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Beacon Man Takes The Plunge To Help Fight Alzheimer's Beacon Man Takes The Plunge To Help Fight Alzheimer's
Beacon Man Takes The Plunge To Help Fight Alzheimer's BEACON, N.Y. -- Matt Santoro, a Beacon resident, knows the water is going to be cold Saturday. But he'll do whatever it takes to raise money for Alzheimer's Disease. Santoro, a member relations supervisor for TEG Credit Union, is one of the many hundreds of people taking part in the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter's seventh annual Subzero Heroes fundraiser by plunging into Berean Lake in Highland. Money raised by Subzero Heroes benefits the Hudson Valley Chapter’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which fuels the Alzheimer’s Association’s initiatives of care, support and research. Sub…

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by Sam Barron
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Hudson Valley Residents Go Red For Women's Heart Health Hudson Valley Residents Go Red For Women's Heart Health
Hudson Valley Residents Go Red For Women's Heart Health DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The American Heart Association will team up with companies, community organizations, families and friends in Hudson Valley to “Go Red” and “Glow Red” on Friday to spread the message that heart disease and stroke cause one  in three deaths among women each year – more than all cancers combined. Thousands of Hudson Valley residents will participate in National Wear Red Day by wearing read and donating $5 to the Go Red For Women campaign. In turn, they will receive a red dress pin or wristband, and lifesaving heart health education. Some organizations will offer heart…

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by Ken Davis
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Hundreds Gather In Dutchess To Remember MLK Jr. Legacy Hundreds Gather In Dutchess To Remember MLK Jr. Legacy
Hundreds Gather In Dutchess To Remember MLK Jr. Legacy DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Hundreds of residents gathered Monday in Beacon to celebrate and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 39th annual MLK birthday celebration at Springfield Baptist Church. Before the service, hundreds marched to show their support and dedication to King's legacy. County Executive Marc Molinaro offered these words: "We all would benefit by turning down the noise and listening to one another and remembering that we all have something to give...as Dr. King reminded us, everyone can be great because everyone can serve."

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by K Reakes
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Broadway Star Craig Schulman Performs In Hyde Park Music Production Broadway Star Craig Schulman Performs In Hyde Park Music Production
Broadway Star Craig Schulman Performs In Hyde Park Music Production HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- The Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra will present Broadway star Craig Schulman's “Heroes, Monsters and Madmen,” on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 8 p.m. in the Marriott Pavilion at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. Schulman, widely recognized as one of Broadway's premier talents, is the only actor in the world to have portrayed The Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s "The Phantom Of The Opera," Jean Valjean in "Les Misérables," and the title roles in "Jekyll & Hyde," according to a release from the Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchest…

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by Ken Davis
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Milan Artist Showcases Portraits At New York City Gallery Milan Artist Showcases Portraits At New York City Gallery
Milan Artist Showcases Portraits At New York City Gallery NEW YORK – An award-winning photo-realist from Dutchess County is to have her work featured in a six-week exhibit at New York City’s Bernarducci Meisel Gallery. Nadine Robbins’ portraits – including “Epic,” “She-Ra” and “Serafina” – are to be featured alongside works by world-renowned painters like Sylvia Maier, according to a statement from Robbins. The exhibit, called “Formation,” is to run at the gallery, 37 W. 57th St., from Jan. 12 – Feb. 25. “Being in the show is an amazing opportunity and I feel really lucky and humbled to be in it,” said Robbins. Known for their “boldness as much …

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by James O'Rourke
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Dutchess Chamber Honors Community Leaders At Hearts of Gold Gala Dutchess Chamber Honors Community Leaders At Hearts of Gold Gala
Dutchess Chamber Honors Community Leaders At Hearts of Gold Gala POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce will be honoring several businesses and individuals at its Hearts of Gold gala in Poughkeepsie. The annual event will be held at The Grandview starting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4. The honorees and awards are: Marist College will be receiving the Good Neighbor Award, and honor that is bestowed on local businesss that demonstrate “great corporate citizenship through volunteerism and support of the community and the Chamber’s nonprofit partners.” Chamber officials said Marist College is known for its “deep roots in …

