NY School Boots 'Jingle Bells' From Classrooms | Patch PM

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

Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child

Police said the man also gave the child an alcoholic beverage.

‘Jingle Bells’ Silenced: It’s Not ‘Cancel Culture,’ School Says

History shows white actors in blackface performed "Jingle Bells"; that's not the only reason New York school removed it from the curriculum.

NYS Bill Requires Supermarkets To Donate Excess Food

Assemblyman Tom Abinanti said the law helps ensure continued food donations to local and community-based food relief organizations.

Thieves Exploiting Security Feature: Police Warn Car Owners

The Rye Police Department is warning car owners that they could be making things easy for car thieves and they might not even know it.

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