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This Dutchess County Liberal Arts College Ranked Among Top 20 In US, New Report Says This Dutchess County Liberal Arts College Ranked Among Top 20 In US, New Report Says
This Dutchess County Liberal Arts College Ranked Among Top 20 In US, New Report Says The grades are in, and these colleges are a cut above the rest. Of the top 20 liberal arts colleges in the United States, four can be found in Massachusetts, three in New York, and one in Connecticut, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings. They are: No. 1 - Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts No. 2 - Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts No. 4 - Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts (Tied with Pomona College in Claremont, California and Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania) No. 8 - United States Military …
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Dutchess, Strong Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Dutchess, Strong Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Dutchess, Strong Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible With a round of storms moving from west to east in interior portions of the region, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area. The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. A radar image of the region above from 2:45 p.m. Friday shows the storms. In New York, the following counties are covered by the watch: Putnam Dutchess Orange Ulster Sullivan Albany Columbia Greene Rensselaer Schenectady Saratoga Schoharie Broome Cayuga Chemung Chenango Clinton Cortland Delaware Essex Franklin Fulton Hamilton Herkimer Lewis Madison Montgomery Oneida Onondaga Oswego Otsego …
Student From Louisville Threatens To 'Shoot Up' NY College Days After Mass Kentucky Shooting Student From Louisville Threatens To 'Shoot Up' NY College Days After Mass Kentucky Shooting
Student From Louisville Threatens To 'Shoot Up' NY College Days After Mass Kentucky Shooting Classes have resumed at a New York college where a 20-year-old student from Louisville allegedly threatened to shoot up the school just days after five were killed in a mass shooting in the Kentucky city. Multiple police agencies in Oneida County were called shortly before 7 p.m. Sunday, April 16, with reports of an active shooter threat against Hamilton College, located in the town of Clinton. In a post on Twitter, the college said there was “the threat of an armed assailant” in the Kirner Johnson building. Students and faculty were told to stay locked inside their rooms and away from win…
Woman Killed After Car Leaves Roadway, Crashes Into Pole, Trees In Dutchess County Woman Killed After Car Leaves Roadway, Crashes Into Pole, Trees In Dutchess County
Woman Killed After Car Leaves Roadway, Crashes Into Pole, Trees In Dutchess County A woman was killed after her 2012 Subaru Forester left the roadway and struck a utility pole and several trees in Hudson Valley. The crash occurred in Dutchess County around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the town of Clinton, on Slate Quarry Road. An initial investigation determined Lisa M. Drozdowski, age 52, of Clinton, was heading eastbound on Slate Quarry Road and left the roadway for unknown reasons, said Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police. The Forester struck a utility pole and several trees before coming to rest, Hicks said. Drozdowski was pronounced dead on the scene by resp…
Police Issue Warning After Car Break-Ins, Thefts In Dutchess County Police Issue Warning After Car Break-Ins, Thefts In Dutchess County
Police Issue Warning After Car Break-Ins, Thefts In Dutchess County New York State Police are warning car owners after several vehicles were stolen or broken into in the region. In Dutchess County, two vehicles were stolen from the Rhinebeck area over the weekend of July 30, police said. Another 15 cars were broken into around the town during that same period, according to police. Troopers in Oneida County were also investigating after three vehicles were stolen in the town of Clinton. In each case, police said the cars were left unlocked and the stolen cars all had the keys left in the vehicle. “Please lock your vehicles, close all windows and secure …
Months-Long Lane Closure Starts On Taconic Parkway Stretch In Dutchess Months-Long Lane Closure Starts On Taconic Parkway Stretch In Dutchess
Months-Long Lane Closure Starts On Taconic Parkway Stretch In Dutchess Prepare for long-term delays on a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway. Road crews plan to close one lane in both directions in Dutchess County between Pleasant Valley and the town of Clinton beginning Monday, June 13, through Friday, Oct. 28, according to the Department of Transportation. Drivers will encounter the closures between Route 44 (Exit 54) in Pleasant Valley and Route 115 (Exit 58) in Clinton. The closures will allow workers to replace drainage structures, DOT said. Transportation officials urged drivers to slow down through the stretch and reminded motorists that fines are d…
COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 16 NY Counties COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 16 NY Counties
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 16 NY Counties Mask mandates in New York are being eased by federal health officials following the surge of new infections in early spring. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, leaving most of the state being encouraged to return to wearing facial coverings indoors. With the state's seven-day average COVID-19 positivity rate at 6.73 percent as of Thursday, June 2, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul, and hospitalizations on the decline, many counties in New York ar…
COVID-19: These NY Counties At Medium, High Risk Of Spreading Virus, CDC Says COVID-19: These NY Counties At Medium, High Risk Of Spreading Virus, CDC Says
Covid-19: These NY Counties At Medium, High Risk Of Spreading Virus, CDC Says While most New Yorkers have eagerly ditched their masks as the recovery from the winter COVID-19 surge continues, some counties are now being encouraged to mask up once again as the state has seen a rise in cases in some regions. In late February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, permitting most of the state to drop the mandate. Earlier story - COVID-19: CDC Unveils New Strategy Allowing Communities To Ease Masking, Social Distancing Howeve…
COVID-19: Wearing Masks Still Recommended In These NY Counties COVID-19: Wearing Masks Still Recommended In These NY Counties
Covid-19: Wearing Masks Still Recommended In These NY Counties While most New Yorkers are eagerly ditching their masks as the recovery from the winter COVID-19 surge continues, some counties are still being encouraged to mask up for a variety of factors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, permitting most of the state to drop the mandate. Earlier story - COVID-19: CDC Unveils New Strategy Allowing Communities To Ease Masking, Social Distancing The CDC will also offer a color-coded map — with coun…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Area County Hit Hardest By Storm Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Area County Hit Hardest By Storm
