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Wake Up with Patch: HHS Jazz Night, Weekend Updates

A look at five things to know today.

1. Capitol DisPatch Looks at Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage in NY

In this week's Capitol DisPatch, political columnist Dan Wiessner looks at a proposal to legalize same-sex marriage in New York. The campaign is reaching a fever pitch in the final weeks of the legislative session. To read the DisPatch, and find out what your state representatives were up to recently,

2. Harrison High School Jazz Night Fundraiser Benefits Leukemia Society

Student musicians from Harrison High School will perform at at Ernetso's Ristorante (130 Post Pl., Harrison) from 7 - 9 p.m. tonight. Proceeds from the event will go to the Leukemia Society.

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3. Contractor Offers to Remove 'Road to Nowhere'

Glendale Road was supposed to be a link between Mamaroneck and Harrison, but instead it just contributed to flooding in the area. To read more about one contractor's proposal to remove Glendale Road, check out .

4. Support Group for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

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.

5. A Year Ago on Harrison Patch...Ways to Save Water

On May 16, 2010, Harrison Patch featured advice from columnist Kathy Frankel on how to reduce one's water use. To read more, .

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