Archive for June, 2011

Dutchess County Executive William R. Steinhaus was joined by local veterans, elected officials and families this morning to dedicate the new “Veterans Memorial Mile” along the Dutchess Rail Trail, a special one mile trail section honoring all of the Dutchess County veterans for their service to our country on behalf of our community.   The...
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Ranting and Raving Leathers, 2430 Rt. 55 (corner of Rt 55 and Beekman Road) holds “Bike Nights” every Friday (weather permitting) now until late October! They’re a new business that opened in the Town of Beekman! (Former location was Rt 376)  Stop in to welcome them to the neighborhood – and check out their...
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The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office and Town of Hyde Park Police would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm certain aspects of the Kathryn Filiberti homicide investigation, which has been ongoing since this past March. At this time there has not been an arrest made in this case. The investigation into the death of...
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Tivoli … Village of Tivoli Mayor Bryan Cranna and Trustee Joel Griffith have announced the formation of a “Green” Committee for The Village of Tivoli. The committee will be tasked with exploring new and innovative ways to further Green the Village of Tivoli and bring fourth new environmentally sound practices for the Village of...
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The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the release of the identities of the two men killed in the plane crash at the Dutchess County Airport during the early afternoon hours of June 28. The victims are identified as William Kluz (age 60 of Poughkeepsie NY) and Matthew Smith (age 23 of Brewster NY). Both...
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The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the investigation into a fatal plane crash, which occurred at approximately 12:15 pm on June 28 in a field adjacent to Route 376 in the Town of Wappinger. The accident location is east of Route 376, directly across Route 376 from the runways. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the...
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The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of Patrick Nielson, age 21 of Poughkeepsie, at approximately 5:50 am on June 26 for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated as well as other charges. The Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Route 44 and Burnett Blvd in the Town of Poughkeepsie to investigate a hit-and-run...
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Sometimes it’s hard to find peace when so much is going on.  I found over the years through surveys I conducted and talking to family and friends, while some tend to seek peace and calm in food, cigarettes, medication, alcohol and drugs others tend to find it in meditation, yoga, exercise and eating healthy. ...
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Chief Thomas Mauro of the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department is announcing the professional achievement earned by Town of Poughkeepsie Police K9 Officer Vanja Mikelic and his Canine Partner “Reagan”. On June 10, 2011, Officer Mikelic and “Reagan” earned the certification of Police Tracking Dog at the Eastern Police Canine Association Trials held in Binghamton,...
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Millbrook, NY- This July, as part of Dutchess Watershed Awareness Month (WAM), the Dutchess Watershed Coalition will be holding three rain barrel building workshops teaching participants how to build and install their own rain barrels. Rain barrels capture storm water from rooftops to store and use later on plants, gardens and lawns. Each participant will leave...
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