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Area County Hit Hardest By Storm Four days after a wintry storm rolled through the region, hundreds in the Hudson Valley are still without power. In Ulster County, the area hit hardest by the storm, more than 1,900 Central Hudson customers were still reporting outages late Tuesday morning, Feb. 8, while there were 54 in Dutchess also left in the dark, according to the utility company. “This has been a historic storm for Ulster County and we are extremely grateful for the tremendous efforts given by all of our municipal, county, and New York State partners,” Central Hudson Vice President of Electric Engineering and Operatio…
New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley
New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley Utility crews in the Hudson Valley are working to repair hundreds of reported outages that are impacting tens of thousands of area residents and businesses. In the latest update from Central Hudson on Friday, Feb. 4, more than 50,000 Hudson Valley customers were without power, with more wintry weather expected to hit the region through the afternoon and into the evening. As of 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 4, Central Hudson was reporting these outages in the Hudson Valley: Ulster County: 46,722 of its 90,990 customers, with an estimated restoration time of 10 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6; Dutchess County…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There has been a slight uptick in new COVID-19 cases reported in Dutchess, though the county continues expanding its vaccination program, despite an increase in positive infection rates. Health officials in Dutchess are now monitoring 1,433 active COVID-19 cases, up from approximately 800 last month as the region contends with a potential "fourth wave" of the virus spreading in the Hudson Valley. There have now been a total of 25,807 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Dutchess out of nearly 615,000 tests administered since the pandemic began. New virus-related deaths have brought the total to 425…
COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Dutchess; Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Dutchess; Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported In Dutchess; Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community The number of active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess is getting closer to 1,000 as the death toll in the county rose slightly in the past week as the county recovers from the second surge of the virus. Dutchess health officials were monitoring 1,080 active COVID-19 cases on Friday, March 5, down from 1,177 last week, but up from approximately 800 in late February. According to the Department of Health, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 22,678 out of nearly 550,000 tests that have been administered countywide. In the past week, six new virus-related deaths were repor…
COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Dutchess; Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Dutchess; Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported In Dutchess; Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community The number of active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess is back above 1,000 as the death toll in the county topped 400 as the region continues combating the virus. Dutchess health officials were monitoring 1,177 active COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday, Feb. 24, up from 819 late last week.  According to the Department of Health, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 21,769 out of more than 520,000 tests that have been administered countywide. In the past week, six new virus-related deaths were reported in Dutchess, bringing the total to 404 since the pandemic began last …
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There are now less than 1,000 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess as the county continues to see a decline in the spread of the virus. Health officials are now monitoring 819 active cases as of Thursday, Feb. 18, down from more than 1,000 as recently as Friday, Feb. 11.  According to the Department of Health, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 21,131 out of more than 500,000 tests that have been administered countywide. In the past week, 10 new virus-related deaths were reported in Dutchess, bringing the total to 398 since the pandemic began last year. The s…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were six new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County this week, as the number of active cases being monitored rose back above 1,000. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 20,477, with 1,009 active as of Friday, Feb. 12, up more than 100 from earlier in the week. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 388 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 4.5 percent after it was up near 7 percent last week. Twenty-one COVID-19 patients have been discharged from D…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 10 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the weekend, as the number of active cases being monitored dropped below 1,000. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 20,122, with 892 active as of Tuesday, Feb. 9, down from 1,271 late last week. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 382 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 4.67 percent after it was upwards of 7 percent last week. Twenty-two COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Dutche…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 15 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the week, as the number of active cases being monitored continues to drop. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 19,512, with 1,271 active as of Friday, Feb. 5, down from 1,541 a week ago. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 372 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 5.26 percent after it was upwards of 7 percent last week. Twenty COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Dutchess County ho…
COVID-19: Dutchess Sees 10 More Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: Dutchess Sees 10 More Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: Dutchess Sees 10 More Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown Of Cases By Community There were 10 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the weekend, as the number of active cases being monitored continues to drop. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 19,123, with 1,489 active as of Tuesday, Feb. 2, down from 1,541 on Friday, Jan. 29. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 357 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 6.21 percent after during upwards of 7 percent last week. Twenty COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Dutche…
COVID-19: 10 New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: 10 New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: 10 New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 10 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County this week, as the number of active cases being monitored continues to drop. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 18,553, with 1,5441 active as of Friday, Jan. 29, down from 1,844 on Monday, Jan. 25. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 347 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 6.36 percent after landing at 7.11 earlier this week. A total of 172 patients are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 in…
