Category: Amenia

Major New York Climate and Jobs Initiative to Help Create 40,000 Clean Energy Jobs by 2020

  Initiative Will Accelerate Renewable Energy Growth With up to $1.5 Billion Investment in Renewable Energy Projects   Largest Clean Energy Procurement by a State in U.S. History Strengthens New York’s Position as National Leader on Climate Change Establishes an…

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Hannah Paton of Amenia Named to Dean’s List at Bucknell University

  News from Bucknell University   Hannah Paton of Amenia Named to Dean’s List at Bucknell University LEWISBURG, PA (06/02/2017)– Hannah Paton, Class of 2017, from Amenia, NY, was named to the dean’s list at Bucknell University during the spring semester…

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DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights

  DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights ECO Actions for Mid-May New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across…

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Community Development Block Grant Program Awards Almost $985,000 to Local Municipalities – Amenia, Beekman, Union Vale receive grants

  Community Development Block Grant Program Awards Almost $985,000 to Local Municipalities – Amenia, Beekman, Union Vale receive grants Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro has announced grant awards totaling $985,000 will be awarded through Dutchess County’s 2017 Community Development Block…

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Hannah Paton of Amenia is a 2017 Graduate of Bucknell University

  News from Bucknell University   Hannah Paton of Amenia is a 2017 Graduate of Bucknell University LEWISBURG, PA (06/01/2017)– Hannah Paton, from Amenia, NY (12501) graduated from Bucknell University on May 21, 2017. Located in Lewisburg, Pa., Bucknell University…

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State Police Arrest Nearly 240 People for Impaired Driving Over Memorial Day Weekend

  Troopers Issue more than 12,000 Tickets During Campaign to Combat Drunk and Impaired Driving over Memorial Day Weekend Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that State Police issued 12,169 tickets and arrested nearly 240 people for DWI this Memorial…

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“Be-a-Better Gardener” Tomatoes for the Northeast by The Berkshire Botanical Garden

  Tomatoes for the Northeast       By Tom Christopher Memorial Day weekend is the traditional time to plant tomatoes in the cooler parts of the Northeast, and for good reason.  It’s only recently that in an average year, the…

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MEET THE ROCK STEADY FARM & FLOWERS TEAM THE FOLKS BEHIND YOUR FOOD! AT OBLONG BOOKS

MEET THE ROCK STEADY FARM & FLOWERS TEAM THE FOLKS BEHIND YOUR FOOD! AT OBLONG BOOKS Tuesday, June 6, 2017 – 5:00pm to 7:00pm Oblong Millerton MILLERTON, NY—Oblong Books & Music in Millerton is excited to host the farmers of…

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Governor Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg Announce Planning of a Permanent Dedication to Ground Zero Rescue and Recovery Workers at the 9/11 Memorial

  Governor Cuomo, 9/11 Memorial Board Chair Michael R. Bloomberg, former ‘Daily Show’ host Jon Stewart and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum Are Working to Realize Tribute That Also Brings Awareness to 9/11-Health Crisis   New York State, Through its…

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

  Hazardous Weather Outlook Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Albany NY 127 PM EDT Wed May 31 2017 CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>054-058>061-063>066- 082>084-VTZ013>015-011100- Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer- Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren- Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady- Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern…

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6th Annual Hudson Valley Regional Airport Open House & Car Show Happening this Saturday

  6th Annual Hudson Valley Regional Airport Open House & Car Show Happening this Saturday   Poughkeepsie…The 6th Annual Open House & Car Show will be held at the Hudson Valley Regional Airport this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00…

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Local Students Named to Spring 2017 Dean’s List at SUNY Oneonta

  News from SUNY Oneonta   More than 1,400 Students Named to Spring 2017 Dean’s List ONEONTA, NY (05/30/2017)– A total of 1,409 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean’s List honors for the spring 2017 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s…

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Amenia man charged with sex abuse

  Amenia man charged with sex abuse NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert M. Nuzzo Troop K Commander     PRESS RELEASE   Dover Plains, New York – On May 29, 2017, the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at…

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Pets of The Week: Andy and Buster

  Andy:  Andy and his brother Acorn were loved and cherished by their owner, who sadly passed away.  Andy likes to be petted on the sides of his face.  Andy also likes catnip toys and treats, but what he’d really…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of May 29, 2017

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of May 29, 2017     Golden Living . . . News for Senior Citizens Todd N. Tancredi, Director Dutchess County Office for the Aging   The Office…

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