Category: Pleasant Valley

Pleasant Valley Woman Killed in Dog Attack

Pleasant Valley Woman Killed in Dog Attack NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Pleasant Valley, New York – On September 7, 2019, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the New York State Police and Pleasant Valley Fire…

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Be a Better Gardener, Minor Bulbs Have a Major Impact

Minor Bulbs Have a Major Impact Crocuses are some of the most popular and satisfying minor bulbs that will not only survive from year to year but may actually proliferate.   By Thomas Christopher               I’ve been scanning bulb catalogs…

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County Invites Youth to Attend Regional ‘Path to Promise’ Meetings and Provide Input on Innovative Plan

County Invites Youth to Attend Regional ‘Path to Promise’ Meetings and Provide Input on Innovative Plan Poughkeepsie … Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has announced the County will host four regional meetings for students, giving teens the opportunity to provide critical…

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Back to School Bus Safety and Driver Awareness

Back to School Bus Safety and Driver Awareness County leaders urge kindness and support from the community Poughkeepsie … As children throughout Dutchess County head back to school this week, Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian “Butch” Anderson and County Executive Marc Molinaro…

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MRC of Dutchess to Host Amateur Radio Fun Night County offers free interactive HAM Radio class on September 12

MRC of Dutchess to Host Amateur Radio Fun Night County offers free interactive HAM Radio class on September 12 Poughkeepsie…. In recognition of September as Preparedness Month, the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) of Dutchess County will host an Amateur Radio Fun…

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Be-a-Better Gardener, Improving Your Lawn? This is the Season

Improving Your Lawn? This is the Season Berkshire Botanical Garden’s beautifully maintained Great Oval and lawn beyond offer a grassy respite for picnickers and popular location for weddings.   By Thomas Christopher               There’s a common misconception among home greenskeepers…

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DCSPCA Pet of the Week, Chloe!

DCSPCA Pet of the Week Let’s Make Home Happen for Chloe! Chloe is a sweet and gentle two-and-a-half-year-old mixed breed. Since she was a stray, her history is a bit of a mystery. She can be shy when she first…

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Dutchess County Participating in Statewide STOP-DWI Labor Day Crackdown Enforcement Effort

Dutchess County Participating in Statewide STOP-DWI Labor Day Crackdown Enforcement Effort Impaired driving crackdown runs through September 2nd Poughkeepsie … Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has announced Dutchess County police agencies are participating in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on…

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Be-a-Better Gardener, Meadow Planting Basics

Meadow Planting Basics If creating a wildflower meadow is on your garden list, the ideal time to sow is just a few weeks away. By Thomas Christopher             Larry Weaner, an internationally recognized authority on meadow plantings and a gardener I…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Exam Announcement, Senior Typist

Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Exam Announcement, Senior Typist The Dutchess County Department of Human Resources has posted the following civil service exam announcement: Exam Title: Senior Typist State Exam Number: 67019D Exam Date: 11/2/2019 Last File Date: 9/18/2019 If you…

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Marijuana Decriminalization Law Going into Effect Today

Marijuana Decriminalization Law Going into Effect Today Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Marijuana Decriminalization Law Going into Effect Today   “For too long communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by laws governing marijuana and have suffered the…

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Experts Present a Workshop on Single-Payer Healthcare in the Hudson Valley

Experts Present a Workshop on Single-Payer Healthcare in the Hudson Valley POUGHKEEPSIE – On Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 10:30 am, experts and advocates will hold a workshop about single-payer healthcare in the Hudson Valley. The speakers include Katie Robbins…

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Molinaro Hosts State Leaders on Tour of County Stabilization Center

Molinaro Hosts State Leaders on Tour of County Stabilization Center Poughkeepsie … County Executive Marc Molinaro yesterday hosted New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Didi Barrett on a tour of the Dutchess County Stabilization Center, the cornerstone of…

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Wild Ride Ahead – 2020 Farmers’ Almanac Predicts A “Polar Coaster” Winter!

Wild Ride Ahead – 2020 Farmers’ Almanac Predicts A “Polar Coaster” Winter! LEWISTON, Maine, Aug. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — If you didn’t like last winter, you may want to stop reading right now. The 2020 Farmers’ Almanac’s extended weather forecast is calling for a “Polar Coaster…

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MRC Offers Active Shooter and Stop the Bleed Preparedness Training in September

MRC Offers Active Shooter and Stop the Bleed Preparedness Training in September Poughkeepsie… The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) of Dutchess County will offer three free programs on Active Shooter and Stop the Bleed Preparedness in September: Tuesday, September 10th at 6 p.m. at…

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