10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day All Year
Earth Day is this Tuesday, April 22. Here's some ways you can help the earth any day.
View ArticleVIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Disney's 'Bears'
The film hopes to inspire viewers to experience national parks.
View ArticleWoman Denied '8THEIST' License Plate Sues
A New Jersey woman claims that her First Amendment rights were denied. What do you think?
View ArticleLyrid Meteor Shower 2014 Peak Dates: Look! Up In The Sky!
Peak dates for the Lyrid meteor shower are coming, but you may already be able to get a glimpse of the show.
View ArticleThe Stories Behind Our Local Businesses
Every local business has a story worth sharing with the community.And that’s the belief behind this new, exciting series we’re kicking off at Patch — to shine the spotlight on all our favorite local...
View ArticleMarion Elizabeth Lyon Paul: LIfe Informed by Nature's Beauty
We each have a few teachers in our lives whom we think of as special. Marion was one of those for many people. She was born on her family's farm near Ossining, NY in 1913. As a little girl, Marion...
View ArticleMeet the Vacation Therapists
Every local business has a story worth sharing with the community.Our spotlight today is on Frank Bastone.Business: Pinnacle Trips Owner: Frank Bastone Website:Â
View ArticleNew Jersey Family Hosting Easter Egg Hunt Sees Skydiver Fall to His Death
by Tom DavisPolice have identified the skydiver who died Sunday in Washington Township after falling into a backyard, according to 6abc.At around 2:1
View ArticleAstorino Pushes for CSEA Contract Resolution
Westchester County and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) have been in contract negotiations since the expiration of the most recent contract in 2011, and County Executive Rob Astorino is...
View ArticleKraft Recalls 96,000 Pounds of Hot Dogs
Kraft has recalled thousands of Oscar Mayer Classic Wieners.
View ArticleFind Local Rentals on the Market, April 21
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleThis Kitchen Condiment Can Also Polish Silver
Silver polish isn't always a staple in the home, but this item can probably be found in your refrigerator.
View ArticleToo Much Cleavage? Disneyland Ruined Vacation When She Was Told To Coverup,...
"I guess women with large chests are expected to wear turtle necks their whole lives?" woman asks.
View ArticleStowaway Teen Survives Flight in Airplane Wheel Well to Hawaii
Officials are shocked the stowaway survived cold temperatures and thin air.
View ArticleServices are April 22 for Christopher Rao
Christopher E. Rao, an area resident and formerly of Mahopac, died on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with a debilitating neurological condition. He was 42...
View ArticleAutistic Maryland Boy Wants Charges Dropped Against 'Friends' Who Tormented Him
An autistic boy was forced by two classmates to engage in a sex act with the family pet, walk on an ice-covered pond that gave way and held at knifepoint, police allege.
View ArticleShould Your Town Ban Plastic Bags?
There's a handful of communities out there that have. And with Earth Day upon us, we want to know where you stand on this issue.
View ArticleNetflix Planning to Raise Prices
Netflix reported strong earnings as it continues to add millions of streaming customers.
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: What New York Needs to Do to Avoid Environmental Problems
To the Editor: By Richard Thomas What compelling, common lesson can Germany, Japan, and California teach New York about environmental stewardship? Over the past year each has seen dramatic,...
View ArticleCommon Core or Common Sense?
It's that time of year again! Students all over the US are being subject to standardized testing that stems from teaching to 'The Common Core' curriculum. Should we be teaching the Common Core? Have we...
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