Day: March 25, 2015

How to Prepare Physically and also Mentally for a Long-Distance Hike

For most people, hiking means hitting a local trail on a weekend afternoon to enjoy a couple hours of scenic cardio, fresh air and perhaps solitude. But others crave a more all-consuming experience: a physically and mentally demanding – yet…

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NASA Finds New Evidence of Life-Supporting Ingredient on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover has found new evidence of nitrogen on Mars, proving that the red planet has — or at least had — the right stuff to sustain life. The rover drilled into Martian rocks and discovered evidence of nitrates,…

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Congressman Gibson announces Small Contractors Improve Competition Act

Congressman Gibson announces Small Contractors Improve Competition Act Washington, Mar 25 – Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-19) announced today the House Small Business Committee approved HR 1481, the Small Contractors Improve Competition Act, which helps small businesses compete for federal contracts….

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LaGrange man with 26 suspensions charged with felony DWI

LaGrange man with 26 suspensions charged with felony DWI The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Gregory P. Tietje, age 36 of LaGrange, for felony DWI and other charges stemming from a traffic stop on Freedom Road in…

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Community Forum on Prescription Drug & Opiate Abuse Prevention

Community Forum on Prescription Drug & Opiate Abuse Prevention Thursday, April 9th at Red Hook High School Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro, with the Dutchess County Substance Abuse Workgroup, will host a “Community Forum on Prescription Drug and Opiate Abuse”…

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Obituary, Evelyn Clark

Holmes – Evelyn Clark, 94, of Holmes, NY died Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Putnam Hospital. Born in Poughkeepsie on March 28, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Valentine and Sophie Budka Malecki. Evelyn married Edwin Clark, Sr….

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Ellen Kvinta of Pawling Named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the Fall 2014 Semester

News from Marist College Ellen Kvinta Named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the Fall 2014 Semester POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (03/25/2015)(readMedia)– Ellen Kvinta of Pawling, NY, is a member of the Class of 2018 and is pursuing a Paralegal Certificate….

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Murphy Grist Mill in Beekman on list of 22 properties nominated to State and National Registers of Historic Places

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended the addition of 22 properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The nominations reflect the remarkable breadth…

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Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman warns Radio Shack on possible sale of private customer data

Statement From A.G. Schneiderman On Sale Of Private Customer Data By Radio Shack Reports Suggest Company May Auction Private Customer Data As Part Of Bankruptcy Sale NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today released the following statement in…

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Seventeen Charged In White Plains Federal Court With Massive Oxycodone And Heroin ConspiraciesIn And Around Rockland County

Seventeen Charged In White Plains Federal Court With Massive Oxycodone And Heroin ConspiraciesIn And Around Rockland County Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Thomas Zugibe, Rockland County District Attorney,…

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Largest Such R&D Facility in the World Will Support Electric System Resiliency and Advance Use of Renewable Resources

Largest Such R&D Facility in the World Will Support Electric System Resiliency and Advance Use of Renewable Resources Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that the New York Power Authority and SUNY Polytechnic Institute have signed an agreement to create…

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State Police in Cortlandt are seeking the public’s assistance to help identify subject wanted for Robbery

State Police in Cortlandt are seeking the public’s assistance to help identify subject wanted for Robbery NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at Cortlandt…

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Police Execute Search Warrant Related to Poughkeepsie Woman’s Death

Police Execute Search Warrant Related to Poughkeepsie Woman’s Death NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Poughkeepsie, New York – The New York State Police and Town of Hyde Park Police Department continue to…

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Connecticut Man charged in Amenia hit-and-run accident that killed Concetta Eastman

Connecticut Man charged in Amenia hit-and-run accident that killed Columbia County woman The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Randy G. Miles, age 57 of Kent CT, in connection with the hit-and-run crash on 3/19/15 that killed Concetta…

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Dutchess Community College Open House Set for April 8

Dutchess Community College Open House Set for April 8 March 25, 2015 – Prospective students and families interested in learning about Dutchess Community College’s academic programs, services, affordability and campus life are invited to attend an Open House on April…

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