Day: July 7, 2016

Fourth Annual Dutchess County Event Welcomes Warrior Hikers and Demonstrates Appreciation for Veterans

  Fourth Annual Dutchess County Event Welcomes Warrior Hikers and Demonstrates Appreciation for Veterans Returning Combat Veterans Hike the Appalachian Trail to “Walk Off the War”     The Warrior Hikers Class of 2016 who are thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail…

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750,000 Additional Working Families Now Eligible For Nutrition Assistance

  SNAP Expansion Will Bring up to $688 Million Additional Federal Funds to New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 750,000 additional working families are now eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or SNAP– which…

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One Charged in Serious Milan Crash

  One Charged in Serious Milan Crash The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the investigation into a one-car serious crash which occurred on State Route 308 in the Town of Milan at approximately 7:35 am on 7/7/16. On the above…

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Obituary, Marie Margaret “Peggy” Liberati

    Marie Margaret “Peggy” Liberati, 84, a long-time resident of Yonkers and Pawling, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY. Peggy was born in Yonkers on March 18, 1932 to the late James and…

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Wingdale man arrested for felony DWI following hit and run collision

  Wingdale man arrested for felony DWI following hit and run collision NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Brewster, New York – On July 5, 2016, New York State Police from the Brewster barracks arrested…

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Pleasant Valley Man Charged in Connection with Local Burglaries

  Pleasant Valley Man Charged in Connection with Local Burglaries The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office and Town of Poughkeepsie Police report the arrest of Jason D. Garrett, age 21 of Pleasant Valley, in connection with two (2) commercial burglaries that…

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Pine Bush man dies in single motorcycle accident after fleeing police.

  Pine Bush man dies in single motorcycle accident after fleeing police.  NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Joseph A. Tripodo  Troop F Commander      PRESS RELEASE On 07/05/16, the New York State Police, Highland BCI was called to assist the…

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Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Tops $2 Million in Summer Grants, Including $496,786 in Scholarships

  Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Tops $2 Million in Summer Grants, Including $496,786 in Scholarships   Sheffield, Mass. — The board of directors of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced the recipients of the second round of grantmaking for 2016….

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Local Students Named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List at The College of Saint Rose

  News from The College of Saint Rose Local Students Named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List at The College of Saint Rose ALBANY, NY (07/07/2016)– The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, today announced that 721 students…

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NEWS RELEASE: DBCH TO OFFER ZIKA TRAINING ON JULY 21st

  NEWS RELEASE:  DBCH TO OFFER ZIKA TRAINING ON JULY 21st   The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) of Dutchess County will offer an educational program on the Zika virus on Thursday, July 21, at 7 p.m., at the Dutchess County…

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DEC Announces Falconry, Wildlife Rehabilitator and Leashed Tracking Dog License Examinations

  DEC Announces Falconry, Wildlife Rehabilitator and Leashed Tracking Dog License Examinations Exams Slated for August 12; Exam Registration Deadline July 22, 2016   Examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, to become a volunteer…

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YARDAPES SET TO HOST QUAD-AM GOLF CLASSIC BENEFITTING LOCAL NONPROFIT

  YARDAPES SET TO HOST QUAD-AM GOLF CLASSIC BENEFITTING LOCAL NONPROFIT   NEW MILFORD, CT. May 17, 2016 – YardApes, Inc. will host the Quad-Am Golf Classic on Tuesday, September 6 2016 at Bulls Bridge Golf Course in South Kent,…

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Catskill man arrested for burglarizing vacant Claverack barn

  Catskill man arrested for burglarizing vacant Claverack barn NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Claverack, New York – On July 6, 2016, New York State Police from Livingston arrested 27-year-old Benjamin Doyne of Catskill,…

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Katharine P. Boeding, of Millerton, NY, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architectural Studies and Environmental Studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Katharine P. Boeding, of Millerton, NY, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architectural Studies and Environmental Studies during the 2016 Commencement Ceremonies of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, held on Sunday, May 15. Boeding, the child of Alan R….

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBANY NY 458 AM EDT THU JUL 7 2016 CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>054-058-061-063-066- 082>084-VTZ013>015-081100- NORTHERN LITCHFIELD-SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD-NORTHERN BERKSHIRE- SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE-NORTHERN HERKIMER-HAMILTON-SOUTHERN HERKIMER- SOUTHERN FULTON-MONTGOMERY-NORTHERN SARATOGA-NORTHERN WARREN- NORTHERN WASHINGTON-SCHOHARIE-WESTERN SCHENECTADY- EASTERN SCHENECTADY-SOUTHERN SARATOGA-WESTERN ALBANY-EASTERN ALBANY-…

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