Week in Review—From a New Patch Column to the Future of Hilltop Hanover Farm

Monday, October 4

Take a look at how the Yorktown School District is doing in tough economic times. Superintendent Ralph Napolitano is skeptical he would see much of the "Race to the Top" funds. The authors of "Cooking with the Bible" have a new book that's fun for foodies, movie buffs and everyone else, and we brought you one of their recipes. Lakeland High School's "Wig 'N Whiskers" are putting on "Little Shops of Horror," read about it here. In high school football, Yorktown beat Scarsdale. Read about the game and see the final score here. 

We brought you a new Patch column where we give the readers essential information at a glance. Read about the five things you needed to know today. A new documentary on public education has spurred debate and discussion. Read about why educators took issue with "Waiting for Superman." Survivors, friends and family walked together at the Support-A-Walk event where more than 10,000 people had gathered to bring awareness and raise money fro breast and ovarian cancer. Employment figures show the local economy has a long way to go, state and federal economic experts agree. Is poverty on the rise in Westchester? Read about it here. In volleyball- the Yorktown girls team beat Somers.

From trivia nights, to Back-to-School night, exhibits and book reading discussions- five things you needed to know today. We told you about Nyack's Vera Aronow and Roger Grange and Suffern's Sarah Mondale have worked on "Megamall" since 1996 and on Thursday they were going to show it at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Suzanne Kraus Mancuso, of Putnam Valley, painted Virgin Mary mural at the Grace Lutheran Church in Yorktown and set a world record. Elections are coming—what do you want to ask your candidates in state and local races?- send us your questions. In soccer- the Yorktown girls soccer team lost to Carmel. A fifth-grader at Crompond Elementary School has been diagnosed with whooping cough and completed treatment for the illness, and we told you about what you need to know about the disease.

From history to environmental discussion, high school games, school board meeting and flu shots- five things you needed to know today. Croton Heights residents said the town had made a mistake putting up for sale at the town auctions two wetland properties. Tensions rise as candidates share their opposing views in the 40th District NYS Senate race. Watch a video of the debate. Is Frankenfish safe or not?- Columnist David Orr said advocates should look wider in the fight over genetically engineered salmon. Former Lakeland School District students were recognized by the town with a certificate of achievement after they were inducted into Hall of Fame.

From a press conference, to last day to register to vote, to sports, dance and exercise class, and discussion at the library- five things you needed to know today. The film on development of Palisades Center mall screened at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville, read about the sold out event. How well do you know Yorktown this week? Could you correctly identify where the picture was taken in town? Read about Yorktown's running back Alex Terry. Read about police activity for the week of October 1 to October 7, which included rabid dog, shoplifter, fallen trees, drunk drivers, missing people, and disputes. Legislators proposed a plan to keep Hilltop Hanover Farm open, after the county has discussed to possibly close it.

From a street fair, to a cooking workshop, county-wide race, Teatown hike and helping the YHFD win a grant- five things you needed to know about the weekend. Read about the Old Putnam train line through the eyes of Joe Schiavone. In football- the Yorktown team beat Ossining, Lakeland beats Panas. What are the best deals for the upcoming ski season?- they're close, they're wallet-friendly and they're worth a visit—or two.

For the first time, health officials recommend everyone over 6 months old to get vaccinated. Most healthy young adults, and some nervous parents, don't think so. In field hockey- the Lakeland girls team remain unbeaten as they took on Ossining. The Westchester Land Trust is suing to ban the construction of an enclosure for wolves on the Leon Levy Preserve. They are suing the Wolf Conservation Center and the town of Lewisboro.