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Covid-19: SUNY Delays Start Of Second Semester, Cancels Spring Break, Requires Testing
The State University of New York outlined a sweeping, system-wide plan for the second semester which includes delaying the start of classes, canceling spring break, and implementing a plan to test all students for COVID-19.
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras made the announcement on Sunday morning, Nov. 8.
Developed in consultation with public health experts within the university system, as well as campus, faculty, student, and union leadership, the plan combines a series of new protocols with proven strategies already being employed across SUNY's colleges and universities.
Main components…
Dutchess Legend Charles Edward Conklin, 91, Businessman, Benefactor
Charles “Charlie” Edward Conklin, 91, of Pleasant Valley and Vero Beach, Fla., died Tuesday, Jan. 30 of natural causes at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
He was a successful businessman and major benefactor to local colleges, hospitals and other institutions.
Mr. Conklin was born on Feb. 21, 1926, in Poughkeepsie to the late Preston Marshall and Agnes Curley Conklin.
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro issued a statement that read: “I am grateful, honored and humbled to have worked with him."
"Dutchess County lost a great man of our time. Charles Conklin was a benevolent t…