New York Housing Market Sales Pace Improves, Median Price Holds
Sales of existing single-family homes in New York State in May outpaced April by nearly 12 percent, with more than 80 percent of New York's reporting counties seeing an increase in sales, according to preliminary single-family sales data accumulated by the New York State Association of REALTORS.
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Coin Collectors to Meet
The Croton River Numismatic society of Carmel, (a coin club) will hold its next meeting on Tuesday. July 15, 2008 in the Guideposts cafeteria, 39 seminary Hill Road in Carmel at 7:30pm. Topics up for discussion at the meeting will include U.S.
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Westchester Walk to Defeat MS
On Sunday September 21, 2008 The Montel Williams MS Foundation will host the 2nd annual Westchester Walk to Defeat MS, a 5K walk for families, dogs and work teams, in FDR State Park, 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights. Registration begins at 9 am and the walk, at 10am, followed by a children's ...
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Putnam Home Improvement Program Has Grant Funds Available
The Putnam County Housing Corporation (PCHC) has grant funds available from the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation to administer the Putnam Home Improvement Program for Putnam County residents. Program guidelines require homeowners' to get estimates from three licensed contractors, as w...
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New Guide Book from Arbor Day Foundation Helps Identify Trees in NY
The Arbor Day Foundation is offering a new tree identification guidebook that is now easier to use, and will help an average person identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process. What Tree Is That? now features full-color, hand-drawn botanical illustrations of the distinctive characteristics...
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Two Arrested for Damaging a Car in Putnam Valley
Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of two Putnam Valley residents on felony criminal charges stemming from a dispute which occurred on Ridge Avenue in Putnam Valley. On June 14 at approximately 2am, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office received a complaint of a dispute involvi...
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SUNY Delhi Offers Onsite Wastewater System Training Programs
SUNY Delhi provides New York Onsite Wastewater Treatment Training (OTN) programs in collaboration with Putnam County Septic Repair Program (PCSRP) and the Department of Health. A two-day course, Foundations & Soil Analysis for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, will run from 7:30am to 5pm.
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Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Family Hiking Club Walks in the Woods
On Sunday, July 13 from 1pm until 3pm the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum will be hosting a monthly: Family Hiking Club. Join Environmental Educator, Laurel Dodge, for a wonderful afternoon walk in the woods at the Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center, 20 Kenridge Fram Drive, Route 9W, Cornwall.
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Nature of the Hudson: Minnows and More at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Come learn the natural history of some of the interesting fish living in the Hudson River on Saturday, July 19 at 10am, Kowawese Unique Area, Route 9W, New Windsor.
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Friends and Family Rally for Cancer Support-a-Walk Next Week
Call now to attend Support Connection's free Friends and Family Rally on Tuesday, July 15 from 6-8pm at Putnam Ridge, 46 Mt. Ebo Rd., Brewster. The Rally is the perfect way to kick-start your involvement in this year's 14th Annual Support-A-Walk for breast and ovarian cancer.
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The Amazing World of Dragonflies at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Adults and families are invited to the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum on Thursday, July 17, 1pm at the Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W, Cornwall, for the The Amazing World of Dragonflies. Join Larry Federman, Assistant Warden/Educator with Audobon, NY as he tea...
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Putnam Hospital Center to Offer Early Pregnancy Class
The Birthing Center at Putnam Hospital Center is now offering free early pregnancy classes, designed to help mothers to-be to get off to a good start in the early months of their pregnancy.
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Nature Strollers: Hiking Group for Families with Young Children at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
On Tuesday, July 15 at 10am, join Naturalist Guide, Laurel Dodge for Nature Strollers, a hiking group for families with babies, toddlers and young children. Come take a one-hour hike at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center location, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W, Cornwa...
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Tisha B'Av Services at Temple Beth-El
Temple Beth-El, 118 Grand Avenue, Poughkeepsie, will hold Tisha B'Av services beginning on Saturday evening August 9 at 8:30pm. Services will continue on Sunday morning August 10 at 8:30am with Shachrit. At 7:30pm services will resume with Mincha and Ma'ariv. After services there will be a Break ...
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Peekskill Man Charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Vehicle in Cold Spring
At 6:35am on July 03, 2008 35-year-old Stephen,Ochola of Peekskill was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2nd degree, a Misdemeanor, and Speeding, a violation,
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Antique Car Show at Locust Grove
Take a step back in time as Locust Grove, the Samuel Morse Historic Site, presents an antique car show on the great lawns of this National Historic Site. This classic car event is more than just a car show; in addition to seeing antique cars and hot rods in an historic setting, come enjoy the grou...
