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Poughkeepsie Ceremony Remembers Dutchess County DWI Victims Poughkeepsie Ceremony Remembers Dutchess County DWI Victims
Poughkeepsie Ceremony Remembers Dutchess County DWI Victims POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Remembering those killed by drunk drivers was the focus of the 33rd annual DWI Victims Memorial Ceremony held Thursday in Poughkeepsie, by the Dutchess County Chapter of Remove Intoxicated Drivers and County Executive Marcus Molinaro. Friends and family gathered as 45 victims’ names were read and balloons were released in their memory. The goal of the event is to heighten public awareness of alcohol-related fatalities and the impact of impaired driving on the community.  “As a community, it is important we remember the lives that have been impacted and sadly lost beca…

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Repairs, Repaving Close Route 202 In Suffern The Next 3 Nights Repairs, Repaving Close Route 202 In Suffern The Next 3 Nights
Repairs, Repaving Close Route 202 In Suffern The Next 3 Nights SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Commuters and Suffern residents will want to make alternate plans as the state Department of Transportation begins repairs on Route 202 in the village for the next three nights, beginning Tuesday. Crews will be repairing and repaving the road, according to Suffern police. Residents are asked not to park or leave cars in this area. 

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Kelsie Is Putnam Humane Society Pet Of The Week Kelsie Is Putnam Humane Society Pet Of The Week
Kelsie Is Putnam Humane Society Pet Of The Week CARMEL, N.Y. -- Kelsie, a four-year-old cat, is this week's Putnam Human Society Pet of the Week. According to shelter officials, Kelsie, has great green eyes and is a beautiful color. He is a friendly and happy cat once he gets over his initial shyness. Kelsie also likes to play and be petted.  Residents interested in meeting Kelsie can visit him at the shelter located at 68 Old Route 6 in Carmel. The shelter is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also contact them at 845 225-7777 or www.puthumane.org.

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Commission Makes Recommendations For Ridgefield's Schlumberger Area Commission Makes Recommendations For Ridgefield's Schlumberger Area
Commission Makes Recommendations For Ridgefield's Schlumberger Area RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Schlumberger Citizens Commission has recommended that 30 acres of land purchased by Ridgefield be turned into a cultural center, according to WLAD-AM. Among the suggestions for the area include leasing the Schlumberger theater, create an outdoor amphitheater and study the possibly of turning the old Skydome Building into a warehouse for arts or antiques, said WLAD-AM.  A special meeting has been set for June 15 between the Board of Selectmen and Commission to review and discuss the suggestions, added WLAD-AM. Click here to read the WLAD-AM story. 

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Connecticut Gas Prices Rising With Summer Heat, Travel Connecticut Gas Prices Rising With Summer Heat, Travel
Connecticut Gas Prices Rising With Summer Heat, Travel BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- As the temperatures heat up in Fairfield County and families hit the highways for summer vacation, gas prices are also on the rise, according to AAA's weekly survey of fuel prices.A gallon of regular gas in Connecticut today is $2.46, three cents higher than this time last week; but 39 cents lower than this time last year, AAA said. Nationally, average prices today are $2.32, also up three cents; but down 42 cents compared to this time last year.  Rising crude oil prices, declining supplies and greater demand because of the cheaper prices are now fueling higher gas pric…

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Foxes Won't Be Trapped At Veterans Park School In Ridgefield Foxes Won't Be Trapped At Veterans Park School In Ridgefield
Foxes Won't Be Trapped At Veterans Park School In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Foxes living under a portable classroom at Veterans Park School in Ridgefield have received a reprieve from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection after a parent complained they were being trapped illegally, according to the Ridgefield Press. The school district had hired a company to trap the foxes and move them to another area. The parent feared the foxes were being killed, the Ridgefield Press reported. DEEP found that the company hired was operating without a proper permit, said the Ridgefield Press. The company was not able to catch any of the …

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Norwalk's New Telecommunications Contract Connects 36 Locations In The City Norwalk's New Telecommunications Contract Connects 36 Locations In The City
Norwalk's New Telecommunications Contract Connects 36 Locations In The City NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk has awarded Advanced Corporate Networking (Digital BackOffice) the contract to manage the city’s telecommunications needs, Mayor Harry Rilling announced.“Digital BackOffice will continue to work with our Information Technology Department, managing the city’s 24-7-365 telecommunications network," said Rilling. "This network connects 36 locations among all city departments, including police, fire, and the Department of Public Works, as well as Norwalk Public Schools and Central Office. Digital BackOffice has a record of reliable service and competitive pricin…

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State Police Warn Rockland Residents Of New IRS Phone Scam State Police Warn Rockland Residents Of New IRS Phone Scam
State Police Warn Rockland Residents Of New IRS Phone Scam ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Once again, the New York State Police are warning residents of Orange, Rockland, Ulster, Sullivan and Greene counties of an Internal Revenue Service phone scam that's been occurring in the Hudson Valley. Troopers have been notified of and received complaints from citizens who received phone calls from someone claiming to be a representative of the IRS. The callers use various scare tactics to deceive people into providing personal information such as social security numbers and bank account numbers or threatening arrest.  The scam targets those who may not readily be…

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Clarkstown North High School Valedictorian Has Great Enthusiasm For Life Clarkstown North High School Valedictorian Has Great Enthusiasm For Life
Clarkstown North High School Valedictorian Has Great Enthusiasm For Life CONGERS, N.Y. -- Going beyond basic expectations, not only across the academic spectrum but also in his extracurriculars including tennis, the Mentor Program and the Teen Leadership Initiative, is what makes Benjamin Tenzer the perfect valedictorian for North High School in Clarkstown, said school officials. Tenzer, who plans to attend the Goizueta Business School at Emory University in Atlanta in the fall, is also known for having great enthusiasm for learning, and although naturally gifted in math and science, his curiosity is not limited to things that come easy to him, school officials a…

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Hyde Park Therapy Dog Wins Nationwide Books, Barks Contest Hyde Park Therapy Dog Wins Nationwide Books, Barks Contest
Hyde Park Therapy Dog Wins Nationwide Books, Barks Contest HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- Sydney, an 8-year-old female Cavalier King Charles spaniel therapy dog from Hyde Park, has won the third annual Books & Barks Contest held by Pets Best Insurance Services. Sydney, owned by Chris Grimaldi, regularly visits students at St. Martin de Porres School in Poughkeepsie and won the national contest with 2,866 votes.  Created in 2014, the Books & Barks Contest recognizes and brings awareness to the work of therapy dogs in classrooms and libraries across the nation. As the winner, the school will receive $1,000, and his owner will receive $500 to donate to th…

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