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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of February 13, 2016

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of February 13, 2016   Note: the Office for the Aging is closed today, February 13, for Lincoln’s birthday, which is a New York state holiday. The Office…

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Pet of The Week, Trina

  Trina is an adult female Pitbull at the Putnam Humane Society.  She’s a quiet girl with a sweet soft nature to match her soulful brown eyes.  Trina responds positively to praise and gentle affection, and walks beautifully on leash….

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Obituary, Barbara Corliss Velletri

Barbara Corliss Velletri died peacefully at Sharon Healthcare on February 9, 2017 at the age of 95 after a period of declining health. Barbara is survived by her children Louise M. Velletri of Tappahannock,Virginia, her son Richard Corliss Velletri and…

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Tax Tips and Tidbits February 11, 2017 By Steven R. Anderson E.A.

  Tax Tips and Tidbits February 11, 2017  By Steven R. Anderson E.A. This week we are talking about the deductions for taxes paid.  There are four types of taxes that are deductible as itemized deductions.  State and Local Income…

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DEC Announces 2016 Bear Harvest Results

  DEC Announces 2016 Bear Harvest Results Hunters in NYS took 1,539 black bears during 2016 hunting seasons Bear hunters in New York State took 1,539 black bears during the 2016 hunting seasons, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil…

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Obituary, Donald J. Abruzzo

  Donald J. Abruzzo, 82, of Millbrook died peacefully at MidHudson Regional Hospital on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, surrounded by his wife Daisy, his children Grace, Joseph, Margaret, and Teresa, and his daughter-in-law Joan. He had two granddaughters, Lucy and…

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Greetings Art Lovers

  Greetings Art Lovers: Here in the Mid-Hudson region, the morning begins with a snowstorm – look out at the beautiful white, notice the quietness for just a few moments before beginning your day. And before you think we are…

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Obituary, Diana M. Gurieva

Diana M. Gurieva, 67, died at home on February 6, 2017. Diana was the long-time executive director of the Dyson Foundation, a regional grantmaking philanthropy in the Mid-Hudson Valley directed by the Dyson family. She began a phased retirement from…

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State Police warn the public of a phone scam in Lower Hudson Valley

  State Police warn the public of a phone scam in Lower Hudson Valley The New York State Police are warning the public following reports of a kidnapping phone scam in the Lower Hudson Valley area. This scam is similar…

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Due to the anticipated snowstorm, all eight Dutchess County Office for the Aging Senior Friendship Centers will be closed on Thursday, February 9.

  Due to the anticipated snowstorm, all eight Dutchess County Office for the Aging Senior Friendship Centers will be closed on Thursday, February 9.     Please take the appropriate precautions for this storm. Below are some quick tips we…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement – Archivist

  Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement – Archivist Title: Archivist Recruitment Number: 2017-00000011 Last File Date: 2/22/2017 A recruitment has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested, please follow these steps:…

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Governor Kicks Off Excelsior Scholarship Campaign to Make College Tuition Free for New York’s Middle-Class Families

  Governor Kicks Off Excelsior Scholarship Campaign to Make College Tuition Free for New York’s Middle-Class Families   Innovative Plan Would Make College Tuition-Free for Families Making up to $125,000 per year, Saving Students Both Time and Money by Alleviating…

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Statement from Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro following the passing of longtime Dyson Foundation President Diana Gurieva

  Statement from Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro following the passing of longtime Dyson Foundation President Diana Gurieva “We are deeply saddened by the passing of our good friend and community leader Diana Gurieva. Diana fought hard for what…

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Hudson Valley Mourns the Passing of Diana Gurieva

Hudson Valley Mourns the Passing of Diana Gurieva Longtime Dyson Foundation President Led Philanthropic Foundation for 24 Years   February 7, 2017 MILLBROOK, NY—Representatives of the Dyson Foundation are joined this week by government, nonprofit, and business leaders in mourning…

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Assemblymember Barrett Introduces First of its Kind Legislation on Carbon Farming

  Assemblymember Barrett Introduces First of its Kind Legislation on Carbon Farming New legislation creates tax credit for climate-smart agricultural practices In a win-win move for both farmers and the environment, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) opened the new legislative…

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