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

Gold Medalist Benjamin Will Be Honored With Hometown Motorcade

The Mount Vernon High School track, where Olympic dreams were born, will be renamed in honor of the Olympic star.

'Wheelie Popping' Cyclist Cited After Crashing Into Car: Police

The 21-year-old was weaving through traffic with his front wheel in the air when he ran into the back of a moving car, cops said.

Police Warn About Threatening Scams Using Images Of Your Home

Google map images using recipients' home addresses are included in extortion emails threatening to release embarrassing, hacked information.

I-684 Chain Reaction Leaves Overturned Septic Truck, Car In Ravine

The 3-vehicle crash kept first responders busy helping victims, controlling traffic and containing a foul spill on the roadway.

Weekend Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, Suspect In Custody: Yonkers PD

The victim then walked into the street where he was met by two responding Yonkers police officers who were nearby and heard the gunshot.

Reward More Than Triples For Info About Cat Shooting In Patterson

Kiwi, an orange tabby, was shot in Patterson sometime around Aug. 20.

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