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by Carol Reif
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Beekman Library Stuffing Stockings For Soldiers, Needs Help, Donations Beekman Library Stuffing Stockings For Soldiers, Needs Help, Donations
Beekman Library Stuffing Stockings For Soldiers, Needs Help, Donations POUGHQUAG, N.Y. -- Holiday stockings for veterans will be filled Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Beekman Library. Participants are welcome to join this event, a partnership between the library and Soldiers' Angels, to fill 25 stockings that will be donated to service members and veterans this season. All ages and families are welcome to help with the initiative at 6 p.m. at the library. In advance of Thursday's activity, the following donations mus be brought to the library by Tuesday, Dec. 6: Slim Jims or Beef Jerky, packages of holiday nuts, play cards, puzzle book (crosswords, Sudoku, Word Fin…

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by Donna Christopher
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Red Hook Library Celebrates Holidays With Cookies, Carols Red Hook Library Celebrates Holidays With Cookies, Carols
Red Hook Library Celebrates Holidays With Cookies, Carols RED HOOK, N.Y. -- Enjoy some holiday spirit and merriment with live music and cookies at the Red Hook Library Friday, Dec. 9. Performing duo Roger and Lenny will host a sing-along and there will be plenty of cookies and hot cocoa to share.  The performance will features classic pop tunes, guitar and other acoustic instruments, and written lyrics projected for a sing-along. Spanish and Latin songs will be included in the program. All voices are welcome. Bakers are encouraged to bring their home-baked cookies and treats to share. Visitors are also asked to bring canned foods, personal care…

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by Donna Christopher
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Black Friday Event At Red Hook Library Has Nothing To Do With Shopping Black Friday Event At Red Hook Library Has Nothing To Do With Shopping
Black Friday Event At Red Hook Library Has Nothing To Do With Shopping RED HOOK, N.Y. – The Red Hook Library has scheduled is inaugural Black Friday Pack Walk to provide locals with a “healthy, family-friendly and furry” alternative to Black Friday shopping. The event, which is to kick off at the library, 7444 S. Broadway, is to begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, according to organizers, who said the walk route will move right through the village. The Dutchess County SPCA is among the organizations expected to attend the walk, according to organizers, who said the group will be on hand to show case adoptable dogs and collect donations for much-needed shelter…

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by James O'Rourke
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Dutchess Chamber Breakfast Features DCC President Dutchess Chamber Breakfast Features DCC President
Dutchess Chamber Breakfast Features DCC President POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.-- Pamela Edington, president of Dutchess Community College, will be the keynote speaker at the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s next Contact Breakfast on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. Guest will include representatives from the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York Inc. and Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie, among others. Donations of non-perishables will be collected in a food drive to benefit the Workforce Development Center.  Edington is an experienced educator and administrator with more than 30 years of service at communi…

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by Donna Christopher
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Are You The Next Dutchess Poet Laureate? Nominations Sought Are You The Next Dutchess Poet Laureate? Nominations Sought
Are You The Next Dutchess Poet Laureate? Nominations Sought DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Do you have the writing chops for free verse or sonnets? Are you a seasoned rap lyricist or pen haiku? Applications are being accepted by Arts Mid-Hudson for individuals interested in serving as Dutchess County's 2017 poet laureate.  The post, established in 2016 by County Executive Mark Molinaro, is to honor local outstanding poets, integrate poetry into the community, enrich the education of young people, and enhance the County's position as a cultural center in the Mid-Hudson region, according to the announcement. First poet laureate Robert Kelly served as the …

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by Donna Christopher
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Come Meet Alpacas In Pleasant Valley Come Meet Alpacas In Pleasant Valley
Come Meet Alpacas In Pleasant Valley PLEASANT VALLEY, N.Y. -- Visitors to Lilymoore Farms on Saturday are in for a treat. There will be a public open house to experience alpacas, horses and chickens close-up and learn all about them. The day will also feature an array of vendors to shop for holiday items. Hiking trails on the 40-acre farm will be open, and activities will include making a scarecrow and a kids craft table. The event is from noon-4 p.m. at the farm, 21 Moore Road, Pleasant Valley.  For information, call 845-605-7002.

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by Donna Christopher