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'Croton Falls Gang' Eager For Reunion 'Croton Falls Gang' Eager For Reunion
'Croton Falls Gang' Eager For Reunion Once upon a time, there was a group of kids who all lived in a small North Salem neighborhood where they called themselves the "Croton Falls Gang," and played outside until dark before running home for dinner. Today, those same "kids" are in their 50s and 60s, and some have stayed in touch, but most haven't seen each other in years. But one of them, Jeffery Bobbins of New Fairfield, Conn., always loved those days and decided to start a Facebook page to try and get some of the "old gang" together again. "We had so much fun and it was a time when we all pla…

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by K Reakes
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Dutchess Resident Liev Schreiber Gets 2017 Emmy Nod For 'Ray Donovan' Dutchess Resident Liev Schreiber Gets 2017 Emmy Nod For 'Ray Donovan'
Dutchess Resident Liev Schreiber Gets 2017 Emmy Nod For 'Ray Donovan' DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The 2017 Emmy nominations are out and once again, Dutchess County resident Liev Schreiber is on the list for his role on Showtime's "Ray Donovan." it is his third consecutive Emmy nod. Schreiber is in the "Best Actor in a Drama Series" category alongside Sterling K. Brown from "This Is Us," Anthony Hopkins of "Westworld," Bob Odenkirk of "Better Call Saul," Matthew Rhys of "The Americans,"  Kevin Spacey of "House of Cards," and Milo Ventimiglia of "This Is Us." The 69th Annual Primetime…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Community Rallies Around Brewster Family To Aid Young Stroke Victim Community Rallies Around Brewster Family To Aid Young Stroke Victim
Community Rallies Around Brewster Family To Aid Young Stroke Victim BREWSTER, N.Y. -- A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for a Brewster family facing a medical challenge involving a young boy. The campaign was started by Holly Myslim-Cipriani for her son, Joey, who suffered a stroke. Joey was rushed to Putnam Hospital on March 26, unable to breathe. He was later sent to Westchester Medical Center and had double pneumonia, sepsis, flu, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Myslim-Cipriani said. He was put on a machine that pumped in oxygen for two weeks. Once he was removed from the machine, he was unresponsive, and a test revealed he had a massive st…

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by Sam Barron
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Wappingers Falls Businessman Receives Meritorious Service Award Wappingers Falls Businessman Receives Meritorious Service Award
Wappingers Falls Businessman Receives Meritorious Service Award WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Jack Fedigan has been an institution in Wappingers Falls for 50 years. Fedigan was honored by the Exchange Club of Southern Dutchess for his dedicated service to helping others with its Meritorious Service Award on Tuesday.  The event also raised more than $1,000 to support the victims of the fire in the Wappingers Falls and $900 to support Autism Society Hudson Valley in honor of Fedigan’s involvement with these causes. “In many respects, Jack Fedigan represents the best in all of us – someone who came here as a young man fifty years ago; who stayed here and rais…

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by Sam Barron
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Seen Him? Fuji The Cat Goes Missing In Beacon Seen Him? Fuji The Cat Goes Missing In Beacon
Seen Him? Fuji The Cat Goes Missing In Beacon DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. - Volunteers in Dutchess County are looking for the public’s assistance as they seek a cat that has gone missing in Beacon. On Monday night, Fuji, a black and white cat with white paws and nose was reported missing by his family. He was last seen on June 9 in Beacon near Dominick Lane and Branette Lane. According to his owners, Fuji wandered off on Friday and they are worried about him during the current heat wave. He was last seen approximately a mile from his home. He is currently wearing a red collar with a tag. The family said that Fuji is more likely to respond t…

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by Zak Failla
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Bear Spotted Near Playground, Park In Dutchess Bear Spotted Near Playground, Park In Dutchess
Bear Spotted Near Playground, Park In Dutchess There's another bear making the rounds in Dutchess. The East Fishkill Police Department said it received a report Monday afternoon of the bear sighted on a neighbors's property in the area of Quail Run Road in Wiccopee, a hamlet in East Fishkill. After a police officer had been sent to patrol the area since it's near a park and playground, it appeared the bear had moved on, police said. This is the time of year young bears move out of the den and find their own territory, East Fishkill Police are reminding residents. As a result of this, residents may encounter young bears passing by yard…

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Pawling's James Earl Jones Receives Lifetime Achievement Tony Award Pawling's James Earl Jones Receives Lifetime Achievement Tony Award
Pawling's James Earl Jones Receives Lifetime Achievement Tony Award James Earl Jones, a Pawling resident, was honored Sunday for his life's work on the Great White Way. The actor received a lifetime achievement award at the Tony Awards. Jones has appeared in 20 Broadway plays and won two Tonys for his performances in the "The Great White Hope" and "Fences." During his speech, Jones thanked his father and talked about his wife, Cecilia Hart, who died last October. Offstage, he is best known for voicing Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" movies.

