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Governor  Signs Legislation to Raise Tobacco and E-Cigarette Sales Age from 18 to 21

Governor  Signs Legislation to Raise Tobacco and E-Cigarette Sales Age from 18 to 21   Builds on Governor’s Comprehensive Efforts to Combat Health Threats from Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Governor Cuomo: “By raising the smoking age from 18 to 21,…

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Obituary, Betsy Ann Guerro

Betsy Ann Guerro July 14, 1967-July 9, 2019 It is with great sadness that the family of Betsy Ann Guerro announces her passing on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at the age of 51 after a long battle with cancer. Born…

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State Police in Troop K remove twenty-three impaired drivers from public roadways over the July 13, 2019, weekend

State Police in Troop K remove twenty-three impaired drivers from public roadways over the July 13, 2019, weekend NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE On July 12, 2019, State Police from SP Rhinebeck arrested Jason…

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Obituary, Elmore Rual “Rip” Torn

Lakeville CT – Rip Torn, one of the leading stage actors of his generation and an Emmy Award-winner for his portrayal of the deliciously devious producer Artie on HBO’s “The Larry Sanders Show,” has died. Torn passed away peacefully this…

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Cold Case Tuesday: State Police in Troop K continue to investigate the 1970 homicide of a teen found in Cortlandt.

Cold Case Tuesday: State Police in Troop K continue to investigate the 1970 homicide of a teen found in Cortlandt. NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Cold Case Tuesday: State Police in Troop K continue…

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The 25th Annual Community-Wide Garage Sale

The 25th Annual Community-Wide Garage Sale The 25th Annual Community-Wide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM  (Rain Date:  Sunday, September 8, 2019).  On the day of the event, get a list and map…

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Obituary, James Edward Carter, Jr.

Dover Plains – James Edward Carter, Jr., 53, a lifelong area resident died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at his home in Dover Plains. Mr. Carter worked as a chef throughout his life most recently at Millbrook Preparatory School…

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State Police looking for a man taking photographs up victim’s skirt

State Police looking for a man taking photographs up victim’s skirt NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Cortlandt, New York – July 15, 2019, the New York State Police from the Cortlandt barracks is investigating…

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Poughquag man sentenced for DWI in fatal East Greenbush accident

Poughquag man sentenced for DWI in fatal East Greenbush accident TROY – A 42-year-old salesman from Poughquag NY received a 1- to 3-year prison sentence in Rensselaer County Court Monday for aggravated driving while intoxicated under Leandra’s Law for his…

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PUTNAM SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES AND OTHER AGENCIES SAVE MAN FROM JUMPING OFF THE BEAR MOUNTAIN BRIDGE

Robert L. Langley Jr. Sheriff of Putnam County Press Release PUTNAM SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES AND OTHER AGENCIES SAVE MAN FROM JUMPING OFF THE BEAR MOUNTAIN BRIDGE Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley Jr. reports that sheriff’s deputies, along with members of…

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Poughquag, N.Y., resident Michael Andrade featured in cover story of newest Centenary University magazine.

Equine Studies Graduate Makes His Mark on the National Stage Poughquag, N.Y., resident Michael Andrade featured in cover story of newest Centenary University magazine. HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., July 15, 2019—Michael Andrade has already made his mark in the equine industry—and he…

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Be-a-Better-Gardener, Global Warming or Climate Chaos? Coping with Climate Change

Global Warming or Climate Chaos? Coping with Climate Change Change in weather patterns has had the counter-intuitive effect of increasing frost damage. Research shows that New York’s apple crops now flower several weeks earlier than their historic norm, making them…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of July 15

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of July 15 Golden Living . . . News for Seniors, Their Families and Caregivers Todd N. Tancredi, Director Dutchess County Office for the Aging   IS IT SENIOR…

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Obituary, Clarence B. Chapman

Mount Pleasant – Clarence B. Chapman, 87, of Pine Plains, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2019. He was born in Bronxville, NY to the late Clarence and Mary Chapman. While stationed in the US Navy, Clarence met…

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Attorney General James and DEC Commissioner Seggos Announce Conviction of Illegal Shark Trafficker

Attorney General James and DEC Commissioner Seggos Announce Conviction of Illegal Shark Trafficker Joshua Seguine Kept Live Sharks in an 18-Foot Pool Inside His Dutchess County Home and Offered Them for Sale on the Internet DUTCHESS COUNTY — Attorney General…

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