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Earliest Snow Melt on Record Observed in Arctic

  Snow is melting in Barrow, Alaska, earlier than it ever has since scientists at NOAA’s Barrow Observatory began recording it. Staff at the observatory reported snowmelt occurred May 13, the earliest snowmelt date in 73 years of record-keeping, beating…

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DEC Announces Sixth Annual Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week

  DEC Announces Sixth Annual Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week Residents Urged to Become Aware of Emerald Ash Borer and Report Infestations to DEC The Sixth Annual Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Awareness Week is now underway, running from May 22…

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BEAUTY FOUND IN THE SHADOWS OF THE PAST – Photographs Capture the Beauty of Destruction and Neglect of Former Psychiatric Hospital

  BEAUTY FOUND IN THE SHADOWS OF THE PAST Photographs Capture the Beauty of Destruction and Neglect of Former Psychiatric Hospital Lakeville, CT, May 18, 2015 – Award-winning photographer, artist and filmmaker, Avery Danziger, opens “Seeking Permanence” for a limited-engagement exhibition…

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Dutchess County Office For the Aging’s AGING NEWS

  Dutchess County Office For the Aging’s AGING NEWS Summer Picnic Volunteers Needed Medicare Website Help Available in Poughkeepsie Paving Scams Make Their Annual Return Get On The Aging News Email List File of Life Course in Staatsburg (5/23 –…

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Pet of The Week: Kelsie

  Kelsie is a gorgeous green-eyed adult male cat at the Putnam Humane Society.  He loves to be brushed, and once he knows you loves to be petted too.  Kelsie likes to play, especially with furry mice toys.  Come and…

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Governor Cuomo Announces $59 Million Available to Build, Rehabilitate and Repair Owner-Occupied Homes Throughout New York

  Governor Announces $59 Million Available to Build, Rehabilitate and Repair Owner-Occupied Homes Throughout New York   Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $59 million in available funds to construct, rehabilitate, and improve the homes of income-eligible families across New…

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The 7th Annual Pawling Car Show

  The 7th Annual Pawling Car Show The 7th Annual Pawling Car Show will take place on Sunday, May 22 (rain date May 29, 2016)  from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Charles Colman Boulevard, Pawling, N Y. Anyone who…

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National Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Enforcement

  New York State Police from Troop K urge motorists to buckle up NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Pleasant Valley, New York – As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, the…

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Metro-North to Restore Regular Train Service for Friday, May 20

  Metro-North to Restore Regular Train Service for Friday, May 20 All Four Tracks Through Harlem Will Be in Service for Morning Commute Metro-North Railroad today announced that, as expected, it will return to its regular weekday schedule for Friday,…

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Hubbard Brook: Lessons from the Forest

  Hubbard Brook: Lessons from the Forest  From acid rain to the decline of songbirds, new book tells the fascinating story of one of the most intensively studied landscapes on Earth  On Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m., Gene E. Likens…

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Governor Announces New Legislation to Modernize New York’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law

  New Legislation Would Overhaul State’s Blue Laws, Consolidate Licensing and Ease Regulatory Requirements for Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries and Cideries in NYS Governor Cuomo Cuts Ribbon at Three Heads Brewing in Rochester, the Region’s Newest Craft Beer Destination  Governor Andrew…

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Dutchess County Honors Those Who Gave All Illuminate the Walkway Over the Hudson Memorial Day Eve and Memorial Day Ceremony at the County’s War Memorial

  Dutchess County Honors Those Who Gave All Illuminate the Walkway Over the Hudson Memorial Day Eve and Memorial Day Ceremony at the County’s War Memorial    Poughkeepsie…Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro and Nelson Eddy Rivera, USN (Ret), Director…

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Dutchess County Office For the Aging’s AGING NEWS

  Dutchess County Office For the Aging’s AGING NEWS   Keeping Your “File of Life” Up To Date Hospice Care Presentation in Poughkeepsie (5/19) Marist Lifetime Study Presentation (5/16) Mah-Jongg Comes To Starr Library OTHER AGING NEWS ONLINE   Golden…

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Statewide Award Program Recognizes Educators Who Ensure Student Learning is Exciting, Motivating and Challenging

  Statewide Award Program Recognizes Educators Who Ensure Student Learning is Exciting, Motivating and Challenging Honorees to Receive $5,000 Stipend to Support Professional Development Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the Empire State Excellence in Teaching Program which recognizes teachers…

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Celebration of Aging Honors Seniors of the Year

  Celebration of Aging Honors Seniors of the Year In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Dutchess County Office for the Aging awarded several County residents “Senior Citizen of the Year” honors at today’s annual Celebration of Aging at the…

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