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Upper West Side
patch.com > new-york > upper-west-side-nyc > nyc-reverses-position-calls-columbia-reopen-college-walk

NYC Reverses Position, Calls On Columbia To Reopen College Walk

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (660+ words) MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS, NY — New York City is now calling on Columbia University to reopen College Walk to the public, reversing its previous position in an ongoing lawsuit over the campus gates. “The City supports reopening the walkway through the Columbia…...

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patch.com > new-york > smithtown > free-smoke-alarms-available-smithtown-residents

Free Smoke Alarms Available To Smithtown Residents | Smithtown, NY Patch

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (435+ words) SMITHTOWN, NY — Smithtown residents can have new smoke alarms installed in their homes for free this month through a partnership between the town and the American Red Cross. Teams of volunteers will visit homes across the Town of Smithtown on…...

Across Rhode Island
patch.com > rhode-island > across-ri > rhode-island-ranked-among-safer-states-senior-citizen-drivers-study

Rhode Island Ranked Among Safer States For Senior Citizen Drivers: Study

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (241+ words) Rhode Island ranked among the safer states for senior citizen drivers, a recent study revealed. "Older adults are staying behind the wheel for longer than ever, helping them stay independent and connected," according to a media release accompanying the results…...