News from The University of Vermont   Joseph Webber of Pawling, Adelina Sajovec of Wingdale, Sierra Serino of Stanfordville, Named to the University of Vermont Dean’s List BURLINGTON, VT (05/21/2019)– To be named to the dean’s list, students must have…

News from Clarkson University Schuyler Meyer of Millbrook and Cameron Masker of Pleasant Valley Graduate from Clarkson University POTSDAM, NY (05/21/2019)– Clarkson University awarded over 750 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to students from 27 states, 22 countries and 57…

Pleasant Valley, NY – Wesley F. Albright, 95, of Pleasant Valley and a life long resident of Queens, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2019 Born in Ozone Park, NY on April 23, 1924, he was the son…

Dutchess County Celebration of Aging Honors Seniors of the Year In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Dutchess County Office for the Aging (OFA) awarded several County residents “Senior Citizen of the Year” honors at its 21st annual Celebration of…

Walter E. Leight, 84, a lifetime resident of Holmes, NY, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Born in Holmes on June 18, 1934, he was one of nine children born to William and Lottie (Davis) Leight.  Walter…

NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Poughkeepsie, New York – May 21, 2019 – The New York State Police is spearheading the statewide “Buckle Up New York” (BUNY) Campaign May 21 through June 30, 2019,…

ANCRAM OPERA HOUSE AWARDED GRANTS FROM NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AND REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL    Funds Will Be Used for Facilities Improvements,  Workforce Investment and New Theatrical Works The Ancram Opera House (AOH), an award-winning non-profit…

DEC Urges New Yorkers: If You Care, Leave It There Residents Cautioned Against Disturbing Fawns and Other Young Wildlife The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding New Yorkers to enjoy wildlife and their young from a…

New York State Agencies Celebrate ‘Green Your Commute Day’ by Launching Summer-Long ‘Green Your Commute Challenge’ Record-High 2,768 State Employees Participate in Greener Commutes to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Estimated 41.2 Tons DEC, DOT and NYSERDA Launch New Green…

  Charlotte H. Whaley, a long-time resident of Pawling, NY, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the Regional Hospice and Palliative Care Center for Comfort Care & Healing in Danbury, CT.  Charlotte was 99 – three months and 1 day from…

DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights ECO Actions for Early May 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…

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of May 20th Note: the Office for the Aging and our Senior Friendship Centers are closed on Monday, May 27th, for the national Memorial Day holiday. OFA Home Delivered…

SilverSneakers® Now Available at Akasha’s Journey Dover Plains, NY (May 18, 2019) — Akasha’s Journey, Holistic Healing Center, and Yoga Studio is partnering to provide Complementary memberships to members of the nationally recognized SilverSneakers® program. Through this collaboration, Akasha’s Journey…

Severe Thunderstorm Watch SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 192 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 150 PM EDT SUN MAY 19 2019 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 192 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS NYC001-007-011-015-017-021-023-025-027-031-035-039-041-043-049-…

Helen T. Tuohy, 82, of Verbank, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2019, at Lutheran Care Center. She was born on September 20, 1936, in Poughkeepsie to the late Herbert and Carmella (Diorio) Gilleo. Helen worked for Cornell Cooperative…