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Walkway seeks to be 'friendliest park in the world'

Fred Schaeffer wants to make Walkway Over the Hudson the "friendliest park in the world." More than 300000 pe...

City man faces five years for shooting

A City of Poughkeepsie man who admitted his role in a shooting in the city in August faces a five-year prison term for ...

Steinhaus vetoes mandatory insurance pay-ins

POUGHKEEPSIE Dutchess County Executive William Steinhaus has vetoed legislation that would have required all elected co...

Valley honors its veterans

"I have some bad memories about it, but I have a few good ones," the Town of Poughkeepsie resident said. &quo...

Nonprofit works to 'build a stronger Main Street'

Hudson River Housing Inc. is doing a little community organizing in the mid-Poughkeepsie business district. Called the ...

Jury rules in doctors' favor in malpractice case

A Poughkeepsie neurosurgeon and a Hyde Park physician have been cleared of accusations of malpractice in the 2003 death...

RESULTS IN: Legislature results for Dutchess, Ulster

In Dutchess County Legislature races, Republican DJ Sadowski won the contest in District 4; Republican Robert A. Weiss ...

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Senior Recital. Mark Van Hare, composer.
November 21 4:00pm Senior Recital. Mark Van Hare, composer. Skinner Hall...
2009-11-21 00:00:00 at Vassar College
All DAY CROP
Come join us to catch up with friends, shop,crop and more. ·1/2 of a 6ft...
2009-11-21 10:00:00 at Postal code 12601, United States
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