Category: Southeast

DEC Advises Motorists to Be Alert for Turtles Crossing Roadways

  DEC Advises Motorists to Be Alert for Turtles Crossing Roadways New York Motorists Encouraged to Safely Move Turtles to Side of the Road The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded the public that the state’s…

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Local Radio Stations Collaborate to Host New Show

  Local Radio Stations Collaborate to Host New Show Veteran talk show host Leonard Lopate is returning to the airwaves with a new radio project Leonard Lopate at Large … lively hour-long, in-depth discussions providing overview and context to topics usually covered…

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Be-a-Better-Gardener: Another Season of Bulbs

  Another Season of Bulbs Dahlias produce vivid, sophisticated blossoms that bloom from summer right through the fall.   By Thomas Christopher               Because we focus so on the spring-flowering bulbs, we often forget that bulbs also offer another season of…

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Governor Cuomo Announces $100 Million Available to Fund Clean Air and Alternative Transportation Projects

  Funds Will Support Efforts of Municipalities to Meet the Requirements of the Clean Air Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Applications Are Being Accepted Through August 16, 2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the availability of $100…

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Hudson Valley Regional Airport 7th Annual  Open House & Car Show to be Held June 2nd

  Hudson Valley Regional Airport 7th Annual  Open House & Car Show to be Held June 2nd   Poughkeepsie…The Hudson Valley Regional Airport will host the 7th annual Open House & Car Show on Saturday, June 2nd from 9 am to 4 pm. Admission…

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Governor Announces $3 Million to Help Vulnerable New Yorkers Stay Cool this Summer

  Individuals with Heat-Related Health Issues Can Apply to Receive Air Conditioners – Apply Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $3 million is available to help New Yorkers suffering from serious health issues that are aggravated by extreme…

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PCDOH Confirms Measles Outbreak, Three Cases Confirmed With More Exposures Possible

  PCDOH Confirms Measles Outbreak, Three Cases Confirmed With More Exposures Possible May 4, 2018 Brewster, NY— The Putnam County Department of Health has confirmed three positive cases of measles. Two are Putnam residents and the third lives in Connecticut….

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Be-a-Better-Gardener: Consider this Before Investing in Spring Plants 

  Consider this Before Investing in Spring Plants Berkshire Botanical Garden’s iconic plant sale: access your garden habitats before choosing what to purchase. By Thomas Christopher   Too often as gardeners, we plant just to please our eye. That is, we…

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Zoos and Conservation, Free Public Program at the Cary Institute 

  Zoos and Conservation, Free Public Program at the Cary Institute  On Friday, May 4 at 7 pm, join the Cary Institute for a conversation on conservation with Dan Ashe, President of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), and Dr….

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Governor Announces $2.2 Million for Urban and Community Forestry Projects to Celebrate Arbor Day

  DEC Honored with 10-Year Achievement in Sustainable Forest Management Status for Forest Certification Student and State Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners Announced Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $2.2 million in grants for tree planting and community forestry projects…

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Upper Harlem Substitute Bus Service, Saturdays & Sundays, April 28-29, May 5-6 & May 19-20 Includes Croton Falls, Purdy’s, Southeast, Brewster, and Wassaic 

  Upper Harlem Substitute Bus Service, Saturdays & Sundays, April 28-29, May 5-6 & May 19-20 Includes Croton Falls, Purdy’s, Southeast, Brewster, and Wassaic  For Saturdays and Sundays, April 28-29, May 5-6 and May 19-20 substitute bus service will be in…

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SENIOR SCAM ALERT: HANG UP ON COLD CALLERS EXPLOITING NEW MEDICARE CARDS TO STEAL IDENTITY

  News from New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud   SENIOR SCAM ALERT: HANG UP ON COLD CALLERS EXPLOITING NEW MEDICARE CARDS TO STEAL IDENTITY Insurance fraud alliance warns seniors to stay alert to rapidly spreading phone scams ALBANY, NY…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of April 23

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of April 23 Golden Living . . . News for Seniors, Their Families and Caregivers Todd N. Tancredi, Director Dutchess County Office for the Aging   SUMMER SENIOR…

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Be-a-Better-Gardener April 2018, – Spring Shopping

  Be-a-Better-Gardener April 2018,  Spring Shopping Get a jump start on the season by purchasing vigorous, healthy seedlings that will yield great results.   By Thomas Christopher           Myself, I prefer to raise my vegetable and flower plants from seed, rather…

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Pets of The Week, Slim, Saki

Slim: Slim is an adorable Hound/Pit mix that as you can see loves belly rubs. He is actually smiling! He is housebroken, is up to date on all his shots and walks well on a leash. Slim would fit nicely in…

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