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Riverkeeper to Release Report, Claims Indian Point Threatens Drinking Water; Kane Resigns
Here are five things you need to know today, Jan. 31.
1. Riverkeeper Report Released
Environment New York and Riverkeeper will hold an event at 1 p.m. at Peekskill Landing to announce a new report that they say shows threatens drinking water for millions of New Yorkers. Read more .
2. Michael Kane Resigned as Peekskill Dem Committee Chair
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Kane sent a press release announcing his resignation yesterday. He is resigning because he may need to relocate for his job as an AT&T Network Technician. Read it .
3. Black History Month Essay Contest
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In honor of black history month the Field Library is holding a teen essay contest and Patch is proud to announce that the two winners of the contest will have their essays published on Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch. Read the details .
4. More Mild Weather
The National Weather Service’s forecast for today is partly sunny, with a high near 51.
5. Congratulations Local College Students
The following students have been named to Dean’s List at their respective colleges for the Fall 2011 semester.
University of Hartford:
Sareeta Nethersole, Cortlandt Manor
Victoria Lewis, of Cortlandt Manor
Wesleyan College:
Ariana Medina, of Peekskill
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