12 Local Students Named In 1st National Merit Scholarship Round: Patch PM

Stories worth talking about tonight featured from across the New York Patch network

• 2017 National Merit Scholarships: 12 Local Students Named In First Round

They were chosen from 15,000 finalists. >>>READ MORE.

• Town Supervisor's Trial Set To Begin Today

The case is believed to be the first ever with municipal bond-related criminal securities fraud charges against public officials. >>>READ MORE.

• Police Investigating Hudson Valley Home Invasion

The homeowners were awakened by two masked men. >>>READ MORE.

• Bakery Workers Plan ‘Day Without Bread’ To Protest Immigrant Firings

Dozens of employees were told they would be fired if they didn’t provide new employment documentation. >>>READ MORE.

• Planned Hike In Cigarette Prices Will Be Highest In Nation

The legislation would also impose stricter licensing restrictions on e-cigarettes. >>>READ MORE.

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