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by Sam Barron
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7-Year-Old Granddaughter Of Danbury Philanthropist Found Slain; Dad Charged 7-Year-Old Granddaughter Of Danbury Philanthropist Found Slain; Dad Charged
7-Year-Old Granddaughter Of Danbury Philanthropist Found Slain; Dad Charged A 7-year-old girl who was slain in her Westchester home earlier this week was the granddaughter of Danbury philanthropist Noel Hord, according to the News-Times. Gabrielle White, a second-grader, was found dead Tuesday in her bed in her home in New Rochelle, and her father, Neil White, has been charged with murder in her death, police said. A GoFundMe page was started in memory of Gabrielle, with all proceeds and donations going to the Hord Foundation, which “helps others realize their dreams.” “The family wants to celebrate the dreams of young people who will have an opportunity that Gabr…

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Community Rallies Behind Those Affected By Wappingers Falls Fire Community Rallies Behind Those Affected By Wappingers Falls Fire
Community Rallies Behind Those Affected By Wappingers Falls Fire WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- As Wappingers Falls downtown businesses and residents are still reeling from Saturday's devasting fire that left several businesses and homes destroyed, the community is stepping forward to help. Two groups who are currently collecting money and working to help those affected, include the Wappingers Falls Business & Professional Association who has started a GoFundMe page and Graceland Tattoo who will hold a fundraiser on Sunday. The GoFundMe page has a goal of $10,000 has already raised more than $6,000 by Monday afternoon. The organization is asking for donat…

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by K Reakes
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Dutchess Woman Is Oldest Person in New York At Age 113 Dutchess Woman Is Oldest Person in New York At Age 113
Dutchess Woman Is Oldest Person in New York At Age 113 Vera Van Wagner, who turned 113 last week, was honored for being Dutchess' first supercentenarian as the Office of the Aging celebrated its 19th annual Celebration of Aging, honoring its Senior Citizens Of The Year in Wappingers Falls.Wagner is the oldest living person in New York, the oldest ever Dutchess County resident, the third oldest person in the United States and the 27th oldest person in the world. She lives at the Baptist Home At Brookmeade in Rhinebeck. Also honored at the event were four Dutchess County couples celebrating marriages of 71, 72, 74 and 77 years, and seven residents…

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by Sam Barron
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Know Her? Police Finds Lost Pit Bull/Lab Mix In Dutchess Know Her? Police Finds Lost Pit Bull/Lab Mix In Dutchess
Know Her? Police Finds Lost Pit Bull/Lab Mix In Dutchess Do you know her? Police in Dutchess County are asking the public's help after a lost pit bull/lab mix was found at about 10 p.m. Friday. The dog was located at Whalesback Road in Rhinebeck. Anyone with information regarding the dog's owner should contact the Red Hook Police Department at (845) 758-0060. You can share this post on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook icon below. For real-time Dutchess news in your Facebook feed, be sure to "Like" Daily Voice's Dutchess Community Forum page on Facebook by clicking here.

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Dutchess County Honors Seniors Citizens Dutchess County Honors Seniors Citizens
Dutchess County Honors Seniors Citizens Dutchess County respected its elders on Tuesday afternoon.The Office of the Aging celebrated its 19th annual Celebration of Aging, honoring its Senior Citizens Of The Year in Wappingers Falls. Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro presented the awards to Jane Cole Geisler of Verbank, Carol and Nick Annas of Red Hook, and John Thomas of Hyde Park. Receiving a Senior Achievement Award were the residents of Castle Court at Concord Village in of Poughkeepsie. Also honored at the event were four Dutchess County couples celebrating marriages of 71, 72, 74 and 77 years, and seven residents …

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by Sam Barron