05-06-20 Southern Dutchess News

Vol. 69, # 19 75 cents

Fishkill, East Fishkill, Wappingers Falls, Town of Wappinger, Town and City of Poughkeepsie

Pandemic makes Mother's Day special for VBMC nurse, family

The Forman family includes Andrew, Christine, Jack and Ava. Christine and other Vassar Brothers Medical Center nurses have been balancing the coronavirus issues at work along with the concerns of family members at home.

Christine Forman is an Associate Nurse Manager at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.

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By Rich Thomaselli She is Super-Mom, Super-Wife and Super-Caregiver all rolled into one.

And, yeah, she was most likely all of those things anyway long before the words "global coronavirus pandemic" became part of our everyday lexicon.

But as Mother's Day 2020 approaches, Christine Forman is emblematic of every nurse, every frontline worker, every professional battling COVID-19 while at the same time balancing life as a wife to husband Andrew and mother to two teenagers, Ava and Jack.

She is, along with her colleagues, a hero.

But she'll never admit it.

"I'm a wife. I'm a mom. I just happen to live a quarantined life right now," Christine said with a laugh.

Christine is an Associate Nurse Manager at Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC), working in what is known as the Float Pool overseeing the IV team and transportation. But, like everybody at the Poughkeepsie facility, she has been cross-trained to other departments to handle the symptoms and complexities of the coronavirus.

And, ironically, she initially was unsure how dangerous it even was, even as a

medical professional.

"When we first started to hear that something was brewing in China, everybody was under the impression that this was like the flu, that this was all going to be containable and it would be OK," she said. "When it came to Dutchess County and New York, they established the Incident and Command Center at the hospital with all of the best people doctors, our infectious disease expert, our president, and suddenly it all became our lives."

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Spring is a ‘time of renewal’ at Stony Kill

By Kristine Coulter Stony Kill Foundation and volunteers are working to continue its mission.

“Our livestock are doing very well at the farm.

Spring is time for renewal, and we’ve had several lamb births, many of which are twins. As you drive by, you can usually see them frolicking in the field and enjoying the cool spring air. We’ll be shearing our sheep soon to get them ready for our warmer summer months. We’ve also incubated and had 20 successful chicks hatch. We now have several heritage breed chickens, our Javas and Dominiques that will be added to the flock. With the recent interest in keeping chickens, we are preparing a kit that may be available to first-time chicken owners,” noted Stony Kill Foundation member Stacey Lynch Adnams.

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Twin lambs were recently born on the Stony Kill property.

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COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE

Molinaro unveils ‘Restarting Dutchess’ initiative

By Kate Goldsmith Noting progress in testing and a decrease in hospitalizations, County Executive Marc Molinaro outlined Dutchess’ plan to begin its reopening process in a Telephone Town Hall last Wednesday.

“Restarting Dutchess” is a multi-pronged initiative to appropriately reopen the county’s economy and Dutchess County Government operations.

As part of the initiative, Molinaro has announced the creation of four executive-level teams – partnerships between Dutchess County Government leaders, members of the Dutchess County Legislature and several countywide elected officials – to guide the direction of the initiative forward to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

“While Dutchess County Government remains laser-focused on public health and safety, we are also working aggressively to ensure a successful transition to full County Government operations and reigniting our local economy,” said Molinaro. “This will be a careful balancing act – enabling the acceleration of economic activity while carefully monitoring the health data to immediately respond to any spikes in infection or hospitalization numbers.

It will be a very fluid process as we adapt to a ‘new normal’ for the economy and Dutchess County Government.”

Led by Molinaro and County Legislators Randy Johnson and Dierdre Houston, the Local Governments Team is working with the county’s 30 municipalities as they devise and implement their respective plans for re-opening. Among the measures being taken through this team are a recent informational webinar, “Conducting Public Meetings During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” held for Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Appeal to ensure necessary meetings can be held to keep key projects moving forward. Molinaro will also utilize the County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for creative measures to jump-start village and city centers.

Town of Hyde Park Supervisor Aileen Rohr, president of the Dutchess County Supervisors and Mayors Association, said, “We thank County Executive Molinaro for his transparency, cooperation and guidance during this unprecedented pandemic. We appreciate the open lines of communication the County has engaged during these difficult times, as well as the willingness to work with individual municipalities to find sensible solutions to evolving challenges.”

Deputy County Executive William F.X. O’Neil, County Clerk Brad Kendall and County Legislature Assistant Majority Leader John Metzger will serve on the County Government Functions Team which is assessing Dutchess County Government departments’ current level of functionality during the pandemic and working for the full operational restoration of County Government. The work of this team includes review of the county’s years-long Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and Coordination of Government (COG) plans. County department heads have also all been directed to provide comprehensive reconstitution plans, including how they will provide services in a new environment that includes new focus Continued on page 5

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STATE COVID-19 UPDATE

State moves forward with data-driven decisions

By Kate Goldsmith Throughout New York’s COVID-19 outbreak, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has said the data will determine when, and how, the state reopens. With increased testing and a steady decline in hospitalizations and deaths, the governor last week issued a series of actions that will begin that process by region.

“As we think about our next steps, we are focused on these figures as well as the testing data to guide us forward,” Cuomo said.

“We will closely monitor and act in accordance with the clear evidence presented.”

The governor announced the formation of the New York Forward Reopening Advisory Board, whose mission is to help guide the state’s reopening strategy. Consisting of 100plus business, community and civic leaders from industries across the state - including Elizabeth Bradley, president of Vassar College – the advisory board is chaired by former Secretaries to the Governor Steve Cohen and Bill Mulrow.

As one of the first steps in the reopening process, hospitals in 35 counties, including Dutchess, are now able to resume elective surgeries. The decision was based on hospital capacity (less than 70 percent) and rate of transmission (less than 1 to 1). The state also requires 30 contact tracers per 100,000 people to react quickly in newly confirmed cases.

“We will carefully track hospital capacity — if a hospital system in a region exceeds 70-percent capacity, that’s a danger sign that will require action,” Cuomo said. “Similarly, a rise in the rate of transmission (Rt) to 1.1, is another warning that will require us to scale back reopening.”

In addition, the Department of Health will require each hospital to have a 90-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on hand, to help ensure hospital systems are prepared in the event of a potential second wave of the virus.

Testing “Our playbook to tackle COVID-19 operates on three premises: Test - Trace – Isolate,” said Cuomo. “It remains the key to

controlling the rate of infection … the challenge of contact tracing is the scale; it’s overwhelming.”

Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg is leading the state’s testing/tracing/isolation program. The partnership of Bloomberg Philanthropies, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the New York State Department of Health will marshal all available state, city and county employees, training those who don’t normally work in health-related areas, and is also hiring additional individuals to build a “tracing army” of 6,400 to 17,000 tracers, depending on projected cases.

“Contact tracing is the art (and hard work) of tracking down close contacts of those who have tested positive for the virus,” said Cuomo, hailing the “nation-leading” tracing program.

Johns Hopkins will develop an online curriculum and exam that is required in order to become a contact tracer, Cuomo said.

Applicants are sought for the role of contact tracer, team supervisor and community support specialist. Visit https://careerspcgus.icims.com/ to learn more.

Testing in brief: -Last week, New York completed its antibody testing survey. The results show that 12.3 percent of the state’s population have tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies. In the Hudson Valley region (not including Westchester and Rockland) that number was 3 percent. The survey developed a baseline infection rate by testing 15,000 people at grocery stores and community centers across the state over the past two weeks.

-The state expanded its antibody testing survey to further determine the spread of infection among frontline workers and first responders. From a sample size of around 1,000 FDNY officers and EMTs and 1,000 NYPD officers from across all five boroughs, preliminary results show 17.1 percent of FDNY officers and EMTs are positive for COVID-19 antibodies and 10.5 percent of NYPD officers are positive for the antibodies.

-As of last Wednesday, New York State was conducting an average of 30,000 diagnostic tests for COVID-19 per day.

Schools Cuomo announced all K-12 schools and college facilities statewide will remain closed for the rest of the academic year.

Schools will continue to provide distance learning during that time and be required to continue meal programs and child care services for essential workers. The state will make a decision about summer school programming by the end of May. Schools and colleges must create reopening plans that re-imagine school facilities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. These plans should consider how schools can monitor the spread of coronavirus, how to reinforce student safety, when and how to resume extracurricular activities and other considerations. All plans will be reviewed and approved by the state.

Cuomo issued an executive order to delay school board elections and budget votes statewide until June 9. The school board elections and budget votes will all be conducted by mail and all qualified voters will be sent an absentee ballot with return postage paid. The executive order also delays local special district and village elections until Sept. 15.

In brief: -Following reports of unsold milk being dumped in upstate New York, the state will work with farmers and companies such as Chobani and Cabot Cheese to distribute their excess products to food banks and those in need, as part of the “Nourish New York” Initiative.

-New York State will provide $25 million from the state’s special public health emergency fund for food banks and providers most impacted by COVID-19. The state is also asking any philanthropies that would like to help the state’s food banks to email COVIDPhilanthropies@exec.ny.gov.

-Two million bottles of “NYS Clean” hand sanitizer have been distributed across all 62 counties to date. The hand sanitizer, which is manufactured by New York State, has been distributed to hospitals, nursing homes, food banks, food handlers, the Red Cross, first responders, schools and college, healthcare workers, homeless organizations, law enforcement, unions, transportation systems and faith-based organizations.

-The MTA will disinfect the New York City Transit system, as well as the MetroNorth and Long Island Railroad, every 24 hours. To achieve this, subway service will stop nightly from 1 to 5 a.m. starting May 6.

The MTA will provide free alternative transportation options to essential workers including buses, “dollar vans” and for-hire vehicles. The entire fleet of Metro-North Railroad and LIRR will also be cleaned daily (with no service disruptions).

-Even though New York is still on PAUSE, New York State Parks remain open

On May 2, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo observed the three-step disinfectant process of a New York City Subway #7 train car at the Corona Maintenance Facility in the borough of Queens. Cuomo has directed the MTA to disinfect all trains every 24 hours to improve safety measures for essential workers who rely on public transportation to get to work.

-Courtesy photo by Kevin P. Coughlin

for solitary walks or hikes. To help beat cabin fever, all fees for state, local and county parks are waived — but you must keep six feet of distance from others and where a mask where social distancing is not possible.

(You don’t need to stay six feet away from someone in your own household who is joining you.)

-May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

COVID-19 has been a crisis for mental health, too. Remember: You are never alone.

For free emotional support, consultations and referrals to a provider, call 1-844-8639314. For free meditation and mindfulness exercises, visit headspace.com/ny.

-The State Department of Financial Services is directing state-regulated health insurers to waive all cost sharing/copays/deductibles for mental health services for essential workers through this crisis.

-The state is launching a new emotional support texting program for frontline workers. The state is partnering with the Kate Spade New York Foundation and Crisis Text Line to provide a 24/7 emotional support service for frontline health care workers.

Workers can text NYFRONTLINE to 741741 for support.

-Cuomo and the governors of New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Rhode Island and Massachusetts announced a joint multi-state agreement to develop a regional supply chain for personal protective equipment, other medical equipment and testing. Cuomo said. “Rather than competing state against state for equipment and supplies, we will now coordinate our purchasing power. We will also identify American suppliers, especially suppliers within our states, who can scale to meet the demand.”

City of Poughkeepsie residents can get free transportation to COVID-19 testing site The City of Poughkeepsie, in partnership with Dutchess County and MidHudson Regional Hospital, is launching an initiative to provide transit service to and from a COVID19 testing site for city residents who want a test but who lack transportation to get there.

MidHudson Regional Hospital has been operating a drive-through COVID-19 sample collection site just outside the city’s borders in the Town of Poughkeepsie. The City and County are teaming up to address a gap involving those in the city who don’t have transportation.

“This will be a big step to address concerns that have been raised in the City of Poughkeeepsie, and we appreciate the efforts of both Dutchess County Executive Molinaro and MidHudson Regional

Hospital to help solve the issue,” said City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison.

Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro said, “The County and City have a strong partnership, and that relationship has served us well through the COVID crisis.

This transportation initiative addresses a paramount concern – ensuring people have the ability to get tested so we can stop the spread of COVID-19.”

The County will pay for the bus service, which will bring people who lack transportation from their house to the testing site. The County will contract with Cedar Bus Co. which has the capacity to provide adequate social distancing and can sanitize the buses between trips.

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Garden club cancels annual Pre-Mother’s Day plant sale

By Kristine Coulter Verplanck Garden Club (VGC) members have canceled its annual PreMother’s Day Plant Sale. The sale is usually held on the lower level of the Fishkill Town Hall.

Asked what it will be like not to host the event, Katherine Gambino, President of the VGC, replied, “It will be a huge disappointment for us not to be able to put on this annual plant sale. Not only is it our biggest fundraiser, but it’s also a way to let the community know about our organization, our projects, and our members skills. We always have offered home-grown perennials, in addition to the nursery grown plants, and many of our customers come for that reason alone.

Typically, we are blessed with a couple hundred customers that clean us out well before the sale is over. Our members help with setting up, and advising customers of which plants will work best in their environment.”

Kathy Bogdan, vice president of VGC stated, “The Pre-Mother’s Day Plant Sale is our way of sharing our passion and knowledge of gardening with our members and the community, as well as sharing our home-grown perennials to promote local gardening.”

VGC members have been keeping busy during this time of social distancing and quarantine.

