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New York State Officially Prohibits High-Volume Hydraulic Fracturing

New York State Officially Prohibits High-Volume Hydraulic Fracturing DEC Issues Findings Statement Concluding Extensive Seven-Year Review The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today officially prohibited high-volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF) in New York State by issuing its formal Findings Statement,…

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Connecticut man arrested for burglary in Dover

Connecticut man arrested for burglary in Dover NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Dover, New York – On June 27, 2015, New York State Police from the Dover barracks arrested 34-year-old Daniel J. Vandekar of…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS

    Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS Exercise for Independence Senior Walking Groups Increase Your Balance VA Open House (7/1) Urgent Blood Drive (7/10) Women With Cancer Support Group (7/7) More Aging News Online    The Office…

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Dutchess County Announces Rabies Clinic at DCSPCA (July 18th)

Dutchess County Announces Rabies Clinic at DCSPCA (July 18th)   Poughkeepsie…The Dutchess County Department of Health announced today a free rabies vaccination clinic for pets will be held on Saturday, July 18th at the Dutchess County Society for the Prevention…

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County Sponsors Crisis Intervention Team Training for Local Law Enforcement Agencies

County Sponsors Crisis Intervention Team Training for Local Law Enforcement Agencies Poughkeepsie…Last week, 38 law enforcement and corrections officers, representing nine state, county and local departments, took part in a 5-day, 40-hour Dutchess County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training, hosted…

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Obituary, Brian M. Sharpe

    Brian M. Sharpe, 57 formerly of Ford Street Ogdensburg, passed Wednesday June 24, 2015. There will be no public calling hours. A burial will take place in Brookside Cemetery, Waddington at the convenience of the family. Brian was…

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Obituary, William J. Yeno, Jr.

    DOVER PLAINS, NY – William J. Yeno, Jr., 98, a lifelong resident of Dover Plains, NY, died on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT. Mr. Yeno was employed at Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center in…

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Obituary, Hannah Louise Harrell

    DOVER PLAINS – Hannah Louise Harrell, 84, a longtime resident of Dover Plains, NY, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT. Mrs. Harrell was a Mental Hygiene Therapy Aide at Harlem Valley Psychiatric…

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Obituary, Thomas D. Baruffo

Thomas D. Baruffo Wingdale – Thomas Dominick “Tommy” Baruffo, 73, a lifelong resident of Wingdale, NY died on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT. Mr. Baruffo was a supervisor at Pawling Corporation for 45 years retiring…

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DCC Adds Tour, Info Session Dates to Summer Schedule

DCC Adds Tour, Info Session Dates to Summer Schedule June 25, 2015 – More dates have been added to the slate of summer information sessions and tours for prospective students and families interested in learning about Dutchess Community College’s almost…

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Dover man arrested for violating order of protection

    Dover man arrested for violating order of protection NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Dover, New York – On June 19, 2015, New York State Police from the Dover barracks arrested Rudolph Thompson,…

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County Flags Lowered to Honor Former Commissioner of Finance Rita Brannen

Poughkeepsie, NY… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro has directed all Dutchess County Government facility flags to be lowered to half-staff following the death of former Dutchess County Commissioner of Finance Rita Brannen. “Rita Brannen was a devoted public servant…

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Maple Syrup Production in New York Hits 70-Year High

    Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that maple syrup production in New York reached its highest level in 70 years, allowing the state to retain its standing as the second highest producer of fresh maple syrup in America….

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Chris M. Fitzmaurice of Patterson, Katherine Buehrer of Poughquag, Chukwufumnaya V. Maduemezia of Wingdale named to SUNY Oswego Deans’ List

    News from SUNY Oswego For more information contact: Terri Denny, 315-312-2265 Area residents named to SUNY Oswego Deans’ List OSWEGO, NY (06/23/2015)(readMedia)– Several area residents have been named to the Deans’ List for the spring 2015 semester at…

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