Archive for September, 2011

In recognition of Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 100th anniversary, Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County (CCEDC) is holding a public Walk-a-thon fund-raiser on Friday, October 7 from 3 to 6 pm on Poughkeepsie’s Walkway Over the Hudson.  4-H and Green Teen youth along with residents interested in Dutchess County’s natural resources, families and local foods plus...
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The Dutchess County Department of Public Works has provided the following updated status on county roadways: Barrytown Road (CR 82) near Seminary Road in the Town of Red Hook will be reopened to traffic by 5pm today. The intersection of Milan Hollow Road (CR 15) and Round Lake Road (CR 52) in the Town...
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The topic ‘Reflections on a Summer Garden’ will be held Oct 4, 2011, 7:00pm – 8:00pm at the Dutchess County Farm & Home Center, 2175 Rt. 44, Millbrook, NY. While still fresh in your memory, now is the time to assess the performance of this year’s garden. By reviewing your garden now, you can...
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Where Can I get My Flu Vaccine? Aside from the County public flu clinics, flu vaccine may be available locally at your doctor’s office, pharmacies, and other retail stores. Visit http://www.findaflushot.com to find out where flu vaccine is being offered near you.  Influenza Vaccine Recommendations Seasonal flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months...
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Poughkeepsie 20/20 will present the Poughkeepsie Soap Box Project this Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2 from 12-4pm, at Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie.  Tapping into the diverse population of Poughkeepsie and surrounding areas, the Soap Box Project will give residents and stakeholders of all ages and backgrounds a place to share their vision...
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It’s autumn!   I’m thinking about is how it’s going to get cold soon and the summer is gone instead of what I can do to make it a fun, healthy, positive part of the year.  I always find I stay out later or go out later in the summer.  I seriously didn’t even realize...
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On Saturday, September 24, a team of New York State Troopers issued 123 tickets in less than eight hours between 8AM and 4PM on theTaconic State Park way in the Town of Stanford, Dutchess County.  Eighty-three motorists were ticketed for speeding.  In addition, forty tickets were issued for other traffic infractions, including unlawful use of a handheld cell phone while operating...
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With the passing of the Marriage Equality Act in the state of New York, Hudson Valley Wedding professionals are looking to celebrate this historic moment with engaged couples. Cinderella4aday will be hosting an LGBTQ Friendly bridal show at the historic Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie, NY. On Thursday October 6, 2011 from 5:30-9:00 PM. Admission...
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I have a pair for you this week… Lucky & Jake…Ebony and Ivory live together in harmony in the form of this black and white duo. 10 year young cockapoos were just hitting their stride when their owners divorced.  Both are housebroken and very friendly and have the energy of dogs half their age. ...
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On Tuesday, September 19, at approximately6:05 p.m., the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department received a phone call from a witness concerning a suspicious vehicle parked in a driveway on Lorraine Boulevardin the Town of Poughkeepsie. The witness advised police dispatchers that three men went behind the house with rubber gloves on and were possibly...
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