Ten Things You Need to Know about Pearl River Patch

Thanks for visiting Pearl River Patch! In addition to providing fresh and relevant news content, Patch serves as a forum that allows community members to get involved in many different ways.

By sharing your opinions, posting announcements and events and creating community discussion, Patch is the perfect place to connect with the Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manor community.

Here are some ideas about how to contribute on Patch:

1. Tell Us What's on Your Mind

Start a conversation! Let us know what you think of an article by commenting at the bottom of the page or tell us what's on your mind using the box labeled "What do you have to say?" on the right side of the homepage. Your comments will be added to the live stream right below it.

2. Ask a Question

Looking for the best coffee in town? Not sure when garbage is collected? Visit our Q&A section and call on your neighbors for some local advice. You can answer other residents' questions on the page, too.

3. Post an Event

Do you know about a local band's performance or a book signing coming up? Is there an awards ceremony or cooking class on the horizon? If it's not on our Events Calendar, it should be. Add your events to Patch here.

4. Post an Announcement

Brag a little to to the neighbors – post births, engagements and promotions on our Announcements page. Tell us who made the honor roll, share sports recognitions and publicly thank the volunteers who made your fundraiser a success. If you're looking for volunteers or searching for your lost dog, call on your community for help. Just keep in mind announcements are for personal use, not advertising.

5. Sign Up for Newsletters

Our daily newsletter will arrive in your inbox at 6 a.m. every morning. Featuring all of the stories and announcements from the last 24 hours, it's a great way to catch up on local buzz in a hurry. You can also sign up for the weekly newsletter, which is delivered at 10 a.m. each Thursday. The weekly newsletter features a subset of the content featured on the site over the past few days. To sign up for the newsletters, as well as breaking news alerts, look for the green box labeled "Your Newsletter Settings" on the right side of the page.

6. Claim Your Directory Listing

The Pearl Patch Directory is a comprehensive and up-to-date collection of listings for all of the area's businesses. We have contact information, photos and hours of operation for restaurants, schools, parks, government establishments and more. Search our Directory and add your own media to the listing for your business. To contact us about the listing for your business or organization, email us at directorysupport@patch.com.

7. Write a Restaurant Review

Were you the first to check out the newest eatery in town? Let the community know how it was by posting a review. Search our directory of restaurants here. You can also use the directory to find somewhere to eat based on type of cuisine, price level or features like a kids' menu or outdoor seating.

8. Volunteer

Do you need volunteers to help organize a food drive? Are you looking for ways to give back to the community? Patch wants to help. Visit our volunteer page to post or search for opportunities, and learn more about Patch's commitment to volunteerism and our Give 5 program.

9. Upload Photos and Videos

Did you get a great shot of your son's game-winning goal or a video of your daughter's outstanding violin solo? You can easily upload your own to Patch articles, events and announcements. Share your memories from community events with the entire Patch readership.

10. Connect Through Social Media

Pearl River Patch can be found on both Twitter and Facebook. Follow our Twitter feed (@PearlriverPatch) for breaking news and other timely updates. Tweet us your thoughts or comment on our Facebook posts. We'll often post photo albums of events exclusively on Facebook.