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Plus Times Square New Years scaled back; cop shaves head as promised; vaxx-or-test mandate opposed: see these and more stories of the day.

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Share-worthy stories from the Hudson Valley Patch network to talk about tonight:

Putnam Legislature Opposes COVID-19 Vax-or-Test Business Mandates

Lawmakers said vaccinations should be a matter of personal choice, not public health.

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NY Air Guard To Track Santa's Eastern Air Defense Sector Flight

The online fun has already started, including a holiday countdown, games and music.

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16-Year-Old Killed In 2-Car Crash In Hudson Valley

Hug your loved ones tightly tonight, said officials from her lacrosse program.

Times Square New Year's Eve Scaled Back, Mayor Says

Only about 15,000 people will be allowed into viewing areas Dec. 31 due to concerns about rapidly rising cases of the highly contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus.

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