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Happening soon: College Essay Workshop on the Harrison Patch calendar

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Greetings Harrison! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Harrison resident turned breast cancer recovery into bodybuilding success
  • Harrison officer remembered among 9-11's fallen 25 years later

Also on today's calendar: College Essay Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beating breast cancer with lumpectomy surgery (northwell.edu) — A Harrison hairstylist and gym-goer shares how she pushed through chemotherapy, radiation, and a lumpectomy to reclaim her strength and become a fitness influencer and natural bodybuilder. Her story emphasizes self-advocacy in medical care, fertility planning, and using the gym as emotional therapy, offering encouragement to others in Harrison facing breast cancer decisions.
   

• Honoring the Fallen Heroes of 9-11 (apbweb.com) — A 25th‑anniversary remembrance of 9‑11 honors thousands lost, including first responders who later died from related illnesses, and specifically names Harrison Police Officer Walter L. Mallinson among the fallen. The extensive roll call of agencies and officers connects Harrison to the broader regional sacrifice and underscores the ongoing toll on law enforcement families and colleagues.
   

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  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Port Chester. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Harrison! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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