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National Writing Day at Middle School; Hudson River Boating Safety

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1) Calling all writers! Ossining's Anne M. Dormer Middle School wants to showcase writers of all ages in celebration of National Writing Day. Read more here.

2) Tonight the U.S. Coast Guard offers a boating safety course in Croton Park Point. Read more about it here. This is crucial for boaters navigating the Hudson, and particularly the area surrounding the Tappan Zee Bridge as it gets rebuilt.

3) Summer anyone? Today promises to be sunny with a high in the mid-80s.

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4) What's a (partial) federal government shutdown mean for us here in Westchester? Find out on Patch.

5) And the other giant national event of yesterday coinciding with government shutdown was the launch of Obamacare's healthcare exchange options. Are you confused as you trying to navigate the system? More info here.

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