Teen charged in double fatal crash

... was arrested by sheriff's office detectives yesterday at the Pine Plains court," said John Waterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's office. "And he was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide." Police say Hale was under the influence of ...

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18 Jewish nonprofits reported 'diverted' funds to IRS

... in 2009 that "certain works of art were stolen or destroyed by fire"; the Jewish Community Center of Dutchess County, N.Y., reported in 2010 that bookkeeper had embezzled funds; and Advancing Women Professionals and the Jewish Community Inc. ...

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Police charge NY teen in double-fatal Aug. crash

... with aggravated vehicular homicide for an August car crash that killed two high school students. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office says Thursday that 17-year-old Dustin Hale of Pine Plains was arrested Wednesday and released under supervision ...

http://www.wcax.com/story/23840920/police-charge-ny-teen-in-double-fatal-aug-crash

Teen arraigned for Pine Plains fatal crash

The driver in a fatal car crash that left two Dutchess County teenagers dead has been arrested and charged with aggravated vehicular homicide.

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Shelter Tails: Paws in the Park raises $36,000

The Paws in the Park Petwalk, held at Bowdoin Park in Poughkeepsie Oct. 5, raised $36,000 for the Dutchess County SPCA.

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Molinaro releases tentative 2014 county budget

As the year comes to an end, it's crunch time for Dutchess County officials, including County Executive Marc Molinaro, who released his 2014 county budget proposal to county legislatures Wednesday.

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Baker Awarded NYSDOT Region 8 Design Services Agreement

... first assignment will involve bridge deck replacements on Interstate 84 over the Metro-North Beacon Line in Dutchess County which may require Accelerated Bridge Construction and alternative delivery methods. "We are excited to be working again with ...

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Baker Awarded NYSDOT Region 8 Design Services Agreement

... first assignment will involve bridge deck replacements on Interstate 84 over the Metro-North Beacon Line in Dutchess County which may require Accelerated Bridge Construction and alternative delivery methods. "We are excited to be working again with ...

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Dutchess SPCA: LaGrange man charged for animal cruelty

A Town of LaGrange man faces criminal charges for allegedly failing to provide food for his dog, the Dutchess County SPCA says.

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Students confront bullying at youth summit

... mental health and their well-being," said Jody B. Miller, executive director of the Mediation Center of Dutchess County. "What's different about it today ... is that there is cyberbullying now. So, everything can go on online and you can't really ...

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50th anniversary of JFK assassination approaches; Do you have memories to share?

... you were when you learned that Kennedy had been shot? Were you present for any of the stops Kennedy made in Dutchess County, either as congressman, senator or president? The Journal would like to hear your recollections. If you have a story to ...

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Ship sent to scrap honored Beacon native, country's first secretary of defense

He was born in Southern Dutchess County at the end of the 19th century and rose to prominence on the international stage, becoming the nation's first secretary of defense.

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In brief: Stanfordville man must register as sex offender

Judge Stephen L. Greller said he sentenced John Heller, 29, to six months in Dutchess County Jail, plus 10 years probation, for criminal possession of a sexual performance by a child, a felony.

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Readers tout their candidates in upcoming November elections, 10/30

... lines. As the past Beekman supervisor, I've had the opportunity to work with them. Gerry Hutchings, as Dutchess County legislator, brings a wealth of knowledge to Beekman. He'll continue to work with county officials to bring specialized services ...

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Good Life; positive achievements by mid-Hudson Valley residents for Oct. 30

... are benefiting from the initiative. The Conklin Scholarship provides two years of full tuition for any Dutchess County high school student who graduates in the top 10 percent of his or her class. The Charles E. and Mabel E. Conklin Scholarships ...

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Town of Hyde Park candidate profiles

... we all seek. Name: Ann Boehm Age: 70 Ballot lines: Republican and Conservative Occupation: Retired from Dutchess County government, including 22 years as auditor in the county comptroller's office and 20 years as business manager of Jail ...

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Years of searching solves centuries-old family puzzle

... they follow him through the American Revolution until his death in 1818. Dutcher enlisted at age 16 with the Dutchess County, N.Y., militia in 1776 shortly after the American Colonies declared independence from Britain. His muster roll for Jacobus ...

