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Every Wednesday is Moms Day on Patch

In addition to local news, we are providing new content dedicated to local moms.

Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch staff members work hard to provide local news, feature interesting people, events and activities each day. Starting today, we're adding to that content by launching a series of articles dedicated to local moms.

Each Wednesday, "Momsday" kicks off at 6 a.m. with "" a weekly a rundown of bargains and discounts we found locally to help families save some cash.

The "" will run at 10 a.m., featuring family-friendly weekend activities; at 12 p.m.

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"Mom's Talk," which happens at 1 p.m., is an interactive session featuring a Moms Council of local parents talking about important issues, experiences and the ups and downs of parenting. (Dads welcome!) You can join the conversation during the day, or continue it later. The thread will be there for you to read and discuss.

The Patch Moms Council

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  • Kelly Galimi, Yorktown Heights
  • Patrice Athanasidy, Cortlandt Manor
  • Christine An, Yorktown Heights
  • Laura Belfiore, Cortlandt Manor
  • Carolyn DePaolo, from Yorktown; currently lives in Fort Montgomery
  • Laurie Gergshgorn, Cortlandt Manor

If you don't see your name on this list, but you would like to be on this advisory council, email elizabeth.giegerich@patch.com. The only responsibilities council members have are to let us know what topics they feel are important for weekly discussion, and to share opinions and local resources whenever possible.

At 2 p.m. we'll run a profile of a local — and we're still taking nominations. Please take a look at  and send the info on your favorite whiz kid to elizabeth.giegerich@patch.com.

We round out "Momsday" with a 4 p.m. post called " The column features one idea for moms to escape—a weekend getaway, a place to go in town, a thought on how to take a pause from parenting and think about yourself.

Of course, you'll still be able to find news and features on Wednesdays and every day on the Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch. Let us know what you think about Moms Day. Email me at elizabeth.giegerich@patch.com


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