Parking Spot for Sale, Plans for the Holiday Weekend

1. Parking spot for sale

The Bedford Hills Free Library has come up with an unconventional way to raise funds. They've got a perfectly convenient commuter parking spot up for grabs for $1,250 per year. It's open to non-resident and just a 2 minute walk (no hills!) to the Bedford Hills Train Station. It's available beginning July 1st, 2011. For more information call the Bedford Hills Free Library (914) 666-6472. 

2. ShopRite food collection for Montrose VA

Through July 2, nine ShopRites in Westchetser County will be hosting a food drive to support the Montrose VA food pantry. On Saturday local veterans will be greeting shoppers at participating ShopRites—including Bedford Hills—and providing them with a menu of items needed on the selves of the pantry. ShopRite and veterans groups urge the public to participate in their effort to help service members and their families.

3. Happy holiday weekend!

If you're still formulating plans for the glorious 3-day stretch ahead, don't forget to consult this week's curated list of things to do, on our and our activities, fireworks and more.

4. Best Burgers in town?

Where do you go to satisfy your all-beef patty craving? We went around town and selected four options that serve as this week's Patch Picks. Check back at this afternoon at 2 p.m., weigh in on on our choices and add yours.

5. NYS Legislature gets a B from conservation group

Yesterday the New York League of Conservation Voter's Education Fund awarded the NYS Legislature an overall B for their 2011 results. NYLCVEF’s Legislative Progress Report is up from a “C” in 2010. The report tracks progress made on 17 legislative and budget priorities, on issues ranging from power plants and home energy efficiency upgrades, to wildlife habitat protection and mass transit funding. For more information,

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Editor's note: this article originally stated that the parking spot sale was to benefit the Bedford Village Library. It's the Bedford Hills Free Library and the information has been corrected.