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Without power. It was horrible. Ive been through storms before. This was the strongest harshest storm ive ever seen. Were going to be without power. We dont even know, you know, its too early to even get an estimate. If i would have known that it was a cat 4, a direct hit, wouldnt stay. You learn add leed a lesson think . Oh, yes, i think a lot of people did. Trees and power lined toppled around the region making it difficult to get around. Were in downtown albany where a massive amount of busin...

That is home for some and a Family Vacation spot for so many others is unrecognizable. Thats just what we know about the areas that are accessible. Some of the damage has been and can only be viewed by air. Brooke baldwin gave us a tour. Reporter we have flown over mexico beach and its gone. Its gone. We are going to get there to show you guys exactly how bad it is, but its obliterated and its awful to look at. I mean, as we watch the deterioration along the coastline, i have never seen anything...

The bell, painted by artist, Susie Dains, is part of Burrell's Be Well Initiatives.

A new art installation dedicated to supporting the mental health of police officers is on display in Springfield.

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Dutchess Community College conferred associate degrees and career certificates to 835 students at a graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, at the Majed J. Neshiwat Convention Center.College officials said in a press release that associate degrees and career certificates were awarded across 46 programs of study to students ranging from ages 18 […]

Abilities First in Wappingers Falls, New York, has announced that its 2024 Recognition Reception slated for Thursday, June 6, and

Half of direct-care workers experience food and housing insecurity, a new study showed. About a quarter of such jobs remain vacant statewide.

Connecting for Kids has released its schedule of January programs. Music Therapy & More This program is designed for families and their children, ages infant to 6 years, who have concerns about development, according to a news release. The hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child’s academic, motor, […]

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — A former Fishkill Town Board member is challenging a longtime incumbent in a race for Dutchess County Clerk. Kenya Gadsden, a Democrat, is running for the clerk’s position now held by Republican Brad Kendall in the Nov. 7 election. Early voting starts on Saturday, Oct. 28 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 2. […]

SALLY BETH LAASE WALKER. August 1, 1937 - December 10, 2022. Sally leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 62 years, Frank Walker; children, Kimberly (Michael) Winter of Lansing, MI and Timothy (Kelley) Walker of Arlington, TX, 11 grandchildren, five grandchildren-in law, and 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Jane (Ron) Becker of Sioux Falls, SD,