Masquerade Ball, Bras and Flu Shots

1.) Astorino Talks in Cortlandt
Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino met with resident in Cortlandt town hall Wednesday night to discuss the budget and answer questions from residents. Check back for a full story later this morning.

2.) Bra Decorated for Breast Cancer
In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Hudson Valley Hospital Center is holding a bra decorating contest. More than a dozen people have submitted entries with themes ranging from a “Lady Gaga” bra to the “Mardi-Bra.” The submissions will be on display tonight at the hospital from 6- 8 p.m. tomorrow - will include a breast cancer awareness health fair, light fare and signature “Pink Drinks” created especially for the event by area restaurantsReuben’s Mexican Cafe and 12Grapes. Reuben’s will serve strawberry Margaritas and 12Grapes will serve pink peach Sangria. 12Grapes will offer the drink in its restaurant throughout the month of November with $1 going to the Cheryl R. Lindenbaum Cancer Center for every drink sold.


3. Peekskill Man Makes False Statement to Police about Abduction in Yorktown
A 26-year-old Peekskill man, whose disappearance last week was being investigated as a possible abduction, has been arrested for lying to Yorktown police, officials said. Robert Jeter was arrested Tuesday and charged with making a false written statement, a misdemeanor. Read more about his arrest here.


4. Free Flu Shots on Friday
On Friday, Oct. 26, Senator Greg Ball and the Hudson Valley Hospital Center will be co-hosting a Senior & Caregiver Health Fair at the Muriel Morabito Community Center in Cortlandt Manor.
From 9 a.m. -12 noon, health professionals will offer cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. The Hudson Valley Visiting Nurse Service will also provide free flu shots on a first-come first-serve basis.

5. KFM Foundation's First Annual Halloween Masquerade Ball

The Kathleen F. Marks Memorial Formal Masquerade Ball will take place at The Mansion at Colonial Terrace, 119 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor, Friday at 7pm and continue until midnight. Proceeds from the event will
benefit The Division of Pediatric Oncology at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, research of Acute
Myeloid leukemia.