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Falls Diner relocates and reopens after collapse

A diner that was once the staple of one Dutchess County community reopens Tuesday.

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Bernie Madoff Scam, Fires and Fraud Cost Jewish Non-Profits Dearly

... related to the development at Touro's facility on 125th Street in Manhattan. The Jewish Community Center of Dutchess County, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., reported in 2009 that its bookkeeper was "involved in an embezzlement scheme and has stolen company ...

http://forward.com/articles/186471/bernie-madoff-scam-fires-and-fraud-cost-jewish-non/

Attorney Varble Secures $75,000 Settlement in Car Accident Case

Oct. 29, 2013 - POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Dutchess County, NY - Attorney Michael Varble, from Klein Varble & Associates, P.C. settled on a rear-end auto accident case where he represented a 33-year-old pregnant mother.

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In brief: Arrest in LaGrange break-ins; East Fishkill man arrested in Putnam break-ins

... was located about 15 minutes later walking toward Route 55, police said. Madera was arraigned and sent to Dutchess County Jail without bail, police said. He is due in LaGrange town court today, according to jail officials. PATTERSON - A Dutchess ...

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Stanford supervisor candidates offer their vision

... highest fund balances." Stern would like the town to become a member of the Greenway Compact, as are most Dutchess County towns, she said. According to the Greenway website, the compact is a voluntary regional cooperation based on natural and ...

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Court date set for suspect in Fishkill gas station armed robbery

... that nobody was injured during the robbery or the arrest. DiGiovanni was arraigned on Monday and sent to Dutchess County Jail on $50,000 bail or $100,000 bond, jail officials said. "It'll be in the hands of the (Dutchess County) district attorney ...

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Stanfordville man gets 6 months in jail for possession of child pornography

A Stanfordville man has been sentenced to six months in Dutchess County Jail for his possession of thousands of images of child pornography, Dutchess County Court officials said.

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Local drug abuse forum to be held tonight

WAPPINGERS FALLS- Local organizations and community members are joining forces to raise awareness about a nationwide "epidemic" that hits home in Dutchess County- drug abuse.

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A banner season for pick-your-own orchards

... Mark Adams, president of the Dutchess Putnam Westchester Farm Bureau. Lydia Higginson, deputy director of Dutchess County Tourism, said she did not have specific data on revenue generated by the fall pick-your-own season, but said "thousands and ...

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VIDEOS: Students gather to combat bullying

About 110 students from more than 10 local middle and high schools today gathered at the New Hackensack Reformed Church on Route 376 for the Mediation Center of Dutchess County's second annual anti-bullying youth summit.

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Tougher Texting Laws for Truck Drivers

... In Monroe, the number of texting tickets grew from 1,124 to 1,559 between 2012 and this year, the DMV said. Dutchess County had 726 texting tickets this year, compared to 419 last year. In Tompkins County, texting tickets increased from 147 to 208.

http://www.wgrz.com/rss/article/230713/13/Tougher-Texting-Laws-for-Truck-Drivers

Report: At Least 18 Jewish Groups Reported - Diverted' Funds

... in 2009 that "certain works of art were stolen or destroyed by fire"; The Jewish Community Center of Dutchess County, N.Y., which reported in 2010 that its bookkeeper had embezzled funds; and the Advancing Women Professionals and The Jewish ...

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Tougher Texting Laws Start Today for Truck Drivers

... In Monroe, the number of texting tickets grew from 1,124 to 1,559 between 2012 and this year, the DMV said. Dutchess County had 726 texting tickets this year, compared to 419 last year. In Tompkins County, texting tickets increased from 147 to 208.

http://www.wgrz.com/rss/article/230713/13/Tougher-Texting-Laws-Start-Today-for-Truck-Drivers

Dutchess man charged in Patterson burglaries

A Dutchess County man has been charged in connection with two commercial burglaries earlier this month that netted him cash, police said Monday.