“Our members have been working on their own gardens, planting seedlings, and getting ready for warmer weather. We had one monthly meeting via Zoom conference in early April, which went much better than I had anticipated. One of our master gardeners, Marge Arnold, gave a presentation on best practices for planting and dividing flower seedlings,” explained Gambino.

In addition, she said, members have worked very hard on one of the projects

Some of the flowers and plants that were sold at last year’s Verplanck Garden Club’s Pre-Mother’s Day Plant Sale in Fishkill.

-Courtesy photo by Verplanck Garden Club

that is particularly important to the Verplanck Garden Club. “Thirty-three years ago, the club was founded with its first initiative being the creation of raised garden beds at the Stony Kill Farm especially built for people with special needs.

At the time, it was the first installation of that kind south of Albany. Those beds have been used by hundreds of gardeners

over the years. This season, we had to rebuild three of the beds, as time and weather had taken their toll. The proceeds from the Plant Sale are typically used to defray the expenses associated with the maintenance of the Special Needs beds,” explained Gambino. As of press time, there were still three beds available to rent, 10' x 4' in size, for those who are eli-

gible (wheelchair bound, disabled, or incapacitated). The beds are available for a modest rental fee.

Anyone who is interested, may email verplanckgardenclub@gmail.com.

“We use the proceeds of the Plant Sale to fund many community based activities which are offered at no charge. We have a crafting tent for children at the Butterfly Festival at Stony Kill Farm in August.

We sponsor crafting sessions at the Fishkill Fall Festival for kids. And we do crafts with the seniors at the Fishkill Town Hall at no cost to them. Plus, we maintain the special needs beds at Stony Kill. In the last year, we've had to reconstruct the overhead watering system, and this year, we have built three new beds, and plan to rebuild all the beds over the next three years. Lastly, we plant and maintain the Herb Garden at Stony Kill, and we offer a yearly scholarship for a local child to attend a DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) Summer Camp session.

So, the monies raised are always redistributed to our greater southern Dutchess community,” Gambino noted.

“While this isolation period hasn't been easy for anyone, I have been happy to be able to stay in touch with our members, and ensure we're all doing OK. Some members have been sewing face masks, others have been helping with grandchildren, and still others have deployed their considerable cooking skills, and I am sure, are making their spouses and partners quite happy. In fact, late this Spring, we are publishing the Verplanck Garden Club cookbook, with more than 70 recipes submitted by our members.

Typically, a gardener is also a great cook - I'm not sure why that combination is so common, but it is among our members,” said Gambino.

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"My No. 1 concern was her well-being, of course," Andrew said. "In fact, when this thing started coming into fruition, I talked to Christine about wearing a mask.

I think I was more aggressive about it than she was."

He chuckled slightly at his recollection.

And then he turned serious, almost somber.

"She's bringing home reality to us every night," he said.

Things have slowed down somewhat.

Christine noted that just shy of 300 patients with the coronavirus have been discharged from the hospital, each with a huge celebration among staff as they physically leave. Patients who have been admitted to the facility are down, and patients under investigation for possibly having the virus are also down.

But the state restrictions and lockdown are still in place, meaning Ava and Jack, a senior and a sophomore at Our Lady of Lourdes High School, are doing remote learning. That has its own challenges, starting with Ava's class trip to Disney World in mid-March - at the precise moment Walt Disney World announced it would be closing the park in the next 48 hours.

"At first, my classmates and I were like 'this isn't that big of a deal, it's just the flu.' I mean, we were in Disney, there were thousands of people around us each day. We didn't think it was as serious as it became," Ava said.

She learned quickly from Mom when she got home.

"We were definitely worried," Ava said.

"And we were worried for her. At first, like she said, even she didn't realize what was going to come of it and that was

scary for all of us, that she initially didn't know."

Said Jack: "I think we find ourselves asking her how her day was more than we have when she gets home."

Home.

Always a safe haven, even if Christine has to take precautions.

While still thinking about work.

"There are nights when I immediately jump in the shower when I get home," she said. "Andrew will start dinner and the kids have been great."

She paused.

"I think the hardest part for me, the thing that has been the most taxing, is the emotional support for our staff," Christine said. "People have said, well, as a nurse, this is what you signed up for. No. It isn't.

We are trained to take care of people who are sick and we give it our everything. But we didn't sign up for people who are so upset that they lost their job, and there's nothing we can do but be heartbroken. We

didn't sign up for our patients who have passed away to not be able to see their family members, and their family members not to see them, and there's nothing we can do but be heartbroken. Those are the day-in and day-out trials."

In a way, it makes this Mother's Day different. More special.

And it's not lost on Ava and Jack, particularly Ava. She's off to Missouri State University in the fall and, given that colleges usually don't wrap up until midMay, this could be her last Mother's Day at home in Beacon - at least on the exact holiday - for a bit.

"My mother has done so much for us," Ava said, "and yes, I think that this is the last Mother's Day I really might be home for a while."

"It's a big part of my daily routine to make sure nothing happens to her," Jack said. "So this Mother's Day really is a little more special."

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Thoughts on not having a NY Democratic primary election To the Editor: On video, the two Democratic Commissioners on New York State's Board of Elections canceled the Democratic Presidential primary (which also selects delegates to the Democratic National Convention).

A statute tucked into New York's 2020 budget, passed April 13, says the Commissioners "may" remove a candidate who publicly "announces" suspension of the campaign.

Senator Bernie Sanders had suspended his campaign on April 8, 2020. One Commissioner interpreted the law to mean he "must" remove a candidate who previously "announced." But laws, unless otherwise written, are generally not retroactive.

He also regarded the primary at this stage as just a "beauty contest," ignoring the delegate selection part of the primary. Four years ago, those Sanders delegates had a big impact, ultimately leading to changing rules governing "super-delegates."

The other Commissioner, clearly more torn, justified his last-minute decision on not putting poll workers at risk. Liquor dealers are essential services, but the electoral foundations of our democracy, not so much. And not having a primary saves money.

Likely the first Commissioner was correct - those who enacted this bit of legal legerdemain really expected he would use it.

Another explanation for ending the primary comes to mind. Was there concern that voters in the New-York-State-of-Inequality might register their dissatisfaction at the polls? There was no shortage of concerns before, and now we have the coronavirus depression as well.

Some information put together for the primary is still relevant. A web page, www.hccharts.org, contrasts current healthcare policy with Medicare for All. Constructive comments welcome.

Molinaro highlights challenges of special needs children, parents during pandemic To Governor Cuomo: Closing school for the remainder of the academic year was a prudent and unfortunately necessary decision. As plans to reopen New York State's schools and summer educational services are contemplated and developed, it is of utmost importance that the needs of special education students and their families are thoughtfully and carefully considered. Efforts underway by your office as well as those of the Board of Regents, New York State Education Department, and our 700 public school districts must incorporate input from special education teachers and parents of students with special needs. It is also critical to provide needed services to special education students throughout the summer.

Throughout this process, so many of our schools and teachers have gone above and beyond to provide quality education during these difficult times. Many students with special needs have adapted well to the new paradigm of remote learning and are finding success utilizing Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other platforms. Other students are struggling with the hands-on attention of teachers and specialists. For many special education students, the most daunting challenge is overcoming the stress of change and inconsistency. That is why a careful and student-centric approach is paramount as we move forward.

Since schools closed, parents have played an even greater role in their education.

This was a challenge for all parents, however, for parents of special needs students, the task could be even more daunting. The technology we all relied on to make remote learning possible, needed modifications and innovative adaptations to make them more accessible. Not all platforms are compatible with critical assistive technologies, nor are they always conductive to educating students with very specific needs. Parents and teachers have been asked to do a lot of heavy lifting to ensure their children and students are receiving a high-quality education.

Special education students must have access to services throughout the summer.

These services will help support students and their families bridge the gap until schools are once again able to provide a more conventional education. Not all special education students will want to take advantage of services throughout the summer, however, for those who do, they must be available.

The unique circumstances, needs, and challenges, of special needs students and their parents/guardians, as well as educators and specialists, must be considered. I know it is a difficult and complex task to set a path forward that addresses the health, safety, and educational needs of all students. The input of special education teachers and parents with special needs could be invaluable to these efforts.

Having been engaged in issues related to the provision of quality special education services for years, I am willing to help in any way I can. Thank you for your consideration of this important issue.

Stay safe. Be well. We are all in this together.

Marcus J. Molinaro Dutchess County Executive

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CareMount offers PCR and COVID-19 Antibody Testing throughout New York Editor's note

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WF Business and Professional Association encourages all to renew or become new members The Wappingers Falls Business and Professional Association (WFBPA) is requesting that all local businesses and professionals consider becoming a member of the organization.

President Cindy Latino said current circumstances have dictated that membership renewal and outreach for new members must be conducted by email and social media. Current membership dues are $100 for businesses and $50 for individuals.

“Put simple, we are the voice for business in the Village of Wappingers Falls and surrounding area. We seek to create, advocate and promote a business friendly environ-

ment that allows for the expansion and retention of local business,” said Latino.

Please renew or consider joining. We need your help to create an accurate list of all of the businesses in our community.

Please provide this information to us regardless of whether you want to be a member or not. Membership info is available at WFBPA.ORG. Dues payment can be paid at your convenience.

Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has announced “Restarting Dutchess,” a multipronged initiative to appropriately re-open the County’s economy and Dutchess County Government operations.

“We need to be able to contact every

business in order to share resources that could be very helpful going forward,” said Latino. “The Dutchess Regional Chamber of Commerce is spearheading the Dutchess Business Notification Network at www.dutchessbnn.com. The site is being updated continuously with current information.”

Latino asks all to take a few minutes to take the survey. It provides important data that is a vital component to planning.

There is a direct link to Dutchess BNN from the website at WFBPA.ORG. Over the course of the past several weeks, the WFBPA has ramped up efforts to keep the businesses and community at large aware

of information, resources and support available during the pause in our economy.

She also asks members and prospective members to “make an effort to follow WFBPA on Facebook. ‘Liking’ us enables us to gain greater exposure. We encourage every Village and Wappingers area businesses to give us your Facebook info. We have been sharing info with the Facebook community about your businesses. We post current info from the Village, County, State and Federal government regarding COVID-19 and the impact it has on our economy and lives.”

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of public health and safety considerations as well as anticipated fiscal challenges.

Assistant County Executive for Economic Development Ron Hicks, members of the Th!nk Dutchess Alliance for Business, and County Legislator Don Sagliano will head the Economic Development Team, continuing to provide local, state and federal updates and guidance about a phased reopening of the local business community. In addition to the efforts previously noted, this team is working closely with the Governor’s Office and Empire State Development for latest updates and information, as well as with the Department of Behavioral & Community Health to provide expertise and assistance to businesses and organizations as they develop their health and safety plans.

The Fiscal/Financial Team, with Budget Director Jessica White, County Comptroller

Robin Lois and County Legislator Will Truitt, chairman of the County Legislature’s Budget, Finance and Personnel Committee, is reviewing the county’s finances moving forward following the pandemic, as well as possible state and federal assistance available to Dutchess County.

Dutchess County’s fiscal position, with a solid fund balance of nearly $60 million, will be vital in the coming months as the County Government feels the impact of lost sales tax revenue, state revenue reductions and other effects of the global pandemic.

“These four teams will meet regularly, both internally and externally, providing guidance and planning to ensure our successful path forward as we begin Restarting Dutchess,” Molinaro said. “There is much more to come, with a great deal of work ahead, but we have a solid foundation to build on and are fortunate to have so many talented and dedicated people committed to

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Asked what is the plan for Stony Kill going forward? Lynch Adnams replied, “The Foundation continues to operate modified programs in accordance with state guidelines. Our Beekeeper Association and 4-H clubs meet via online platforms. The Community Garden Plot gardeners are preparing their beds for planting and our annual plant sale has been modified as we plan to deliver plants to people’s doorsteps. The staff and volunteers are working hard behind the scenes in preparing innovative and creative ideas for the day when our buildings can open and education programs can resume.”

Stony Kill Foundation will implement a membership drive this month to help support our programs.

Lynch Adnams remarked, “We’ll also

be participating in Hudson Valley Gives on May 20. There are still opportunities to volunteer on the farm in following with social distancing guidelines. When using our trails, you can report any tree blow downs and pick up refuse.”

Stony Kill Farm remains open to the public from sun up to sun down.

“All trails are currently open following social distancing guidelines. Pets are not permitted on the property and DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) Rangers are monitoring all centers. Our ponds are also open for fishing,” said Lynch Adnams.

“We miss seeing familiar faces at our weekend Open Barn but we love seeing families enjoy the farm in a responsible way. We are looking forward to opening our barn up and easing back into our public programs,” she noted.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to Executive Order No. 202.1, as extended by Executive Order 202.14, issued by Governor Cuomo, and due to the public health and safety concerns associated with the COVID-19 virus, the Dutchess County Legislature will conduct the May 11, 2020, Board Meeting via videoconferencing.

The public is not permitted to attend this meeting in person.

Public comment will be accepted by email on agenda and nonagenda items up until 6:30 p.m. on May 11, 2020 to countylegislature@dutchessny.go v.

Resolutions can be reviewed at the follow-

ing link https://www.dutches sny.gov/CalendarPage.htm?fromdate=2020-0507&thrudate=202005-28&myselectedDeptid=225 The Board meeting will be livestreamed at the following link https://totalwebcasting.com/view/?id=du tchess.

Any member of the public who has questions regarding this process should contact the Clerk of the Legislature at countylegislature@d utchessny.gov.

