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Somers Women's Club Holding Blood Drive Somers Women's Club Holding Blood Drive
Somers Women's Club Holding Blood Drive SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Somers Women's Club will be holding its annual blood drive from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Somers Intermediate School, 240 Rt. 202, Somers. The drive, chaired by Margie Fleishhauer, will collect blood for the New York Blood Center's Hudson Valley Region. Donations will benefit 20 hospitals in the area and could be distributed to as many as 200 hospital from Long Island to Albany. The drive is collecting "whole blood," meaning those wishing to donate should not have donated within the past 56 days. That figure doubles for those wishing to donat…

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Sports
Register For Mount Kisco Baseball Programs At Exit 4 Food Hall Register For Mount Kisco Baseball Programs At Exit 4 Food Hall
Register For Mount Kisco Baseball Programs At Exit 4 Food Hall MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Mount Kisco Baseball will be holding registration Saturday, March 5, for its minor league and little league teams.The leagues are open to students in Mount Kisco Elementary School, West Patent Elementary School and Fox Lane Middle School. Registration runs from 10:30 a.m. until noon at Exit 4 Food Hall, 153 E. Main St. For more information, visit www.mkll.org or www.mountkisco.org.

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Obituaries
Poughkeepsie Councilman J. Tracy Hermann Dies At 52, City Mourns Poughkeepsie Councilman J. Tracy Hermann Dies At 52, City Mourns
Poughkeepsie Councilman J. Tracy Hermann Dies At 52, City Mourns POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Much of the city was in mourning on Thursday as people began to cope with the death of a teacher, public servant and leading LGBT advocate. Poughkeepsie Councilman J. Tracy Hermann died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack on Thursday. He was 52. In a statement on the city's website, city Council Chairman Chris Petsas said Hermann was the "true embodiment of public service." "His love for this city was unparalleled and was the driving force behind all he did for Poughkeepsie," Petsas said. Hermann, who represented Poughkeepsie's 8th Ward since…

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News
Pete the Cat Visits Pawling Library, Delights With Song, Stories, Games Pete the Cat Visits Pawling Library, Delights With Song, Stories, Games
Pete the Cat Visits Pawling Library, Delights With Song, Stories, Games PAWLING, N.Y. -- Pete the Cat made a special appearance at the Pawling Free Library recently to read stories, sing songs, play the "Pete the Cat Mystery Game" and make a special Pete project, according to the library.Those worried about missing the famous cat on Saturday, Feb. 26, should have no fear! He'll be back for another day of fun in April. Pete the Cat appears thanks to the efforts of Jessica Sisalima. For more information about library events, visit the Pawling Free Library website.

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Plenty Of St. Patrick's Day Events In Dutchess Plenty Of St. Patrick's Day Events In Dutchess
Plenty Of St. Patrick's Day Events In Dutchess DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- As the St. Patrick's Day season descends on Dutchess County, celebrations are in the works that feature food, drink, music and dancing. Below are several options across the county as listed by dutchesstourism.com. The 21st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade The 21st Annual Dutchess County St. Patrick’s Parade is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5. As the chosen grand marshal for this year's parade, Bruce Coneeny, 64, of Hopewell Junction, will lead the procession. The parade begins at the corner of West Main Street and Delavergne Avenue, then winds south through th…

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Red Hook H.S. Athlete Talks About Post-Concussion Syndrome Red Hook H.S. Athlete Talks About Post-Concussion Syndrome
Red Hook H.S. Athlete Talks About Post-Concussion Syndrome RED HOOK, N.Y. -- A Red Hook High School athlete is coming forward to discuss the impact of a pair of sport-related concussions that didn't just keep him off the basketball court, but kept him from social interaction, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. In early 2016, Colin Bemis is a 6-foot-5-inch basketball player on a team destined for the playoffs. Two year earlier, however, he was forced from the court after suffering the concussions in the late spring and fall, according to the Journal. Bemis, who suffered from post-concussion syndrome, found that not only was he unable to compete …

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Schools
Students At Peekskill H.S. and SUNY Purchase Create 'Ideal' Peekskill Students At Peekskill H.S. and SUNY Purchase Create 'Ideal' Peekskill
Students At Peekskill H.S. and SUNY Purchase Create 'Ideal' Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Students from Peekskill High School and SUNY Purchase are actively collaborating to create "an ideal" Peekskill, according to a statement from the high school. During the second of six workshops held at the high school on Tuesday, March 1, the students teamed up to construct a handmade map of what students consider an ideal Peekskill, according to the statement. Kidd Pantana-Gunther, a senior Arts Management major at SUNY Purchase, met with the high school's Great Potential Program students to help them create personalized avatars to place on the map. Over the …

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Business, Community Leaders Gather In Brewster For Massive Networking Event Business, Community Leaders Gather In Brewster For Massive Networking Event
Business, Community Leaders Gather In Brewster For Massive Networking Event BREWSTER, N.Y. -- It was a night of handshaking, business -card-flashing fun at the Bull & Barrel Brew Pub recently as more than 100 professionals from across Putnam gathered for the county's largest networking extravaganza.The event at the Route 22 restaurant was held on Feb. 25. Among the evening's highlights were the awarding of the Trailblazer Awards, which have been presented during each of the past six years.

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Lifestyle
Dining At Blue Moon Cafe Tuesdays In March Aids Norwood Swim Club Dining At Blue Moon Cafe Tuesdays In March Aids Norwood Swim Club
Dining At Blue Moon Cafe Tuesdays In March Aids Norwood Swim Club NORWOOD, N.J. -- There's a temporary solution in place now that's kept the Norwood Swim Club's pool from contamination. Should club members not find a way to fund an expensive permanent fix, however, the establishment could shut down for good. A temporary water line was installed last summer after the contamination became known. Installation of a new water main is the identified fix, but at a cost of $50,000 it's also a great expense the club cannot afford on its own. In response, the community is coming together. The Blue Moon Mexican Cafe at 595 Broadway is hosting a Community Night from…

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Schools
North Salem Students Performing In 'Footloose' North Salem Students Performing In 'Footloose'
North Salem Students Performing In 'Footloose' NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Golden Stage Society at North Salem Middle/High School will be presenting "Footloose" during the weekend of March 11.The show tells the tale of a rebellious teenager who moves to a small middle-American town where dance is forbidden. Once there, he persuades his classmates to defy the local pastor and call for a rock 'n' roll prom. The Golden Stage Society's performances at the school, 230 June Road, include shows at: 7:30 p.m. on March 11; 7:30 p.m. on March 12; and 2 p.m. on March 13.Tickets cost $10 each and are on sale now at the middle/high school m…

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