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18 Jewish Non-Profits Report Major Illegal 'Diversions' of Funds

... in 2009 that "certain works of art were stolen or destroyed by fire"; The Jewish Community Center of Dutchess County, N.Y., reported in 2010 that its bookkeeper had embezzled funds; and the Advancing Women Professionals and The Jewish Community Inc. ...

http://forward.com/articles/186363/-jewish-non-profits-report-major-illegal-diversi/

Sionix Corporation Announces Sale to Madava Farms

... Dissolved Air Flotation Unit ("DAF") from Madava Sugar Maple, LLC (home of Crown Maple syrup and sugar) in Dutchess County, New York. The stainless steel unit is an improved proprietary design based on the successful operation of a prototype system ...

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2851458

Election 2013: Amenia supervisor mounts write-in campaign after deputy wins GOP line

... term are Good Government Party candidate William Kroeger and Republican Stephen Perotti, according to the Dutchess County Board of Elections. The seat is held by Hitselberger. In the town justice race, incumbent Judge James Devine is running for ...

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Senior News: Caregiver conference coming up

The Dutchess County Office for the Aging and the Alzheimer's Association, Saint Francis Homecare, Wingate Healthcare and Hudson River Health Care, will host the 11th annual Caregiver Conference 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Villa Borghese, 70 Widmer Road, Wappingers Falls.

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Town of Milan candidate profiles

... independence, dignity and integrity of the Town Court, which is the court closest to the people. I was named Dutchess County Magistrate of the Year in 2010. I wish to continue to give back to the community.

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Make A Difference Day: One project at a time

... coat of paint to small repairs. Susan Grecke, director of the Youth One Stop job-training program of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, said, "It's our first volunteer experience for the kids, and we hope to do a lot more." Journal ...

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Fire destroys Pine Plains home

... said. "The house was a total loss." The cause of the blaze is uncertain and being investigated by the Dutchess County Cause and Origin Team, he said. The family of three adults and three children, ages 12, 5 and 7 months, are being provided ...

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United Way partners with Habitat for Humanity to improve homes

They say home is where the heart is and close to 300 volunteers put their hearts into revitalizing Dutchess County homes Saturday.

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United Way partners with Habitat for Humanity to improve homes

They say home is where the heart is and close to 300 volunteers put their hearts into revitalizing Dutchess County homes Saturday.

http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/news/all_news/702288/united-way-partners-with-habitat-for-humanity-to-improve-homes/

Mid-Hudson briefs: Police say man, 33, stole items from vehicles in Wappinger

He was charged Friday with nine counts of petty larceny and one count of endangering the welfare of a child, all misdemeanors, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said.

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Municipalities get $530,000 in consolidation grant money

Local towns and cities are getting a second round of funding awards from the Dutchess County Municipal Consolidation and Shared Service Grant Program, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro said in a press release.

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Marist president's breakfast honors 4 philanthropists

... and real estate, Murray said. He is the co-founder of the Shawangunk Valley Conservancy. The Redls are Dutchess County property owners, married 60 years, with more than 1.1 million square feet of retail, office, warehouse and storage space in the ...

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Police: 2 face prostitution charge, massage business shut

... therapy business on Manchester Road following an investigation into prostitution allegations there. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office says Jianxia Xin, 51, and Ju-Xian Wang, 53, both of Flushing in Queens, were charged with practicing a ...

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Massage parlor employees charged with prostitution

"Our investigation revealed there was illegal activity going on inside the business," says John Waterson, Dutchess County Sheriff's Department.

http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/news/all_news/702197/massage-parlor-employees-charged-with-prostitution/

Arrests made in connection with larcenies in Wappinger

Dutchess County Sheriff's Deputies arrest man, 33, they say is responsible for breaking into several cars with a group of young teens in the Town of Wappinger.

http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/news/all_news/702176/arrests-made-in-connection-with-larcenies-in-wappinger/

Tougher Texting Laws Start Monday for Truck Drivers

... In Monroe, the number of texting tickets grew from 1,124 to 1,559 between 2012 and this year, the DMV said. Dutchess County had 726 texting tickets this year, compared to 419 last year. In Tompkins County, texting tickets increased from 147 to 208.

http://www.wgrz.com/rss/article/230713/37/Tougher-Texting-Laws-Start-Monday-for-Truck-Drivers

