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Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Employees Blame Troubles On Cuts Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Employees Blame Troubles On Cuts
Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Employees Blame Troubles On Cuts HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- A staff member at Hawthorne Cedar Knolls in Westchester said two fights last week are the results of administrative cuts leading to frustrated students and overwhelmed employees, according to News 12. Six teenagers at the school for troubled teens, face charges after two separate incidents merely 12 hours apart. A worker said that faculty are afraid to go to work each day with the real issue being job cuts and lack of administration with a reported 9-to-1 ratio of kids to counselors. according to News 12. Three boys were arrested on rioting charges Friday after fighting a…

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8-Year-Old Has Surprise Party With Police In Montgomery 8-Year-Old Has Surprise Party With Police In Montgomery
8-Year-Old Has Surprise Party With Police In Montgomery MONTGOMERY, N.Y. -- Nicole and Michael Restuccia wanted to make their son Joel's eighth birthday special so when it looked like a lot of Joel's friends wouldn't be able to make it to his surprise birthday, Nicole took a chance and posted a message on Facebook, according to Time Warner Cable News. Word got around that the party was police themed and eventually the Town of Montgomery police, Village of Walden police, Orange County SWAT team and New York State Police all ended up attending the party and getting in on the surprise, according to Time Warner Cable News. At the age of eight, Joel …

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Substation Issue Caused Poughkeepsie Power Outage Substation Issue Caused Poughkeepsie Power Outage
Substation Issue Caused Poughkeepsie Power Outage POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A problem in a substation caused a power outage lasting about an hour in Poughkeepsie on Friday night, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Power went out around 8:35 p.m., affecting 1,148 customers and was restored by 9:35 p.m., according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Click here to read the Poughkeepsie Journal article.

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Schools
County Executive Molinaro Joins Poughkeepsie Students' Field Trip County Executive Molinaro Joins Poughkeepsie Students' Field Trip
County Executive Molinaro Joins Poughkeepsie Students' Field Trip POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- County Executive Marc Molinaro joined Krieger Elementary School fifth= grade students on an educational field trip last week. The field trip took place at Beacon's Long Dock Park and focused on the Hudson River. The city made a video about the experience which can be seen on YouTube. Krieger Elementary School is at 265 Hooker Ave. in Poughkeepsie.

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Schools
Concordia College Posthumously Appoints John Bahr Emeritus Professor Concordia College Posthumously Appoints John Bahr Emeritus Professor
Concordia College Posthumously Appoints John Bahr Emeritus Professor BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Concordia College posthumously appointed John Bahr emeritus professor of English in recognition of his 39 years of distinguished service to the College, the Church, and the community at its 135th Commencement Exercises.  Bahr received the bachelor of arts degree in English with honors from Concordia in 1975, and a master of divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary in 1995. He joined the staff as an admissions counselor and later became the college’s first full-time director of admissions. Aside from his administrative duties, his passion for literature and drama le…

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Police & Fire
Fire Chief Says Fire At Hudson River Psychiatric Center Was Arson Fire Chief Says Fire At Hudson River Psychiatric Center Was Arson
Fire Chief Says Fire At Hudson River Psychiatric Center Was Arson POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A fire at the former Hudson River Psychiatric Center was determined to be intentionally set, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Fairview Fire District and neighboring agencies were dispatched to the fire at 7:09 p.m. last Wednesday, and discovered that the Cheney Building had an active fire inside the basement, according to the report. The fire was declared under control at 7:47 p.m. with no reported injuries, the report said.  EFG/DRA Heritage, LLC, has plans to develop the 156-acre psychiatric site. Click here to read the full story at the Poughkeepsie Journal.

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City Of Poughkeepsie Fire Department Testing Fire Hyrdrants City Of Poughkeepsie Fire Department Testing Fire Hyrdrants
City Of Poughkeepsie Fire Department Testing Fire Hyrdrants POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department is servicing and testing the city fire hydrant system. This system is directly linked to the drinking water supply. During the testing period, the water is safe, but should be run until it is clear. Residents should use caution when doing white laundry, it is recommended to wait 24 to 48 hours after the testing has been completed in the neighborhood.  During the next three weeks, hydrants in the southwest section of the city will be tested from Main Street – South to the City Limits and South Hamilton Street – West to the Hudson…

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Neighbors
Yonkers Student Named Valedictorian At Mount Saint Vincent College Yonkers Student Named Valedictorian At Mount Saint Vincent College
Yonkers Student Named Valedictorian At Mount Saint Vincent College YONKERS, N.Y. -- Diana Lulgjuraj from Yonkers was this year’s valedictorian at The College of Mount Saint Vincent and received the Cardinal Cooke Memorial Award for Academic Excellence and the Sister Doris Smith Award for Core Curriculum. The Cardinal Cooke Memorial Award was founded by the Archdiocese of New York and is awarded to the senior who has maintained the highest scholastic standing during the four-year collegiate course. The Sister Doris Smith Award was founded by the faculty, administration, and staff in honor of the former College president and is awarded to the student with the …

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Events
Speaker At Starr Library In Rhinebeck Discusses Modern Real Estate Speaker At Starr Library In Rhinebeck Discusses Modern Real Estate
Speaker At Starr Library In Rhinebeck Discusses Modern Real Estate RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Barbara Ballinger, writer, author and contributor to Realtors Magazine will speak about hot trends for homes in 2016 and beyond on Tuesday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at the Starr Library in Rhinebeck. She will discuss and show examples of multi-generational living, natural swimming pools, seamless indoor-outdoor spaces, and spas at a free program called "Inside, Outside and All Around the House."  To register go to this link or call 845-876-4030.  Oblong Books will be on hand to sell Ballinger’s books to be signed.

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Politics
Change Could Be Coming To New York State Alcohol Laws Change Could Be Coming To New York State Alcohol Laws
Change Could Be Coming To New York State Alcohol Laws State lawmakers are considering changing the law that prohibits restaurants from selling alcohol before noon on Sundays, commonly known as a blue law, allowing restaurants to sell alcohol starting at 8 a.m., according to Time Warner Cable News. New York State Senator Sue Serino is a small business owner and says she still has to speak to business owners and constituents but currently supports changing the law, according to Time Warner Cable News. Serino said lawmakers have not discussed the measure yet in their conference, according to Time Warner Cable News. Click here to read the full st…

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