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Wake Up with Patch: Journal News Layoffs, Womens Sports League

A look at five things to know today.

1. The Journal News Lays Off 47 Employees

The Journal News announced yesterday that it has laid off 47 more employees. Find out more by reading .

2. 'Career Criminal' Nabbed in Harrison

Thomas Haywood of Port Chester was caught by the Harrison Police Department Tuesday in connection to a robbery in Greenwich, CT. Police say that Haywood has been over the past 30 years.

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3. Women's Recreational Basketball and Volleyball League

Every Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m., a women's recreational basketball and volleyball league for all levels meets at Purchase College. To find out more, check out .

4. New Texting While Driving Article

As a part of Hudson Valley Patch's "No Texting While Driving" campaign, discusses the dangerous combination of texting while driving amongst inexperienced drivers.

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5. A Year Ago on Harrison Patch...Fire at Brae Burn Country Club

On June 23, 2010, Harrison Patch reported on a fire that damaged a shop and storage space at .

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