Category: Union Vale

J-FIRE Program Aims to Prevent Juvenile Fire Setting, Increase Safety for Children and Families

  J-FIRE Program Aims to Prevent Juvenile Fire Setting, Increase Safety for Children and Families Poughkeepsie….The Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response recently launched the Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Response and Education (J-FIRE) Program, a comprehensive, non-punitive approach to addressing the…

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Letter to the Editor: NYS Coalition on Elder Abuse

  Letter to the Editor:   On behalf of the NYS Coalition on Elder Abuse, I am writing to publicly thank Senator Sue Serino for her leadership on securing money in the State budget to combat elder abuse and financial…

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All NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles Offices are closed due to NYS computers being down

  New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Offices statewide (including Dutchess County) are closed due to NYS computers being down. The Dutchess County Clerk’s Office is open for legal services. www.dutchessNY.gov

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We’re in for a month of meteor showers as we pass through the tail of Halley’s Comet

  We’re in for a month of meteor showers as we pass through the tail of Halley’s Comet We’re in for quite a show over the next few weeks as Earth passes through the tail of Halley’s Comet. Known as…

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SERINO AND CAPE OF DUTCHESS COUNTY PRESENT: ENDING OVERDOSE IN THE HARLEM VALLEY RESOURCES. ACTION. HOPE.

  SERINO AND CAPE OF DUTCHESS COUNTY PRESENT: ENDING OVERDOSE IN THE HARLEM VALLEY RESOURCES. ACTION. HOPE.   Who: Events sponsored by NYS Senator Sue Serino; The Council on Addiction Prevention & Education (CAPE); Congressman Chris Gibson; Dover, Millbrook, Pawling,…

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Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies receives $5 million grant from Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation for large-scale study aimed at reducing ticks and Lyme disease

  Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies receives $5 million grant from Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation for large-scale study aimed at reducing ticks and Lyme disease Groundbreaking five-year project with Bard College will be first to explore Lyme disease management…

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Tax Tips and Tidbits

  Tax Tips and Tidbits Steven R. Anderson E.A., Master Tax Advisor, H&R Block, Pawling, NY   First, a public service announcement from Tax Tips and Tidbits: The filing deadline for 2015 returns is Monday, April 18, 2016!   The…

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Dutchess County Legislature Proud to “Light It Up Blue”

  Dutchess County Legislature Proud to “Light It Up Blue” As Dutchess County Government continues to celebrate National Autism Awareness Month in April, Dutchess County Legislators and staff were proud to join County Executive Marc Molinaro to THINK DIFFERENTLY and “Light It…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s – AGING NEWS

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS   End-of-Life Panels at Vassar Hospital (4/20-21 – registration deadline TODAY) Citizens Preparedness Training (4/12) A Little Snow Won’t Stop Those Ticks Foster Grandparent Program Expands to Dutchess I Love My…

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Pet of the Week: Peanut

  Peanut patiently waits for her forever home.  She’s an 8 year old female Tabby girl who lived with and was loved by a family until they lost their home.  She’s a quiet girl who has been at the Putnam…

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Home Security Burglary Prevention – Presented by House Watch Inc.

  Home Security Burglary Prevention  Presented by House Watch Inc. Pawling , NY  845-855-1800 Your Local Security Guard Company   Your home is your castle…or is it? Is your home really safe once you leave for work or school? Your home…

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State Police and Local Law Enforcement Crack Down on Distracted Driving During Operation Hang Up from April 8 to 13

  State Police and Local Law Enforcement Crack Down on Distracted Driving During Operation Hang Up from April 8 to 13  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that efforts by state and local law enforcement have resulted in an 840…

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Bus Service Provided between Southeast and Wassaic from Friday Evening, April 8, Through Sunday, April 10

   Bus Service Provided between Southeast and Wassaic from Friday Evening, April 8, Through Sunday, April 10 Service Change Will Accommodate Harlem Line Improvements After 10 p.m. on Friday, April 8, buses will replace select trains on Metro-North Railroad’s Harlem…

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$1.2 Million in Taxpayer Savings with Planned County Bond Refinancing

  $1.2 Million in Taxpayer Savings with Planned County Bond Refinancing Poughkeepsie, NY… Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro has announced the planned refinancing of existing Dutchess County bonds. The various bonds, originally issued in 2007 and 2008 at interest rates…

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Celebrating National Autism Month

  Celebrating National Autism Month As Dutchess County continues to celebrate April as Autism Awareness Month, we are highlighting communities’ efforts toTHINK DIFFERENTLY about our neighbors with autism and other special needs. Earlier today, Abilities First presented the 2016 Abilities First…

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