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Dutchess Trail Network Nominated For Conservancy's Hall Of Fame Dutchess Trail Network Nominated For Conservancy's Hall Of Fame
Dutchess Trail Network Nominated For Conservancy's Hall Of Fame POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A nonprofit dedicated to turning old rail lines into places for folks to bike and stroll has selected the Hudson Valley Trail Network as one of five hall of fame nominees, according to Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro. The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has put it up for a public vote on its website. Molinaro’s office said residents also can promote the network on social media by using the hashtag #RailTrailHOF. According to Molinaro, the Dutchess Rail Trail is one of the most highly visited parks in Dutchess. The county is also proud, he said, to help “provide r…

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Police & Fire
Man, 20, Driving Erratically In Nyack Charged With DWI, Police Say Man, 20, Driving Erratically In Nyack Charged With DWI, Police Say
Man, 20, Driving Erratically In Nyack Charged With DWI, Police Say NYACK, N.Y. -- A 20-year-old Middletown man is facing charges after police accused him of driving drunk in Nyack early Sunday, authorities said. Matthew Ranglin was arrested about 4:45 a.m. after Orangetown officers said they spotted him operating his car in an erratic fashion and driving into oncoming lanes of traffic. Ranglin smelled of alcohol and was also found to have marijuana in his possession, police said. Ranglin refused to take a field sobriety test and wouldn’t take a breath test at the police station, police said. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor; u…

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Police & Fire
Ramapo Police Aid Elderly Man Who Got Lost On His Way Home Ramapo Police Aid Elderly Man Who Got Lost On His Way Home
Ramapo Police Aid Elderly Man Who Got Lost On His Way Home RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police came to the rescue of an elderly man who appeared to be lost Monday. The unidentified man was walking near Eugene Levy Park on Route 35 around 4:45 p.m. He told police he lived nearby, but had lost his “bearings,” they said. He was safely returned to a family member, police said. Police answered a total of 156 calls Monday, including: 16 alarm activations, 15 medical emergencies, four fires and three arrests for possession of marijuana and vehicle and traffic offenses. Police also responded to eight motor vehicle accidents at the following locations: Route 30…

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Schools
Danbury’s ACE Graduates Express Deep Gratitude, Optimism Danbury’s ACE Graduates Express Deep Gratitude, Optimism
Danbury’s ACE Graduates Express Deep Gratitude, Optimism DANBURY, Conn. -- These Danbury grads have faced many obstacles along the way, but their experiences at the Alternative Center for Excellence was not one of them. Many of the 23 students who got their diplomas Tuesday said they found the school to be a nurturing place where they found guidance and acceptance. One of those, Aaron Ortiz, said he found coming to ACE to be challenging because he was shy. After failing to show up on the first day, he got a knock on his door from teacher Glenda Armstrong. Ortiz admitted that he didn’t like her back then, but they later formed a bond due to her c…

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New Canaan School Board Extends Superintendent's Contract New Canaan School Board Extends Superintendent's Contract
New Canaan School Board Extends Superintendent's Contract NEW CANAAN, CONN. -- New Canaan Superintendent Dr. Bryan Luizzi’s tenure has been extended by another year, according to a report by the New Canaan Advertiser. The Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to tack on another year to Luizzi’s current 2015-2018 contract, the New Canaan Advertiser reported. Luizzi was principal at New Canaan High School before he replaced Dr. Mary Kolek as interim schools superintendent of schools in 2014, the New Canaan Advertiser story said. According to the school district, Luizzi once worked as an English teacher at Newtown High School and was principal…

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Events
Ossining Library To Display Preschoolers, Parents Artworks Ossining Library To Display Preschoolers, Parents Artworks
Ossining Library To Display Preschoolers, Parents Artworks OSSINING, N.Y. -- Artworks by preschool children and their parents will be exhibited at the Ossining Public Library. The budding artists were participants in the ArteJuntos/ArtTogether program, a collaboration between museum, local schools, and community organizations. The opening reception for the show is 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 10. It runs through Sunday, June 19 during regular library hours. The show was organized by the Katonah Museum of Art and the First Steps Program, which is based in Ossining. According to one of the organizers, Margaret Adasko, a parent can be the most…

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Police & Fire
City Council Approves Ridenhour As Danbury's New Police Chief City Council Approves Ridenhour As Danbury's New Police Chief
City Council Approves Ridenhour As Danbury's New Police Chief DANBURY, Conn. -- It’s official -- Danbury will have a new police chief by July. The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved Mayor Mark D. Boughton’s choice to head the city's the 155-member department. Patrick Ridenhour, who is now police chief in Stratford, will replace Al Baker, who is retiring this summer. Ridenhour, a 28-year law enforcement veteran, after his appointment in May said he was “humbled and honored” to be chosen for the post and said he was looking forward to serving the “diverse and growing” Danbury community. Ridenhour got his first policing job in Waterbury. He w…

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10th Annual Putnam County Secret Garden Tour Raises $10,000 10th Annual Putnam County Secret Garden Tour Raises $10,000
10th Annual Putnam County Secret Garden Tour Raises $10,000 BREWSTER, N.Y. -- The gates of private gardens were flung open recently so folks could putter about in the peonies and petunias and admire their owners’ green thumbs – all in the name of charity. More than $10,000 was raised for programs for people with disabilities, according to organizers, Partners with PARC. This is the 10th annual Secret Garden tour that it has hosted. About 350 people roamed around  landscaped homes with well-tended flowers in Garrison, Kent, Putnam Valley, Brewster, Patterson, and Carmel, PARC said. Some of the garden owners even welcomed their guests with cookies, …

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Schools
Our Lady Of Lourdes Graduates 152 In Poughkeepsie Our Lady Of Lourdes Graduates 152 In Poughkeepsie
Our Lady Of Lourdes Graduates 152 In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The skies matched the sea of blue caps and gowns last Saturday as 152 graduates of Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepie marched up to collect their diplomas. Commencement exercises started with the singing of "The National Anthem" by seniors Christian D’Agostino, Bailey Nichols, Victoria Smith, Victoria Vacca, Julia Wheeler and David Williams. Our Lady of Lourdes is a private, Roman Catholic school. For the first time in the school’s recent history, two students shared the title of salutatorian, Samantha Basilone and Victoria Smith. The valedictor…

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Oakside Students Honored For Sportsmanship, Athleticism Oakside Students Honored For Sportsmanship, Athleticism
Oakside Students Honored For Sportsmanship, Athleticism PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – Oakside Elementary School in Peekskill recently congratulated winners of its Physical Education Award. The nine students were honored for their sportsmanship, athleticism, health and leadership, according to the school’s website. The awards were presented to the students at ceremonies at Beacon High School last month.

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