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Wake Up with Patch: Scholarships for Italian-American Students, Purchase Residents Angry Over Parking Lot Proposal

A look at five things to know on Wednesday, March 30, 2011.

Jaclyn Bruntfield, Neighbor
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1. Castelli Announces $1,500 Italian-American College Scholarships

Harrison's State Assemblyman Robert Castelli has announced an opportunity for high school seniors and undergraduate/graduate college students in his district to apply for a college scholarship through the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators.

Two $1,500 scholarships, one for academics and another for sports, will be awarded by the conference. Applications are due May 2, 2011. For more info, read .

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2. Hit and Run on Gainsborg Ave.

Harrison Police say they arrested a 24-year-old Eastchester man for hitting two parked cars on Gainsborg Ave and then driving away. To read more, .

3. Circle Time for Tots This Morning

From 11:15 - 11:45 a.m., the Harrison Public Library will hold a free toddler get together. is intended for little ones ages one to three.

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4. Anderson Hill Rd. Residents Angry Over Proposed WestMed Parking

Residents of Anderson Hill Rd. in Purchase are fighting a proposed parking lot expansion at WestMed. To read more about this issue, .

5. A Year Ago on Harrison Patch...Flooding Causes Traffic Delays

On March 30, 2010, Harrison Patch reported on that were the result of severe flooding.

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