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HUDSON VALLEY, NY —Share-worthy stories from the Hudson Valley Patch network to talk about tonight:

NAACP Challenges Clarkstown Superintendent Over Student Slideshow

An eighth-grade student presentation on racism and the theme of Black Lives Matter continues to roil the Clarkstown community, as the NAACP issued a statement Tuesday calling on school officials to show the program.

Disney Shutters Lower Hudson Valley Store

The Disney store in the Palisades Center mall has closed permanently as the company continues to shift its retail focus to e-commerce.

NY's Excelsior Pass Vaccination Proof Now Valid For 1 Year

Over the weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that more than 1 million Excelsior Passes have been issued since the state launched the voluntary platform in March, and they are now valid for up to one year.

Father Drowns At Hempstead Lake Park While On Water With Kids

Jing Li was paddleboarding with his two young children just before 6 p.m. when his boat capsized, police said.

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