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Poughquag  man charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon

  Muhamet Kabashi, 47, of Poughquag  man was arrested Tuesday after he struck a  resident in the arm with a metal pipe in Mohegan Lake. Kabashi,  was charged with assault in the third degree, a Class D felony and criminal…

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NY-19 Candidate Jeff Beals Calls on Culinary Institute of America President to Stop Union Busting

  NY-19 Candidate Jeff Beals Calls on Culinary Institute of America President to Stop Union Busting Beals joined an October 5 protest and today released letter to CIA president opposing plan to replace seventeen workers with outsourced low-wage labor  …

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QUOTES FROM AROUND NEW YORK STATE OPPOSING THE ADMINISTRATION’S TAX PLAN WHICH ELIMINATES STATE & LOCAL TAX DEDUCTIONS AND HARMS THE MIDDLE CLASS

  QUOTES FROM AROUND NEW YORK STATE OPPOSING THE ADMINISTRATION’S TAX PLAN WHICH ELIMINATES STATE & LOCAL TAX DEDUCTIONS AND HARMS THE MIDDLE CLASS QUOTES FROM AROUND NEW YORK STATE OPPOSING THE ADMINISTRATION’S TAX PLAN WHICH ELIMINATES STATE & LOCAL…

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Enoch Crosby Chapter Daughters of The American Revolution at State Conference

  Carmel, NY– The Enoch Crosby Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution members attended the 121st New York State Conference at The Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown, NY.  Members were able to enjoy guest speakers during lunch and…

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Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Hurricane Relief Donation Drive

  Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Hurricane Relief Donation Drive Sheriff Adrian “Butch” Anderson and Undersheriff Kirk Imperati announce that the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Dutchess County Deputy Sheriff’s PBA will be conducting another donation drive for…

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The Sharon Historical Society & Museum Announces Call for Works

  The Sharon Historical Society & Museum Announces Call for Works “Have a Seat” Juried Exhibition Open Call The Gallery @the SHS – November 4 through December 15, 2017   SHARON, CT: The Sharon Historical Society & Museum is pleased to…

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Allison Oakley of Beekman Scored what ended up being game winning goal in 3-2 victory over Rhode Island College keeping WestConn Women’s Soccer Undefeated

WestConn Athletics Standouts   Women’s Soccer Alexis Lainchbury (Hopewell Junction, N.Y.) Freshman at WestConn Women’s Soccer Rookie of the week. Stopped 7 shots on goal in a 4-0 win over SUNY New Paltz Autumn Sorice (Bethel, CT) Senior at WestConn…

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Putnam Sheriff’s K-9 Getting Donated Bullet-Proof Vest

  Putnam Sheriff’s K-9 Getting Donated Bullet-Proof Vest Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports that one of the Sheriff’s Office’s patrol canines, “Lex”, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest that is being donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc….

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Metro-North to Make Upper Harlem Line Improvements from Friday Evening, October 20, Through Sunday, October 22

  Metro-North to Make Upper Harlem Line Improvements from Friday Evening, October 20, Through Sunday, October 22 Buses to Substitute for Trains Between Wassaic and Southeast to Accommodate Track Improvements   MTA Metro-North Railroad today announced that crews will perform…

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Be-a-Better-Gardener: Autumn Gardening Includes Mindful Watering

    Autumn Gardening Includes Mindful Watering Soaker hoses such as this kit from Gardener’s Supply Company are a convenient way to irrigate fall shrubs By Thomas Christopher As the leaves drift down from the trees, there’s a temptation to regard…

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WAMC’s Fund Drive Exceeds All Expectations

  WAMC’s Fund Drive Exceeds All Expectations ALBANY, NY (10/17/2017) (readMedia)– In one day and a morning, WAMC/Northeast Public Radio once again successfully concluded its $1 million fund drive, after having raised the first $500,000 in advance of the on-air portion of…

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Army National Guard Pvt. Liam Slocum from Poughquag begins military career

  News from New York National Guard   Army National Guard Pvt. Liam Slocum from Poughquag begins military career LATHAM, NY (10/17/2017)– Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General of New York, announces the recent service accomplishment of members…

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Dutchess County Emergency Response to Facilitate Citizen Preparedness Training in Stanford

Dutchess County Emergency Response to Facilitate Citizen Preparedness Training in Stanford Poughkeepsie, NY…With the recent natural disasters in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and elsewhere, now, more than ever, it is important to prepare yourself and your loved ones in the…

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Letter To the Editor, A Road to Nowhere

  A Road to Nowhere Throughout the 40th Senate District, from Sleepy Hollow in Westchester County to Beekman in Dutchess County, many of our roads are without sidewalks or streetlights. We are a district of dense population and rural splendor,…

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