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January 2013: Top Pleasantville-Briarcliff Stories

Briarcliff burglary reports, business openings and other top headlines from the month.

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Miss some of the past month's big news?

Here's a recap of the 10 most read local stories in January 2013 on Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manor Patch:

1. When Can I File My 2012 Tax Return?

2. Briarcliff School Split Costly to Both Sides

3. Briarcliff Manor Police: Burglar Caught in the Act

4. Briarcliff Police Investigate Residential Burglary

5. Two Frozen Yogurt Shops Coming to Briarcliff Manor

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8. Archdiocese: Briarcliff's St. Theresa to Close in June

9. Police: Briarcliff Seniors Scuffle Over Menorah

10. Proposed Pleasantville Townhouse Development Moves Forward

Note: Number one represents the most read as of Feb. 1, 2013.


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