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State and local officials gathered in town Tuesday to celebrate.

I moved to Ossining from Maryland many years ago and am still amazed at the system of government in New York. After 20 years I moved up the river to Croton-on-Hudson (a community I covered for The Journal News back in the day), then in 2014 I moved to Carmel, and now I live in Mahopac. I skewed Brown University's four-year completion stats by taking a semester off to find myself. I spend my spare time studying theology, which amuses my family and friends. I sing in the Hudson Chorale. Reach me at lanning.taliaferro@patch.com
State and local officials gathered in town Tuesday to celebrate.

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He walked up to a stranger on the sidewalk in July and slashed his face, prosecutors said.
Among other mission assignments, she worked in Ceylon until 1962 when foreigners were expelled from what is now Sri Lanka.
Parents in Croton - mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
A cold and snowy winter is ahead for New York, an extended forecast says.
The racketeering case involved illegal gambling, loan-sharking and debt collection.
"Imagine your hair being pulled 24/7 in the most sensitive areas you can think of," the Putnam County SPCA chief told Patch.
"I have been fortunate to see the amazing progress that is being made," the advocate for maternal and child health told Patch.
Police allege they found a small amount of cocaine and heroin in her possession when she was searched after the arrest.
Rockland County officials sent the Sheriff's Department to hand-deliver letters reminding hotels of its emergency order against NYC.
Parents in Orangetown - mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
Parents in Briarcliff Manor - mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
There's also a risk for severe weather, including an isolated tornado. Here's the latest.
Parents in Southeast - mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
Parents in Pleasantville - mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
Parents in Nanuet - mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
Parents in Pearl River - mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
Parents in the Nyacks - mark the first day of school coming later this summer.