Tougher texting laws start Monday for truck drivers

... In Monroe, the number of texting tickets grew from 1,124 to 1,559 between 2012 and this year, the DMV said. Dutchess County had 726 texting tickets this year, compared to 419 last year. In Tompkins County, texting tickets increased from 147 to 208.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20131025/NEWS01/310250037/1026/RSS07

Second round of funding for municipal grant program

A second round of funding was announced Friday as a part of the Dutchess County Municipal Consolidation and Shared Service Grant Program that will fund multiple projects in the Hudson Valley .

http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/news/all_news/702110/second-round-of-funding-for-municipal-grant-program/

Women arraigned on prostitution charges

... Road in the Town of LaGrange. Both were arraigned at the Town of Poughkeepsie Court and were sent to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of bail. Charisse Tarnacki of Chittenango, N.Y. took this photo of their dog, Snorkel, sitting on the back of the ...

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New police officers take oath in Dutchess County

... Police Department and the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department will each receive one new officer, and the Dutchess County Sheriff's Department will receive 15 new officers. Charisse Tarnacki of Chittenango, N.Y. took this photo of their dog, ...

http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/news/all_news/702039/new-police-officers-take-oath-in-dutchess-county/

Editorial: Gutzler has served Wappinger well

... challenged by Democrat Joe Torres, who has admirably kept up an active role in government affairs. A former Dutchess County legislator and Wappinger Town Board member, Gutzler was named supervisor in 2011 after Chris Colsey stepped down to take ...

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Appellate court holds historic session in Poughkeepsie

The New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division is meeting for the first time in its history at the Dutchess County Courthouse this morning.

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State police respond to crash in Rhinebeck

The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office says a two-vehicle crash this morning on Route 308 resulted in minor injuries for two people involved.

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After string of fatal crashes, teens learn tragedies can be prevented

... vehicle accidents this month. By comparison, there were 17 people killed in vehicular accidents in 2012 in Dutchess County, according to data from the Dutchess County Department of Health's Community Health Status Report. In 2011, there were 37 and ...

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Journal book shows history of region's politics

... activities, parades, celebrations, political buttons, stickers and banners. The Journal worked with Dutchess County Tourism, Dutchess County Historian William Tatum and more than 20 local historians and historical groups to produce the publication. ...

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Town of Dover candidate profiles

... which sustain needed services and hold taxes down. Dover's tax adjustments have been amongst the lowest in Dutchess County. We will continue to actually support important projects like Olivet Center and Cricket Valley which have and will bring local ...

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What's new: Business scene

... Chamber supports breast cancer awareness month -- During October, breast cancer awareness month, the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce helping to raise awareness of the disease, encourage women to get checked and find a cure. As a ...

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In brief: Fair Trade bazaar at Vassar; bus merger opposed

... College in Poughkeepsie 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3. The event, sponsored by Dutchess County Interfaith Council and Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie, offers shoppers "fair trade items just in time for the ...

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National Grid looking to implement "one line, one-structure"

... called New York Transco, which proposed a 153-mile transmission replacement project from Oneida County to Dutchess County. "We're working with other utilities who play in the same sandbox," said Cushing. "The system is interwoven. It made sense for ...

http://www.courierstandardenterprise.com/News/10242013_power

In brief: Services set for Pawling High senior killed in car accident

Kevin Taylor, 17, of Holmes was pronounced dead at the scene after he lost control of his vehicle on Route 292 in Holmes, near the Dutchess County line, around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said.

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Business expo set for Wednesday in Fishkill

The Think Local First Business Expo, the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual business-to-business trade show, is set for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at All Sport Health and Fitness.

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In brief: Curfew to take effect in Fishkill

... will be offered. Visit www.friendsofthepineplainslibrary.org for more information. Rebuilding Together Dutchess County is accepting applications for their 2014 home repair programs. Repairs are free to the homeowner and are led and assisted by ...

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Obama calls on two former Dutchess County residents to lead Homeland Security

Obama nominates Jeh Johnson to lead DHS: President Obama nominated attorney Jeh Johnson to lead the Department of Homeland Security on Friday, saying the former Pentagon general counsel has been a "critical member of my national security team."

