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Wake Up with Patch: Athlete of the Week, Funny People Wanted

A look at five things to know today.

1. Patch Athlete of the Week

Zaid Al-Doori, a track and field athlete who has qualified for the state championships, is this week's Patch Athlete of the Week. To read more about him, .

2. Free Kids Music performance by Graham Clarke

This morning from 10:30 - 11 a.m. musician Graham Clarke will perform children's songs at the Harrison Public Library. The event is free and geared toward younger children and their caregivers.

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3. Funny People Wanted for Hudson Valley Humane Society Fundraiser

The Hudson Valley Humane Society is hosting a comedy fundraiser on Thursdays in July and August. If you're a funny person, showing off your wit could help you win prizes and gift certificates while also raising money for the Humane Society. To learn more, check out .

4. What Makes a Good Neighbor?

Kathy Frankel shares her advice for staying on good terms with your neighbors in her .

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5. A Year Ago on Harrison Patch...Hydrofracking Bill Moves Through State Assembly

On June 8, 2010, Harrison Patch reported that a bill that would place a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in New York was moving through the state Assembly. would later pass.

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