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Pipeline Safety Legislation Heads to the President’s Desk

  Pipeline Safety Legislation Heads to the President’s Desk Bill Passed the Senate Yesterday by Unanimous Consent Tuesday, June 14, 2016   Washington, DC — Yesterday, the Senate approved legislation reauthorizing the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) through…

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Senate Republicans Attack Clean Water & Air in EPA Spending Bill

  Senate Republicans Attack Clean Water & Air in EPA Spending Bill Tuesday, June 14, 2016   WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Republicans working on a spending bill in the the Senate’s Interior-EPA subcommittee used the opportunity to attack safeguards and…

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Chatham SummerFest’s 40th Anniversary!

Who and What: 40th Anniversary for SummerFest Where: Main Street Chatham NY When: Saturday, July 9th, 2016 – 10am – 4pm Please join us in our celebration of Chatham SummerFest’s 40th anniversary! Chatham NY has always been one of the…

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Cary Institute President Emeritus, Gene Likens to showcase Hubbard Brook: The Story of a Forest Ecosystem.

  Cary Institute President Emeritus, Gene Likens to showcase Hubbard Brook: The Story of a Forest Ecosystem.   (Millbrook, N.Y.) On Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m. join the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for the 7th Ned Ames Honorary…

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NEW COALITION DEMANDS THAT NEW YORK “HALT THE HARM” FROM FOSSIL FUELS AND MAKE THE STATE 100% FRACK-FREE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  NEW COALITION DEMANDS THAT NEW YORK “HALT THE HARM” FROM FOSSIL FUELS AND MAKE THE STATE 100% FRACK-FREE June 14, 2016 CONTACTS:Pramilla Malick: (646) 498-1742 Ruth Foster: (518) 588-0187 ALBANY, NY—Over 30 grassroots and community organizations, in partnership with…

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The Hudson Valley Jazz Festival enters it’s seventh year

The Hudson Valley Jazz Festival enters it’s seventh year, this August 11-14.  Originally centered in Warwick, the festival has expanded to include several towns and counties in the greater Hudson Valley. Different from most national jazz festivals, this one is…

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These Maps Reveal Where Rats, Monkeys, and Other Mammals May Pass Diseases on to Humans

  These Maps Reveal Where Rats, Monkeys, and Other Mammals May Pass Diseases on to Humans   Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies – Millbrook The majority of infectious diseases currently emerging as human epidemics originated in mammals. Yet we still…

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Dover High School Daily Announcements – TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016

  TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016 Flag Day “AS THE WARM WEATHER APPROACHES, PLEASE REMEMBER TO BE MINDFUL OF YOUR ATTIRE. THIS INCLUDES BOTH GENDERS. ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING DOVER HIGH SCHOOL SHOULD ADHERE TO THE DRESS CODE.” 1. Today is a “B”…

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PAWLING SHAKESPEARE CLUB’S 117TH ANNUAL LUNCHEON

  PAWLING SHAKESPEARE CLUB’S 117TH ANNUAL LUNCHEON THE PAWLING SHAKESPEARE CLUB held its 117th Annual Luncheon this June at Marie and Tino DiLorenzo’s “Barn” Quaker Hill, Pawling.  Rita Schaffer, President welcomed Members and Guests.  A solemn moment of silence was…

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Governor and Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement to Improve Rail Safety Measures Across New York State

  Agreement Requires Coordinated Frequent Inspections of Traffic Control Devices at Grade Crossings By State and Local OfficialsLegislation Also Increases Penalties For Railroad Companies, Repeat Offender Drivers Who Fail to Comply With Laws Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader…

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Obituary, Leona May Carol

  Wassaic – Leona May Carol, 92, a lifelong resident of Wassaic, NY, passed away June 8th, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born November 26th, 1923 in Falls Village, CT to the late Charles and Nellie (Doty) French….

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Governor Announces $12 Million For Downstate Gas Station Resiliency and Storm Hardening

  Governor Announces $12 Million For Downstate Gas Station Resiliency and Storm Hardening   Funding Through Fuel NY Will Support Installation of Permanent Emergency Generators at Gas Stations in New York City, Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley Governor…

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Jeanne Boyd of Amenia Graduates from Colgate University

  News from Colgate University Jeanne Boyd of Amenia Graduates from Colgate University   HAMILTON, NY (06/13/2016)– Members of the Class of 2016 received their diplomas May 15 at Colgate’s 195th Commencement. Commissioner of Major League Baseball Robert D. Manfred Jr….

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Kayleigh Bhangdia of Poughquag and Samantha Spano of Stormville Graduate from Colgate University

  News from Colgate University Kayleigh Bhangdia of Poughquag and Samantha Spano of Stormville Graduate from Colgate University HAMILTON, NY (06/13/2016)– Members of the Class of 2016 received their diplomas May 15 at Colgate’s 195th Commencement. Commissioner of Major League Baseball Robert…

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NECC TAKES NEW THEME FOR ANNUAL CULINARY EVENT: THE CHEF AND FARMER BRUNCH CHALLENGE

  NECC TAKES NEW THEME FOR ANNUAL CULINARY EVENT:THE CHEF AND FARMER BRUNCH CHALLENGE NECC TAKES NEW THEME FOR ANNUAL CULINARY EVENT: THE CHEF AND FARMER BRUNCH CHALLENGE MILLERTON, NY, June 14, 2016 – North East Community Center (NECC) is kicking…

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