The May 11, 2020, Board Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. The Chair and the Clerk will be present in the Legislative Chambers. All other mem-

bers of Dutchess County Legislature will attend the meeting remotely.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 202.1, as extended by Executive Order 202.14, this meeting will be recorded and transcribed.

As of May 3, 2020, Executive Order 202.1, as extended by Executive Order 202.14, expires on May 7, 2020, but further extension is anticipated.

The Dutchess County Legislature thanks everyone for their cooperation and patience and encourages everyone to remain home and safe with their loved ones. ________________ ________________

Photo caption: At his April 29 Town Hall, County Executive Marc Molinaro announced the “Restarting Dutchess” initiative.

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Dutchess County’s future.”

Molinaro said Dutchess is coordinating its reopening with Ulster and Orange counties.

On the regional approach, Molinaro said the three counties have successfully petitioned Gov. Cuomo to not be included in the same category as Westchester and Rockland, which both have significantly higher cases and infection rates of COVID-19.

“I believe Dutchess County, Ulster County and Orange County will be moderately differentiated from south of us,” he said.

Molinaro also reiterated the need to have “heightened awareness [of health and safety measures] for some time to come. … We’re not going back to pre-March anytime soon.”

During the Town Hall, county residents called in and sent questions via Facebook on several topics, from problems signing up for unemployment to renter protections to if/when summer camps would take place.

The entire Town Hall is available to view on the county’s Facebook page, @DutchessCoGov. The next Facebook Town Hall will take place this Wednesday, May 6. Another Telephone/Facebook Town Hall is set Wednesday, May 13.

In brief: -On the state’s decision to keep schools closed through the academic year, Molinaro said, “As challenging as it has been, and will be, closing schools for the rest of the academic year is the right decision for Dutchess

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County, and I’m thankful Governor Cuomo made this decision. Dutchess will continue working with our school districts and students to receive the educational foundation they need to propel them forward. As we continue to Think DIFFERENTLY in Dutchess County, we will keep advocating for those who need special education services to ensure they get the support they require.”

-The City of Poughkeepsie, in partnership with Dutchess County and MidHudson Regional Hospital, is launching an initiative to provide transit service to and from a COVID-19 testing site for city residents who want a test but who lack transportation to get there. MidHudson Regional Hospital has been operating a drive-through COVID-19 sample collection site just outside the city’s borders in the Town of Poughkeepsie. The city and county are teaming up to address a gap involving those in the city who don’t have transportation. The county will pay for the bus service, which will bring people who lack transportation from their house to the testing site. The city will be responsible for taking the calls from residents and scheduling the testing appointment and booking the transportation. City residents who lack transportation but want to be tested should call (845) 451-4073 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays or Wednesdays to schedule an appointment. The testing will be available between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Beacon, Spackenkill districts receive grants for environmental projects

The garden at South Ave. Elementary School.

-Courtesy photos Land to Learn

Land to Learn adn South Avenue Elementary School recently received an Earth Day Grant from Eastern New York Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association Education Committee

By Kristine Coulter South Ave. Elementary School in the Beacon City School District and Land to Learn received a grant from Eastern New York Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association Education Committee (AWMAEC). Orville Todd Middle School in the Spackenkill Union Free School District received two grants from the NY chapter of AWMAEC. “All of the selected projects had outstanding plans for projects that would promote environmental awareness for students. The Orville Todd Middle School is a multiple-time winner of Earth Day Grants under this program, and has included submissions of multiple teachers on an annual basis the past few years,” explained Joe Farron, Environmental Engineer Eastern NY AWMA Education Committee Member.

As for the grant South Ave. received, Farron stated, “The project for South Ave. is a $600 grant to revive a wild area in the South Avenue Elementary garden, which is currently filled with weeds. The application indicates the project would turn the area into an "Indigenous

Agricultural space" featuring permaculture planting techniques and water conservation features that have been used for thousands of years.”

Air Rhodes, with Land to Learn explained about the South Ave. project, “This space will not be planted in garden beds, like many other areas of the garden, but rather planting in guilds with companion plants that benefit one another. These guilds will include delicious perennials, which the garden is currently lacking, such as asparagus, strawberries and blueberries. It will also include “olla pots” as the primary source of watering. In partnership with the Library/Media Specialist, we will use water meters to test if “olla pot” watering method does in fact cut down on water usage as indigenous practices suggest. Students can use this space to connect with the historical aspects of gardening while also taking part in a water conservation study!”

Land to Learn (which was previously called Hudson Valley Seed) has been working with South Ave. students since 2013.

“South Avenue Elementary, in partnership with Land to Learn, has

created its garden as an outdoor classroom to utilize throughout the year to read and write, learn math and science, taste new vegetables, and learn about health and wellness. With this grant, we are excited for the garden to become more in tune with how our ancestors have worked the land for thousands of years. In an era of climate change, connecting with the land seems more vital than ever for our students. With this grant award, we will be able to expand the topics covered in these lessons and create a more dynamic space for the students to learn and grow together!” Rhodes said.

Megan Eckert, with Land to Learn, remarked, “Most gardening techniques can be traced back to indigenous peoples and that connection is often not recognized. WE can also be traced back to indigenous peoples somewhere in the world and we often forget that. I am hoping to create that stronger connection, teach more robust gardening techniques, all while making sure to give the intellectual credit that is long overdue to the indigenous communities that created a lot of the gardening technologies that we all use now.” Eckert added, “My intention with building this new space is to create a stronger connection between students, the land and their heritage, while adding more

delicious crops for them to enjoy!”

Farron stated, “The Orville Todd Middle School "Tick Tock" project is a $450 grant that will provide an opportunity for a continuation of the program awarded in 2019. As a follow up to last year’s grant, students will continue working with Cary Institute and in their science classes to conduct studies on biodiversity and tick populations in Dutchess County, specifically around the school property.

Students will examine the types of mammals living in the area and explore how Lyme bacteria is transmitted, what the symptoms are, how to prevent it, and why biodiversity matters.”

The second grant for Orville Todd Middle School is for the “Green with Envy” project.

The $730 grant, he explained, “will provide students with exposure to dirt, planting, growing, observing, and harvesting. Starting plants (microgreens) from seeds and watching them grow using a time lapse camera is one of the project elements, and the food grown in the classroom will be used in the cafeteria.”

Farron remarked, “We are excited to have received excellent applications from these teachers and schools, and are excited for their participation in our [next] program!”

Dutchess County School Boards unanimously approve BOCES Budget All 13 school boards in Dutchess County voted to approve the 2020-21 Dutchess BOCES Administrative budget and elected three members to the BOCES

Board of Trustees on April 28, according to District Clerk Nancy Melilli.

“Dutchess BOCES is delighted we once again had a unanimous budget approval

across the county,” said District Superintendent Dr. Richard Hooley.

“We’re very grateful for the wide support of our work, especially in this time of uncertainty. It’s edifying to see this support manifest itself in this vote.”

The $7.22 million administrative budget represents a 3.2 percent increase over the 2019-20 budget. The budget includes a 4 percent increase in retiree health care expenses and a 1.3 percent increase in non-retiree related items.

In its ongoing efforts to offer programs and services to meet the needs of component districts, Dutchess BOCES continuously evaluates the educational landscape for the need for new services. Recent additions to our services include mentoring for administrators,

Bard Early College, behavior specialists, a program for students with interrupted education, and a new automotive offering at the Career and Technical Institute.

Two incumbent members of the Board of Trustees, Thomas Hurley of Millbrook and Michael Riehl of Beacon, were re-elected to three-year terms beginning July 1.

A new member, Gully Stanford of Hyde Park, was the third person elected and he will begin serving his term immediately.

“Gully Stanford will be joining the board now as he was elected to serve the remainder of a term left vacant due to a board member’s resignation,” said Hooley. “We welcome his contributions.”

Ralph Coates resigned near the start of the school year.

Wappinger Democratic Committee raises $3,000, food for Zion Church Food Pantry The Town of Wappinger Democratic Committee raised $3,000 and 13 bags of food for the Zion Church Food Pantry in Wappingers Falls during April.

A special thank you for the contribution of the Lafayette Lodge 18 International Order of Odd Fellows and the Wappingers

Falls Democratic Committee.

Donations are needed at local food banks during this time including the Zion Church Food Pantry in Wappingers Falls, the Fishkill Food Pantry in Fishkill and the St. Columba Food Pantry in East Fishkill.

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Local drive-in theaters poised for resurgence

By Rich Tomaselli Here comes the resurgence of an oldtime favorite.

With the coronavirus running roughshod across the globe, and lockdowns and restrictions in place in numerous countries, Europeans are flocking to drive-in movie theaters across the ocean for their entertaining.

Not these pop-up showings with inflatable screens in empty parking lots but real, legitimate drive-in movie theaters.

With indoor movie theaters closed, the drive-ins are back.

Don't believe the trend is here in America, or at least on its way? Just ask John Stefanopoulos, one of the members of the family that owns the Four Brothers Drive-In Theater in Amenia in eastern Dutchess County.

"We have been getting a ton of requests for interviews," he said. "CBS, Fox 5, (British newspaper) The Guardian, Wall Street Journal, USA Today ‌ you name it. It's been crazy."

They're calling, like we did, to discuss the sudden re-popularity of drive-ins. And this fact - there are only 320 drive-in theaters left in the United States, but there are five right here in the Hudson Valley.

Along with Four Brothers, there is the Overlook Drive-In in the Town of Poughkeepsie and the Hyde Park DriveIn, both in Dutchess County, and the Warwick Drive-In Theater and Fair Oaks Drive-In Theatre in Middletown, both in Orange County.

None are open yet, although at least two have applied to the state for a waiver to be considered an essential business. They might not need it, however, if Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to reopen the state for business includes drive-ins.

Stefanopoulos, whose family Italian restaurant - Four Brothers - is connected to the drive-in, already has a plan in place that includes online food orders from people's cars, a parking attendant to show folks where to park to keep vehicles at a proper social distance, and restroom attendants cleaning the bathrooms during the double feature movies.

"You know, the drive-in has never been about just the movies," he said. "People like being outdoors, they like bringing the dog, they like the camaraderie."

Stefanopoulos is committed to doing more than just the movies and, though he could not elaborate, said he is in the early stages of negotiations with a top comedi-

an who would perform outdoor at the drive-in and have it taped for Netflix.

Beth Wilson, who along with her husband Ernest owns the Warwick Drive-In, had the same idea about bringing in a comedian or a band, something else to entertain families prior to the movies amenities they just don't offer at an indoor theater.

"The drive-in is a very affordable means of entertainment," Wilson said.

"Back during war time, money was tight and it became a popular thing to do. And right now, I think that's where we're at."

Originally, Warwick Drive-In Theater was built in 1950 by Charles and Mary Finger in partnership with George and Adeline Miller on five acres of land owned by Paul and Emma Miller.

Back in those days, salesmen would come from the film companies to lease their films to the theater for a $12.50 flat fee for three or four days at a time. Now, film distributors charge up to 90 percent of the theater's gross ticket sales and demand three to four weeks for each film.

Eventually, competition heated up and the Fingers successfully bid to make the drive-in a first-run theater, giving it the right to play the films on the same date as they were released in New York City.

The Four Brothers Drive-In Theater in Amenia.

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"And now the drive-ins are back again," Wilson said.

Like the Four Brothers property, Wilson said the Warwick Drive-In will have customers ordering food from an app, one person at a time in the bathroom, no congregating anywhere and face masks if you leave your car.

"We are doing everything possible to keep everybody safe," she said. "I'm game for any other suggestions as well. I miss my employees which are like a family and I miss my customers. I miss my four-legged friends that come to the drive-in.�

With Cuomo's decision on schools, spring HS sports are canceled

By Rich Thomaselli And just like that, with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's decision to keep schools physically closed for the final six weeks of the year and wrap it up with remote learning, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) fol-

lowed suit and announced the subsequent cancellation of the spring sports season.

Dr. Robert Zayas, executive director of the NYSPHSAA, has consistently said that sports would not return unless students returned to school buildings, and he followed through with that moments after

Office for the Aging meal delivery expands by 350 percent during pandemic The Dutchess County Office for the Aging (OFA) has significantly expanded its efforts to deliver meals to more than 720 seniors throughout the County during the COVID19 pandemic in the past month.

For the week of April 20-24, 2020, OFA delivered 4,665 meals to County seniors' homes, compared to 1,330 meals a week before the pandemic, an increase of 350.1 percent since COVID-19 first impacted Dutchess County in March.

As the need for home-delivered meals (HDMs) has increased due to social distancing guidelines and regulations prohibiting gatherings, including the closure of eight Senior Friendship Centers throughout Dutchess County, the OFA prepared and has implemented a plan to deliver more hot and ready-to-heat meals to seniors, now serving more than 440 additional clients than before the pandemic.

Providing seniors more than nutritious and delicious lunches and dinners, the HDM program also helps prevent isolation among County seniors, as OFA volunteers offer social interaction - a friendly wave and a shout of "hello" as they deliver meal.

County Executive Marc Molinaro said, "The health and safety of our residents, particularly our most vulnerable populations, is a top priority for Dutchess County, and our Office for the Aging has rightly earned a spot in the hearts of countless local seniors for the unparalleled service it provides. Now, more than ever, the Office for the Aging is delivering critical meals and social interaction to keeping record numbers of seniors healthy and engaged during these unprecedented times."

Prior to the pandemic, Dutchess County OFA staff and volunteers provided homedelivered meals to roughly 270 seniors, who received weekday hot meal deliveries. Of those, 209 also received an evening meal delivered to their homes.

