Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven, Real Estate Update, Yorktown Native's Photography Exhibit

1. Get Your Free Slurpee From 7-Eleven Today

Every summer, July 11 is an especially 'cool' day thanks to a frozen freebie from 7-Eleven stores. Today, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., approximately 8,200 participating 7-Eleven stores in across the U.S. will give away free 7.11-ounce Slurpee drinks. 

The 7-Eleven store in Yorktown is located at 1949 Commerce Street. 

2. Real Estate Update

Statistics for residential real estate sales in Westchester County showed a 13 percent year-over-year increase for the second quarter of 2012, according to the Hudson Gateway Multiple Listing Service. Check back with Patch this afternoon for the full report and what it means locally.

3. Yorktown Native's Photography Exhibit Today

A Yorktown native, who is an award winning photographer, will showcase her images at an exhibit in Greenwich today. Read more about Dona Marie Menton and her exhibit .

4. Challenges and Goals of New Somers BOE President

The Somers Board of Education elected Sarena Meyer as its new president July 2. Meyer has already served six years on the board, the most recent as vice president. Meyer now heads a board responsible for approximately 3,600 students and an $80 million budget.

Patch caught up with Meyer to find out what Somers residents can expect under her tenure. If you missed our story, .

5. The DPW Debate Continues

Jane Daniels, a member of the Yorktown group rallying for a DPW, is questioning in her latest blog post on Patch whether the town board has an open mind about it or not. to read her blog. 

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