Bullied Special Needs Kid Named 'Jr. Town Supervisor' | Patch PM

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Share-worthy stories from the Hudson Valley Patch network to talk about tonight:

Possible Case Of Tick-Borne Powassan Virus In Hudson Valley

Powassan virus is a rare viral disease that can cause symptoms ranging from mild flu-like symptoms to life-threatening encephalitis.

Bullied At Playground, Yorktown Child Named 'Junior Supervisor'

Riley Manning-Burns, who has Down syndrome, was playing at a new adaptive playground when he was harassed by other children.

Bowling Alley Assignation Leads To Rockland Child Sex Sting

A Hudson Valley man has been arrested as part of an ongoing undercover investigation into internet-based child sex abuse.

Million Air At Westchester Airport Achieves Carbon Neutral Goal

Flying isn't just the safest way to travel; it might also be one of the greenest ways to travel, if one operator at Westchester County Airport has anything to say about it.

» Also Worth a Look Today:

• Traffic Alert: Hutch Will Close In Both Directions To Remove Bridge
• Hometown Hero Denzel Washington Awarded Presidential Medal Of Freedom
• July 17th Is NY's 'Most Perfect Weather Day' Of The Year (On Average)
• Bridge Replacement Over Saw Mill Parkway Completed
• 2 Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minor During Undercover Operation
• Shooting Early Friday Kills 17-Year-Old In Spring Valley
• Don't Miss: Nyack's Famous Street Fair
• Obituary: Felice Mary Mattiace Massiello, 99
• Rockland To Offer COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic For Little Kids
• 'Don't Risk It Or Ticket': Port Chester's 'Muffler Law' Campaign
• Delicious Dishes On Tap For Mount Kisco Summer Restaurant Week

» Across America

1. Man Charged After Police Say 3-Year-Old Accidentally Shot, Killed Self
2. City Hall Drips With Fake Blood — Abortion Protests Continue
3. Activist Asks To Lead Satanic Prayer At High School Football Game
4. California To Make Its Own, Low-Cost Insulin, Gov. Newsom Says

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