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Chef Lisa is Featured Speaker at Celiac Support Group's Next Meeting
July's meeting of the Hudson Valley Celiac Support Group features Chef Lisa, The Groovy Baker, as speaker. After graduating from the New York Art Institute's pastry and baking program with high honors, Chef Lisa spent the next several years working in NYC.
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New York State Correction Officer Examination Scheduled for Oct. 18, 2008
A statewide competitive Civil Service exam for the position of correction officer trainee will be held on October 18, 2008. There are no minimum requirements for taking this written examination. However, at the time of appointment, you must have passed the written exam, you must be 21 or older, a...
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Honorees Named for the 48th Annual Auxiliary Ball at Hudson Valley Hospital Center
Senator Vincent L. Leibell, Sheila Drogy, Patricia Morrow, and the Hudson Highlands Land Trust will be honored
New York State Senator Vincent L. Leibell, R-Patterson, Croton-on-Hudson residents Sheila Drogy and Patricia Morrow, and the Hudson Highlands Land Trust of Garrison, will be the honored at the 48th Annual Auxiliary Ball of Hudson Valley Hospital Center, Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Boscobel Hous...
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Come and Enjoy Peekskill's First Annual Summer Fest
On Saturday, July 12, from 1-5pm, enjoy a day of free fun for the whole family and a chance to win a 21 flat panel TV! Pick up a Ticket at the Gazebo, get the Ticket signed at 7 of any of the places on the ticket, fill out the back drop it off at the Gazebo, and be included in a drawing to win a ...
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Tax Incentive for Local Land Conservation Renewed
Private landowners in the Hudson Highlands are the beneficiaries of a newly passed federal tax incentive for conservation. The incentive, which had expired at the end of 2007, helped the Hudson Highlands Land Trust work with willing landowners in our community to conserve over 300 additional acres...
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Philipstown Garden Club Holds Annual Meeting
Libby Healy, a 60-year member of the PGC honored at annual meeting
The Philipstown Garden held their annual meeting at the home of member Marilyn Mayo on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. Committee chairs made their annual reports and the nominating committee presented the slate of directors for the coming year, July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
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Assemblywoman Sandy Galef Continues to Address Property Tax Relief in her "Speak Out" TV Series
Features Lee Kyriacou, Executive Director of the Office of Real Property Services
Assemblywoman Sandy Galef continues her conversations with experts focusing on the wide range of perspectives on the current property tax crisis facing New York State. The shows, which kicked off in March, continue to appear on cable television through October.
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Focus is on Children's Services at Putnam Family & Community Services Annual Meeting
On Thursday, July 24 Putnam Family and Community Services will hold their Annual Meeting. The topic is The Year of The Child - Focus on PFCS Children's Services. The meeting will take place at 7pm, at 1808 Route Six in Carmel, and is free of charge.
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Are You Trained to Help Save a Life?
Safety and Preparedness Classes in Hudson Valley Offered by Red Cross
More than 300,000 people each year suffer from sudden cardiac arrest. To increase the chances of survival, at least one person in each household should be trained in CPR and the use of an AED. Organizations and companies, depending on size, should have many, if not all, employees and volunteers tr...
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Friars Of The Atonement Annual Golf Classic Raises $100,000 to Aid Chemically Addicted
The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement raised $100,000 at their 16th Annual St. Christopher's Inn Golf Classic on June 9 at the Mount Kisco Country Club. Proceeds will benefit the Friar's programs of St. Christopher's Inn, a residential shelter and treatment center for men which is located in Garr...
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Mahopac Man Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter in Weekend Accident
Putnam County District Attorney, Adam B. Levy, announced today the arraignment of Zachary M. Naglieri, 23, of Mahopac, on a charge of Vehicular Manslaughter Second Degree, for causing the death of John J. Morris early Sunday morning on Route 6N in Mahopac.
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Final Plea for Putnam Area Host Families
Foreign high school students are scheduled to arrive soon for academic semester homestay programs, and the sponsoring organization needs a few more local host families. The students are anxiously awaiting news of their new families. These young ambassadors are looking forward to fulfilling their l...
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Energy Healing Workshop for Rejuvenation and Healing at Desmond-Fish Library
One Light Healing Touch, an international energy healing and mystery school is offering free introductory energy healing workshops on July 15, and Sept 23 at the Desmond-Fish Library in Garrison, from 6:30-8:30pm.
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Blood Drive for 10-year-old Ryan at Garrison Firehouse on August 1
Son of Rachel of the Garrison Post Office
Across New York State and around the country scores of children suffer from leukemia. In order to stay alive these children need blood transfusions. One such boy is Ryan Blake, whose Mom, Rachel, works at the Garrison Post Office on Route 9D in Garrison.
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