COVID-19: New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 13 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the weekend, though the number of active cases being monitored has dropped dramatically. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 17,813, with 1,844 active as of Monday, Jan. 25, down from 2,316 on Friday, Jan. 22. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 337 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 7.11 percent after spiking at 9.11 percent last week. A total of 145 patients are currently hospitalized…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community Dutchess County has now seen more than 16,750 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, leading to several new fatalities this week. There are 2,335 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess as of Wednesday, Jan. 20, up from 2,162 a week earlier, according to the Department of Health. Late in November last year, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. Thirty-three new virus-related deaths since Friday, Jan. 15 brought the total to 319 since last March. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 8.01 percent after spiking at 9.11 perc…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess Cases By Community Dutchess County has now seen more than 15,000 total COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, leading to 13 new fatalities this week. There are 2,162 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess as of Friday, Jan. 15, up from 1,625 a week earlier on Friday, Jan. 8, according to the Department of Health. Late in November last year, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. The new virus-related deaths reported this week brought the total to 286 since last March. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess is up to 9.11 percent after hitting 8.41 percent earlier this …
COVID-19: Dutchess County Surpasses 2K Active Cases; Latest Rundown By Community COVID-19: Dutchess County Surpasses 2K Active Cases; Latest Rundown By Community
Covid-19: Dutchess County Surpasses 2K Active Cases; Latest Rundown By Community Health officials in Dutchess are now monitoring nearly 500 new active COVID-19 cases as the county nears a total of 15,000 confirmed cases. There are 2,163 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess as of Monday, Jan. 11, up from 1,625 on Friday, Jan. 8, according to the Department of Health. Eighteen new virus-related deaths were reported over the weekend, bringing the total to 273 since the pandemic began last year. Late in November, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 14,471 - approximately 1,000 new over the weekend - confirmed COVID-19 cases sinc…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were more than a dozen new COVID-19 deaths reported in Dutchess this week, as the county continues to monitor more than 600 active cases of the virus. Thirteen new virus-related deaths were reported in Dutchess this past week, as the death toll rose to 255, while the number of active COVID-19 rose slightly to 1,625, up from 1,622 on Monday, Jan. 4, according to the Department of Health. Late in November, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 13,379 - approximately 1,000 new this week - confirmed COVID-19 cases since the outbreak began in e…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There are now more than 1,600 active COVID-19 cases being monitored in Dutchess County as the Hudson Valley contends with a statewide and nationwide holiday surge of new infections. There were nine new virus-related deaths reported in Dutchess in the past week, as the total rose to 243, while the number of active cases rose from 1,511 to 1,622 as of Monday, Jan. 4, according to the county Department of Health. Late in November, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 12,797 - approximately 1,200 new this week - confirmed COVID-19 cases since the o…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There are now nearly 1,600 active COVID-19 cases being monitored in Dutchess County as the Hudson Valley contends with a statewide and nationwide holiday surge in new infections. There were 17 new virus-related deaths reported in Dutchess in the past week, as the total rose to 232, while the number of active cases rose from 1,511 to 1,5188 as of Wednesday, Dec. 30, according to the county Department of Health. Late last month, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 11,720 - approximately 1,500 new this week - confirmed COVID-19 cases since the ou…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There are now more than 1,500 active COVID-19 cases being monitored in Dutchess County as the Hudson Valley contends with the second wave of the virus. There were nine new virus-related deaths reported in Dutchess in the past week, as the total rose to 215, while the number of active cases rose from 1,330 to 1,511 as of Monday, Dec. 21, according to the county Department of Health. Late last month, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 10,238 - approximately 1,000 new this week - confirmed COVID-19 cases since the outbreak began in early March o…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There are now more than 1,300 active COVID-19 cases being monitored in Dutchess County as the Hudson Valley combats the second wave of the virus. There were six new virus-related deaths reported in Dutchess in the past week, as the total rose to 206. The number of active cases rose from 1,102 on Thursday, Dec. 10 to 1,330 five days later on Tuesday, Dec. 15, according to the county Department of Health. Late last month, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 9,290 - approximately 700 new this week - confirmed COVID-19 cases since the outbreak beg…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There are now more than 1,100 active COVID-19 cases being monitored in Dutchess County as the second wave of the virus rocks the Hudson Valley. Four new COVID-19-related deaths were reported by the Dutchess County Department of Health this week, as the number of active cases rose to 1,102, up from 1,032 on Monday, Dec. 7 one week ago. Late last month, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 8,456 - approximately 500 new this week - confirmed COVID-19 cases since the outbreak began in early March out of more than 309,000 tests administered in Dutch…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community Several new COVID-19 fatalities were reported in Dutchess County as the number of active cases has topped 1,000 with the "second wave" of the virus raging throughout the region. According to the county Department of Health, on Monday, Dec. 7, there were 1,032 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess, up from 734 as recently as Thursday, Dec. 3. Late last month, the county was only reporting approximately 200 active cases. There have now been 8,099 - approximately 500 new this week - confirmed COVID-19 cases since the outbreak began in early March out of more than 300,000 tests administered in Dut…