Category: Beekman

Obituary, Michael Patrick Leigh

BEEKMAN – Michael Patrick Leigh, 54, an area resident for 18 years and formerly of Cold Spring, died peacefully at his home on August 6, 2017 surrounded by his family. Michael was employed as a Journeyman Carpenter for Local #279….

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Dutchess County’s Special Needs Picnic Aug. 15th

  Dutchess County’s Special Needs Picnic Aug. 15th There is still time to register your child for Dutchess County’s 5th annual Special Needs Picnic, which is Tuesday, Aug. 15th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Freedom Park in LaGrange. Head to dutchessny.gov/rsvp to sign up…

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Governor Announces No-Cost or Lower-Cost Naloxone Available at Pharmacies Across New York

  First-in-the-Nation Program Offers Co-Payment Assistance For Medicine to Reverse Opioid Overdoses Beginning August 9, 2017 Expands State’s Aggressive Efforts to Fight the Opioid Epidemic Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a first-in-the-nation program to provide no-cost or lower-cost naloxone…

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Pets of The Week: Slim and Jackson

Slim:  Slim is a handsome, sweet boy.  In order to see how calm and sweet he is, take him for a walk.  He enjoys getting out and about.  Slim also gives wonderful kisses! Jackson:   With his shiny black coat and…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of August 7, 2017

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of August 7, 2017   Golden Living . . . News for Senior Citizens Todd N. Tancredi, Director Dutchess County Office for the Aging   YOUR CHANCES TO SPEAK…

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Obituary, Frank LaPietra

  Beekman – Frank LaPietra, 60, an area resident since 1978 and formerly of Queens, passed away on August 3, 2017 at the Regional Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Danbury. Born in San Gennarello, Italy on September 9, 1956,…

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Ashley Larraga of Poughquag Named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 Semester

  News from Marist College   Ashley Larraga of Poughquag Named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 Semester POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (08/04/2017)– Ashley Larraga of Poughquag, NY, is a member of the Class of 2020 and is…

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  Be-a-Better-Gardener – The Dog Days of Summer

    Be-a-Better-Gardener – The Dog Days of Summer Landscaping for your dog is easier than you think! By Thomas Christopher   These days, July 3rd through August 11th, are the dog days of summer.  This name actually reflects an ancient belief…

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**UPDATE** State Police are seeking the public’s assistance to help locate wanted subject

  PRESS RELEASE  **UPDATE**  New York State Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Hector G. Cruz-Diaz. To be eligible from the Crime Stoppers reward, anyone with information is…

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Missing Beekman Teen Found

  **UPDATE** Troopers search for Town of Beekman runaway NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE   **UPDATE** On August 2, 2017, 15-year-old Elise Tra, who ran away on July 20, 2017, has been located in…

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Governor Announces 850 Solar Projects Across New York State Through Second Round of Solarize Campaign

  First Two Rounds of Solarize Campaigns Under NY-Sun Initiative to Result in More Than $2.9 Million in Cost Savings for Residents and Businesses Supports State’s Goal of 50 Percent of Electricity in New York Coming from Renewable Sources by…

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Mid Hudson Bottle Show Coming Up Fast!

  Mid Hudson Bottle Show Coming Up Fast!               The Mid Hudson Bottle Show, which will be held on August 20th this year, is quickly becoming the regional hot-spot for sellers, collectors and designers looking for unique or rare bottles. Located in…

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Cat for Adoption

  Clementine is a ten year old beauty who ended up at the Little Guild a little over a year ago, She didn’t do well with stresses of shelter life, but since coming into foster care she has blossomed into…

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DEC Announces Comprehensive Plan to Minimize Risk of Chronic Wasting Disease to New York Deer and Moose Herds

  DEC Announces Comprehensive Plan to Minimize Risk of Chronic Wasting Disease to New York Deer and Moose Herds Public Comments on the Draft Plan Accepted Through September 1 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today…

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Green Jobs for Youth Grant

  The Application Deadline is Approaching There is less than a month remaining to apply for the Green Jobs for Youth Grant. The Green Jobs for Youth Grant is one of the many initiatives Governor Cuomo detailed in his 2017…

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