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Dutchess County to Participate in STOP-DWI Super Bowl Crackdown

Dutchess County to Participate in STOP-DWI Super Bowl Crackdown High-visibility impaired driving campaign takes place Friday, Feb. 9th through Sunday, Feb. 11st Poughkeepsie … Various law-enforcement agencies throughout Dutchess County will participate in a special enforcement effort to crack down on…

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Obituary, Thomas J. Giuseffi

Thomas J. Giuseffi, 68, a resident of Amenia, NY, died on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Hudson Valley Hospice House in Hyde Park, NY surrounded by his family. Tom had owned several delicatessens and then the local Owl’s Restaurant…

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Students Named to University of Hartford Dean’s Lists

Students Named to University of Hartford Dean’s Lists WEST HARTFORD, CT (02/05/2024)– The University of Hartford is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2023. Madeline Granger of Dover Plains (12522) Amelia…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of February 5

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of February 5 Note: the Office for the Aging and OFA Friendship Centers will be closed on the following February holidays: Monday, February 12 – Lincoln’s Birthday (NYS legal…

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Madeline Granger of Dover Plains Named to the University of Hartford’s President’s List

Madeline Granger of Dover Plains Named to the University of Hartford’s President’s List WEST HARTFORD, CT (02/05/2024)– The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Madeline Granger of Dover Plains (12522) has been named to its President’s List for Fall…

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Tyler Semenza of Pawling Named to President’s List at Western New England University

Tyler Semenza of Pawling Named to President’s List at Western New England University SPRINGFIELD, MA (02/05/2024)– Western New England University (WNE) is proud to announce that Tyler Semenza of Pawling, NY has been named to the President’s List for the Fall Semester…

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Miranda Gendron Named to Dean’s List at Western New England University

Miranda Gendron Named to Dean’s List at Western New England University SPRINGFIELD, MA (02/05/2024)– Western New England University (WNE) is proud to announce that Miranda Gendron of Clinton Cors, NY has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023…

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Dutchess County Celebrates Black History Month

Dutchess County Celebrates Black History Month February is Black History Month, when we, as a nation and county, celebrate the rich history, vibrant culture, and impactful contributions to every aspect of our society. Dutchess County Government is sponsoring a free…

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Obituary, Edward S. Delapena, Sr.

Edward S. Delapena, Sr., (75), a longtime resident of Amenia, NY, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 peacefully at his home. Mr. Delapena worked in a variety of positions throughout the years at Tri-Wall in Wassaic, Grand Union in…

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Obituary, Nancy Lynne Briggs

Nancy Lynne Briggs, 69, of Millerton, NY, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at her home in Millerton with family, including cats, next to a hot woodstove. Born on November 28, 1954 in Poughkeepsie, NY, Nancy was the daughter…

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Incarcerated individual charged after assault

Incarcerated individual charged after assault The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Justin T. Bumpers, age 28 of Brooklyn NY, in connection with a recent investigation by both the Law Enforcement and Corrections Divisions. Mr. Bumpers was incarcerated…

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DRUG TASK FORCE – FENTANYL DEALER ARRESTED IN POUGHKEEPSIE NEAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DRUG TASK FORCE – FENTANYL DEALER ARRESTED IN POUGHKEEPSIE NEAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force reports the arrest of Joseph P. Parquet, age 32, of the City of Poughkeepsie, for Criminal Sale of a…

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Obituary, Guadalupe Sanchez

Guadalupe Sanchez, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Monday, January 31, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Wingdale at the age of 96. A resident of Pawling, NY for the past 2 ½  years, she was orn in Nicaragua on…

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Cole Kasbarian of Patterson Named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List

Cole Kasbarian of Patterson Named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List WORCESTER, MA (02/01/2024)– Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Patterson, New York resident Cole Kasbarian, a member of the class of 2027 majoring in Mechanical Engineering, was…

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Free Tax-Preparation Service in Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam counties offered by AARP Foundation and Hudson Valley CA$H Coalition

Free Tax-Preparation Service in Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam counties offered by AARP Foundation and Hudson Valley CA$H Coalition POUGHKEEPSIE & NEWBURGH, NY — FREE tax preparation once again is available from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide’s IRS certified volunteers through the Hudson Valley CA$H…

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