Month: March 2017

Cricket Valley: Where fire once raged, a power plant rises

Cricket Valley: Where fire once raged, a power plant rises Demolition and tree clearing begin; construction to start in early summer Source: www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/money/companies/2017/03/15/cricket-valley-power-plant-dover-construction/98850210/

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SENATOR MURPHY: GET HEAT THROUGH HEAP Eligible Households Can Receive Up to $626 to Help Heat Their Homes

  SENATOR MURPHY: GET HEAT THROUGH HEAP Eligible Households Can Receive Up to $626 to Help Heat Their Homes   Yorktown, NY – Tuesday’s blizzard served notice that spring’s more balmy temperatures may be weeks away. With the big freeze…

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THE WASSAIC PROJECT OFFERS CERAMIC COURSES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS THIS APRIL

  THE WASSAIC PROJECT OFFERS CERAMIC COURSES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS THIS APRIL WASSAIC, NY— This April, The Wassaic Project is offering a ceramic intensive for youth and a Raku intensive for adults. Both classes are available to the public and…

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Rep. Faso Cosponsors Resolution to Combat Climate Change

Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today joined 16 Republican members of the House to introduce a resolution that calls for using American innovation to preserve and protect our environment. “This resolution addresses the real impacts of man-made climate…

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Dutchess County Government Storm Recap/Update March 15th at 12pm

  Dutchess County Government Storm Recap/Update March 15th at 12pm   Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro offered the following update about the County’s response to Winter Storm Stella.   The County Executive stated, “We are grateful for the cooperation…

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The Crossroads Equestrian Center Wraps IEA Regional Finals Championship

  The Crossroads Equestrian Center Wraps IEA Regional Finals Championship     Sunday, March 6, Bronxville, NY – The Crossroads Equestrian Center’s Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) show team rode to the top of the standings as the IEA Zone 2,…

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Berkshire Taconic Announces Second Round of 2017 Deadlines for Northeast Dutchess County

  Berkshire Taconic Announces Second Round of 2017 Deadlines for Northeast Dutchess County   Sheffield, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced the second round of deadlines for competitive grants in 2017. Regional nonprofits and students are invited to…

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Special Weather Statement

******************************************Expired******************************************************** Special Weather Statement Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Albany NY 500 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017 CTZ001-013-NYZ064>066-152200- Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Eastern Ulster- Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Kingston, New…

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Rainbows Abound at the Pawling Library

Rainbows Abound at the Pawling Library 29 junior scientists and their parents joined Ms. Karen on Friday evening to explore color at the Pawling Library’s Family Science program So Many Colors in the Rainbow.  “We looked at colors and mixing…

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Obituary, James Pauline

SCHENECTADY – James Pauline was called home on March 10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. James was the son of the late Annie Willingham Dabney and Willie Pauline. James was born in Southport, S.C., and raised in Albany. James served…

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WE SALUTE YOU: SENATOR MURPHY WILL HOST A DAY HONORING VIETNAM VETERANS IN ALBANY

WE SALUTE YOU: SENATOR MURPHY WILL HOST A DAY HONORING VIETNAM VETERANS IN ALBANY   Nearly three million Americans served in Vietnam, with 58,000 paying the ultimate price to protect our rights and freedoms. They served their country well, but…

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Explore Forensic Science at the Studio

  Explore Forensic Science at the Studio   Wondering what it would be like to be a scientist? Join Science at the Studio! Two separate sessions will be held for middle school and high school students. The FREE Science workshop…

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At Daryl’s House on March 31 Martin Barre (of Jethro Tull) Returns to the States for North American Tour

At Daryl’s House on March 31 Martin Barre (of Jethro Tull) Returns to the States for North American Tour    LAS VEGAS – Former Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre is returning to North America to perform additional shows starting March…

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MTA Above-Ground Subway and Limited Metro-North Service Restored

  MTA Above-Ground Subway and Limited Metro-North Service Restored Metro-North Will Resume Limited Hourly Service at 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. on the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven Lines Staten Island Railway Service Fully Restored; Express Subway Service in New York…

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Obituary, James T. Berryann

    James T. Berryann, 70, of Red Hook, NY, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. Born on January 19, 1947, in Millbrook, NY, he was the son of the late…

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