Category: Beekman

J-FIRE Program Aims to Prevent Juvenile Fire Setting, Increase Safety for Children and Families

  J-FIRE Program Aims to Prevent Juvenile Fire Setting, Increase Safety for Children and Families Poughkeepsie….The Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response recently launched the Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Response and Education (J-FIRE) Program, a comprehensive, non-punitive approach to addressing the…

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Robert Graf Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities, Poughquag, N.Y. Army National Guard Soldier Promoted

  News from New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs   Robert Graf Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities Poughquag, N.Y. Army National Guard Soldier Promoted LATHAM, N.Y. (04/13/2016)– Major General Anthony P. German, The Adjutant General for the…

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Murphy Delivers Eight Figure Increase for Hudson Valley Local Roads

  Murphy Delivers Eight Figure Increase for Hudson Valley Local Roads ALBANY, NY – Although it has been a mild winter, many roadways in Westchester County are nevertheless badly in need of repair. Senator Terrence Murphy has listened to the…

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Samuel Price of Poughquag named Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar

  News from Rochester Institute of Technology Samuel Price of Poughquag named Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar ROCHESTER, NY (04/12/2016)– Samuel Price of Poughquag, N.Y., son of Ira Price and Amy Price, was named a 2015-2016 Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar at Rochester Institute…

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All NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles Offices are closed due to NYS computers being down

  New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Offices statewide (including Dutchess County) are closed due to NYS computers being down. The Dutchess County Clerk’s Office is open for legal services. www.dutchessNY.gov

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We’re in for a month of meteor showers as we pass through the tail of Halley’s Comet

  We’re in for a month of meteor showers as we pass through the tail of Halley’s Comet We’re in for quite a show over the next few weeks as Earth passes through the tail of Halley’s Comet. Known as…

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SERINO AND CAPE OF DUTCHESS COUNTY PRESENT: ENDING OVERDOSE IN THE HARLEM VALLEY RESOURCES. ACTION. HOPE.

  SERINO AND CAPE OF DUTCHESS COUNTY PRESENT: ENDING OVERDOSE IN THE HARLEM VALLEY RESOURCES. ACTION. HOPE.   Who: Events sponsored by NYS Senator Sue Serino; The Council on Addiction Prevention & Education (CAPE); Congressman Chris Gibson; Dover, Millbrook, Pawling,…

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Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies receives $5 million grant from Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation for large-scale study aimed at reducing ticks and Lyme disease

  Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies receives $5 million grant from Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation for large-scale study aimed at reducing ticks and Lyme disease Groundbreaking five-year project with Bard College will be first to explore Lyme disease management…

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Tax Tips and Tidbits

  Tax Tips and Tidbits Steven R. Anderson E.A., Master Tax Advisor, H&R Block, Pawling, NY   First, a public service announcement from Tax Tips and Tidbits: The filing deadline for 2015 returns is Monday, April 18, 2016!   The…

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Dutchess County Legislature Proud to “Light It Up Blue”

  Dutchess County Legislature Proud to “Light It Up Blue” As Dutchess County Government continues to celebrate National Autism Awareness Month in April, Dutchess County Legislators and staff were proud to join County Executive Marc Molinaro to THINK DIFFERENTLY and “Light It…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s – AGING NEWS

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS   End-of-Life Panels at Vassar Hospital (4/20-21 – registration deadline TODAY) Citizens Preparedness Training (4/12) A Little Snow Won’t Stop Those Ticks Foster Grandparent Program Expands to Dutchess I Love My…

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Pet of the Week: Peanut

  Peanut patiently waits for her forever home.  She’s an 8 year old female Tabby girl who lived with and was loved by a family until they lost their home.  She’s a quiet girl who has been at the Putnam…

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Obituary, Robert William Odell, Sr.

  STORMVILLE – Robert William Odell, Sr., 87, a lifelong area resident, died peacefully at his home on April 9, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born in Poughkeepsie on July 26, 1928, he was the son of Willis and Georgianna…

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Home Security Burglary Prevention – Presented by House Watch Inc.

  Home Security Burglary Prevention  Presented by House Watch Inc. Pawling , NY  845-855-1800 Your Local Security Guard Company   Your home is your castle…or is it? Is your home really safe once you leave for work or school? Your home…

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