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‘Wheels to Work’ Program Provides Vehicles To Dutchess Families In Need
DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Having the means to get to a job can make the difference between living in poverty or being able to support a family. That's what the Dutchess County Community Solutions to Transportation (CST) “Wheels to Work” program is all about. And five lucky participants received pre-owned cars free of charge Tuesday to do that just that -- have an opportunity to work. Started in 2001, the “Wheels to Work” program is designed to help low-income residents get and keep a job, providing them reliable transportation to and from work. Qualified participants must come from a famil…
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Community Rallies To Support Pleasant Valley Teen With Alopecia
When 13-year-old Kierstin North of Pleasant Valley first started losing hair from the top of her head last year, it was kind of strange. Fast-forward a year, and the once selfie-crazy identical twin is now completely bald and will probably never have her hair regrow due to alopecia, said her mother Tanya Schweizer. "Although a lot of times people with alopecia often have their hair regrow and never have a problem again, Kierstin's doctor said because her's is so extreme she will probably be bald for life," her mother said. That's why the family has set-up a GoFundMe page to help…
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Wanna Please Your Kids? Check Out The Books By This Dutchess County Author
EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- There's a lot of things we "wanna" do but Karen Kaufman Orloff has figured out a way to make money off that desire. The longtime children's book writer, who lives in East Fishkill, had her first book, “I Wanna Iguana” published in 2004. Others "I Wanna" include "I Wanna New Room," and "I Wanna Go Home." Kaufman Orloff said although they've been around awhile, they are still in print and often used in elementary schools for persuasive writing and letter writing. In all, the Rockland native - she grew up in Orangeburg - has writt…
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Dutchess Senior Prom Draws Big Crowd
DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Almost 400 local seniors turned out to have a little fun and dancing during the annual Dutchess Senior Prom on Monday. Sponsored by the Dutchess County Office for the Aging, this year's event was co-sponsored by several local businesses including the Pines at Poughkeepsie, Hudson Cadillac Buick GMC, Windgate Health and numerous others. During the event, seniors were treated to a full buffet, raffles, and plenty of dancing. The event is part of a full lineup of events sponsored by the Office for the Aging to keep seniors engaged and vital in the community. Other …
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East Fishkill PD Sergeant Calls It A Career
After more than 12 years protecting the residents of East Fishkill, Sgt. Brian Tarpey of the East Fishkill Police Department is calling it a career. Tarpey officially retired on Friday, Oct. 6th, after an injury prevented him from returning to duty. He served the Town of East Fishkill since December of 2005, including a temporary assignment with the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. He was promoted to sergeant in 2014. On their Facebook page, the department wished Tarpey: "A long, healthy and happy retirement. Our Best Wishes going forward."
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Who Is Hudson Valley Guest On 'Tonight Show'?: Red-Hot 'Jeopardy!' Champ
The answer: After 12 wins in a row on "Jeopardy!", Pound Ridge native Austin Rogers will be appearing on this talk show Thursday night. The question: What is "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Rogers, who won his 12th game in a row Wednesday and will be going for his 13th win in a row on Thursday at 7 p.m. on WABC Channel 7 before he sits down to chat with Fallon which will air at 11:34 p.m. on WNBC Channel 4. Rogers, a Fox Lane graduate, has won more than $400,000. On Wednesday, Rogers again dominated the competition. He entered "Final Jeopardy!" with …
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Happy Birthday To Rhinebeck's Annie Leibovitz
RHINEBECK, N.Y -- Happy birthday to Rhinebeck’s Anna-Lou "Annie" Leibovitz. Leibovitz turns 68 on Monday. The portrait photographer was born Oct. 2, 1949, in Waterbury. She completed her studies in painting at the San Francisco Art Institute & started her career as staff photographer with Rolling Stone magazine. Her new style of lighting and use of bold colors and poses earned her a position with Vanity Fair magazine. She was received a Clio Award in 1987. She was the second living portraitist and first woman to mount an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in 19…
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Friends Of The Poughkeepsie Library Honoring Two Volunteers
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Two longtime volunteers of the Poughkeepsie Library are being honored for their service. Anne Constantinople and Christine Cuttler will be the recipients of the 2017 Adriance Honors at an event at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16 at the Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie. Constantinople served on the Board of Trustees of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District, representing the Town of Poughkeepsie, from 2004 to 2016. At one time or another, she served on all of the committees of the board. She served as Vice-President and then President of the board during the search f…
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Rhinebeck Teen Walks The Runway At Fashion Week
RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- A trip to Union Square Park ended up with a Rhinebeck teenager participating in New York Fashion Week. Henry Mosto, a 16-year-old junior at Poughkeepsie Day School, modeled clothes from Helmut Lang last week during Fashion Week after being scouted in Union Square Park. "A guy came up to me and asked if I had modelled," Mosto said. "He gave me his number and I went in for casting. I didn't think anything would come from it." Mosto differentiated himself from other auditioners by wearing sweatpants and a sweatshirt. He said his style is generally casual…
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Dutchess County’s Margaret Hirst Honored For Decades Of Service
DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. - One of Dutchess County's own warriors that work behind the scenes helping those in need, especially those with mental issues, has been honored with the HOPE Award. Presented annually to a person dedicated to helping others by the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Mid-Hudson, this year's award went to Margaret Hirst, Department of Behavioral & Community Health deputy commissioner and director of Community Services, for her almost 40 years of service to others. “Margaret Hirst’s dedication to the people of Dutchess County, particularly our most vulnerabl…
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Two Hudson Valley Fire Departments Get Nearly 250K In Federal Grants
The Milan Volunteer Fire Department and the Village of Pelham Fire Department each received federal funding through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Milan will receive $130,952 to purchase 20 new self-contained breathing apparatus units while Pelham will receive $101,905 to purchase a new rescue vehicle. Mark Sardaro, Milan Volunteer Fire Department Chief, said their breathing apparatus units were no longer adequate and that one of the air packs recently failed at a structure fire. "This could not have come at a more critical time,"…
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Got Mail? This Is Only Hudson Valley Post Office Open Labor Day
Believe it or not, you can send a letter on Labor Day, Hudson Valley residents. In some cases, you may need to travel a bit to do it, and even cross a bridge. Hint: Make that the new bridge. The Postal Service’s Palisades Postal Store at the mall in West Nyack is the only post office in the Greater Hudson Valley that is open on Labor Day. Full postal retail services are available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with U.S. Passport application acceptance hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Although there will be no regular mail service on Monday, Sept. 4, Priority Mail Express will be delivered on Labor Da…
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