Community Corner

Unofficial Election Results; Volunteers Needed for Guiding Eyes for the Blind

1) Here's a breakdown of unofficial results from Tuesday, Nov. 5's elections that affect Somers residents.

2) Here are the unofficial results from Tuesday, Nov. 5's elections that affect Yorktown residents.

3) The Yorktown PTSA Council is sponsoring a presentation by Yorktown Central School District Administrators Dr. Ralph Napolitano and Dr. Florence T. O'Connor on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium.

They will address the audience on several issues involving Race to the Top (RTTT), Annual Professional performance Review (APPR), Common Core Standards and Curricula, New York State Assessments, Data Marketing and Parent Advocacy. This session is intended for all K-12 parents of students in the Yorktown schools and will focus on clarification of information surrounding these issues.

4) Yorktown's Guiding Eyes for the Blind is now accepting new foster volunteers in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess County for their brood/stud program. The nonprofit has invited residents to open their homes and hearts in a rare opportunity to become a permanent foster to one of Guiding Eyes’ superb breeding dogs. More details here.

5) Wednesday is expected to be partly sunny, with a high near 60, according to the National Weather Service.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here