Catherine A. Gaffney, 65, a resident of Poughquag and previously of Dobbs Ferry, died on July 22, 2019, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born on April 4, 1954, in Dobbs Ferry, Catherine was the daughter of Henry and Doris (Forshaw)…

News From New York National Guard   Robert Jenks from Millerton Reenlists for Continued Service in New York Army National Guard LATHAM, NY (07/23/2019)– Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the State National…

Governor Signs Legislation Banning Cat Declawing Governor Cuomo: “By banning this archaic practice, we will ensure that animals are no longer subjected to these inhumane and unnecessary procedures.” New York Becomes First State in Nation to Ban Cat Declawing Governor…

Ghent – Rudolph Angelo Perini passed away in his sleep July 11, 2019, after a long illness. Born to John and Margaret (Franzoni) Perini in 1932, he is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Joan Martoglio Perini, his…

Millerton/Hudson – Hudson – Vernon Keesler, 91, a ten year resident of Hudson, NY and former resident of Millerton, NY for over sixty-seven years died peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson. Mr. Keesler worked…

News from Hofstra University Cameron Katcher of Pawling and Nicole Stufano of Poughquag Graduate from Hofstra University  HEMPSTEAD, NY (07/22/2019)– About 1,900 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 19-20, 2019 at…

Summer Fun at the Pawling Library On Friday, July 19th,, the Pawling Library hosted a Scavenger Hunt. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade competed to find objects hidden around the library. While all the competitors walked away with a small…

Severe Thunderstorm Watch SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 538 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 215 PM EDT MON JUL 22 2019 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 538 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS NYC005-027-047-059-061-071-079-081-085-087-103-119-230200-/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0538.190722T1815Z-190723T0200Z/…

Mid-Summer Watering: Tricks of the Trade        Assigning one garden plant as a barometer to indicate water deficiency will inform you that the rest of the garden is approaching dehydration and could do with a boost.  By Thomas Christopher    …

Trailblazers PAC Endorses  Kristofer Munn for Dutchess County Legislature District 20 (RED HOOK, NY) – Trailblazers PAC, the national, nonpartisan organization supporting candidates for local-level office who stand for clean government, announced its endorsement of Kristofer Munn for Dutchess County…

Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois Issues Audit on Dutchess County Office for the Aging Major Findings Highlight Need for Additional Support, Supervision, and Training for Department Fiscal Operations, and Strengthened Accounting Policies and Procedures   Poughkeepsie, NY – Dutchess County…

10th year of Hudson Valley Jazz Festival gears up Aug 8 – 11 will be the 10th season of celebrating America’s musical art form via the Valley’s many jazz artists and supporting venues. 14 towns, 21 shows, 4 days and…

On Saturday, July 27, from 1-4 pm The Sharon Historical Society will be holding Living History Day. Kids of all ages can play a variety of historic games and participate in crafts that bring to life what it was like…

Clinton Corners, New York – Nancy Yvonne Nash of Clinton Corners passed away June 30, 2019, surrounded by her family. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie area, born to parents Joseph C. and Nancy J. Smith Nelson in Beacon,…