1) The Yorktown Swim and Dive team 18 under Girls Freestyle Relay Team placed first at the Northern Westchester Swim Conference Division I Championship meet on Aug. 3. Some of these girls have been swimming for the Yorktown team for over 10 years. They are year round swimmers for the Marlins, Patriots and Club Fit Jefferson Valley. Read more here.
2) Yorktown Town Board members will hold their work session on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. Click here for the agenda.
3) Tuesday's weather: scattered thunderstorms, with a high of 78. The UV index is dropping from High to Moderate, so sunblock isn't imperative.
4) "This Week: Parkway Closures in Westchester" is yesterday's most-read story.
5) On the blog front: did you know french fries have their own day?
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