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County Health and Mental Hygiene Departments to merge into Department of Behavioral & Community Health in 2016

  County Health and Mental Hygiene Departments to merge into Department of Behavioral & Community Health in 2016 Poughkeepsie, NY… In advance of the submission of the 2016 Dutchess County Executive Budget, County Executive Marc Molinaro on Thursday joined Budget…

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Film Tricks and Treats – Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Intensive Returns to Millbrook

  Film Tricks and Treats Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Intensive Returns to Millbrook On October 24th Spark Media Project will host a free youth filmmaking workshop at the Millbrook Free Library. The Millbrook Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Intensive, which runs from 10am-4pm, will give…

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New York Fall Foliage Report – Peak Colors Continue To Progress Across New York State

  New York Fall Foliage Report Week of Oct. 7-13, 2015  Peak Colors Continue To Progress Across New York State  Adirondacks, Catskills, Central NY and Greater Niagara regions to see peak colors this weekend This is the fifth 2015 FALL…

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City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department and Gunther Family Travels to Albany to Pay Tribute to Fallen Firefighters

  City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department and Gunther Family Travels to Albany to Pay Tribute to Fallen Firefighters   ALBANY, NY—Senator Sue Serino (R, C, I—Hyde Park), was in Albany on Tuesday October 7, 2015, to honor New York State…

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Wind energy is now as cheap as natural gas, and solar is getting close And it’s only getting cheaper

  Wind energy is now as cheap as natural gas, and solar is getting close And it’s only getting cheaper.  Wind power is now comparable in price to fossil fuels, and solar is well on its way, according to a…

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Families Receive Vehicles from ‘Wheels to Work’ Program

  Families Receive Vehicles from ‘Wheels to Work’ Program Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro joined the County Department of Community & Family Services (DCFS) and Dutchess County BOCES today to present donated vehicles to six local families from the…

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Hundreds Turn Out for Senior Golden Gathering

  Hundreds Turn Out for Senior Golden Gathering   HYDE PARK, NY—Hundreds of area seniors turned out on Saturday, October 3, 2015 for a Senior Golden Gathering event hosted by Senator Sue Serino at Arlington High School. “The Golden Gathering…

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Dover man charged with Burglary

  Dover man charged with Burglary NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Dover, New York – On October 2, 2015, New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Christopher R. Kiely, 26 years old,…

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Wassaic DDSO campus deserves swift action

  I am writing to express my concerns regarding the long delay in finding proper re-use for the Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office campus inAmenia’s hamlet of Wassaic. Over the past two years, I have met with constituents and town…

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Juvenile Diabetes Walk to Cure Diabetes during Webutuck Community Day

    Hosted By: AMENIA LIONS CLUB in conjunction with Webutuck Community Day at Webutuck School – Haight Rd., Amenia – RAIN OR SHINE Date: October 17, 2015 Registration: 10:00 AM, Walk: 10:30 AM For information call: (845) 380 –…

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J.H. KETCHAM HOSE AUXILIARY BREAKFAST

  BREAKFAST J.H. KETCHAM HOSE AUXILIARY DOVER FIRE STATION 1 RT 22 – DOVER PLAINS OCTOBER 11, 2015 7:30 AM – 11 AM $7.00 Adults, $5.00 children, 3 & under free **CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY SPECIAL** TAKE OUT AVAILABLE

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The 6th SIP & SIGN FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH 15 HUDSON VALLEY AUTHORS at Millbrook Winery

  The 6th SIP & SIGN FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH 15 HUDSON VALLEY AUTHORS at Millbrook Winery on Saturday, November 14th, from1 to 4pm. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. www.millwine.com; 845-677-8383. This extraordinary gathering offers an opportunity to find…

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The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series will welcome 1998 Honorary Degree Recipient Dr. Nell Irvin Painter to campus on Thursday, Oct. 15.

  The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series will welcome 1998 Honorary Degree Recipient Dr. Nell Irvin Painter to campus on Thursday, Oct. 15. The event will be held in Lecture Center 100 at 7:30 p.m. and will include a…

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Pet of The Week: HERSHEY

  Nothing is sweeter than HERSHEY kisses!  Hershey is a 10 month old male Hound/Boxer mix at the Putnam Humane Society.  He’s a friendly young boy who likes other dogs.  He’s looking for a family to grow up with.  Hershey…

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