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Annual Fair Trade Bazaar to be held at Vassar College

... 2, hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on Nov. 3, hours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, cosponsored by the Dutchess County Interfaith Council and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie, offers local shoppers "fair trade items just in ...

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Tasty kickoff: Vineyard hosts Restaurant Week preview

... place or a place they might normally consider out of their price range. New to Restaurant Week this year in Dutchess County is the Bocuse Restaurant, the Culinary Institute of America's flagship French eatery that opened earlier this year, and ...

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Reckless driving caused fatal crash, police say

The accident investigation is yet to be complete, but the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office says reckless operation and speeding are believed to be factors in the two-vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist from Tivoli on Monday.

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Parents upset over cancellation of Wappinger board Common Core presentation

... This year's keynote speaker at the local counties' Joint Board-Superintendent Dinner Program, of which the Dutchess County School Board's Association is included, is Christopher Tienken, an assistant professor of education administration at Seton ...

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Building friendships while renovating homes

A decorative tile abounds in a tub enclosure. Above the bas relief belt line, a niche for a bouquet of dried flowers is carefully defined with a cut tile picture frame border.

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Officials take steps after recent fatal crashes

There was a push on Tuesday for all students in Dutchess County to drive safely.

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Biker killed in collision on Hudson Valley road

The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office says the biker was traveling south on Route 9 around 10 a.m. Monday when he collided with a car pulling out of a parking lot in the town of Red Hook, 45 miles south of Buffalo.

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One Teenager Dead, Two Others Recovering After Accident In Dutchess County

... others are recovering from injuries suffered when their car crashed on a rural road in eastern New York. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office says 17-year-old Kevin Taylor of Holmes was driving on Route 292 near his home when he crashed around 12:30 ...

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Biker killed in collision on Hudson Valley road

The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office says the biker was traveling south on Route 9 around 10 a.m. Monday when he collided with a car pulling out of a parking lot in the town of Red Hook, 45 miles south of Buffalo.

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Teen killed in Pawling crash

... and two others were hurt after a crash on the boarder of Dutchess and Putnam County early Sunday morning. Dutchess County Sheriff's deputies say the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday on Route 292 in the Town of Pawling. A memorial for with ...

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Crash closes stretch of Route 9 in Red Hook

A motorcyclist has died at Northern Dutchess Hospital after a two-vehicle crash on South Broadway this morning, near Conway's Lawn & Power Equipment, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said via press release.

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Standoff ends in arrest of Pawling man, 47

... of negotiation. The latter two charges are felonies. Troopers at the Dover Plains station answered a Dutchess County 911 call about shots being fired at a home on Laurel Drive. On arrival, troopers said they learned Collins was inside, had been ...

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Ebenezer Baptist embraces 2 milestones

... said, "and we can move on to bigger and better things." Visitors Sunday making brief remarks included Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and city Common Council members Robert Mallory and Ann Perry, city police Chief Ronald Knapp and former ...

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Crime Beat: Sharing resources saves time for police

... a 21 2-hour search that brought in the state police Aviation Unit and police dogs from state police and the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, as well state park police and environmental conservation officers. The county Department of Emergency ...

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Hyde Park gets $100,000 grant for streetscape upgrades

... Assistance Program and presented it to town Supervisor Aileen Rohr, members of the Town Board and Dutchess County legislators Richard Perkins and Sue Serino. "As the ranking member of the New York Senate Local Government Committee and a member on ...

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Mid-Hudson briefs

... at City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza. The STAR registration program impacts 55,454 Basic STAR recipients in Dutchess County, said Cary Ziter of the department. Senior citizens receiving the Enhanced STAR exemption are not affected. The ...

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Police: Poughkeepsie man killed in motorcycle crash was driving recklessly

The Town of Poughkeepsie man killed when his motorcycle went off Route 9G earlier this month may have been traveling more than 100 mph at times, when police attempted to pull him over around 3 a.m. on Oct 13, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said today.

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Sheriff's Office: Teen driver killed in early Sunday crash

A teen driver was killed around 12:30 a.m. Sunday when his vehicle spun off the roadway, striking trees and a utility pole before coming to a rest, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said this morning.

