Category: North East

Pet of The Week: Felix

  Felix is a handsome 3 year old male Hound Mix at the Putnam Humane Society.  He’s a very friendly and outgoing boy looking for a family to play with.  Come and meet him and look into his big brown…

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Obituary, Mary M. Smith Anderson

Dunkirk – Mary M. Smith Anderson, of Millerton and Dunkirk, NY went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 20, 2017 at the age of 86. Mary was born on July 4, 1930 in Newburgh, NY to the…

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OBLONG BOOKS & MUSIC ANNOUNCES A NEW COMMUNITY BOOK GROUP SERIES WITH A SOCIAL JUSTICE FOCUS.

  OBLONG BOOKS & MUSIC ANNOUNCES A NEW COMMUNITY BOOK GROUP SERIES WITH A SOCIAL JUSTICE FOCUS.   RHINEBECK, NY—On Thursday, February 23rd, Oblong Books & Music in Rhinebeck will host the first of its new community book group series…

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Assemblymember Didi Barrett Named Chair of the Assembly’s Task Force on People with Disabilities

Assemblymember Didi Barrett Named Chair of the Assembly’s Task Force on People with Disabilities January 18, 2017 Speaker Carl E. Heastie has named Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D – Columbia, Dutchess) to be Chair of the Assembly’s Task Force on People…

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Funding Available for Invasive Species Rapid Response and Control

  Grant Applications Now Being Accepted Through March 24, 2017 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $2 million in funding available through the Invasive Species Rapid Response and Control Grant Program for municipalities, not-for-profits, and educational institutions across the state….

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Expansion of “Move Over” Law Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers Now in Effect

  New Law Further Protects New York’s First Responders PSA Raising Awareness of Law Available Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the expansion of New York’s “Move Over” law protecting volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers is now in effect….

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Anticipation Mounts for Special Olympics New York State Winter Games

Anticipation Mounts for Special Olympics New York State Winter Games   Officials look to surpass record-breaking volunteer effort for Feb. 17-18 event   Poughkeepsie… With just one month to go before the Opening Ceremonies for the 2017 Winter Games, Dutchess…

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Tax Tips and Tidbits January 17, 2017 By Steven R. Anderson E.A.

Tax Tips and Tidbits January 17, 2017  By Steven R. Anderson E.A.   This week’s Tax Tips and tidbits covers one of the most asked question I receive this time of year, “What do I need to bring in order…

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State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks search for missing 14-year-old Town of Beekman runaway

  State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks search for missing 14-year-old Town of Beekman runaway NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert M. Nuzzo Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Beekman, New York – The New York State Police from Poughkeepsie are seeking the…

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Freezing Rain Advisory

Freezing Rain Advisory Freezing Rain Advisory URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBANY NY 1055 AM EST TUE JAN 17 2017 NYZ038-040-047>054-058>061-063>066-180000- /O.CON.KALY.ZR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170118T1200Z/ SOUTHERN HERKIMER-MONTGOMERY-SCHOHARIE-WESTERN SCHENECTADY- EASTERN SCHENECTADY-SOUTHERN SARATOGA-WESTERN ALBANY- EASTERN ALBANY-WESTERN RENSSELAER-EASTERN RENSSELAER- WESTERN GREENE-EASTERN GREENE-WESTERN COLUMBIA-EASTERN…

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WANTED, Old Porsche’s from the 1950’s,1960’s & 1970’s.

WANTED, Old Porsche’s from the 1950’s,1960’s & 1970’s. I buy single cars and collections. Will pay up to $100,000.00 for some examples.  Get paid instantly. Finders fee paid. Any condition. Stephen 917-825-0559      

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Pet of The Week: Bob

  Bob is a 2 year old friendly male Hound Mix at the Putnam Humane Society.  He’s a very sweet and gentle boy with big brown soulful eyes.  Bob is the perfect family dog.  You can meet Bob and his…

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Warm Up at Super Bowl Chili Cook Off

  Warm Up at Super Bowl Chili Cook Off Pawling Public Radio (WPWL) is hosting a Super Bowl Chili Cook Off on Saturday January 28, 2017.  The fundraiser to benefit the radio station, will be held at the Pawling Firehouse…

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Obituary, Judith Ann Carroll

  Amenia – Judith Ann Carroll, 73 of Amenia, NY passed away on Friday January 13, 2017 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. A longtime resident, she was born on July 13, 1943 in Ancram, NY to Orville…

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Local students are named to the Dean’s List

News from University of Rhode Island Local students are named to the Dean’s List KINGSTON, RI (01/12/2017)– The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that 5,401 students have qualified for the Fall 2016 Dean’s List. The students represent nearly…

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