Over the last several weeks, 130 residents who formerly enjoyed hot congregate meals at the OFA's Senior Friendship Centers, have also being receiving deliveries of hot meals to their home each weekday.

Additionally, more than 320 seniors are

now being served by OFA, receiving precooked, prepared, ready-to-heat meals. Each senior receives a weekly delivery of five different frozen meals, each of which contains a meat, a starch and a vegetable, as well as bread or roll, low-fat milks and sugar-free cookies.

Many of the clients also receive weekend prepared meal packages.

All OFA staff and volunteers are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including face coverings, when interacting with and delivering meals to homebound seniors.

OFA Director Todd Tancredi said, "Our Home-Delivered Meals program offers more than nutritious and delicious meals for seniors. Our delivery volunteers also provide our seniors with social interaction, which is now critically important, as many residents may feel isolated as distancing guidelines severely limit their contact with those outside their homes."

In preparation for the pandemic, OFA ordered and received last month an additional 7,500 frozen meals; and, with no definite end to the pandemic, has ordered 10,000 more meals.

The OFA headquarters at 114 Delafield Street in Poughkeepsie remain open with limited staff, though seniors are asked to call 845-486-2555 or email ofa@dutchessny.gov, as OFA personnel can handle many tasks without the need for seniors to leave their homes.

Additionally, OFA staff answers an average of 100 calls each day, many of which are inquiries about food resources or shopping assistance. Residents in critical need of food and other necessities can contact the Duthess Responds Food Connection online or by calling the Dutchess County's Coronavirus Hotline at 845-486-3555 and selecting Option 5.

Dutchess County Government continues to provide residents the most current information on its COVID-19 Community Impact Dashboard, and further updates and guidance are available on its website, dutchessny.gov/coronavirus, and its Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Village to flush hydrants throughout month The Village of Wappingers Falls Water Department will be flushing hydrants throughout the village through May 31.

Residents are advised to check water prior to doing laundry and to allow water to run till it is clear if any discoloration occurs.

Cuomo's announcement on Friday.

"Many throughout our state were hopeful students would have the chance to participate in high school athletics this spring and return to some sense of normalcy," Zayas said in a statement Friday.

"Unfortunately, the COVID-19 crisis has taken a toll on many aspects of our lives and high school athletics is one of them.

At this time, we must focus our attention on the health and safety of all New

Yorkers. Please stay safe and stay positive during this difficult time."

The global coronavirus pandemic has resulted in more than 18,000 deaths in the state of New York. If the writing wasn't on the wall when the NYSPHSAA canceled the remainder of the winter state championships tournaments back in March, it most definitely was last week when Sections 8 and 11 in Long Island canceled their spring sports season in their entirety.

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Obituaries Theodore W. Arrington Theodore W. Arrington, 66, of Poughkeepsie, New York, passed away on April 20, 2020. He was born on October 22, 1953 in Manhattan, New York and raised by his mother, Geraldine Galloway-Frost. Affectionately known as "Bigg Tree", he obtained his certification in Graphic Design from Mercy College in 1982 and his Associates Degree in Humanities in 1983. In 1989, Tree graduated with advanced standing from Marist College with a BSW, a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. In 1990, he graduated from Fordham University with a Masters in Psychology and Social Welfare. A year later he earned his Masters degree in Education Administration from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Graduate Leadership Academy.

Following his many collegiate accomplishments, Tree worked as an Academic Advisor at Marist College for 5 years, as Program Director at Mill Street Loft for 6 years. A Director of Youth Services for Pius XII Youth and Family Services for 7 years. He served the community as a Crisis Intervention Counselor at the Poughkeepsie High School. Tree, then became a social worker focusing on alternative education at the Poughkeepsie Middle School and at the Family Partnership Center. He continued his long career in the service of the youth of Poughkeepsie as the Dean of Students at the Circle of Courage Learning center for alternative education and special education students, and later as the Dean of students at the Poughkeepsie Middle School.

In 2008, Tree founded REAL Skills Network, Inc., an organization that provides after school and summer initiatives for Poughkeepsie youth. After 12 years, REAL Skills Network, Inc. provides a variety of initiatives for elementary, middle and high school students that promote academic progression and positive peer interactions. Touching thousands through workshops and initiatives, REAL Skills Network, lnc. continues to be the largest alternative youth empowerment institution in the city of Poughkeepsie. His equation to building a strong community involved learning something new everyday. He believed the best way to learn is to teach, coining one of his most memorable phrases, "each one teach one."Tree is survived by his father, Frederick Frost, wife of 45 years, Sharon ArringtonStyles, daughters, China-Briese and Torah-Chai, sons, Theron and Theodore Jr., grandchildren, Michael, James, Valarie, Trinity and Justin, nieces Johnna, Calais, Khristian, Satoria, Anastasia, nephews, Jason and Branden; God daughter, Rashida Hanley, as well as a host of loved ones and friends. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Theodora Galloway, mother Geraldine Galloway-Frost and sister, Jasminn T. Emanuel. A Family Final Farewell for Mr. Arrington was held Friday, May 1, 2020 at the Community Mausoleum at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, NY. Rev. James Hassel will officiate. Due to Covid-19 restrictions a reception will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Professional service entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home, 43 Fairview Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY. Robert McMenamin Robert Wilson McMenamin of Hopewell Junction entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Putnam Hospital, having succumbed to the Coronavirus. The son of Harold B. and Dorothy T. (Wilson) McMenamin, Robert (Bob) was born in Mount Vernon on

February 15, 1951, named for his cousin Robert J. Mattheus, an ensign with the USNR who gave his life during a test flight. Bob graduated from Tuckahoe High School in 1969. He attended both Pace and Mercy Colleges. He worked at the Wartburg Home in Mount Vernon until he entered and graduated from the Zone 3 Police Academy (Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties) 72nd Session in 1986. Bob was honored to have served the public as a Mount Vernon Police Officer, transferring later to the Village of Scarsdale. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. On September 12, 1981, Bob married Marilyn E. Handschuh at Messiah Lutheran Church in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Mrs. McMenamin survives at home. Bob was a proud father to Lauren D. McMenamin of Beacon, Timothy R. McMenamin of Hopewell Junction and Kristen S. McMenamin at home. He is also survived by a brother, Harold T. McMenamin of Palm Harbor, Florida, a nephew, Marc P. McMenamin (Nicole) of Stamford, Connecticut, a niece, Dawn A. McMenamin (William Mazzoli) of Catskill, New York, as well as several great-nephews, great-nieces, cousins and in-laws. Bob loved animals and had many pets during his lifetime. He also had a great affinity for the beach and spent time each year in Lavallette, New Jersey, where he often fished for bluefish with his father and his cousin Rusty Koehnlein. He enjoyed do-it-yourself projects, classic cars, rock music (Elvis was a favorite) and attending concerts.

Bob had a wonderful sense of humor (and was sometimes a bit irreverent). The family wishes to thank Putnam Hospital Center for the care given to Bob during his last days. Due to the current restrictions, the graveside funeral will be private and limited to close family members.

Arrangements are by McHoul Funeral Home of Hopewell Junction. Burial will be in Rose Hills Memorial Park in Putnam Valley. Contributions in Bob's memory to any organizations benefiting the police or animals would be gratefully appreciated. Please visit Bob's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

Frances M. Conforti Frances M. Conforti, 82, of Wappingers Falls, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Vassar Bros. Medical Center. She was born in Manhattan October 14, 1937, the daughter of Anthony Scalia and Anna Buttacavoli. Mrs. Conforti was employed as an Administrative assistant to the chief of staff at the V.A. Hospital in Montrose until her retirement. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter J. Conforti in 2002.

Surviving are her daughters, Francie Kear (Kenny) of Wappingers Falls, Teresa Bender (Mike) of Longs, S.C., grandchildren, Donny Stretz (Amanda) of Tulsa, OK, Anthony Stretz of Wappingers Falls, Great grandchildren, Macee and Ava, Sisters, Ann Scalia of Chicago, Ill., and Olga Daugherty, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Angela Verga. Private services will be held at graveside at St. Mary's Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements are in charge of the Delehanty Funeral Home. To send a condolence, visit www.delehantyfuneral.com.

David W. Clausen David Clausen passed away on April 17, 2020 in New York City. He was 59.

Son of Louis and Barbara Clausen, he was born in Poughkeepsie on June 14, 1960. In addition to his parents, David is survived by his brother, Aaron Clausen,

and his sister, Amy Greiner. He was predeceased by his brother, Eric Clausen.

To send a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.

Rev. Peter J. McCabe The Rev. Peter J. McCabe III, a Catholic priest for 50 years, died on April 23, 2020, in Mexia, Texas, at the age of 81. He was born on April 25, 1938, in Beacon, N.Y. to Peter Joseph McCabe Jr. and Julia Alesio McCabe. The Rev. McCabe attended St. Jerome's College in Kitchener Ontario, Canada. He also attended St. Joseph's Seminary and College in Yonkers, N.Y., Holy Ghost Seminary in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Immaculate Conception Seminary in Conception, Missouri. The Rev. McCabe was ordained for the Diocese of Austin on May 30, 1970. His first assignment was as associate pastor at St. Mary Parish in Taylor, followed by serving at St. Joseph in Bellmead, St. Monica in Cameron, St. Mary in Lockhart, St. Luke in Temple, St. Mary in College Station, St. Julia in Austin, St. Joseph in Manor, St. Joseph in Mason, St. Elizabeth in Pflugerville, and St. Joseph in Dime Box. At various times, the Rev. McCabe was also in residence at Cristo Rey in Austin and St. William in Round Rock, as well as having served as Director of Southwest University Student Center in San Marcos, Chaplain at Holy Cross Hospital in Austin, Giddings State School and later as Chaplain at Evins Regional Juvenile Center in Edinburg, Texas. In 1977 to 1978, he did mission work in India where he worked with St. (Mother) Theresa of Calcutta. The Rev. McCabe was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his sister, Juliann Triola of the town of Poughkeepsie. A Vigil service and Rosary was held from 3 to 6 PM, Sunday, May 3, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mexia (606 N. Bonham St.), A Mass was livestreamed on St. Mary's Facebook page. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Wappingers Falls. Local arrangements are in charge of the Delehanty Funeral Home. To send a condolence, visit www.delehantyfuneral.com.

Richard Scogna Richard J. Scogna aged 88, passed away on April 27, 2020 in New York State Veterans Home at Montrose. Born in Tarrytown to the late John and Rose Scogna, brother to the late sister Nancy Fiorella. Predeceased by stepdaughter Ann M. O'Connor. Survived by his brother Armando Scogna of Tarrytown, step children, Kathleen Garcia of Wappingers Falls, Denis Healy and wife Nancy of Fishkill, Keith O'Connor of Wappingers Falls, Amanda and David Soltish of Poughkeepsie and Keith and Jessica O'Connor of Poughkeepsie, Eddie and Jacqueline O'Brien of Pleasant Valley, Andrew and Nicole Calderin of Poughkeepsie, Kelly Ann Garcia of Connecticut, and A.J. Garcia of Wisconsin, Joshua and Liz Healy of Goshen and Matthew Richard of Fishkill and 7 great grandchildren. Richard was survived by his wife Ann the love of his life. They were married on September 1, 1979 in Tarrytown. Richard was in the Air Force, a veteran of the Korean War. A Member of the Laborers International Union of N.A. Local 235 in Elmsford, NY. An avid sports fan and one of his favorite times was dancing. The family wish to thank Castle Point VA and NY State Veterans Home at Montrose for the wonderful care Richard received over the years. Services will be private with interment at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. Please visit Richard's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

Oscar Groser Oscar C. "Jimmy" Groser, died at the Wingate at Beacon on April 29, 2020 on the eve of his 65th Wedding Anniversary.

He was 90 years old. He previously lived in Putnam Valley, NY and Phoenix, AZ. Born on February 15, 1930 in Manhattan, Oscar was the son of the late Wilhelm and Elizabeth (Arbesman) Groser. He proudly served in the US Army from 1951-1953.

Oscar was a Mechanical Engineer for over 33 years at IBM in East Fishkill, until his retirement in 1990. An avid SciFi & war history reader, Oscar also enjoyed salt-water fishing and deer & pheasant hunting. He loved to travel but most of all, he loved spending time with his family. On April 30, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY, Oscar married the love of his life, Eileen Pastore Groser, who survives at home. He is also survived by his son, William P. Groser of Fishkill, NY; and his grandson, Alex J. Groser of Vermont. In addition to his parents, Oscar was also predeceased by his step-father, Wolfgang Piehler in 1980. Arrangements are under the direction of the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc. Please visit his Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

Carlo J. Cantarella Carlo Joseph Cantarella, 93 of Wappingers Falls, NY went peacefully to be with the love of his life on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. The oldest of seven children, Carlo was born November 21, 1926 in the Bronx, NY to Anthony and Marion Cantarella. Growing up through the Great Depression he went on to proudly serve as a gunner in the US Navy during WWII. On September 7, 1957 he married the love of his life, Vivian Fauci. When Mom passed far too early he was devastated and has professed his love for her every day since while bringing her flowers every week. Carlo retired from the NYC Water Department in 1986 and continued to love life. "Poppy" was loved by everyone that met him and has fascinated many with his stories, opinions and his undying love for Mom. He is the epitome of what it means to live life to the fullest. He was proud of his Bronx Italian roots, proud to have served his country, he loved to cook and above all he was proud of and loved his family. His greatest joy was Sunday and holiday dinners, telling his stories to everyone and anyone, going food shopping, the doctor or anywhere with Carol, and of course trying to get her to stop at Perkins. Carlo is survived by his sons Anthony (Lonni) of Port Orange Florida, Thomas (Carol) of Wappingers Falls and Carlo of Narragansett, Rhode Island. His grandchildren Nicole, Brianna, Leah, Alyssa, Gina, Tommy, Carlo and Corey.

