Day: October 20, 2017

Obituary, Stanley Hudson

Poughquag – Stanley Hudson, a resident of Poughquag since 1988 and formerly of Peekskill, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was 89. Son of the late Samuel and Esther (McMahon) Hudson, he was…

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New York Fall Foliage Report – Week of October 18 – 24, 2017

  New York Fall Foliage Report Beautiful peak foliage continues progression across New York State Peak Conditions Expected in Eight Regions This Weekend This is the sixth 2017 Fall Foliage Report for New York State. Reports are obtained from volunteer…

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The Beekman Fire District is putting a $3.5 million bond up for a vote on December 12th for a new training facility

BEEKMAN, N.Y.   The Beekman Fire District is putting a $3.5 million bond up for a vote on December. 12th for a new training facility. The fire district has been planning the facility for eight years  and would be built on existing property…

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New York State Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers to Take Precautions Against Ticks During Fall Outdoor Activities

New York State Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers to Take Precautions Against Ticks During Fall Outdoor Activities Reminder Follows Confirmed Case of Powassan virus in Dutchess County ALBANY, N.Y. (October 20, 2017) – The New York State Department of…

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Happy Happenings for Children at The Pawling Library

  Happy Happenings for Children at The Pawling Library By Susan Stone and Neena McBaer   There is some terrific programming at The Pawling Library for community kids.  In this week’s spotlight…   Bilingual Saturdays! This amazing program is offered…

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Governor Announces More Than $1.2 Million in Farm Funding Available to Support New Farmers and Military Veterans

  Governor Announces More Than $1.2 Million in Farm Funding Available to Support New Farmers and Military Veterans   New Farmers Grant Fund Commits $1 Million to Support Early-Stage Farmers   New Program Provides Additional Farm Funding to New York…

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Pine Plains man arrested for Burglary

  SP Livingston – Pine Plains man arrested for Burglary NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander     PRESS RELEASE   Livingston, New York – On October 20, 2017 the State Police from the Livingston barracks arrested…

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Execution of warrant leads to arrest of Poughkeepsie man for Drug operation

  CNET Hudson Valley – Execution of warrant leads to arrest of Poughkeepsie man for Drug operation NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander     PRESS RELEASE   Poughkeepsie, New York – On October 20, 2017 the…

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Hitchcock Meets Hilarious in Carmel High School’s Production of “The 39 Steps”

Hitchcock Meets Hilarious in Carmel High School’s Production of “The 39 Steps” Photo Credit: Alicia Brancato      The Carmel High School Drama Club presents The 39 Steps on October 27 and October 28 @ 7:30PM with a special matinee on October 29 @ 2:00PM at Carmel…

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Schoolhouse News 10-20-17

Dear Parents and Friends:  Please join us for the CCSD K-12 Innovation Day tomorrow, Saturday, October 21 from 9am-12pm at George Fischer Middle School. Come explore STEM/STEAM, art, music, Makerspace, Carmel’s 6Cs and Technology K-12. Walk-ins are welcome. See the schedule for the day!  NOTE: This is…

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Friends of the Pine Plains Library to hold a craft workshop

Friends of the Pine Plains Library will hold a craft workshop to create your own special, boutique tote bag. Event will be 1-3 pm Sunday, November 12 in the Community Room on the 2nd floor of the Pine Plains Library. It is open…

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Special Weather Statement …Elevated Fire Weather Potential today…

  Special Weather Statement Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albany NY 500 AM EDT Fri Oct 20 2017 …Elevated Fire Weather Potential today… Dry conditions persist across eastern New York with the overall recent lack of precipitation. Today, northwest…

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Governor Announces first woman to receive New York State Police Officer of the Year Award

  Syracuse Police Officer Kelsey Francemone is the First Woman to be Honored as the Sole Recipient of the Award, First Presented by New York’s Governor in 1984 Officer Francemone Disabled Gunman and Defended Herself Against a Hostile Crowd on…

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100 Bags of Heroin seized

Brian Lashomb 45 Kenneth Farber, 26   NEW MILFORD — A  early Thursday morning traffic stop ended with the arrest of three men and the seizure of 100 baggies of heroin. Police stopped Jordan Leighton, 25, of Easton, at 1:27…

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