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Beloved Hudson Valley Mother Of 3 Dies At Age 50
A Hudson Valley mother of three has died at the age of 50.
Dutchess County resident Jennifer J. Strang-Thrasher, of Wassaic, died on Sunday, February 4, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie.
Strang-Thrasher, born in Connecticut in the town of Sharon in Litchfield County, was a graduate of Dover High School and Dutchess Community College.
She was a direct care worker at Cardinal Hayes Home for Children in Millbrook, for 30 years, according to her obituary.
In addition to her mother, Boonie (Coons) Strang of Wassaic, and her husband, Daryl Thrasher of Poughkeepsie, she is s…
Westchester Native Frank Pallett, Owner Of Theater, Fitness Complex In Area, Dies At Age 51
An entrepreneur who owned two popular Hudson Valley businesses, has died at the age of 51.
Frank Pallett died on Wednesday, Aug. 11 after a brief illness.
He was the owner of The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie and Maximum Fitness in Newburgh. He also had a radio show called "Live from The Chance."
Pallett was born in Yonkers. He was a graduate of John Jay High School in East Fishkill, and he later attended Dutchess Community College and Empire State College, his obituary said.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Clemens, his two daughters, 7-year-old Daniella and 2-year-ol…
Beloved Coach, Community Icon Dies At Age 63
A longtime Hudson Valley mentor and beloved basketball coach has died following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Chris McLaurin, age 63, of Poughkeepsie, died on Monday, March 15, according to his family.
"A legend in his own right and our superhero. He made a huge impact on the people who he’s come in contact with. He will forever live on in our hearts," the family wrote in a statement on Facebook.
A Brooklyn native, McLaurin has lived in the mid-Hudson Valley for more than 40 years.
McLaurin, who worked as a private skills coach, also worked at times as an assistant at Poughkeepsie High…
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts For Monday
The following school districts and schools have delayed starts and closures for Monday, March 4 as a result of the latest winter storm.
Westchester County
Bedford Central School District, closed
Blind Brook Public Schools, three-hour delay
Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, three-hour delay
Byram Hills Central School District, three-hour delay
Chappaqua Central School District, three-hour delay
Croton Harmon School District, two-hour delay
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, two-hour delay
Eastchester Union Free School District, two-hour delay
Edgemont Union…
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Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts For Monday
The following school districts and schools have delayed starts and closures for Monday, March 4 as a result of the latest winter storm.
Westchester County
Bedford Central School District, closed
Blind Brook Public Schools, three-hour delay
Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, three-hour delay
Byram Hills Central School District, three-hour delay
Chappaqua Central School District, three-hour delay
Croton Harmon School District, two-hour delay
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, two-hour delay
Eastchester Union Free School District, two-hour delay
Edgemont Union Free Schoo…
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