His great grandchildren Brittany, Victor, Ethan and Owen, and his great great grandson Caspian. Predeceased by his brothers and sister, he is survived by his sister Marion Morra and her husband Guy of Georgia, and his brother and sister inlaw Louise and Joe Castagna of North Carolina. In addition he leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. While Dad will be missed by all who knew him, we can take solace in the fact that he is somewhere dancing with Mom while Frank is serenading in the background. We love you Dad and can't think of a better time to use your immortal words, "See you when I see you!" Due to current conditions a memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to MHA Vet 2 Vet 515 Haight Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Arrangements are in charge of the Delehanty Funeral Home. To send a condolence, visit www.delehantyfuneral.com.

Watch out for ticks during warmer weather As the weather continues to warm up, the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health (DBCH) warns that ticks are becoming more active and residents should be taking precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases including Lyme Disease, Babesiosis, Powassan and other tick-borne diseases.

Vigilance about tick bite prevention is critical as many residents are enjoying the outdoors for solitary activity, or with immediate household members, as they follow the “NYS on Pause” guidelines to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro said, “As residents enjoy the outdoors, following the proper steps to prevent the spread of Coronavirus–household members only, social distancing and face coverings when encountering other people–it is important to also take tick prevention precautions so you can remain

safe at home without the complication of tick-borne diseases. Remember, ticks don’t social distance, so check yourself to protect yourself whenever you spend time outdoors.”

To reduce the risk of contracting a tickborne disease, residents are reminded to take the following precautions: •Wear light-colored clothing with a tight weave to spot ticks easily.

•Wear enclosed shoes, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Tuck pant legs into socks or boots and shirt into pants •Use an EPA registered insect repellent.

The EPA has an online search tool to find the right insect repellent. Keep insect repellent easily accessible near the front door, in the shed, garage, or car to make sure it gets used consistently.

•Treat shoes, clothes and other outdoor gear with permethrin to help reduce tick bites.

•Check clothes and any exposed skin frequently for ticks while outdoors.

•Stay on cleared, well-traveled trails.

Walk in the center of trails. Avoid dense woods and bushy areas. Ticks are mainly found in low-lying vegetation, therefore stay clear of leaf litter, brush and high grass whenever possible.

•Bathe or shower as soon as possible after going indoors (preferably within two hours) to wash off and more easily find ticks.

•Place clothes in the dryer on high heat for 30 minutes to kill any ticks lingering on the fabric.

•Do a final, full-body tick check at the end of the day (also check children and pets) and remove ticks promptly.

Behavioral and Community Health Commissioner Dr. Anil Vaidian said, “Containment and mitigation of Coronavirus is certainly what we are focused on, but just because one disease is posing a greater threat, doesn’t mean the others stop. Enjoying the outdoors is so important for our mental well-being, par-

ticularly during these challenging times.

Taking the time for extra precautions to prevent tick bites will help protect you and your family from the stress and pain of tick-borne diseases.”

Family pets also need protection. Use veterinarian-recommended tick repellents for indoor/outdoor pets, such as an antitick collar. Prompt removal of any ticks that are found attached to a person or a pet decreases the risk of disease transmission.

Remove attached ticks by using finetipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close as possible to where it is attached to the skin and pull straight out. To view a video demonstrating proper tick removal, as well as other important tick-borne disease prevention information, visit DutchessNY.gov/BeTickFree.

For more information about tick-borne diseases, including prevention resources, https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments /DBCH/Tick-borne-Diseases.htm.

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2020 Powerhouse Theater Season now scheduled for 2021

Some of the past Powerhouse Theater performances.

Vassar College and New York Stage and Film announced that the 2020 Powerhouse Theater Season has been postponed to 2021 as a result of the ongoing global crisis. Each year, the Powerhouse Season runs in June and July and serves more than 400 professional artists, 50 student writers, directors and actors in the Training Program, 25 interns and 10,000 audience members. New York Stage and Film will continue to serve artists throughout the course of the full calendar year with workshops, readings and residencies and support artists at every stage of the life cycle of a project. “New York Stage and Film and Vassar College have made the very difficult decision to pause the Powerhouse Season for this summer. Our collaboration has been a staple of the Hudson Valley for 35 years and will continue for many more after this unprecedented global crisis recedes. A large part of what makes the summer special is the intensive, residential community on the Vassar campus, and we cannot wait to return next summer,� said Artistic Director Chris Burney.

Powerhouse Producing Director Ed Cheetham said, "We know it was the right decision to make but it’s still heartbreaking that we won't be able to gather as a community this season, to celebrate the work of hundreds of artists whether they be established, emerging or just starting out.�

Vassar College President Elizabeth H. Bradley added, “Powerhouse is an annual tradition for many in the Hudson Valley community, and we will dearly miss welcoming them to the Vassar campus.� “The Powerhouse Theater Training Program will also be postponed until the summer of 2021,� noted Powerhouse Producing Director and Education Director Michael Sheehan. “After receiving so many wonderfully

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creative and personal applications, it’s disheartening to know that 50 eager writers, directors and actors won’t be able to develop themselves as artists this summer at Powerhouse. But after channeling their energies elsewhere this year, we sincerely hope they’ll consider applying for the program in 2021.�

Burney continued, “I am saddened thinking of the over 20 new projects and hundreds of artists that won’t experience the rich and rigorous process of the summer season in the way that we’ve all come to know and value. But I have made a commitment to all that they can be part of the summer of ’21.

Until then, New York Stage and Film will continue to meet the needs of storytellers and to help them overcome obstacles wherever they are in their creative journey. I have been inspired by the creativity, flexibility, and hope of our community. And I have been energized by the new ways we are learning to support the artistic process.� “New York Stage and Film’s work is year-round and having just completed a successful Winter Season in the city, I look forward to continuing our work with virtual initiatives and once we are able, being back together in rehearsal rooms and performance spaces and inviting the public to join us in our support of artists,� concluded Burney.

Dozens of notable works trace their developmental roots to Powerhouse and NYSAF, including the Tony Award winners “Hamilton,� “Hadestown,� “Side Man� and “The Humans;�

Broadway productions such as “American Idiot,� “Head Over Heels,� “Junk,� “Bright Star� and “Diana;� and Pulitzer winners and finalists such as “Doubt,� “The Wolves� and Taylor Mac’s “A 24-Decade History of Popular Music.�

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that’s italian!

May 6, 2020

by luigi coppola

Bringing lunch to school Luigi eventually realizes he's the lucky kid Every child has had the experience of swapping their lunches with fellow students at the lunch table. Kids speak of certain mothers in reverential tones because of what they packed for lunch.

However, when you're the child of an Italian immigrant, your lunches are not looked at in the same way.

While little Jimmy may have a lunch box filled with chocolate pudding, cookies and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on Wonder Bread with the crust cut off, I would have a pepper and egg sandwich on very crusty home-baked bread, complete with a homegrown megapeach that was the size of a small child's head and maybe a couple of Ritz crackers.

While my friends would have their fancy lunch box with Scooby Doo on the outside, I would have a brown paper bag, not the small ones, but the big shopping bags with Grand Union stamped on the outside. Sometimes, the bag would still have the grocery receipt in it. To a child of 10, this bag looked like something you would use to go on vacation. To me, it was the lunch bag from hell. My pepper and egg sandwich, wrapped in aluminum foil, not a neat little zip-lock lunch bag, would be dripping oil. The bottom of the bag was soaked, the peach was covered with pepper juice, the Ritz crackers smashed from the mega-peach rolling around in my lunch bag from hell.

Other times, my friends would bring in neat little soup containers, this time with G.I. Joe on the outside, with Campbell's chicken noodle soup. Neatly packed in their designer lunch box would be saltine crackers and some other great desserts.

Not me; I would have pasta fasul in a quart-sized Polly-o ricotta cheese

container, complete with a piece of that same crusty Italian bread in the same Grand Union bag, my lunch bag from hell.

If I was lucky, mom would pack me some home-canned peaches from last fall.

Now, as an adult, the soup and the sandwich sounds wonderful. However, at 10 years old, my classmates would take one look at what I was bringing to school and instantly get very enamored with what they either bought from the cafeteria or whatever their mother packed for them.

There was no trading of lunches for me.

I would beg my mom for some traditional American lunches. Plead for chocolate pudding or cookies. She would take one look at me and laugh. She would try to make me understand that the lunches I brought were far better that those other lunches. All I knew was that there was no way anyone would trade lunches with me, and I didn't like it.

One morning, I was walking out the door to the bus stop and she handed me my lunch bag. She had a huge smile on her face. Mom told me she made me peanut butter and jelly for lunch. My heart skipped a beat. I couldn't believe it, I was finally getting an American lunch. On the bus and during the first part of school, I was so excited. I was finally going to get a chance to trade with my friends. Lunch time came, and I had a certain swagger walking into the lunch room.

I sat down. I could hear the theme music from a Clint Eastwood western, in my head. There I sat with my lunch bag from hell. I looked over the table. Eyeing each person's lunch to see which one I would want. I was slow and methodical. I had dreamed of this day and no one was going to rush me. Once my evaluation

was complete, I asked the table who wanted to swap. They all looked at me like I had three heads. They had seen what I had brought into school plenty of times.

One of them laughed.

I was undeterred. They didn't know, I had an ace up my sleeve.

I opened up my Grand Union shopping bag from hell and I pulled out what I thought was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on Wonder Bread with the crust cut off. Instead, what I got was homemade grape jelly on the same crusty Italian bread with some smashed nuts on it. No top piece of bread.

I was mortified.

Next, I pulled out a piece of leftover Easter grain pie wrapped in aluminum foil, no chocolate pudding.

There would be no trading.

I tried explaining that this was a gourmet sandwich and that the pie was awesome. Needless to say, no one wanted to trade with me.

I unwrapped my "peanut butter and jelly sandwich" and, to my utter surprise, it was the best sandwich I ever had. The salt from the nuts and the sweetness from the jelly was awesome. The Easter pie was awesome!

That night when I got home, I could smell the pasta fasul boiling in the kitchen. There was bread baking in the oven. I knew the next day I would have pasta fasul for lunch and for the first time, I didn't mind.

Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta Fasul) Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 stalks celery, chopped

1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley 1 teaspoon fresh chopped basil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes salt to taste 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 jar Coppola's Tuscan Sauce 1/2 cup uncooked ditalini pasta 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, with liquid Directions: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook celery, onion, garlic, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes and salt in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and tomato sauce, and simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes.

Add pasta and cook 10 minutes, until pasta is tender.

Add un-drained beans and mix well.

Heat through.

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top and, of course, a slice of crusty Italian bread.

Luigi Coppola is one of five brothers born to Francesca and Antonio Coppola. The Coppola family came to America from Naples, Italy in 1954. Antonio and his brothers opened their first restaurant in Poughkeepsie in 1961. Luigi and his brothers Nick, John, Antonio and Vincent have carried on the family tradition in the way their parents taught them, using classic recipes taught to them at their apron strings.

Visit their website at www.coppolas.net.

Walkway illuminated with thanks to honor frontline workers during COVID-19 pandemic To honor those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park was illuminated by more than 1,300 luminaries coming together to spell out 'THANK YOU!', transforming the Hudson Valley's most iconic landmark into the community's largest display of gratitude. In total, the display of light spanned more than 200 feet. The project salutes everyone going to exceptional lengths to keep people healthy and society functioning in the Hudson Valley and across the nation.

"We hope that through this grand display across the Walkway, frontline workers know just how much we appreciate their tremendous efforts," said Elizabeth Waldstein,

Executive Director, Friends of the Walkway.

"That includes our partners at New York State Parks and the Walkway park management team, all of whom have gone aboveand-beyond to ensure the bridge can remain open for those needing an outdoor respite."

In the coming days, photo prints of the temporary light installation will be presented to key agencies in the community - places like emergency rooms, grocery stores, police stations, fire departments, and the like. Beginning on Saturday, May 2 - I Love My Park Day - the public will be able to help extend the gratitude far and wide by purchasing prints and note cards at walkway.org to recognize those that have made a difference in their lives during the pandemic.

"The Walkway is one of the icons of the Hudson Valley, and there is no more fitting location to serve as the backdrop for this impressive gesture of thanks," said John Storyk, Chairman, Friends of the Walkway Board of Directors. "In addition to a big thank you to frontline workers, I want to also extend thanks to everyone that lent their time and talents to create this spectacle."

Friends of the Walkway board members, volunteers and staff worked side-by-side with New York State Parks personnel to facilitate the creation of this display, the largest of its kind in the history of the bridge.

Board member Kathy Smith developed the logistical plan and led the buildout of the light display. Board member Bob Kaminsky led production design. Scott Snell of SDS Imaging donated his aerial photography services to capture the scene. Walkway volunteer Irving Solero took on-the-ground stills.

At all times, everyone involved in the project followed New York State Department of Health best practices for being outdoors by wearing face coverings and working in shifts to avoid gathering.

Each of the 1,300 illuminated bags was marked with 'Honor. Remember. Celebrate."

The New York State Bridge Authority lit the nearby Mid-Hudson Bridge in blue and white on the evening of the photo shoot.

Two boats from the Dutchess County

Walkway Over the Hudson is lit up to thank frontline workers.