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Jump in sales tax revenue seen on state, local levels

... Sandy in the New York City area. Sales tax revenue was up 2 percent in Ulster County and 1.7 percent in Dutchess County. An increase in sales tax revenue is good news for counties and the state. Sales tax is the top revenue source for county ...

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Editorial: Three cheers to deserving Val-Kill honorees, Poughkeepsie...

Step Up for jobs: Chamber's youth projects train aspiring workers

... how she got there. Hartwell enrolled in a program known as Step Up, a youth-oriented project run by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce to help train eligible aspiring workers who are referred from the Dutchess County Department of ...

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Journal's newest book covers local political life

... activities, parades, celebrations, political buttons, stickers and banners. The Journal worked with Dutchess County Tourism, Dutchess County Historian William Tatum and more than 20 local historians and historical groups to produce the publication. ...

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Marist's Brian Giorgis To Raise Hunger Awareness At Women's Basketball Home Games

... with raising funds for what they do for Thanksgiving and the community. Knowing the hunger statistics for Dutchess County, it's something that I wanted to do." Marist men's and women's basketball season tickets and single game bench seats are on ...

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Man arrested after deadly motorcycle crash

The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office says excessive speed and reckless driving are factors in a motorcycle crash that killed one man last week.

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1 teen killed, 2 hurt in 1-car crash

... others are recovering from injuries suffered when their car crashed on a rural road in eastern New York. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office says 17-year-old Kevin Taylor of Holmes was driving on Route 292 near his home when he crashed around 12:30 ...

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NY Contact Lens Specialist Advises on Risks of Decorative Halloween Contacts

... exams and contact lens fitting from Westchester County, Rockland County and throughout the Hudson Valley, Dutchess County and Orange County including Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Middletown, Kingston, New Paltz, Newburgh, Beacon, Bedford, Catskill, ...

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Dutchess County crash claims life of 17-year-old driver

The passengers were identified as 17-year-old Kendal Spray and 18-year-old Emily Ketchum.

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SPAC concert venue getting upgrades

... others are recovering from injuries suffered when their car crashed on a rural road in eastern New York. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Authorities say one teenager is dead and two others are recovering from injuries suffered when their car crashed ...

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1 teen killed, 2 hurt in 1-car crash in Dutchess County

... others are recovering from injuries suffered when their car crashed on a rural road in eastern New York. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office says 17-year-old Kevin Taylor of Holmes was driving on Route 292 near his home when he crashed around 12:30 ...

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1 teen killed, 2 hurt in crash near Dutchess-Putnam border

Authorities say one teenager is dead and two others are recovering from injuries suffered when their car crashed on a rural road in Dutchess County.

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1 teen killed, 2 hurt in 1-car crash in upstate NY

... others are recovering from injuries suffered when their car crashed on a rural road in eastern New York. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office says 17-year-old Kevin Taylor of Holmes was driving on Route 292 near his home when he crashed around 12:30 ...

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NY man jailed after armed standoff with police

... State police say troopers responded to a 911 call Saturday night reporting shots fired inside a home in the Dutchess County town of Pawling, on the Connecticut border 65 miles northeast of New York City. Police say 47-year-old Michael Collins was ...

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VIDEO: A beeline to Section 9? Lourdes applied; Arlington, others mulling a switch

... meeting open to the public at 7 p.m. Monday in Room 1432 to discuss the possible jump, a move several Dutchess County schools have contemplated in recent years. 'It's an opportunity for people to hear and ask questions,' said Arlington Athletic ...

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Man jailed after armed standoff with police

... State police say troopers responded to a 911 call Saturday night reporting shots fired inside a home in the Dutchess County town of Pawling, on the Connecticut border 65 miles northeast of New York City. Police say 47-year-old Michael Collins was ...

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Police: Dutchess County Man Charged After Standoff With Cops

A 47-year-old man has been charged after he fired a gun inside a Dutchess County home and then held police at bay for a half-hour before surrendering, authorities said.

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NY man jailed after armed standoff with police

... State police say troopers responded to a 911 call Saturday night reporting shots fired inside a home in the Dutchess County town of Pawling, on the Connecticut border 65 miles northeast of New York City. Police say 47-year-old Michael Collins was ...

