Blood Drive, Boating the Sprain Lake, Toy vs. Tech

1) Come help save lives! The Tarrytown Volunteer Ambulance Corps blood drive is today. 

2) A question from Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner on our boards: "If Westchester County officials would allow a limited number of non power driven boats to use Sprain Lake on a trial basis would you take advantage of this kind of recreation?" Click here to respond.

3) Wednesday's weather won't be akin to a furnace — temps should peak around 83 — but the UV index is high. Be sure to apply sunscreen if you're outside for an extended period of time. Skies will be partly cloudy, with a 20-percent chance of rain.

4) "Cortlandt Troopers: 4 Businesses Sold Alcohol to Teen" is the region's most read story of yesterday; click here to read more.

5) Do you struggle as a parent to find a balance between Tinker Toys and technology when it comes to your child's play? Check out some of the non-electronic suggestions here for enhancing kids' imaginations, from a Westchester child-care provider.