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Sheriff's Office provided uplighting on the Walkway superstructure.

For more information about the creation of this special project, visit walkway.org.

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Changing perceptions of immigrant classes The arrival of the Irish and Italians in the middle of the 19th century was pronounced because there had been little prior immigration from these countries.

Far from a complete portrayal of the story, this simply illustrates a few "snapshots" of how perceptions can be set, and can be influenced over generations.

The Irish The following is taken from the 1984 Dutchess County Historical Society (DCHS) Yearbook, "The Famine Irish Arrive in Poughkeepsie -- 1850," by William P. Mc Dermott. "It was like a tidal wave. In 1850 the plain of Poughkeepsie was flooded from across the Irish Sea. Suddenly one of every five individuals was an Irish immigrant or a child of an immigrant Irish family. The customs of the Irish, their habits, their dress, their poverty, and even their religion was different. The immigration of the Irish precipitated many fears."

Suffering discrimination on many fronts, the injustice served upon the Irish in February of 1850 was on such a scale and so obvious to the publishers of The Poughkeepsie Journal and Eagle that they took an assertive stance against it. A riot had occurred involving a number of Irish men. Not only were the identified rioters jailed, but many more Irish who were innocent were taken from their homes in the middle of the night, unclothed, without shoes, and were forced to walk to the jail where they were incarcerated.

For several weeks, The Journal editor had to defend his position from harsh attacks from competing newspapers.

Finally, in defending his position, he said, "For guilty men we have no sympathy, but for the persecuted and innocent, whatever their birth, the press is bound to speak, and speak loudly."

One of the ways the Irish started to define themselves was through involvement in politics.

As this is the 100th anniversary of national women's suffrage, let's look specifically at Irish women.

In 1880, when women were first allowed to vote, and could be candidates "in local school elections only" -- it was the daughter of Irish immigrants, Nancy Boyd Duncan, who ran, and won. Duncan became the first woman elected to a local office in the county, becoming Clerk of Union Vale's School District No. 10.

Helen Loder of Poughkeepsie, also the daughter of Irish immigrants, was the single, leading voice for women's suffrage in Poughkeepsie in the 1870s and 1880s working with national leaders. This would presage other such women of Irish heritage in politics.

Perceptions of the Irish appear to have improved by April of 1887 when the Poughkeepsie Eagle, reporting from New York City, published the headline, "Large Arrival of Immigrants." The article went

on to say, "The Irish men and women were, as a whole, a healthy, hardy-looking class. Most of the women had provided themselves with neat, spring bonnets and anticipated Easter by wearing them."

Although the experience of prejudice was far from over (as late as 1960 Irish American Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy had to specifically address concerns about his Catholicism), by 1919, the first year women could vote and be candidates in local elections, half of the women we have identified who emerged as candidates were daughters of Irish immigrants.

When the Defense Council was formed in 1917 to prepare the County for World War One, among the nine members was John Mylod, the son of Irish immigrants who settled in Hyde Park. Like another IrishAmerican lawyer, John Mack, Mylod was very close to FDR who relied on both of them to reach Catholic voters.

The Italians Going back to the April 1887 Poughkeepsie Eagle front page with the beautiful description of Irish Easter bonnets, by contrast, the newspaper reported that "the 1,516 Italians ... kept up a parrot like chattering and screeching until they were taken away in groups by the various padrones who went down ‌to distribute them to work upon the railroads. ...it is believed they are brought over in violation of the labor contract law...The Federal Officers may not prove as capable [in understanding] the ways that are dark and the tricks that are vain among Italians."

Even in 1913, a study documented cases of Italians being completely shut out of the purchase of property given fears that it would be detrimental to the community.

Like many immigrants, the prospect of serving in the military, and a willingness to give one's life in defense of American freedom, offered a chance to make a statement. For Italian-Americans, that statement came early in WW1.

One of the ways the City of Poughkeepsie chose to memorialize the WW1 war dead was to name streets in their honor. The first "boy" to die from Poughkeepsie was 20-year old John M. Young. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery with that name on the headstone. The street named for him, Young Street, runs between Columbia Street and Reade Place.Both of the honor rolls at City Hall, the 1920 plaque inside and the 1937 granite marker outside, mention "Pvt. John M. Young."

It was only on the temporary wooden memorial outside City hall constructed in 1918 that we see parenthesis after Young's name. In parenthesis it says, "Giovanni Iondole." It turns out that Iondole (sometimes Yondole or Andolo) had volunteered to serve before the draft, but did so with an Americanized name.

The original, temporary memorial outside of Poughkeepsie City Hall in 1919 was organized in order of death. The first to give his life in France, Pvt. John M. Young, is shown followed by "Giovanni Iondale" in parenthesis and small print. Photos courtesy of Dutches County Historical Society His father Michael, and brother Pasquale, continued to live in Poughkeepsie with the family name Iondole. The March 1918 Poughkeepsie Eagle News reported that "Giovanni Andolo" deserved to be honored and remembered, saying, "the Americans of Italian birth or parentage here are proud that one of their compatriots should be the first to give his life for the stars and stripes."

Service through politics, or through military service, or through many other means for greater good, are rites of passage for many immigrant communities and individuals.

Bill Jeffway is the Executive Director of the Dutchess County Historical Society, a member of the Black History Committee of Dutchess County, and a founder of the platform supporting the better use of local history at www.HistorySpeaks.us.

Bill can be reached at bill.jeffway@dchsny.org or 845-293-7711.

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Reflect.

REMEMBER.

Honor.

&Tranquil, peaceful sanctuary for reflection

&Full casket & cremation niches available

&Protected environment for year-round prayer & meditation

&Single & family interments

&Nestled in a lovely natural setting of trees & rolling hills

During World War I, pageants were powerful communications tools, especially for those who did not speak English. Typical of pageants at the time, this one, performed in Eastman Park in Poughkeepsie, shows children portraying immigrants (top, with flag "Erin go Bragh" flag, meaning loosely, "Ireland forever," to the idealized allAmericans portrayed by children in stars and stripes.

&Comparable in cost to in-ground burial

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May 6, 2020

Ron English joins face-mask campaign for MedShare

By Kate Goldsmith Ron English - a world-renowned, Hudson Valley-based artist - has created a line of face-masks featuring his artwork, which he is selling through Threadless to support that company's fundraising campaign for MedShare, a 501c(3) humanitarian aid organization that works with hospitals, distributors and manufacturers to collect and redistribute medical products to qualified healthcare facilities in medically under-served communities.

"Like everyone in the world, my family has been affected by this pandemic," English said in an email. "I came down with symptoms in early March, and while I didn't require drastic measures, I have had to re-evaluate my activities and expectations to adjust for damaged lung capacity. That means no more spray paint for now, and it's possible that I may never paint another public mural."

He added, "While that's sad and disappointing to me personally, it doesn't compare with the staggering loss of life and livelihood that humanity is experiencing right now.

During the early days of quarantine, English said his wife, who sews, started a mask-making campaign for first-respon-

ders, family and friends using a stash of cotton fabric that she had around the house.

"After her stash ran out, she started cutting up some of my custom-designed PopLife Popaganda cotton shirts, and made and mailed out over 300 cotton COVID masks to nursing homes, our local post office, grocery clerks and anyone who asked," English said.

When there was no more fabric left, English teamed up with Threadless to scale up their mask campaign featuring dozens of designs.

Visit https://www.threadless.com/shop/@ronen glish for more information.

A portion of each face-mask purchase goes toward Threadless' MedShare campaign, which has raised more than $100,000 so far. Threadless will continue the fund-raising up to $250,000.

"Face masks are here to stay. This is the new normal," English said. "If we have to hide our faces, we might as well display our intentions."

Based in Chicago, Threadless started as a T-shirt company but has expanded into a full lineup of apparel, accessories, home decor and footwear canvases featuring the work of its artist community.

"Bunnny Rabbbit Action Currealist" is one of several designs by Hudson Valley artist Ron English printed on a line of face-masks available through Threadless, to benefit MedShare.

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Wappinger n East Fishkill o i n t o a i t e r a c e e r c R e R animals are available from these rescues: Animal Rescue Foundation (arfbeacon.org), Compassionate Animal Rescue Efforts (careofdc.org), Dutchess County SPCA (dcspca.org), Mid-Hudson Animal Aid (midhudsonanimalaid.org), My Hopes In You Small Animal Rescue (myhopesinyou.org), Stephanie’s Shepherds Rescue (on Facebook).

In the meantime, keep wearing your mask, washing your hands, social distancing and staying home. Sit on your porch, work on your garden and get fresh air every day. Remember, when buying your necessities; please leave some on the shelf for the next person. Meanwhile, be kind, be patient and take care of each other.

Howland Public Library to host Book Club – email version set

site for updated information on our many summer programs and activities including new registration information. Our Summer Children's Camp, Swim Lessons, Golf and Tennis Instruction, Introduction to Italian, Fishing Camp and our Basketball Camp are all on hold at this time.

Hopefully on Sunday, November 15, we'll get to see the Rockettes with our scheduled trip to NYC to Radio City Music Hall for the Christmas Spectacular.

The July YANKEE-MET game and the August trip to Saratoga are both questionable.

Pick up one of our 2020 East Fishkill Recreation Guides in Town Hall, Lime Kiln, the Community Center or the East Fishkill Library.

For updated information on all East Fishkill Recreation activities and events follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/efrecreation or send emails to recreation1@eastfishkillny.org.

Save all of those books, magazines, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, video games, toys, etc. for a big garage sale in the Fall.

STAY SAFE!

Herrero, Adult Services Librarian, at 845-831-1134.

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This month, Helen Savoit book club members - and all adults! - are welcome to answer questions by email regarding "The Last Runaway" by Tracy Chevalier. Simply email Adult Services Librarian, Alison Herrero at adults@ beaconlibrary.org to receive the questions. You will then email your answers back to her by (and including) Tuesday, May 12. Alison will compile everyone's answers and email them back to everyone using first name only. The book club is held every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Looking ahead, the book selection for Tuesday, June 9 will be “Little Women”

by Louisa May Alcott. Please note that this title is available to read for free via www.projectgutenberg.org.

For more information, contact Alison

By Bill Green At this time it appears the earliest opening for Red Wing Park will be at the end of June. Please follow this column for updated information regarding the Lake.

At this time we still do not know if our Summer Outdoor concerts will go on as scheduled. Again please follow this column or contact us for updates.

All recreation events, activities, trips and meetings scheduled for the first two weeks of May have been canceled. Please follow us on our Facebook page or send an email to: recreation1@ eastfishkillny.org for updated information.

All May and June bus trips, including those scheduled by the Senior Citizens, have been canceled.

The Community Center will remain closed through May 15 when a decision will be made. The Dutchess County Office of the Aging Nutrition Program will continue to provide meals for those in their program. With the East Fishkill Community Center closed, all activities scheduled for May (meetings, activities, rentals, Senior Citizen Program) have been canceled.

Please call 226-8395 or check our web-

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By Donna Lenhart If you want to hear music from local musicians, our Recreation director is posting performances graciously performed by local talent on our Facebook page.

Concerts by Bryan Lammers, Chris Propfe, and Jenn Propfe are available for your enjoyment. When you get a chance, check out these talented folks!

Our non-perishable food drive for people and pets is ongoing. If you can donate, you can leave your items in the collection box at the front door of Town Hall between 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Any support you can give is greatly appreciated - even one item will help.

We’re at 20 Middlebush Road. Thank you.

Speaking of pets, consider adding a four-legged family member. Loving

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SIBS HOLDING CO LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/23/2020. Office loc: Dutchess County.

SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: The LLC, 180 Hicks Hill Road, Stanfordville, NY 12581. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________ ________________

LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to John A.C. Royall III, 7 Pugsley Hill Rd.,Amenia, NY12501. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, 1019 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701.

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Location: Dutchess County, New York Purpose: Any and all lawful business activities Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Gray PK, LLC, 7 Reservoir Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 ________________ ________________

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LLC: Dutchess County. Secretary has been designated as agent for service of process upon the LLC. Secretary shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, P.O. Box 1095, Millbrook, NY 12545. The purpose of the business of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. ________________ ________________

mail process to Michael Greenberg, Esq., 100 Challenger Rd., Ste. 100, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660.

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12/31/2050. Office: Ulster County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Lenihan & Associates, LLC, 245 Main Street, Suite 120, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________

GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS TRANSPORTATION LLC. Filed 3/16/20. Office: DUTCHESS Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: C/o Natan H. Rodriguez, 341 Town View Dr, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

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Notice of Form. of 235 LASHER ROAD LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 03/09/20.

Office location: Dutchess.

SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 108 Montgomery Street, Suite 204 Rhinebeck, New York, 12572. Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________

J&J LAWNSCAPES & DESIGN LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNYon 03/23/2020.

Office loc: Dutchess County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 180 Hicks Hill Road, Stanfordville, NY 12581. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________ ________________ Imagination Tech, LLC filed with the NYS Dept. of State on 3/17/20.

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SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 215 Buttonwood Way, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. Purpose: Any lawful. ________________ ________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: 80 Washington Square, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 11, 2020. Office location: Dutchess County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Herb Redl Properties, 80 Washington Street, New York 12601. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ MARJARI LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/19/20.

Office: Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 19 Elizabeth Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ Notice of Qualification of JBR PROPERTIES II LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/23/20.

