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Wake Up with Patch: Columnists Tackle Hydrofracking, Lifetime Fitness Complex

A look at five things to know today.

1. Capitol DisPatch Looks at Hydrofracking Moratorium

This week's Capitol DisPatch takes a look at the state Assembly's recent passage of a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in New York that would extend until June 2012. To read more and find out what your state representatives were up to last week, .

2. Summer Film Series for Senior Citizens

Westchester Jewish Community Services is hosting "Movie Mondays" for senior citizens this summer. The first movie, "The Kids Are Alright" will be screened today at 12:30 p.m. at Sinai Free Synagogue (550 N. Columbus Ave., Mount Vernon.)

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Transportation to the events is available. To learn more, read .

3. Red Cross Hosts Support Group for Iraq and Afghanistan War Vets

The American Red Cross' Westchester Chapter hosts free support groups for Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans every Monday evening from 7 - 9 p.m.

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The American Red Cross is located at 106 N. Broadway in White Plains.

For more information, call the Red Cross at (914) 946-6500.

4. How Will New Fitness Center Affect Harrison?

In , columnist Kathy Frankel looks at Lifetime Fitness' plans to build a fitness complex at the current Journal News building in Harrison.

5. A Year Ago on Harrison Patch...Week in Review

News was slow on June 13, 2010, but Harrison Patch provided a for readers, which covered Harrison salary negotiations and St. Anthony's 41st Annual Festa Italiana.

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