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Some Police Services To Be Cut By Village In Hudson Valley Some Police Services To Be Cut By Village In Hudson Valley
Some Police Services To Be Cut By Village In Hudson Valley Residents of a village in the region were informed of a police service cut only two days before it took effect. The change is taking place in Dutchess County. As of Friday, Nov. 15, at 11:59 p.m., the Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department's operational hours will shift from 8 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week.  Village officials said in a press release that this means the village police will no longer provide overnight coverage, but alternative support will be in place.  "This decision was made after exhaustive consideration, dialogue, and review of the options&nbs…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
CP Unlimited Uses Innovative Ideas To Maintain Staff From Near And Far CP Unlimited Uses Innovative Ideas To Maintain Staff From Near And Far
CP Unlimited Uses Innovative Ideas To Maintain Staff From Near And Far In recent years, staffing shortages across the Hudson Valley—and specifically amongst the wide field of service providers to vulnerable populations—have created an environment where there simply aren’t enough people to fill all of the necessary positions. A person who requires 24-hour care, for instance, will need three people working in eight-hour shifts to cover their day. If one of those three caretakers does not show, the ripple extends outwards to many others. That’s why for an agency like Constructive Partnerships (CP) Unlimited that cares for many dozens of people with intellectual …

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Business
Hudson Valley Café Reopens After Months-Long Closure Hudson Valley Café Reopens After Months-Long Closure
Hudson Valley Café Reopens After Months-Long Closure A popular café in the region has officially reopened after a months-long closure due to staffing shortages. The owners of Frida’s Café & Bakery in Milton in Ulster County announced on Thursday, May 12, that the eatery was back in business. “We are thrilled to announce that Frida's is officially open!!! Come visit us from 7-3 to meet our lovely new staff and try our new menu," the owners said in a Facebook post. "Our team has worked very hard to ensure a fantastic customer experience upon reopening. You will not be disappointed!” The owners previously announced on Jan. 1 that the busine…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
IRS Planning To Delay April 15 Tax Deadline, Reports Say IRS Planning To Delay April 15 Tax Deadline, Reports Say
IRS Planning To Delay April 15 Tax Deadline, Reports Say For the second straight year, the Internal Revenue Service is expected to extend the tax deadline by at least a month, according to multiple reports. Bloomberg, CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post all reported on Wednesday afternoon, March 17 that the IRS is expected to push the tax deadline until mid-May, not April 15, though no official statement has been made. Tax season was delayed from the get-go as the IRS began to accept and process tax returns on Feb. 12, which was a two-week delay. A filing extension would give taxpayers additional breathing room to meet their tax …

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by Zak Failla