Office location: Dutchess County. LLC formed in Texas (TX) on 03/09/20. Princ. office of LLC: 10 S. Briar Hollow Ln., #47, Houston, TX 77027. SSNYdesignated as agent of

Eventos Suzzy Love LLC. Filed with SSNY on 12/23/19. Office: Dutchess. SSNYdesignated as agent for process & shall mail to: 15 Gifford Ave Poughkeepsie NY 12601. Purpose: any lawful ________________ ________________ Notice of Formation of ERASES, LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/17/20. Office location: Dutchess Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 30 Tall Pines Dr., Hopewell Junction, NY 12533.

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Carney Consulting LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/13/20. Office loc.: Dutchess Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail process to 10 Red Oak Lane, Fishkill, NY 12524 Purp.: Any lawful ________________ ________________

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF EARS WITH EYES, LLC:Articles of Organization of EARS WITH EYES, LLC. Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law: The name of the limited liability company is: EARS WITH EYES, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State is April 6, 2020. The county within this State in which the office of the limited liability company is located is Dutchess. The address of the business is: 104 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY 12508.

Ryan L. Havers is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address within this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon it is 104 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY 12508.

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APDE Properties, LLC filed with the SSNY on 3/10/20. Office: Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Andre M. Pimienta 21 Pine Echo Drive Poughkeepsie NY 12601. General Purposes. ________________ ________________

Swifty Movers LLC. Filed 3/29/19. Office: Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 53 S Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Registered Agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave Ste 202, Bklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: General. ________________ ________________

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Gray PK, LLC Articles of Organization filed in the Department of State of New York on April 3, 2020 Office Location: Dutchess County Principal Business

KFB Properties LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 2/24/2020.

Cty: Dutchess. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 17 Prentiss Dr, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. Gen-

Notice of formation of The Buttignol Family Farm Holding Company LLC. Articles of org. filed with the sect. of state of N.Y. Dept of state (SSNY) on 3/23/2020. Office in Dutchess county.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to the LLC C/O Anthony Buttignol, 274 Holmes rd. Holmes N.Y. 12531. Purpose; any legal purpose ________________ ________________

KFB Western New York Properties LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 2/24/2020.

Cty: Dutchess. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 17 Prentiss Dr, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. General Purpose. ________________ ________________

Notice of Form. of 1129 South Street LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/18/20. Office location: Dutchess. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 217 Smalley Corners Rd., Carmel, NY, 10512.

Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ Notice of Form. of 1612 ROUTE 376 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 03/18/20. Office location: Dutchess. SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 108 Montgomery Street, Suite 204 Rhinebeck, New York, 12572. Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ Notice of Form. of FCT ENTERPRISES GROUP LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 03/18/20. Office location: Dutchess.

SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 108 Montgomery Street, Suite 204 Rhinebeck, New York, 12572. Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ Lido Realty Management LLC. Filed with SSNY on 4/3/2020.

Office: Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: Po. Box 233 Millerton NY 12546. Purpose: any lawful ________________ ________________ Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). The name is Goldmarr Properties LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of the State of New York ("Secretary") on February 21, 2020. Office of the

The deadline for Legals is every Monday @ 12 noon for a Wednesday Publication*

CAM MAX, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/25/20.

Office: Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail copy of process to the LLC, 53 Britton Street, Pine Plains, NY 12567. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ Notice of Formation of KBER Marketing, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/7/20.

Office location: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 14 Winding Brook Lane, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________ ________________ Notice of formation of FALCON DATA NETWORKS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/23/2003. Office location, County of Dutchess. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 103 West Rd, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. Purpose: any lawful act. ________________ ________________ Notice of formation of FDN PROPERTIES, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/04/2010. Office location, County of Dutchess. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 103 West Rd, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. Purpose: any lawful act. ________________ ________________ Notice of Formation of 387 MAIN STREET CONSTRUCTION, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/07/20.

Office location: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall

NOTICE: FORMATION OF GREAT SONG FARM LLC. Art. Of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 04/10/2020. Office location: Dutchess County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at 475 Milan Hill Road, Red Hook, NY 12571. Purpose: any lawful. ________________ ________________ Acad Partners LLC. Filed with SSNY on 2/11/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 3208 FranklinAve Millbrook NY 12545. Purpose: any lawful. ________________ ________________ PRL GROUP NY, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/17/18.

Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 7 Casperkill Dr., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Registered agent address is c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). The name is 29 Dutchess Ave LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of the State of New York (“Secretary”) on January 31, 2020. Office of the LLC: Dutchess County.

Secretary has been designated as agent for service of process upon the LLC. Secretary shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, P.O. Box 370, Millerton, NY 12546. The purpose of the business of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. ________________ ________________ Behind The Walls Home Inspections, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 2/7/20. Office Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 3 Rector St. Beacon, NY 12508. Purpose: Any lawful ________________ ________________ DENIRY HUDSON VIEW REALTY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/13/20. Latest date to dissolve:

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). The name is Mill Bridge LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of the State of New York (“Secretary”) on March 30, 2020. Office of the LLC: Dutchess County.

Secretary has been designated as agent for service of process upon the LLC. Secretary shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, P.O. Box 429, Dover Plains, NY12522. The purpose of the business of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. ________________ ________________ 206 HOOK, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNYon 04/13/2020.

Office loc: Dutchess County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: Two Plus One, LLC, 57 Patricia Lane, Hyde Park, NY 12538. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________ ________________ VGI II, LLC. Articles of Organization of Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State of NY ("SSNY") on 04/08/2020. Office location: Dutchess County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to the LLC at The LLC, 29C Hudson View Drive, Beacon, NY 12508.

Purpose: To engage in all things that the company may legally engage in under the Laws of the State of New York. Organizer: Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP, 158 Orange Avenue, Walden, New York 12586. ________________ ________________ Langtry Tax & Financial LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 1/7/2020.

Cty: Dutchess. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 7 Mulberry Pl, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. General Purpose. ________________ ________________

*When a public holiday falls on a Monday the deadline becomes Friday at noon.

May 6, 2020

SOUTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS

Community may donate nonperishables at Poughkeepsie Town Hall The Town of Poughkeepsie is accepting nonperishable foods at the Town of Poughkeepsie Town Hall, 1 Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie. Food will be distrib-

uted to local food pantries.

For more information or questions, please call: 845-485-3607.

IBM Retirees cancel meetings The Tri-State IBM Retirees have canceled its May 28 and June 25 meetings. Members expect to reconvene for

Legal Notices ADIRONDACK CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNYon 02/28/2020.

Office loc: Dutchess County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 153 Stormville Rd., Hopewell Junction, NY12533. RegAgent: Brian F. Kiernan, 153 Stormville Rd., Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________ ________________ 3 CATS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/17/20.

Office: Ulster County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 1476 State Route 28, West Hurley, NY 12491. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ GABBY GRACE GARDENS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNYon 04/17/2020.

Office loc: Dutchess County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1 Vine St., Beacon, NY 12508. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________ ________________ NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is LOCAL FLOWER MARKET, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on April 20, 2020.

THIRD: The County within the State of New York in which the office of the Company is located is Dutchess.

FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be

the fall meeting on Sept. 24.

For more information, call 914-5285916.

Legal Notices served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is 78 Valley Stream Farm Road, Rhinebeck, NY, 12572.

FIFTH: The Company is organized for all lawful purposes, and to do any and all things necessary, convenient, or incidental to that purpose.

Dated: April 20, 2020 F R E E M A N HOWARD, P.C. 441 East Allen Street P.O. Box 1328 Hudson, New York 12534 ________________ ________________ Notice of Qualification of Luwi LLC. The fictitious name is: Luwi of Delaware, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/9/20. Office location: Dutchess County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/8/20. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 28 Liberty St, NY, NY 10005. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is C T Corporation System, 28 Liberty St, NY, NY 10005. Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________ ________________ JAKISCHRIST LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/21/20.

Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 1 Victor Road, Beacon, NY 12508. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ 10 MONTFORT LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/25/2019.

Office in Dutchess Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 3019 RT 52, Stormville, NY

Legal Notices 12585, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ Notice of Qualification of RQI Partners, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/10/20. Office location: Dutchess County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 6/15/18. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Daniel Cleary, RQI Partners, LLC, 7272 Greenville Ave, Ste P2020, Dallas, TX 75231. DE address of LLC: c/o Capitol Services, 1675 South State St, Ste B, Dover, DE 19901. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: any lawful act or activity. ________________ ________________ Plazma Sound, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 1/14/2020.

Cty: Dutchess. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 10 Pond St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. General Purpose. ________________ ________________ Naramini Properties #1 LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/2/2020.

Cty: Dutchess. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Brian Mastroeni, 18 Cove Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. General Purpose. ________________ ________________ Grandma K Realty LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/8/2020.

Cty: Columbia. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Michael A. Torchia Jr., 53 Green Acres Rd., Hudson, NY 12534. General Purpose. ________________ ________________

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Stanford Grange sets take-out only meatloaf dinner for scholarship fund Stanford Grange #808 will host a Meatloaf Dinner on Saturday, May 16, at the Stanford Grange Hall, 6043 Route 82, Stanfordville.

The menu will consist of meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, dinner roll and tomato soup with spice cake for dessert. All food will be made in the Grange Hall kitchen, which is certified through the Dutchess County Department of Health. All CDC food preparation and Gov. Cuomo's health guidelines are strictly followed.

Legal Notices Printers and Writers, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/23/2020.

Cty: Dutchess. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Kati London, 460 W. 20th St., Apt. 6K, NY, NY 10011. General Purpose. ________________ ________________ Watson Murphy LLC. Filed with SSNY on 4/22/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 680 State Route 343 Millbrook NY 12545. Purpose: any lawful ________________ ________________ Millbrook Twenty Two LLC. Filed with SSNY on 4/17/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 3208 FranklinAve Millbrook NY 12545. Purpose: any lawful ________________ ________________ Braley Consulting LLC. Filed with SSNY on 3/30/2020. Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 45 South View Ct Poughkeepsie NY 12603. Purpose: any lawful ________________ ________________ N E W T O N ’ S METHOD LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/15/2020. Office Location: Dutchess County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNYshall mail process to The LLC, 8 Tower Rd., Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. General Purposes ________________ ________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION of MOUNT STORM, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the SSNY on 4/27/2020. Office: Westchester County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Hickory Homes and Proper-

The deadline for Legals is every Monday @ 12 noon for a Wednesday Publication*

Legal Notices ties, Inc., PO Box 244, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

5742548 ________________ ________________ Notice of Formation of Smoke & Honey Co. LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/22/20.

Office location: Dutchess County.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 28 Liberty St, NY, NY 10005. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is C T Corporation System, 28 Liberty St, NY, NY 10005.

Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________ ________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Reservoir PK, LLC Articles of Organization filed in the Department of State of New York on April 28, 2020 Office Location: Dutchess County Principal Business Location: Dutchess County, New York Purpose: Any and all lawful business activities Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail copy of process to Reservoir PK, LLC, 7 Reservoir Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 ________________ ________________ BROADVIEW STABLES LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/28/20. Office: Ulster County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail copy of process to the LLC, 107 Broadview Road, Woodstock, NY 12498. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: 2GUS SIKO, LLC Articles of Organization filed in the

Donation is $15 per dinner. The dinner will be take-out only, and dinners will be available for pick up at 5 p.m. Drive up to the Grange Hall front door, pay for your dinner, get your dinner through your car window to take home.

The total proceeds will benefit the Grange Scholarship Fund for graduating seniors in the Pine Plains Central School District.

For reservations or more information, contact Grange Secretary Ryan Orton at 845-8687869.

Legal Notices Department of State of New York on August 9, 2019.

Office Location: Dutchess County Principal Business Location: 2 Gus Siko Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 Purpose: Any and all lawful business activities Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2GUS SIKO, LLC, 2 Gus Siko Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 ________________ ________________ Pleasant Vale Properties LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/21/2020. Cty: Columbia. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 430 W. Kerley Corners Rd, Tivoli, NY 12583.

General Purpose. ________________ ________________ Call Clint Plumbing, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/20/2020.

Cty: Dutchess. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 75 West Rd, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. General Purpose. ________________ ________________ Total Construction & Landscaping, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/4/2020.

Cty: Dutchess. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Scott McCauley, 924 Freedom Plains Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

General Purpose. ________________ ________________ KPM12401, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/21/2020.

Cty: Ulster. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 328 Hasbrouck Ave., Kingston, NY 12401.

General Purpose. ________________

Legal Notices ________________ Notice of Formation of EDEN KNOLL, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/01/20.

Office location: Dutchess County.

Princ. office of LLC: 124 Martins Ln., Red Hook, NY 12571.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________ ________________ PROMETHEAN BRANDS LLC,Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNYon 05/01/2020.

Office loc: Dutchess County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: Matthew Martin, 400 Sacandaga Loop, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________ ________________ The Sacred Tree, LLC. Filed with the SSNY on 4/16/20. Office: Dutchess County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 14 Southern Dr, Stormville, NY 12582. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ CHELSEA YENO PHOTOGRAPHY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/26/20.

Office: Dutchess County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 3 Carey Drive, Dover Plains, NY 12522. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________ ________________ ________________

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*When a public holiday falls on a Monday the deadline becomes Friday at noon.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE The Purchasing Agent, County of Dutchess, Poughkeepsie, New York, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: Bid #RFBDCP-19-20 Maintenance, Repair and Inspection of Vehicle Lifts and Other Related Equipment Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on the 21st day of May 2020 at the Dutchess County Division of Central Services, 27 High Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained by visiting our web site http://www.dutchess ny.gov , selecting “Government”, then selecting “Bidding and RFP Opportunities”. For additional information, call (845) 486-3613. ________________ ________________

web site http://www.dutchess ny.gov , selecting “Government”, then selecting “Bidding and RFP Opportunities”. For additional information, call (845) 486-3613. ________________ ________________

DANCE IS PERMITTED FOR THE MEETING. Public comment shall be permitted and all persons participating shall be entitled to be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF FISHKILL, NEW YORK Debbie Colonna, Clerk April 30, 2020 ________________ ________________

public in-person access to meetings and authorizing such meetings and public hearings to be held remotely by conference call, video conference or similar service. For any person unable to participate at the time of the meeting, email comments may be submitted in advance to dcolonna@fishkillny.gov.

