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The Connecticut Audubon Society at The Akin Library

At Akin Free Library 378 Old Quaker Hill Road Pawling, NY   Community Partner Program A Modern Ecological Detective Story Thursday, November 7, 6 p.m. (Free) The role of mosquitos, birds, and birders in the emergence of West Nile Virus…

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Obituary, Gwen Hayes Feindel

Gwen Hayes Feindel, 79, a resident of Pawling, NY, formerly of Greenwood Village, CO, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019, at her home in Pawling, NY. Mrs. Feindel was a Business and English teacher at North High School in…

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Obituary, Courtney Alexis Langiu

Courtney Alexis Langiu, 25, a lifelong resident of Dover Plains, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at her home in Dover Plains, NY. Courtney was a cashier clerk at Mobile in Wassaic, NY. Born on December 9, 1993…

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Governor Signs Legislation to Make Election Ballots Easier to Read and Require Boards of Election to Better Inform Voters About the Layout and Content of Ballots

S.2300A/A.2682A Enacts “Voter Friendly Ballot Act” to Make Ballots Easier to Read and Use S.3145A/A.112A Makes It a Requirement to Inform Voters When a Ballot Is Two-Sided S.1590/A.163 Requires Boards of Election to Post Sample Ballots Online Prior to an Election…

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DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights, for Early October

ECO Actions for Early October   New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York….

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PRC Receives Certificate of Appreciation From United Way

PRC Receives Certificate of Appreciation From United Way The Pawling Resource Center has, for many years,  received support from the United Way of Dutchess and Orange Region (UWDOR) for its transportation programs, which provide rides for Pawling seniors and others…

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Self-Defense for Adults

Self-Defense for Adults Friday, November 1 6:30-8:00 pm At this one-night beginner course, you’ll learn basic techniques of how to protect yourself from an assailant. Many Americans practice karate for this reason. Karate is also a great form of exercise,…

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Governor Signs Legislation Restricting Non-Profit Corporations from Endorsing or Opposing Any Political Candidate

Governor Signs Legislation Restricting Non-Profit Corporations from Endorsing or Opposing Any Political Candidate   Bill Codifies the Johnson Amendment Federal Restriction on Non-Profit Corporations Participating or Intervening in Political Campaigns in New York Law Cuomo: “For too long we have listened to the Trump…

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Dutchess County Training Residents in  Youth Mental Health First Aid

Dutchess County Training Residents in  Youth Mental Health First Aid Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health (DBCH) will offer a Youth Mental Health First Aid training on Tuesday, October 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The training will be held…

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Obituary, Frank Joseph Blefari, Jr.

Frank Joseph Blefari, Jr.,76, of Pawling, NY, formerly of Stamford, CT passed away October 22, 2019. Born in Stamford, CT on February 24, 1943, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Rose M. (Guarino) Blefari, Sr. He was a 1961 graduate of Stamford High…

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Sabrina Parsons of Poughquag took part in Bengals Dare to Care Day 2019

News from Buffalo State   Sabrina Parsons of Poughquag took part in Bengals Dare to Care Day 2019 BUFFALO, NY (10/22/2019)– Sabrina Parsons of Poughquag, NY was one of more than 600 students who volunteered on Buffalo State’s annual Bengals…

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October Saw Two Big Events for Kids at the Pawling Library

October Saw Two Big Events for Kids at the Pawling Library By Neena Mcbaer, Children’s Program Coordinator Great things are always happening for kids at the Pawling Library! The Wonderful World of Bats took place earlier in the month. On…

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State Police arrest two males from Queens, NY for “Grandparent Scam”

State Police arrest two males from Queens, NY for “Grandparent Scam”  NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major James C. Michael  Troop F Commander    PRESS RELEASE     Hansel Barrett         Clayton Barton On October 22, 2019, State Police Middletown arrested Hansel…

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Assemblymember Barrett’s legislation supporting public libraries signed into law

Assemblymember Barrett’s legislation supporting public libraries signed into law   Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Dutchess/Columbia) announced that legislation she sponsored directing critical construction grant funds to libraries in economically distressed communities was signed into law (Ch. 281 of 2019). “Throughout our state,…

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NINE PRODUCERS NAMED FOR THIRD HUDSON VALLEY FARM AND FOOD FUNDING ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

NINE PRODUCERS NAMED FOR THIRD HUDSON VALLEY FARM AND FOOD FUNDING ACCELERATOR PROGRAM Farms and Makers Representing Eight Counties to Begin Training in November HUDSON, NY – October 22, 2019 – The Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation (HVADC) has announced the…

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