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Rabid Raccoon Seen 'Acting Aggressively' Near School In Hudson Valley Rabid Raccoon Seen 'Acting Aggressively' Near School In Hudson Valley
Rabid Raccoon Seen 'Acting Aggressively' Near School In Hudson Valley A raccoon found acting aggressively near a school in Westchester has tested positive for rabies, health officials announced. The raccoon was seen on Thursday, Oct. 31 near the John Paulding School in Tarrytown at 154 Broadway, the Westchester County Department of Health announced on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The animal was also seen near the Warner Library and Patriots Park down the street from the school, health officials said. After it was found, the raccoon was confirmed to be rabid. Because of this, the Health Department is now urging residents to call as soon as possible if they or…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Hey Rockland County: Get Ready To Turn Back Those Clocks This Weekend Hey Rockland County: Get Ready To Turn Back Those Clocks This Weekend
Hey Rockland County: Get Ready To Turn Back Those Clocks This Weekend Rockland County officials remind residents that daylight saving time will end for the year at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3.  This is when we "fall back" and gain an extra hour of sleep. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to sleep on Saturday, Nov. 2. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Fire officials also said that besides changing your clocks, this is also an excellent time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure they are in good working order and not expired. The Rockland County Health Department's Healthy Neighborhoods Program …

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by Kathy Reakes