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

Freshmen Congressmen Fault Biden Over Debt Ceiling Before HV Speech

The president has said he will not negotiate over the country's obligation to pay its debts; two representatives say he should.

NYC Plan For Migrants Like 'Human Trafficking' - Rockland County Exec

Officials in Rockland have taken steps to prevent the city from housing 340 asylum seekers in a local hotel for four months.

String of Larcenies By Deception Have Police Warning About Grifters

Police say that the victims are usually approached by a vehicle, occupied by a man and a woman, ostensibly trying to sell jewelry.

'Chrysanthemum,' The Adorable Baby Raccoon Rescued By Rye Police

"Chrys" is said to be doing well after a rough go of it and a lucky encounter with a pair of guardian angels in blue.

15-Month-Old Critical, 2 Others Wounded In Weekend Shooting

The shooting involving three victims, including a baby, is being investigated by the Village of Monticello Police Department.

20-Year-Old Mount Vernon Man Charged In Series Of Knife-Related Crimes

The suspect was linked to the stabbing of a 44-year-old who refused to hand over money during a knifepoint mugging.

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