Day: October 24, 2017

Obituary, Edward Martin Killmer

  Edward Martin Killmer, 77, a lifelong resident of Amenia and Wassaic, NY, died on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Sharon Health Care Center in Sharon, CT. Mr. Killmer worked for his father, James Killmer Refuge in Wassaic, NY and…

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Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Extend Veteran Property Tax Exemptions to School Taxes

  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced he has signed legislation to extend property tax exemptions available to eligible United States veterans to include school taxes.   “Our veterans answered the call and risked their own personal safety and their…

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Lake George woman arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs into correctional facility

  SP Wappinger – Lake George woman arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs into correctional facility NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander     PRESS RELEASE   Fishkill, New York – On October 21, 2017 the New…

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Brewster man arrested for Attempted Murder, Assault, and Criminal Possession of a weapon

  SP Brewster – Brewster man arrested for Attempted Murder, Assault, and Criminal Possession of a weapon NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander     PRESS RELEASE   Brewster, New York – On October 22, 2017, New…

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New Windsor man arrested for Drugs, Weapons, and Driving While Intoxicated

  SP Somers – New Windsor man arrested for Drugs, Weapons, and Driving While Intoxicated NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Bedford, New York – On October 22, 2017 the New York State Police from…

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Town of New Windsor man arrested for possessing a stolen vehicle from Florida State following a traffic stop in New Windsor, NY.

  Town of New Windsor man arrested for possessing a stolen vehicle from Florida State following a traffic stop in New Windsor, NY. NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Pierce V. Gallagher  Troop F Commander      PRESS RELEASE 10/22/2017 – The…

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Millbrook woman arrested for Endangering Children

  SP Poughkeepsie – Millbrook woman arrested for Endangering Children NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Millbrook, New York – On October 22, 2017 the State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested Danielle Hughes, age…

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Governor Announces $25 Million Grant Program to Protect New York’s Schools and Day Care Centers from Hate Crimes is Now Accepting Applications

  Funding Will Boost Safety and Security at Eligible Schools and Day Care Centers that are Particularly Vulnerable to Potential Hate Crimes  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that applications from non-profit nonpublic schools and day care centers, including those…

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Governor Cuomo Directs Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Police Officer Craig Lehner

  Niagara Falls and Peace Bridge to be Illuminated in Blue for Fallen Officer Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, October 25 to honor Buffalo Police Officer…

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Assemblymember Barrett’s Bill to Safeguard the Hudson River Is Signed into Law

  Assemblymember Barrett’s Bill to Safeguard the Hudson River Is Signed into Law New York’s shared jurisdiction of river strengthened by enactment of anchorages legislation, A.6825A/S.5197B October 24, 2017 Poughkeepsie, N.Y. – Assemblymember Didi Barrett’s (D – Columbia, Dutchess) legislation asserting…

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Families Receive Vehicles from ‘Wheels to Work’ Program

   Families Receive Vehicles from ‘Wheels to Work’ Program Poughkeepsie… The Dutchess County Department of Community & Family Services (DCFS) and Dutchess County BOCES today to present five local families with pre-owned vehicles as part of the Community Solutions to Transportation…

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Endorsement: John Thomes

  October 21, 2017 Dear Friends, I am writing to endorse the candidacy of my brother, John Thomes, for re-election as your County Legislator from District 23, Pawling, East Fishkill, Beekman. John has served you for four terms in this…

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Be-a-Better-Gardener – Keep Your Gardens Neat, But Not Too Neat

  Keep Your Gardens Neat, But Not Too Neat A shaggy garden can provide winter cover and food for wildlife By Thomas Christopher     My house is messy and my office is a disaster, but in the garden at least,…

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Poughkeepsie man arrested for heroin possession after crashing his vehicle in the Town of Lagrange

  SP Poughkeepsie – Poughkeepsie man arrested for heroin possession after crashing his vehicle NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Poughkeepsie, New York – On October 21, 2017 the New York State Police from the…

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Racist, offensive tweets and failure to audit haunt Dutchess County Comptroller

Racist, offensive tweets and failure to audit haunt Dutchess County Comptroller Racist, offensive tweets and failure to audit haunt Dutchess County Comptroller A Trump-like record of racist and sexist tweeting and a failure to perform his duties are dogging the…

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