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Relay for Life At Iona Raises More Than $57,000 Relay for Life At Iona Raises More Than $57,000
Relay for Life At Iona Raises More Than $57,000 NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- More than 450 participants on 23 teams joined together at Iona College recently to celebrate, remember and fight back against cancer by walking for Relay for Life.The students walked from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. showing their support for cancer survivors and in the process raise more than $57,000 in donations from students and local organizations.  The theme of this year’s event was Western, and the slogan was “Giving Cancer the Boot.” The night was complete with games such as scavenger hunts, Miss Relay Pageant, Zumba and even a mechanical bull.  Students also had the opport…

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Business
Dutchess Chamber April Breakfast Features Mayor, Award Winners Dutchess Chamber April Breakfast Features Mayor, Award Winners
Dutchess Chamber April Breakfast Features Mayor, Award Winners POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Dutchess Chamber of Commerce April breakfast event on Wednesday, April 20, will feature Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison, discussing his first 100 days in office and business-related issues for the City of Poughkeepsie.Held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center, the event sponsored by KeyBank, will also include the presentation of the 2016 Headliner Awards, that recognizes some of the best in Dutchess County business. Awards will be given in the following categories:  Best Place to Work (Business with more than 50 employees): MidH…

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Events
Get Out And Ride With Dutchess County Rails-To-Trails Opening Day Get Out And Ride With Dutchess County Rails-To-Trails Opening Day
Get Out And Ride With Dutchess County Rails-To-Trails Opening Day DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Sunny skies and warm temperatures will make it the perfect weekend to join the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's annual "Opening Day for Trails" on Saturday, April 16.The event ask residents to get outside and enjoy one of the many great trails the area has to offer including the award-winning Dutchess Rail Trail and Harlem Valley Rail Trail.  The William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail is a 13.4 mile multi-use county park that runs through the middle of the county along the former Maybrook Rail corridor including the towns of Poughkeepsie, LaGrange, Wappinger…

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News
Small Male Dog Found In Yonkers Small Male Dog Found In Yonkers
Small Male Dog Found In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- A small, male dog was found this morning in the vicinity of Shonnard Place and Park Avenue, according to Lost Pets of Westchester.The small terrier-mix will be taken to the Yonkers Animal Shelter at 1000 Ridge Hill Blvd. For information, call (914)-375-7387. The shelter is open today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Weather
Bridgeport Will See Weekend Warm-Up, But State Warns Of Fire Danger Bridgeport Will See Weekend Warm-Up, But State Warns Of Fire Danger
Bridgeport Will See Weekend Warm-Up, But State Warns Of Fire Danger FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — It's going be a beautiful weekend in Fairfield County with sunny skies making it the perfect time to get outside and start that spring yard work, or maybe forget the work and do something fun like taking a hike or playing a round of golf.A low pressure system will dominate the area, keeping skies clear and conditions dry, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will range from the upper 50s to lower 60s for Friday and Saturday, with highs moving into the middle 60s and lower 70s on Sunday.  One drawback is that the dry condition are making it the per…

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News
Stratford Family Sets Up GoFundMe Page For Preemie Baby, Sick Mom Stratford Family Sets Up GoFundMe Page For Preemie Baby, Sick Mom
Stratford Family Sets Up GoFundMe Page For Preemie Baby, Sick Mom STRATFORD, Conn. -- Baby Luke of Stratford, who was delivered 10 weeks early after his mother was diagnosed with double pneumonia and placed in a medically induced coma, is finally home. Unfortunately, his mother, Brittany Lohnes is still hospitalized, according to News 12 Connecticut.  Luke was delivered by cesarean section on March 12 and weighed only 3 pounds, 6 ounces. Since then, he has gained 2 pounds and was able to come home on Wednesday, April 13, News 12 said. HIs father, Luke Lohnes, is thrilled, but is worried about covering the thousands of dollars of medical bills. To help, fr…

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Police & Fire
Bridgeport Man Arrested On Drugs And Weapons Charges Bridgeport Man Arrested On Drugs And Weapons Charges
Bridgeport Man Arrested On Drugs And Weapons Charges BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A Bridgeport man wanted for three counts of failing to appear in court was tracked down by state troopers in a gang unit who found that his home was being used for a drug operation, according to the Connecticut Post. Troopers from the Statewide Urban Violence Task Force arrested Dominique Bigger, 22, outside his home at 331 Maple St., without incident, the Connecticut Post reported. Troopers found a loaded Glock pistol, extra ammunition and marijuana, in addition to heroin on Bigger, said the Connecticut Post.  Police told the Connecticut Post that two young children we…

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News
Drainage Work Begins On Fox Run Road In Redding On April 18 Drainage Work Begins On Fox Run Road In Redding On April 18
Drainage Work Begins On Fox Run Road In Redding On April 18 REDDING, Conn. -- Residents should take note that the Highway Department will begin drainage work on Monday, April 18 on Fox Run Road in Redding in preparation for paving. The work will take about four weeks. During the construction, the road will be accessible to residents of the road only. All others are urged to take alternate routes. 

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Police & Fire
Fire Heavily Damages Danbury Home Fire Heavily Damages Danbury Home
Fire Heavily Damages Danbury Home DANBURY, Conn. -- Two adults and three children escaped injury when their home on Kenosia Avenue in Danbury was heavily damaged by fire on Thursday, April 14, according to the Connecticut Post.  The fire started near the fireplace of the single-family home, Assistant Fire Chief Mark Omasta told the Connecticut Post. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire in the one-story home, but the structure still received extensive damage, said the Connecticut Post. The five residents were left homeless. The cause of the fire is under investigation, said the Connecticut Post. Click here …

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News
Letter To The Editor: Thank You Sen. Serino For Fighting Elder Abuse Letter To The Editor: Thank You Sen. Serino For Fighting Elder Abuse
Letter To The Editor: Thank You Sen. Serino For Fighting Elder Abuse HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- The Northwest Dutchess Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email northwestdutchess@dailyvoice.com. On behalf of the NYS Coalition on Elder Abuse, I am writing to publicly thank Senator Sue Serino for her leadership on securing money in the state budget to combat elder abuse and financial exploitation of older adults. This is a serious issue that happens in every neighborhood, in every city, and in every town of our state. Often it happens without anyone noticing. We know from the NYS Prevalence and Incidence…

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