Workers Electrocuted; Hot Dog Stand's 100th; Toxic Lakes

August was quite a month for news. We're only giving you a sample of the fires and arrests and deaths. We also wanted to give you some of the other kinds of news:

Like the amazing run that Walter's has had in Mamaroneck (and White Plains and Stamford) Iconic Hot Dog Stand Celebrates 100 Years.

And such as the family reunited because a shelter worker always goes the extra mile: Cat Missing For 11 Years Reunited With Owner [PHOTOS].

Business news continues gloomy, though, for brick-and-mortar establishments: Acme To Close Stores In New York, New Jersey.

Warmer temps and seeping sewage are causing problems for lakeside communities: Toxic Algae That Killed Dogs Found In New York Lakes.

The outpouring of support was immediate after a landmark burned down (see what we did there?): Community Rallying For Staff Of Burned-Out Landmark Diner.

Finally, here are five of the many other articles in the police and fire category in August:

• 1 Dead, 1 Missing After Hudson Valley Plane Crash
• NY Resident Dies Of Powassan Virus
• LI Man Arrested In Tuckahoe With Large Weapons Cache: Police
• Police ID, Arrest Driver Accused Of Killing Pedestrian
• 2 Utility Workers Electrocuted In Warwick

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