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Governor Announces Enhanced Security Measures Following Paris Attacks

  At Governor’s Direction, Stepped Up Security from Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, State Police, National Guard, Port Authority and MTA One World Trade Center to Again Glow Blue, White and Red in Solidarity, as well as Alfred…

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The Fall 2015 Hudson Valley Yarn Crawl

  The Fall 2015 Hudson Valley Yarn Crawl will be held on November 21 & 22. Twice a year, yarn shops and farms throughout the Hudson Valley participate in a yarn crawl. The crawl starts Saturday morning at 10a.m. and…

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The Leonid meteor shower is happening this week

  We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, we’ve been pretty spoiled when it comes to skywatching these past few months. And now the Universe is delivering again, with the Leonid meteor shower peaking on 18 November. Although…

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Pit bull who was rescued from shelter will soon be a working police K9

  A pit bull with a less-than-desirable past is about to embark on a promising crime-fighting future. According to Friday’s New York Post, the young dog, named “Kiah,” will be graduating from K9 training school today…an unlikely accomplishment for a…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s – AGING NEWS

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS HEAP Season Opens Today (11/16) Heating System Repair Available County Opens Beacon Office to Assist with HEAP Learn How To Live Longer Independently at Successful Aging Talk (Today 2PM) Empathy Topic…

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Pet of The Week: Faith

  Faith is a gorgeous female Akita mix at the Putnam Humane Society.  She’s a very friendly and social girl looking for a family to love.  She was recently adopted from PHS and was doing beautifully in the home when…

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Carl and Louise Alexanderson of Wingdale celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary

  Carl and Louise Alexanderson of Wingdale celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on October 31, 2015. They were married October 31, 1945 in Flushing, NY. Mrs. Alexanderson retired from Putnam Hospital after a career as head nurse in the recovery…

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Statement from State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D’Amico

  Statement from State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D’Amico NEW YORK STATE POLICE Joseph A. D’Amico Superintendent   PRESS RELEASE “The New York State Police has been in contact with federal officials as well as our local law enforcement partners, including…

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County Seeks Proposals for Agency Partner Grant Program Funding

  County Seeks Proposals for Agency Partner Grant Program Funding Poughkeepsie…The Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development is requesting proposals from non-profit community based organizations for the 2016 Agency Partner Grant Program. The Agency Partner Grant Program establishes a…

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Crime Stoppers offers reward for information that leads to arrest & conviction of person(s) responsible for the death of Ms. Lois Colley

  Crime Stoppers offers reward for information that leads to arrest & conviction of person(s) responsible for the death of Ms. Lois Colley NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE New York State Crime Stoppers, acting…

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Rhinebeck man charged in connection with July fatality

  Rhinebeck man charged in connection with July fatality **Update to a previous release** The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Brandon A. Riccobono, age 18 of Rhinebeck, in connection with the 7/6/15 incident on Livingston St in…

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Lafayette’s Emily Keller-Coffey of Millbrook Makes Connections through Service

  News from Lafayette College   Lafayette’s Emily Keller-Coffey of Millbrook Makes Connections through Service EASTON, PA (11/12/2015)(readMedia)– Emily Keller-Coffey of Millbrook (NY, 12545), a sophomore at Lafayette College, spent the days leading up to new student orientation helping with…

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Troop K joins forces with the United States Marine Corps to spread holiday cheer to less fortunate

  Troop K joins forces with the United States Marine Corps to spread holiday cheer to less fortunate NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Salt Point, New York – The New York State Police from…

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Jingle & Mingle, Shop til you Drop Holiday Vendor Fair

  On November 14, 2015 I will be hosting a holiday vendor fair to benefit the Ty Louis Campbell Foundation for childhood cancer research. Come join us for lots of festive, winter wonderland fun, while getting a head start on…

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Stephen Donovan Studying Abroad this Semester

  Stephen Donovan Studying Abroad this Semester ONEONTA, NY (11/11/2015)(readMedia)– Stephen Donovan of Pawling, NY, is one of 47 SUNY Oneonta students studying abroad this semester. Donovan, a senior majoring in Criminal Justice, is studying at John Cobat University in…

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