers aid local families directly to offset everyday bills.

'Holiday Miracle,' Missing Service Dog Reunited With Family

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Share your Thanksgiving Bounty: Help the Food Bank

Donate $25 in honor of the Food Bank's 25th year of service, which will pay for two turkeys for two local families.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

Yorktown's Erik Santini Honored for Achieving Eagle Scout Rank

"Paramedics Saved My Life"

The pair of emergency responders received awards.

Still Time To Sign Up for NY Metro Area Run for Prostate Cancer

Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier Who Liberated Camp

"If not for Alan, my entire family and I would not be alive today," said Aron Wieder.

'Let’s Give Thanks': Yorktown Woman Holds 3rd Annual Food, Coat Drive

Yorktown Teen Becomes an Eagle Scout

Happy Couple: Love in Action, Shelter for Heroes

These two posts from Patch's Boards and News columns will give you hope.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Yorktown's Cynthia Rubino Named CEO of YMCA

Somers Man Inducted into White Castle's Cravers Hall of Fame

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