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Mid-Hudson briefs

... in the Town Court and released on $1,000 cash bail. Her next court appearance is scheduled for Monday. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run accident that sent a pedestrian to the hospital. The accident occurred on ...

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Group stuffs gift boxes for needy kids around the world

Valley Christian Church will play host to dozens of Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and other community members as they work to stuff more than 500 shoe boxes with gifts as part of Operation Christmas Child.

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Exclusive: Jail work, big savings: Dutchess cuts inmate pay

Inmates who work in the Dutchess County Jail kitchen have seen a steep pay cut to $1 per day, but those wages are on par with pay at state prisons, according to a Poughkeepsie Journal analysis.

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Mystery carries baseball backdrop

Editorial: Olivet plans hold promise but key details remain elusive

... by those intending to create a higher-education campus and information technology center in eastern Dutchess County. But at least Olivet Management LLC and Olivet University officials have started some sound outreach efforts, including a public ...

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Local companies drain, waterproof soggy cellars

... (a) source of stress." Mike Bergener, president of B-Dry, said poor-draining soil like clay is common in Dutchess County and only one reason basements take in water. Other reasons are a high accumulation of surface water around a home, sites ...

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Book shows history of region's politics

... activities, parades, celebrations, political buttons, stickers and banners. The Journal worked with Dutchess County Tourism, Dutchess County Historian William Tatum and more than 20 local historians and historical groups to produce the publication. ...

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County invests in municipal cost savings

... consolidation effort in 17 municipalities. The money is part of $2 million in grant funding approved by the Dutchess County Legislature to fund consolidation or shared-service initiatives. "The reason we initiated the ... program was really not to ...

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Cabinet nominee has deep local ties

The newest nominee to President Barack Obama's Cabinet has deep ties to Dutchess County.

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State police say woman drove drunk through their front lawn

... st in a parking area in front of the building. Kane was arraigned in Pleasant Valley Town Court and sent to Dutchess County Jail on $15,000 bail. She is scheduled to appear in Town Court at 10:30 a.m. Monday.

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Hyde Park hopefuls aim to aid business

... as supervisor. She will appear on the Democratic and Independence ballot lines. Boehm, 70, is retired from Dutchess County government, having worked 22 years as auditor in the county comptroller's office and 20 years as business manager of the jail ...

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Editorial: Bell is a solid choice for LaGrange supervisor

... and voters should support him. Bell, a Republican, is facing Sean Donahue, a former longtime member of Dutchess County legislature, who likely would shake things up, if LaGrange residents believe such a direction is necessary. This September, Bell ...

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Local police assist Homeland Security Department

... nomination is dependent on a Senate confirmation, the AP said. "It's certainly an honor to have a former Dutchess County resident nominated for such a high-ranking post," said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. The ...

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What's new on the mid-Hudson Valley business scene for Oct. 19

She will oversee the daily operations within the trust department relating to trust, estates and custody accounts.

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Hometowner for Homeland

... life?" by saying, "NYC subway motorman, preferably the No. 7 Flushing line." Born in the city and raised in Dutchess County, Johnson is the grandson of Charles S. Johnson, a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance. He graduated from Columbia Law ...

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Cops: Woman stole from Kingston Hospital's bank account

... She was arraigned in Town Court before Judge Susan Kesick on felony grand larceny charges, then sent back to Dutchess County Jail, where she was being held by that county's sheriff's office on an unrelated charge.

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Obama calls on two former Dutchess County residents to lead Homeland Security

Obama nominates Jeh Johnson to lead DHS: President Obama nominated attorney Jeh Johnson to lead the Department of Homeland Security on Friday, saying the former Pentagon general counsel has been a "critical member of my national security team."

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New Veteran Housing in Poughkeepsie, NY

... per month, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal . With an almost constant demand for veteran housing, the Dutchess County of Veteran Services was able to help 73 veterans and their families who were either homeless or at risk of losing their home ...

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Woman charged with stealing from Kingston Hospital

... arraigned in town court before Judge Susan Kesick on felony grand larceny charges. She was then sent back to Dutchess County Jail, where she was being held by that county's sheriff's office on an unrelated charge.

