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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

  National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro encourages the public’s participation National Drug Take-back Day, Saturday, October 22nd. Residents are encouraged to dispose of all unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs safely…

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U.S. Winter Outlook predicts warmer, drier South and cooler, wetter North

  October 20, 2016Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center issued the U.S. Winter Outlook today, saying that La Nina is expected to influence winter conditions this year. The Climate Prediction Center issued a La Nina watch this month, predicting the…

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New York City woman arrested subsequent to LaGrange bank fraud investigation

  New York City woman arrested subsequent to LaGrange bank fraud investigation NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert M. Nuzzo Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE LaGrange, New York – On October 19, 2016, New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested…

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Governor Announces Action to Ensure Health Insurers Provide Coverage for Necessary Substance Abuse Treatment

  Governor Announces Action to Ensure Health Insurers Provide Coverage for Necessary Substance Abuse Treatment   Guidance Issued by DFS to Insurance Companies Outlines New Coverage Requirements Follows Landmark Legislation Signed by the Governor to Combat Opioid Abuse Governor Andrew…

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Governor Announces $2.5 Million to Protect Valuable and At-Risk Farmland in the Mid-Hudson Valley

Governor Announces $2.5 Million to Protect Valuable and At-Risk Farmland in the Mid-Hudson Valley Grants Announced During Mid-Hudson Regional Sustainable Development and Collaborative Governance Conference Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $2.5 million has been awarded to five projects in…

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Troop K removes 19 intoxicated or impaired drivers from the roadways this past weekend

  Troop K removes 19 intoxicated or impaired drivers from the roadways this past weekend NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert M. Nuzzo Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Troop K – In an effort to combat intoxicated and impaired drivers throughout Columbia,…

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SENATOR MURPHY BACKS WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER WITH $69K IN GRANTS

  SENATOR MURPHY BACKS WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER WITH $69K IN GRANTS Funding for Victims Support Services Coincides  With Domestic Violence Awareness Month   CARMEL, NY – According to statistics, a woman is assaulted or beaten every nine seconds. Domestic violence…

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Beckham Lasseur of Amenia Begins a Military Career in the New York Army National Guard

  News from New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs Beckham Lasseur of Amenia Begins a Military Career in the New York Army National Guard Citizen Soldier from Amenia completes initial milestone of service to state and nation…

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Man Sought in Patterson Armed Robbery

Man Sought in Patterson Armed Robbery Wed, 10/19/2016 – 12:27 The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an armed robbery of the Subway sandwich shop in the Patterson Commons shopping center located at 3101 Route 22 at the intersection of…

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Orionid Meteor Shower 2016: When, Where & How to See It

  Some of the brightest and swiftest shooting stars will bedazzle the night sky this month during the Orionid meteor shower, which will peak next Thursday and Friday (Oct. 20-21) and continue through early November. NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke…

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK WINTER GAMES RETURN TO HUDSON VALLEY IN 2017

  SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK WINTER GAMES RETURN TO HUDSON VALLEY IN 2017 Poughkeepsie… The Special Olympics New York Winter Games return to the Hudson Valley region in February 2017, following the recording breaking success of last year’s Games.   Once…

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NEW YORK STATE ARCHIVES ANNOUNCES 2016 ANNUAL ARCHIVES AWARD WINNERS – Cheryl Steinbach Annual Archives Award for Excellence in Local Government Records Management: Town of Dover

NEW YORK STATE ARCHIVES ANNOUNCES 2016 ANNUAL ARCHIVES AWARD WINNERS Cheryl Steinbach Annual Archives Award for Excellence in Local Government Records Management: Town of Dover In celebration of American Archives Month, the New York State Archives today announced the winners…

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Poughkeepsie man charged with possessing drugs and stolen handgun

  Poughkeepsie man charged with possessing drugs and stolen handgun NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert M. Nuzzo Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Poughkeepsie, New York – On October 14, 2016, New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation from the Wappinger…

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Mahopac Man Charged in Sexual Abuse of Teen

  Mahopac Man Charged in Sexual Abuse of Teen Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports that a Mahopac man has been arrested on charges that he sexually abused a 14-year-old girl. Mr. Daniel G. Moloney, Jr., aged 30, of…

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