Week in Review: Pre-Valentine's Day Guide, Race to Nowhere and Local Crimes

Monday, Feb. 7

From kindergarten registration, to updated schedules and sweet treats- those were some of the you needed to know on Monday. Last week's included icy weather, depleted snow budget, and real estate. Teens performed in front of their peers during the Yorktown Teen Center's Open Mic night for the month of February. . A traffic stop on the Saw Mill River Parkway initiated . Here is some  on when to rent, when to buy, and where to go skiing this winter. Talented students took to the stage last weekend at Yorktown high school. . Read the story on town board members who , including several development proposals now under consideration. 

Tuesday, Feb. 8

SEPTA fundraiser, get your kids to eat squash, board meeting and . Rates of flu infection have started to peak early and state and county health departments are urging people to continue to get flu shots.  Federal Trade Commission was called upon to as demand for salt has jumped with heavy snows. Taryn Grimes-Herbert shares what the are. Teens celebrated their , which will allow them to handle local crimes. We told you that Yorktown High School students were to share music with students and community members with "." Trying to can be challenging, but try these recipes that your kids will love too.

Wednesday, Feb. 9

Tour De Yorktown, Moms Talk, Valentine's Day cards-  on Wednesday. Ben Strober and the proved to be to tough for Clarkstown and Suffern, as the Yorktown boys and girls would go on to try for sectional titles. Every Wednesday is Moms Day. All families are watching their budgets, so we found out for you -eat out, go to a museum or bowl with friends. Our resident Urban Suburban Mom and travel expert Tobi Spino checked out some great getaways that are hassle-free to get to and would make you feel like you are worlds away from your everyday life. Check out . 

In the Grab & Go Kids Planner we told you about that would make the five best family activities or events. In our first installment of Moms Talk, we ask parents to share their for families on the go. Patch's Whiz Kid  science research student and an Eagle Scout who created a solar tracking system and received a prestigious national science award.  in a kid-free (and male-free) environment- at The Style Inn. Town board members revisited the issue of the 5,000 traffic ticket backlog during their work session and town police officers would deal with the tickets they have issued. County and Peekskill police arrested eight people after that revealed crack, cocaine, marijuana and pills.

Thursday, Feb. 10

Thursday at Patch is "Must See Day." Love letters, romantic restaurants, Starbucks hours, Crompond DARE graduation- things you Thursday. We had the best line up for entertainment and activities, with a little something for everyone in . Two Cortlandt men were arrested and charged with . Dozens gathered in the Lincoln Depot for the celebrating the transformation of the building's exterior into a museum. We brought you  a list of the houses that . See the at Yorktown High School Dance Company's annual show. We know you're busy, so we compiled a list of the best, most . Real estate developer on Wednesday at his home in Yonkers. The Yorktown boys basketball team played in an incredible atmosphere, but . Looking a great place to dine? Here is - Mimi's Gourmet Cafe. The documentary  and it showed that homework and academic pressure cause student stress. 

Friday, Feb. 11

Camp fair, Charlie Chaplin films, Women's Expo, last minute Valentine's Day ideas- . The arrest in Yorktown has caused a for human trafficking task force. We brought you a list of  for the weekend. Local officials and emergency personnel unveiled a at a ceremony. ? The correct answer- the Farmhouse on Rt. 202 and "Alex" was our winner. Here is what four Valentine-themed boutiques and their owners and managers said on . Hailee Moore showed you how you could . Read the , which included a Turco's employee who was hit, a dad who got arrested to allowing his daughter to have a party. Town board members will .  

Saturday, Feb. 12

Is a new blender or gym membership, romantic? No. Your  to getting Valentine's Day right. Taryn Grimes-Herbert had  when it comes to dealing with bullying behavior.  on finding gas for less and their opinions about the cost of gas. In the latest installment of all things weird or sad but true in our local police blotters, . Try this  for a family affair on Valentine's Day.

Sunday, Feb. 13

Read the , in which some local lawmakers are already gearing up by holding fundraisers within walking distance of the Capitol. See photos from the . Panas boys and Lakeland girls in the Giglio Games this weekend. Read the , which included Hornet field hockey trio to play in college and Athletes of the Week. Columnist Sarah Hodgson answered  about your pets. 

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