Newsletter BOX: News12 Hudson Valley News Brief - West Point to simulate plane crash during emergency drills

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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

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	West Point simulating plane crash An emergency training drill is underway at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Residents in the region may see and hear activities associated with an aviation crash, including a simulated downed aircraft in the Hudson River.

	Man almost drowns at Croton Point Park A Rockland man is recovering in the hospital this morning after almost drowning during a boating trip with friends. Police say at around 5 p.m. yesterday, the 23 year-old and six others anchored their boat in the Hudson River just off Croton Point Park.

	There's an app for leftovers? There's an app for leftovers? A new online startup wants to make a refrigerator full of leftover food a thing of the past. The website and smartphone app "Leftover Swap" will be a place for people to sell their unwanted food.

	Obama "disappointed" with Russia President Barack Obama is expressing concerns about relations with Russia. The president told late night host Jay Leno during an interview on NBC's "The Tonight Show" that he's "disappointed" that Russia granted temporary asylum to National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden.

	Powerball fever grips Hudson Valley again Tonight's the night as people across the Hudson Valley are looking to become millionaires in the third highest Powerball jackpot ever. The jackpot of $425 million could go even higher before tonight's drawing since people dreaming of taking home the big prize are gobbling up tickets.