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Fatal train-pedestrian collision in the town of Stockport

Fatal train-pedestrian collision in the town of Stockport NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE *Update- The deceased victim has been identified as David C. Soka, age 51, of Austerlitz, NY.  Preliminary investigation finds the manner…

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Obituary, Eileen L McKiernan

MILLBROOK – With family members by her side, Eileen L McKiernan, 97 years old, died peacefully in her sleep on March 24, 2019 at ArchCare @ Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, NY, after having lived in her cherished hometown of…

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Obituary, Connell Joseph “Connie” Furey

  Connell Joseph “Connie” Furey June 02, 1935 – March 25, 2019 Connell (Connie) J. Furey, 83, of Brewster, NY (formerly of Stuart, FL and Pawling, NY) passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, March…

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Governor Announces Available Assistance for Farmers Impacted by Extreme Weather

March 20 Federal Disaster Declarations Allow Farmers in 12 Eligible Counties to Apply for Emergency Loans Deadline for Declarations Made in 2018 Approaching Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced available assistance for farmers impacted by extreme rainfall and wet weather…

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Obituary, Stephen Joseph Marshall

Stephen Joseph Marshall, 47, a resident of Pleasant Valley, NY, formerly of Germantown, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Columbia- Presbyterian Hospital in New York, NY. Steve worked as a licensed practical nurse at The Grand Rehabilitation…

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Three arrested for drug possession after going off the road

Three arrested for drug possession after going off the road NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Chatham, New York – On March 23, 2019, the New York State Police from the Kinderhook barracks responded to…

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DCC to Host Free Jazz Concert

DCC to Host Free Jazz Concert March 26, 2019 – Members of Dutchess Community College’s music faculty will join with other musicians to perform an evening of jazz on April 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Louis Greenspan Cafeteria in…

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Berkshire Taconic Announces Second Round of 2019 Deadlines for Northeast Dutchess County

Berkshire Taconic Announces Second Round of 2019 Deadlines for Northeast Dutchess County Sheffield, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced the second round of deadlines for competitive grants in northeast Dutchess County in 2019. Regional nonprofits and students are…

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DEC Advises New Yorkers to Remove Bird Feeders to Prevent Attracting Bears

DEC Advises New Yorkers to Remove Bird Feeders to Prevent Attracting Bears The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded New Yorkers to take steps to prevent bears from easily accessing food sources like bird feeders and…

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Bloomingburg man killed in a fatal crash in the town of Mamakating

Bloomingburg man killed in a fatal crash in the town of Mamakating  NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Pierce V. Gallagher  Troop F Commander    PRESS RELEASE State Police in Wurtsboro are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on March 24, 2019. At…

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Hospital Bed Wranglers Needed for the PRC

Hospital Bed Wranglers Needed for the PRC By Susan Stone The Pawling Resource Center is in need of volunteers who have a truck and are able to assist with the PRC’s hospital bed lending program. Many community members have benefitted…

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Pets Of The Week, Wallace and Cats

Wallace: Big, handsome Wallace has been waiting for quite a while for a family to love. Wallace is an energetic guy who would love to run with you. He’s also a very agile jumper! An experienced family with no other…

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Connor Gale and Katherine Gale of Stanfordville named to Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College

News from Paul Smith’s College   Connor Gale and Katherine Gale of Stanfordville named to Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College PAUL SMITHS, NY (03/25/2019)– The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College during the…

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Erica Doering of Pleasant Valley interns at SUNY Oswego

  News from SUNY Oswego   Erica Doering of Pleasant Valley interns at SUNY Oswego OSWEGO, NY (03/25/2019)– Erica S. Doering of Pleasant Valley took part in a campus internship in spring 2019 through SUNY Oswego’s Experiential Courses and Engaged…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of March 25

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of March 25 Golden Living . . . News for Seniors, Their Families and Caregivers Todd N. Tancredi, Director Dutchess County Office for the Aging LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE…

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