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Upcoming Events @ The Patterson Rec

  Upcoming Events @ The Rec As the final quarter of 2016 hustles along, there are a number of exciting events and programs planned for the next few weeks! Below is just a snapshot–be sure to visit our website, www.pattersonrec.org…

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Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail Continues Dutch’s Spirits in Pine Plains on October 28th

  Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail Continues Dutch’s Spirits in Pine Plains on October 28th   Poughkeepsie, NY… The Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail series continues at Dutch’s Spirits, located at 98 Ryan Road in Pine Plains, on Friday, October…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of October 24

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of October 24 Note: we’ve added something new to the Aging News this week – a listing of upcoming Office for the Aging presentation,  special events, and events…

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Pet of The Week: Luna

  Luna is an adult female Boxer Mix with soulful brown eyes and an endearing crooked smile.  She’s a happy girl with a wiggle butt who came to the shelter in very bad condition.   We made sure Luna got…

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Actress Cecilia Hart Jones, wife of James Earl Jones, dies at 68

Actress Cecilia Hart Jones, wife of James Earl Jones, dies at 68 PAWLING NEW YORK, Oct. 23 Cecilia Hart, stage and screen actress and wife of actor James Earl Jones, died Sunday, October 16, 2016 after a yearlong battle with…

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County Executive Molinaro Awarded for “ThinkDIFFERENTLY” by Taconic Resources for Independence

  County Executive Molinaro Awarded for “ThinkDIFFERENTLY” by Taconic Resources for Independence Molinaro feted for initiative fostering inclusive environment for those with special needs Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro was honored earlier this week by Taconic Resources for…

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New Farmers Grant Fund Now Accepting Applications from Farms of All Sizes

  New Farmers Grant Fund Now Accepting Applications from Farms of All Sizes Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $1 million in funding is available to assist new and early-stage farmers through the New York State New Farmers Grant Fund….

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SENATOR MURPHY ISSUES A CHALLENGE: “LET’S GET 1,000 POUNDS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG OFF THE STREETS!” Challenge Part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

  SENATOR MURPHY ISSUES A CHALLENGE: “LET’S GET 1,000 POUNDS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG OFF THE STREETS!” Challenge Part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day   YORKTOWN, NY – Senator Terrence Murphy has issued a challenge to communities to collect 1,000…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement – Deputy Commissioner of Public Works

  Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement Title: Deputy Commissioner of Public Works Recruitment Number: 2016-00000032 Last File Date: 11/11/2016 A recruitment has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested, please…

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Pawling Senior Named Siemens Semifinalist

  Pawling Senior Named Siemens Semifinalist Local Pawling High School student Dawn Kershaw is among more than 400 semi-finalists named across the United States in this year’s prestigious Siemens Competition, the nation’s premier competition in math, science and technology for high…

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Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion is Back with Three All New Attractions

  Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion is Back with Three All New Attractions Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion is celebrating its 40th anniversary with all new attractions. Read about all three! BIZARRE: The Haunted Mansion has created original stories and scenes that…

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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

  National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro encourages the public’s participation National Drug Take-back Day, Saturday, October 22nd. Residents are encouraged to dispose of all unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs safely…

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U.S. Winter Outlook predicts warmer, drier South and cooler, wetter North

  October 20, 2016Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center issued the U.S. Winter Outlook today, saying that La Nina is expected to influence winter conditions this year. The Climate Prediction Center issued a La Nina watch this month, predicting the…

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New York City woman arrested subsequent to LaGrange bank fraud investigation

  New York City woman arrested subsequent to LaGrange bank fraud investigation NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert M. Nuzzo Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE LaGrange, New York – On October 19, 2016, New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested…

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