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Walgreens’ buys several local Rite Aids

Walgreens’ buys several local Rite Aids

A total of 1,651 Rite Aid locations became Walgreens property as of March 2, including the Highland, New Paltz and Stone Ridge locations, and by the end of spring that number is expected to hit 1,932. Hundreds of stores nationwide are expected to close, but no word yet on whether that will include any Hudson Valley locations.

March For Our Lives at Walkway Over the Hudson this Saturday

March For Our Lives at Walkway Over the Hudson this Saturday

Thousands of Americans in the nation’s capital and beyond are expected to take part in a coordinated rally March 24 demanding legislative solutions to mass shootings. Dubbed “March For Our Lives,” the event follows close on the heels of a national school walkout on March 14, in which many local students participated.

Activist charged with trespassing after protest at congressman’s office

Activist charged with trespassing after protest at congressman’s office

A local activist said last week that she has no idea why she was slapped with a trespassing summons following a March 5 protest in front of the Broadway offices of U.S. Rep. John Faso. But the building’s manager said she filed the complaint against Callie Jayne because the community organizer had ignored previous warnings to keep protests on the sidewalk and out of the parking lot at the 721 Media Center.