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On Thursday, May 23, at approximately 12:55 p.m., City of Poughkeepsie Police officers responded to an address on Gifford Avenue for a report of two suspicious males on the caller’s property. The subjects were gone upon police arrival but further investigation determined that the two males had jumped a fence and told the property...
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Recently, Northern Dutchess Hospital spoke to a large audience at the Beekman Arms in Rhinebeck. Denise George, RN, MPA, Interim Co-CEO of Health Quest, highlighted the many successes of the hospital and discussed their future initiatives. Northern Dutchess Hospital continues to focus on enhancing the quality of care, providing access to care, improving effectiveness...
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Senator Terry Gipson (D-Rhinebeck) today announced legislation that he cosponsored which will give disabled veterans access to the Affordable Home Ownership Development Program (AHODP) has passed the Senate. “When our veterans become disabled through service to our country, they sacrifice their health and well-being to preserve ours,” Senator Gipson said. “It is fitting and...
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Senator Terry Gipson (D-Rhinebeck) and Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Hudson) have introduced the Lyme Disease Doctor Protection Bill. The legislation aims to protect doctors by allowing them to prescribe long-term antibiotic therapy to a person with symptoms of chronic Lyme disease. It would disallow the medical board to deny, revoke, or suspend the license of...
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Hudson Valley Senator Terry Gipson is pleased to announce that the New York State Senate recognized Jacquemae Perrotta as the 2013 Veterans’ Hall of Fame honoree representing the 41st Senate District. Ms. Perrotta was recognized during a ceremony this afternoon, May 21, 2013, in Albany. “Jacquemae Perrotta is the definition of service to both...
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The Poughkeepsie Plaza donated $542.00 to Mid-Hudson animal aid (MHAA) located in Beacon, NY. MHAA is a not-for-profit, independent, no-kill animal welfare organization. The shelter relies on private donations and their purpose is to protect and provide for abandoned and abused animals in the Hudson Valley. For more information please visit www.midhudsonanimalaid.org. The donated...
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MONTGOMERY – Race cars, fire trucks, police vehicles and the Orange County hazmat truck will be among the wide variety of vehicles at United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region’s annual Touch-A-Truck event being held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 9 at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Middletown. There will be more...
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The Dutchess County SPCA held its annual meeting on Sunday May, 19. Joe Daily representing 92.1 LiteFM and Mary Elwell representing the Hyde Park Antiques Center received recognition as Four-paw Business Partners of the shelter. Joe Daily and the team at 92.1 LiteFM have helped hundreds of shelter animals find new homes. Hyde Park...
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Tivoli… Village of Tivoli Mayor Bryan F. Cranna will deliver a Memorial Day Address as part of the Annual Memorial Day services hosted by the Harris Smith American Legion Post of Tivoli. The ceremony will be held at the Historic Red Church (9G in Tivoli ) at 10AM on Memorial Day, May 27th. The...
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As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, State Police are urging everyone to buckle up. Beginning May 20, 2013, law enforcement officials will be out in full force, taking part in the 2013 national Click It or Ticketseat belt enforcement mobilization and cracking down on motorists who are not belted. “As...
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