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Nearly $65k awarded at education ceremony
More than 100 educators, students, and Community Foundations volunteers and staff attended the hors d'oeuvres and dessert reception at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel.
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Scientists say higher CO2 levels lead to itchier, more abundant poison ivy
High Falls resident John Messerschmidt's first encounter with poison ivy taught him that hubris and itchy plants can be a bad combination.
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GED recipients 'have the whole thing': their own graduation
Dutchess County graduates with a General Educational Development diploma have the same bright future ahead of them that other graduates have, and their graduation ceremonies reflect their growth, officials involved with the program said.
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Food, fun and fresh air: Hudson Valley features beautiful picnic areas
Perhaps a glass of wine for the adults. This is the simplicity of a summer picnic in the Hudson Valley.
Indictments sought against 3 men in fatal restaurant shooting
The Dutchess County District Attorney's Office today will present its case against three Newburgh men allegedly involved in the shooting death of 44-year-old Ines Amigon outside El Molino restaurant and bar on Main Street early Saturday.
Section of Vassar Road to temporarily close for construction project
A section of Vassar Road, in the vicinity of Spring Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie, will close Tuesday at 7 p.m., while crews work overnight to replace a pipe culvert, the Dutchess County Department of Public Works said.
Hearling set for Newburgh man charged in Poughkeepsie murder
A preliminary heasring is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday for the Newburgh man charged over the weekend in the shooting death of a Poughkeepsie man.
Workers laid off from IBM get hope
In response to layoffs at local and global IBM Corp. facilities, government officials are discussing what can be done to help mitigate the damage.
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IBM layoffs won't hit region as hard as previous downsizing, experts say
Some houses will go on the market. Some retail businesses will suffer a bit. And as much as $55 million in wages could disappear from Dutchess County.
Anniversary: Betty Ciccone & Ralph Ciccone
Ralph and Elizabeth 'Betty' Ciccone are celebrating 60 years of marriage. They were raised in New Rochelle, New York and met, according to Betty, "when a cute boy working at the gas station caught her eye".
State to restore aid for services for developmentally disabled
State lawmakers are expected next week to restore $90 million in aid for services for the developmentally disabled after it was cut as part of the state budget in March.
Journal pictorial book now available
The Poughkeepsie Journal's newest book is available for purchase -- or pickup, for those who preordered -- at the Journal's office.
Poughkeepsie transportation center could boost local economy
To improve transportation, help rejuvenate Dutchess County and bolster local business, the City of Poughkeepsie is embarking on a six-month project to construct a transit hub on Civic Center Plaza.
Kari Reiber, still county's medical examiner, is health chief too
After a decade as the Dutchess County chief medical examiner, Dr. Kari Reiber is transitioning into a new role as the leader of the Dutchess County Department of Health.
Fathers honored at city's annual parade
The time of year has come for fathers of the Hudson Valley to be honored, and today, dads will be front and center with the 11th annual Father's Day Parade.
Schumer fights for ways to inform veterans of benefits, services
The federal Privacy Act prevents Dutchess County from reaching out to many of its recently discharged veterans to tell them about services, including property-tax breaks, according to county officials.
Armed Forces Day on Hudson is a successful duty
Our first Armed Forces Day on the Hudson was held May 19 in Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie.
City teen robs pizza delivery person, police say
A City of Poughkeepsie teen faces charges for allegedly stealing from a pizza delivery person, City of Poughkeepsie police said.
Good life: Your positive achievements
Stapell, a professor of history at the school, has taught at the school since 2004, when he was hired as an adjunct professor.