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DEC Announces $500,000 is now Available for Sewage Pollution Right to Know Grant Program

  DEC Announces $500,000 is now Available for Sewage Pollution Right to Know Grant Program   Funding is now available for projects that will assist communities with the detection, monitoring and reporting of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) to enhance reporting…

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Ribbon cutting celebrates Sojourner Truth Library reopening

  Ribbon cutting celebrates Sojourner Truth Library reopening   NEW PALTZ – A day-long celebration at SUNY New Paltz’s Sojourner Truth Library marked the completion of an extensive $14.3 million project to upgrade the Library, which has been underway since early…

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National Park Tourism in New York State Creates $742.7 Million in Economic Benefit

  National Park Tourism in New York State Creates $742.7 Million in Economic Benefit New report shows visitor spending supports 7,289 jobs in New York State   PHILADELPHIA, PA – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 16,328,214…

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It’s a Wonderful Mid-Life TheatreWorks Opens Outrageous Comedy ‘The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife’ May 6

  It’s a Wonderful Mid-Life TheatreWorks Opens Outrageous Comedy ‘The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife’ May 6 NEW MILFORD, CONN. (April 22, 2016) – On Friday, May 6, TheatreWorks New Milford will debut Charles Busch’s uproarious comedy, The Tale of…

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New York’s invasive species early detection network in Millbrook

  Sign Up for Your Free Training Today Interested in becoming part of New York’s invasive species early detection network? Register for an upcoming iMapInvasives free training session. Learn how to report the invasive species locations and control efforts in your…

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The Annual Champagnat Lecture

  The Annual Champagnat Lecture Sister Maureen Kelleher, RSHM, on “The 2015 Synod on the Family: One Nun’s Experience” 7 p.m., Monday, April 25 Nelly Goletti Theatre, Marist College Student Center Free and open to the public POUGHKEEPSIE (April 21, 2016)…

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Earth Week Events Being Held Statewide For Families to Enjoy Nature and Learn More About Environmental Sustainability

  Earth Week Events Being Held Statewide For Families to Enjoy Nature and Learn More About Environmental Sustainability   Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that as part of Earth Week 2016, which takes place this week, numerous family-friendly events…

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Governor Announces $150 Million Available For Renewable Energy Projects

  Funding Will Build and Expand Large Solar, Wind, Hydro and Other Renewable Energy Projects to Meet State Goal of 50 Percent Renewables By 2030 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $150 million in funding to support large-scale renewable energy…

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Plattekill Man Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer

  Plattekill Man Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Joseph A. Tripodo  Troop F Commander PRESS RELEASE 04/21/16 –  The New York State Police – Highland BCI announce the arrest of  52 year old, Jerry Eberhart,…

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Two Rockland County Men Arrested for Drug Possession

  Two Rockland County Men Arrested for Drug Possession NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Joseph A. Tripodo  Troop F Commander PRESS RELEASE DALY                       TOOMEY On April 18 the New York State Police in Haverstraw arrested Brian Daly, age 38, of Suffern,…

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Peekskill Man Pleads Guilty In White Plains Federal Court To Heroin Conspiracy And Admits Distributing Heroin And Fentanyl That Resulted In Death

  Peekskill Man Pleads Guilty In White Plains Federal Court To Heroin Conspiracy And Admits Distributing Heroin And Fentanyl That Resulted In Death Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that LAKUAN RHYNE…

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Obituary, Starr Q. Zimmerman

  Starr Q. Zimmerman, formerly of Goshen, NY, Millbrook, NY, Manhattan, and Pézenas, France, died on April 16, 2016, at the Putnam Ridge Nursing Facility in Brewster, NY. She was 97. A teacher of students in need of special education…

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FRIENDS of the Pine Plains Library BOOK and TAG Sale NOW TAKING BOOK DONATIONS FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BOOK AND TAG SALE

FRIENDS of the Pine Plains Library BOOK and TAG Sale NOW TAKING BOOK DONATIONS FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BOOK AND TAG SALE FRIENDS of the Pine Plains Library will hold a BOOK and TAG Sale on: – Saturday, May 28, 9:30-2:00…

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Former Fishkill Correctional Facility inmate charged with possessing a weapon

  Former Fishkill Correctional Facility inmate charged with possessing a weapon NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Fishkill, New York – On April 20, 2016, New York State Police from the Wappinger barracks arrested 26-year-old…

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Tax Department Stopped 239,000 Suspicious Refund Claims, Saved New Yorkers $400 Million During Tax Season

  Tax Department Stopped 239,000 Suspicious Refund Claims, Saved New Yorkers $400 Million During Tax Season   Savings to New Yorkers up 18% over Last Year; Nearly $4 Billion in Savings to Taxpayers since 2003 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced…

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