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SHARON PLAYHOUSE presents the Tony Award-Winning Best Musical BIG RIVER

  SHARON PLAYHOUSE presents the Tony Award-Winning Best Musical BIG RIVER: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Directed by John Simpkins July 21-July 31 (Sharon, CT) Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Simpkins and Managing Director Justin Ball,…

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Governor Signs Legislation Expanding New York State’s “Move Over Law” to Include Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers

  Governor Signs Legislation Expanding New York State’s “Move Over Law” to Include Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers   Governor Cuomo today has signed legislation expanding New York State’s “Move-Over” Law to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. The measure (S.7938/A.8702-A) requires…

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Visiting Artists Lecture Series: July

  Visiting Artists Lecture Series: July     WASSAIC, NY— The Wassaic Project announces the continuation of its summer art conversation series about contemporary art with three upcoming speakers. Andrew Prayzner will present his work on Thursday, July 28th, Karlyn…

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St. Thomas’ Church in Amenia Union, New York Receives Sacred Sites Challenge Grant

  THE NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY AWARDS 14 SACRED SITES GRANTS TO HISTORIC RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT NEW YORK STATE   St. Thomas’ Church in Amenia Union, New York Receives Sacred Sites Challenge Grant   The New York Landmarks Conservancy has…

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation that eliminates sales tax on feminine hygiene products

  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation that eliminates sales tax on feminine hygiene products. The bill (A.7555-A/S.7838) exempts these products from local and State sales tax. “This is a regressive tax on essential products that women have had…

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Dutchess County Again Among Nation’s Best for Technology Use & Innovation

  Dutchess County Again Among Nation’s Best for Technology Use & Innovation Poughkeepsie… For the 13th consecutive year, Dutchess County Government has been recognized in the nation’s top 10 best examples of technology use to improve services and boost efficiencies…

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County Executive Highlights Work of Dutchess County’s Probation Officers

  County Executive Highlights Work of Dutchess County’s Probation Officers National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week Recognized Poughkeepsie…July 17-23 is National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week, recognizing the critical role community supervision professionals contribute towards reducing recidivism and…

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Dutchess County residents with unwanted medications can get rid of them safely at a “Shed the Meds” event Thursday in Beekman this Thursday.

  Dutchess County residents with unwanted medications can get rid of them safely at a “Shed the Meds” event Thursday in Beekman this Thursday. The drop-off will allow those with expired or unwanted medications to dispose of them in a safe…

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NYSP Warrant Wednesday 7.20.16

DANIEL A. MCELROY Wanted by the New York State Police Troop C, SP BINGHAMTON Wanted for criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th degree DANIEL A. MCELROY is currently wanted by the New York State Police in Binghamton for failing…

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The Long Hike to Prison – Fugitive Spent Years Hiding on the Appalachian Trail

  The Long Hike to Prison Fugitive Spent Years Hiding on the Appalachian Trail  The Appalachian Trail runs nearly 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. In February 2009, James T. Hammes was called to his employer’s headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS for the week of July 18, 2016

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS for the week of July 18, 2016 Golden Living . . . News for Senior Citizens Todd N. Tancredi, Director Dutchess County Office for the Aging   THE CURE FOR TECHNOPHOBIA?…

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Pet of The Week: Rosa

  Rosa is a gorgeous adult medium-haired tortoiseshell cat with a long plume-like tail.  She was a great mom to her 6 kittens, and now she hopes to find a family who will love and take care of her.  The…

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THE CHEF AND FARMER BRUNCH CHALLENGE

  THE CHEF AND FARMER BRUNCH CHALLENGE MILLERTON, NY, July 15 – On Sunday, July 31st The North East Community Center’s 6th annual Chef and Farmer Brunch Challenge will feature a friendly and fun competition between Chefs from the TriCorner region. Using ingredients from local…

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Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Kidnapping Scam

  Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Kidnapping Scam The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office would like to warn the residents of Dutchess County and surrounding areas about a certain type phone scam, known as the kidnapping scam, that has been…

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Close to 30 Dutchess County Volunteer Firefighters Recognized by NYS Office of Fire and Prevention Control

  Close to 30 Dutchess County Volunteer Firefighters Recognized by NYS Office of Fire and Prevention Control   Poughkeepsie…Twenty-nine Dutchess County volunteer firefighters, representing 12 local fire departments, were recognized last night by the New York State Office of Fire…

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