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Fort Drum Soldiers Join Search for West Point Cadet Missing Since Friday

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Soldiers from Fort Drum’s 23rd Military Police Company have joined the search for a missing West Point cadet who may be armed. In a statement, West Point said 20 year-old Kade Kurita, of Gardena, California, missed a military skills competition over the weekend and was last seen Friday. He may have his M4 rifle with him, but officials don’t think he has any ammunition, and he may be a danger to himself but not the public. New York State Police dive teams are searching the Hudson River along with lakes and ponds at West Point. If you have information call West Point Military Police at 845-938-3333.

Governors Meet to Discuss Regional Approaches to Marijuana and Vaping Laws

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The governors and other reps from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island got together last week in the city and outlined the early stages of their regional approach to cannabis and vaping laws. New York governor Andrew Cuomo says they’re concerned people could buy marijuana legally in a neighboring state, such as Massachusetts, and then using it illegally in another, or driving while using it…

New Jersey governor Phil Murphy says pot and vaping have quickly become major health and criminal justice challenges…

Attempts in both New York and New Jersey to legalize marijuana failed earlier this year. In addition to Massachusetts, Vermont and Canada have legalized marijuana.

Hillcrest CUPON to Host Meeting Tonight

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The Hillcrest chapter of CUPON, Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods, is meeting tonight to discuss alleged over-development and illegal housing activity. The meeting is being held at 7pm tonight at the Hillcrest Firehouse on North Main Street.

Blood Drive Thursday at Clarkstown North High School

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Clarkstown North High School is hosting a blood drive Thursday. The drive runs from 8am to noon. If you are eligible and would like to donate, you can just show up without an appointment. Or you can register if you want…just click here. You can also find other blood drives or information about how to donate any time at an area blood center.