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Woman gets DWI after driving on lawn at state police HQ

Apparently, she couldn't keep it on the road. Troopers said a Dutchess County woman with a previous conviction for driving while intoxicated racked up a felony charge late Wednesday when she drove her car across the lawn at state police headquarters.

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VIDEO: A beeline to Section 9? Lourdes applied; Arlington, others mulling a switch

... meeting open to the public at 7 p.m. Monday in Room 1432 to discuss the possible jump, a move several Dutchess County schools have contemplated in recent years. 'It's an opportunity for people to hear and ask questions,' said Arlington Athletic ...

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Mobile command center stops in Poughkeepsie

... my family." According to the Department of Financial Services, in the last year, more than 1,400 homes in Dutchess County filed for foreclosure and 90 of them were in the last month. "Dutchess County is struggling," said Dan Burstein of the New York ...

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Feds: Ex-surgeon cheated insurance firms, owes millions

... and office-based procedures his employer was not entitled. Panos, formerly of Mid Hudson Medical Group in Dutchess County, N.Y., is scheduled to be in federal court on Nov. 15. After a lengthy grand jury investigation, Panos, a 45-year-old Hopewell ...

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Questions need answers

... was a full complement of criticisms of Common Core at a recent town hall meeting at Spackenkill High School, Dutchess County. Common Core standards are an attempt to bring state curricula into alignment. Many argue the Common Core places too much ...

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Mobile command center coming to Dutchess County

The Department of Financial Services' mobile command center is making two stops in Dutchess County over the next two days.

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IBM profit up, revenue sinks

... thousands still work at its Poughkeepsie and East Fishkill plants. In September, 697 employees in those two Dutchess County plants were terminated in the biggest local downsizing in several years. It was part of a global reduction that IBM never ...

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Emergency Drill Goes Smoothly at Hendrick Hudson High

Last week, Hen Hud High School held a Hold in Place Emergency Preparedness Drill.

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Chamber hosts dialogue on Affordable Care Act

... shared insights Wednesday to help demystify the new health care law for the local business community. The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast panel discussion on the Affordable Care Act at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel ...

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In brief: Olana to offer gardening workshop; Ulster needs election inspectors

... credited toward a house tour as long as tickets are available. UNION VALE - Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County will have its annual meeting and dinner Wednesday at the Links at Union Vale. A reception begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at ...

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What's new in the mid-Hudson Valley business scene for Oct. 17

Peluse is a summa cum laude graduate of Marist College with bachelor's and master's degrees in communications and is an adjunct professor in the college's communications department.

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On the Run: Phil Kelly not one to slow down

... training, and his workouts indicated he was ready for a strong performance. After clocking 1:59:21 at the Dutchess County Classic half marathon in September, he thought he was in better condition than that. So on Saturday in Hartford, Phil went for ...

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Mid-Hudson briefs

... 9G near the Town of Poughkeepsie line. Bohlmann was wearing a helmet. An autopsy was conducted Monday, said Dutchess County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kari Reiber. Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said the investigation ...

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Feds say Panos cheated insurance firms through fraudulent billing, owes millions

The federal government says a former Dutchess County surgeon owes millions of dollars in restitution after he allegedly filed fraudulent medical billing for four years.

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Plaintiffs say Panos charge lends 'credence' to civil claims

... Hanson is one of Panos' former patients who have filed 260 civil cases against him in state Supreme Court of Dutchess County, claiming he botched surgeries and performed unnecessary routines. Panos, who was an orthopedic surgeon at Mid Hudson ...

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IBM profit up, revenue sinks; hardware market goes soft

... thousands still work at its Poughkeepsie and East Fishkill plants. In September, 697 employees in those two Dutchess County plants were terminated in the biggest local downsizing in several years. It was part of a global reduction that IBM never ...

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A beeline to Section 9?

... meeting open to the public at 7 p.m. Monday in Room 1432 to discuss the possible jump, a move several Dutchess County schools have contemplated in recent years. "It's an opportunity for people to hear and ask questions," said Arlington Athletic ...

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