Day: April 10, 2017

Obituary, William J. Carroll

  William J. Carroll, 71, a lifelong resident of Amenia, NY died on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at his home in Amenia. Mr. Carroll was a lineman for NYSEG for 36 years retiring in 2005. Born on January 14, 1946…

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Lower Hudson PRISM Announces Awards to Target Invasive Species

  Lower Hudson PRISM Announces Awards to Target Invasive Species Dr. Linda Rohleder, program coordinator for the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (LH PRISM), has announced the awarding of contract funds to seven projects, totaling over $123,000,…

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Lauren McNamara of Holmes interns through SUNY Oswego

  News from SUNY Oswego Lauren McNamara of Holmes interns through SUNY Oswego OSWEGO, NY (04/10/2017)– Lauren J. McNamara of Holmes took part in an internship in spring 2017 through SUNY Oswego’s Center for Experiential Learning. A senior majoring in…

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North America’s freshwater lakes are getting saltier Proximity to roads — and road salt — predicts escalating salinization

North America’s freshwater lakes are getting saltier Proximity to roads — and road salt — predicts escalating salinization (Millbrook, NY) North America’s freshwater lakes are getting saltier due to development and exposure to road salt. A study of 371 lakes…

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Brewster Equestrian Team Rides to National Finals

  Brewster Equestrian Team Rides to National Finals Sunday, March 25, Buffalo, NY –   When The Crossroads Equestrian Center’s Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) middle school team entered the arena at the historic Buffalo Equestrian Center for IEA Zone 2…

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Passage of the FY 2018 State Budget

  2018 State Budget Advances Governor’s Middle Class Recovery Act – Investing in Jobs & Infrastructure, Reducing Taxes, and Expanding Access to Education Increases Education Aid to $25.8 Billion – Largest Investment in the History of the State Spending Growth…

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PTNY applauds full funding for 750-mile Empire State Trail in final NYS budget deal

  ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ PTNY applauds full funding for 750-mile Empire State Trail in final NYS budget deal Historic $200 million investment will create the nation’s longest multi-use trail ALBANY – The New York State’s FY18 budget deal represents a major step…

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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 9-15

  National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 9-15   Poughkeepsie…This week, public safety dispatchers throughout the U.S. are being recognized for their service and dedication to the community during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, celebrated annually the second week of…

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Four DCC Students Earn SUNY Chancellor’s Awards

  Four DCC Students Earn SUNY Chancellor’s Awards   April 10, 2017 – Four Dutchess Community College students were presented with 2017 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence. The awards were presented by SUNY Chancellor…

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Catskill, NY woman arrested for Leandra’s Law and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

  Catskill, NY woman arrested for Leandra’s Law and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.  NEW YORK STATE POLICE   Major Joseph W. Dodd  Troop T Commander     PRESS RELEASE   Coeymans, NY – On April 9, 2017, at approximately…

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MRC TO OFFER TICK-BORNE DISEASE PROGRAM ON APRIL 20th

  MRC  TO OFFER TICK-BORNE DISEASE PROGRAM ON APRIL 20th The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) of Dutchess County will offer a program on tick-borne diseases on Thursday, April 20th, at 7 p.m., at the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response,…

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Obituary, Anna Marie Evans Ward

  Anna Marie Evans Ward, a 41 year resident of Patterson, NY, Died Friday April 7, 2017 at her home. She was 77 years old. Mrs. Ward was born on December 8, 1939 to the late Mabel Awrytis Evans and…

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31st Dutchess County Executive’s Arts Awards Nominations are Now Open

   31st Dutchess County Executive’s Arts Awards Nominations are Now Open POUGHKEEPSIE: Nominations for the 31st Annual Dutchess County Executive’s Arts Awards are now open. The County Executive, in collaboration with Arts Mid-Hudson, annually recognizes outstanding residents of and businesses or organizations…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of April 10

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of April 10   Note: The Office for the Aging is seeking volunteers for our annual Summer Senior Picnic program. Right now we’re looking for clerical assistance at…

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Newburgh Man Arrested for Criminal Contempt and Harassment

  Newburgh Man Arrested for Criminal Contempt and Harassment NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Joseph A. Tripodo  Troop F Commander      PRESS RELEASE 04/05/2017 – The New York State Police – Montgomery BCI announce the arrest of 37 year old,…

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