Cable Guy Stalker; 157 Pet Snakes; Groupon Scheme Alleged

Share-worthy stories from the Hudson Valley Patch network include two contributions from readers:

• Rally June 15 To Protest Parole For Paula's Killers: Watch Impact Statement
• Op-Ed: Having To Plan For Gun Violence At Town Hall

Plus police news:

• Driver Invited, Then Threatened Woman Who Turned Him Down
• Teacher Accused Of Child Porn Possession
• 18 Indicted In Violent Drug Ring Probe
• Rockland County Times Publisher Faces Drug Charges In New Jersey
• Employee Uses Groupon To Steal From Boss: NYSP
• Cable Installer Terrified 19-Year-Old With Proposition
• 3 Arrested After Gang Assault: Orangetown Police
• Man Kept 157 Snakes In His Basement

And a new set of rankings for local high schools:

• High Schools Ranked In Kingston Metro Area: U.S. News
• These HV Schools Are Top-Ranked In NYC Metro Area: U.S. News

» Across America

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2. Students, Faculty Help Build Working Iron Man Suit
3. Waiters' Revenge: Site Sends Poop To Bad Patrons
4. Best High Schools Ranked By Metro Region
5. Zoo Celebrates Pride Month With Flamingo Couple

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