Accordingly, NO INPERSON ATTENDANCE IS PERMITTED FOR THE MEETING. Public comment shall be permitted and all persons participating shall be entitled to be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF FISHKILL, NEW YORK Debbie Colonna, Clerk April 30, 2020 ________________ ________________

Law and Executive Order 202.1 ("EO 202.1") issued on March 12, 2020 and Executive Order 202.15 issued on April 9, 2020, by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, which suspended Article 7 of the Public Officers Law, to the extent necessary to permit any public body to meet and take such actions authorized by the law without permitting in public in-person access to meetings and authorizing such meetings and public hearings to be held remotely by conference call, video conference or similar service. For any person unable to participate at the time of the meeting, email comments may be submitted in advance to dcolonna@fishkillny.gov.

Accordingly, NO INPERSON ATTENDANCE IS PERMITTED FOR THE MEETING. Public comment shall be permitted and all persons participating shall be entitled to be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF FISHKILL, NEW YORK Debbie Colonna, Clerk April 30, 2020 ________________ ________________

able during these dates and times for phone conferences by a pre-arranged appointment only. If you desire a phone conference with the TownAssessor during these dates and times, contact the Office of the Assessor at (845) 226-6353 and an appointment will be scheduled.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Assessment Review for the Town of East Fishkill will meet and to hear and examine all properly filed complaints in relation to the 2020 tentative assessments of real property on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Board of Assessment Review may, pursuant to Section 512 of the Real Property Tax Law, thereafter adjourn to a later date and time for the purpose of hearing complaints.

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Board of Assessment Review will not be meeting in-person.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Orders 202.1 and 202.22, the May 26, 2020 meeting and hearings will be held via videoconferencing, and a transcript will be provided at a later date. The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting and hearings live.

The public can watch the Board of Assessment Review’s May 26, 2020 meeting and hearings live online at YouTube at www.youtube.com/ user/ef22ny Due to Covid-19 restrictions, property owners are strongly encouraged to submit complaints grieving 2020 tentative assessments, and any supporting documentation, to the Assessor, Town of East Fishkill, 330 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, New York 12533, prior to May 26, 2020.

Complaints received before May 26, 2020 may be assigned a designated time for hearing before the Board of Assessment Review during the above-stated times.

Complainants will be contacted by the Office of the Assessor before May 26, 2020 with an appointed hearing time and instructions for remote videoconferencing participation in such hearing.

A publication describing procedures for contesting a tentative assessment is available online at http://www.tax.ny. gov/pdf/publications/

orpts/grievance booklet.pdf.

Dated: Town of East Fishkill, Hopewell Junction, New York May 1, 2020 Kathleen Martin Town of East Fishkill Assessor Town of East Fishkill ________________ ________________

REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE The Purchasing Agent, County of Dutchess, Poughkeepsie, New York, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: Bid #RFBDCP-21-20 Batteries for Dutchess County Public Transit Vehicles Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on the 19th day of May 2020 at the Dutchess County Division of Central Services, 27 High Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained by visiting our web site http://www.dutchess ny.gov , selecting “Government”, then selecting “Bidding and RFP Opportunities”. For additional information, call (845) 486-3613. ________________ ________________ REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE The Purchasing Agent, County of Dutchess, Poughkeepsie, New York, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: Bid #RFBDCP-24-20 Maintenance, Repair and Inspection of Petroleum Product Tanks, Pumps and Other Related Equipment Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on the 22 day of May 2020 at the Dutchess County Division of Central Services, 27 High Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained by visiting our

TOWN OF FISHKILL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Fishkill will hold a Public Hearing on May 19, 2020, commencing at 7:00 PM to consider an area variance for Change Bridge Construction seeking the following avenue of relief: * An area variance of 11' 8" to reduce the rear yard setback to 28' 4" where 40' is the minimum rear yard setback required in the R-20 Zoning District.

The lands affected by this application are located at 45 Arcadian Place in the Town of Fishkill and shown generally on the tax map as Section 6256 Block 03, Lot 092256.

The Public Hearing shall be conducted via video/tele-conference and so there will be no physical meeting location in order to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Fishkill residents.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/976 00152539 Meeting ID: 976 0015 2539 One tap mobile +19292056099, 97600152539# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US Meeting ID: 976 0015 2539 The Meeting is being held in accordance with the New York State Public Officers Law and Executive Order 202.1 ("EO 202.1") issued on March 12, 2020 and Executive Order 202.15 issued on April 9, 2020, by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, which suspended Article 7 of the Public Officers Law, to the extent necessary to permit any public body to meet and take such actions authorized by the law without permitting in public in-person access to meetings and authorizing such meetings and public hearings to be held remotely by conference call, video conference or similar service. For any person unable to participate at the time of the meeting, email comments may be submitted in advance to dcolonna@fishkillny.gov.

Accordingly, NO INPERSON ATTEN-

TOWN OF FISHKILL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Fishkill will hold a Public Hearing on May 19, 2020, commencing at 7:00 PM to consider area variances for Jonathon Squilla who seeks the following avenues of relief: * Two (2) area variances to allow 25.94' of road frontage for each of the two (2) proposed residential lots where 50' of road frontage is the minimum required in the R40 Zoning District.

The existing lot currently has 51.88' of road frontage. TheApplicant is requesting the area variances in order to obtain Subdivision Approval from the Town of Fishkill Planning Board for two (2) proposed residential lots.

The lands affected by this application are located at Ivy Hill Road in the Town of Fishkill and shown generally on the tax map as Section 6156 Block 02, Lot 993507. The Public Hearing shall be conducted via video/teleconference and so there will be no physical meeting location in order to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Fishkill residents.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/976 00152539 Meeting ID: 976 0015 2539 One tap mobile +19292056099, 97600152539# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US Meeting ID: 976 0015 2539 The Meeting is being held in accordance with the New York State Public Officers Law and Executive Order 202.1 ("EO 202.1") issued on March 12, 2020 and Executive Order 202.15 issued on April 9, 2020, by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, which suspended Article 7 of the Public Officers Law, to the extent necessary to permit any public body to meet and take such actions authorized by the law without permitting in

TOWN OF FISHKILL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Fishkill will hold a Public Hearing on May 19, 2020, commencing at 7:00 PM to consider area variances for Joel & Joann Brandstrom who seek the following avenues of relief for the purpose of constructing a 24' x 23' attached garage: * An 8' right-side yard setback area variance to reduce the rightside yard setback to 17' where 25' is the minimum required in the R-40 Zoning District; and * A12' right-side yard setback area variance to reduce the rightside yard setback to 13' where 25' is the minimum required in the R-40 Zoning District.

The lands affected by this application are located at 71 Sunflower Circle in the Town of Fishkill and shown generally on the tax map as Section 6055 Block 01, Lot 433775.

The Public Hearing shall be conducted via video/tele-conference and so there will be no physical meeting location in order to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Fishkill residents.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/976 00152539 Meeting ID: 976 0015 2539 One tap mobile +19292056099, 97600152539# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US Meeting ID: 976 0015 2539 The Meeting is being held in accordance with the New York State Public Officers

The deadline for Legals is every Monday @ 12 noon for a Wednesday Publication*

Notice Pursuant to Sections 506 and 526 of the Real Property Tax Law and Executive Order 202.22 Issued by Governor Cuomo on April 20, 2022 Notice is hereby given that the Tentative Assessment Roll for the Town of East Fishkill for Assessment Year 2020 is completed, and a copy thereof has been filed and is available for viewing, in a publicly accessible location, at the Office of the Town Clerk, East Fishkill Town Hall, 330 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533.

The Tentative Assessment Roll for the Town of East Fishkill for Assessment Year 2020 may also be viewed online at www.eastfishkillny. gov and www. dutchessny.gov.

Notice is hereby given that the Town of East Fishkill Assessor will be in attendance with 2020 Tentative Assessment Roll and available for consultation, by phone, on the following days and times: May 6, 2020 (from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

May 13, 2020 (from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

May 19, 2020 (from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

May 20, 2020 (from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Town Assessor will be avail-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on the 12th day of May, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall of Wappinger, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappinger Falls, NY pursuant to Section 24037 of the Zoning Law of the Town of Wappinger to consider the following area variance: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, the Zoning Board of Appeals has not made a determination of significance pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and hereby reserves its right to make such determination after the conclusion of the public hearing.

Appeal No. 20-7697 (Variance) Jason Gordon: Seeking an area variance Section 240-57-A(i) of the District Regulations in an R40/80 Zoning District.

-Where 50 percent of house footprint of 1,406 square feet divided by 2 = 703 square feet is required, the applicant can provide 2 arrays totaling, 1,775 square feet for the installation of a ground mounted solar system, thus requesting a variance of 1,072 square feet.

The property is located at 116 Dusty Trail and is identified as Tax Grid No.: 605704-744305.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS WILL BE HEARD VIA ZOOM MEETING FROM OUR WEBSITE @townofwappinger ny.gov.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS PRIOR TO THE MEETING YOU CAN EMAIL: bogunti@townofwap pingerny.gov.

OR CALL: 845-2976256, EXT. 122 AND SOMEONE WILL GET BACK TO YOU. Signed: Peter Galotti, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Wappinger May 1, 2020 ________________ ________________

*When a public holiday falls on a Monday the deadline becomes Friday at noon.

May 6, 2020

SOUTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS

Diversions

SUDOKU Sudoku requires no arithmetic skills.

-------------------------------------------The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers.

-------------------------------------------Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order.

Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order.

Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.

Binox by Krazydad

• The finished puzzle should be filled with Xs and Os. • Horizontally and vertically, there should never be a continuous run of the same symbol longer than 2.

• There are an equal number of Xs and Os in each row and column.

• All rows are unique.

• All columns are unique, too.

The solutions to the Sudoko, Crossword puzzle and Binox can be found on page 4B

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SOUTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS

May 6, 2020

First of 78 residents move into Hudson River Housing’s Fallkill Commons on Rose in Poughkeepsie

New residents recently moved into Hudson River Housing’s Fallkill Commons on Rose in Poughkeepsie.

A new resident at Fallkill Commons on Rose gives a thumbs up.

On April 22, Hudson River Housing began to move the first of 78 individuals into its newest affordable housing development, FallKill Commons on Rose. With a comprehensive plan in hand to ensure social distancing and resident and staff safety, over the course of the following days the new tenants, many who have been homeless for weeks, months or years, took their first steps to safe, healthy, and affordable housing.

Fallkill Commons on Rose offers 78 affordable apartments, with 39 set aside for individuals experiencing homelessness who will receive supportive services to help them live successful and independent lives. The development is part of Hudson River Housing’s Middle Main Initiative in downtown Poughkeepsie and sits a block away from the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory. All 78 apartments at FallKill Commons on Rose are affordable to households earning at or below

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50% of the Area Median Income.

FallKill Commons consists of two newly constructed buildings along the banks of the FallKill Creek. Local artists were commissioned to add their work to the building, ranging from murals to weavings to photography.

The buildings include community rooms and bike storage, and proximity to downtown means walkable access to needed services.

“We never expected to be finishing one of the largest projects in our agency’s history during a time like this. Despite everything, we were committed to making sure that the individuals who are depending on this housing were able to move in as soon as possible,” says executive director Christa Hines.

For weeks, housing advocates including Hudson River Housing have been drawing attention to the importance of stable, affordable housing to ensure community health.

“Stay at home orders have a certain irony to

those working with the homeless and housing insecure. This crisis is shining a light on those with the luxury to be home - to even have a home - and those without,” says director of strategic initiatives Elizabeth Celaya.

Despite the stark circumstances surrounding them, move-in day at FallKill Commons has been life changing for many residents.

“We are witness to stories of gratitude beyond our expectations,” says director of real estate development Mary Linge.

New tenant Jack Joy’s name is fitting for his reaction upon seeing his new home for the first time. “Wow - this is so beautiful! This is so amazing!” he exudes. Another tenant comments, “If it wasn’t for social distancing, I’d hug you!”

Hudson River Housing has always believed that housing is a human right, and that everyone should have a safe, affordable, quality place to live.

“We’re proud that no matter the circumstances, we are always here, working to improve lives and communities through housing with compassion and development with vision,” said Hines. Thanks to that commitment, this month 78 families have been able to turn from the fear and uncertainty of a global pandemic to their own place of refuge - a permanent place to call home.

Financing for Fallkill Commons on Rose includes federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits that generated $16.4 million in equity and an additional $2.7 million in subsidy from New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority provided $67,800. The Community Preservation Corporation provided $1.9 million. Additional financing was provided by grants from the Dutchess County HOME program and NeighborWorks.

HCR Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas said, “As we face an unprecedented health and economic crisis, it has become more apparent than ever how essential secure and affordable housing is for the well-being of all people. We are so grateful to Hudson River Housing for safely moving 78 new residents into FallKill Commons on Rose under the most difficult circumstances, bringing stability and relief to these individuals and comfort to their loved ones. The days and weeks ahead will bring new challenges but thanks to the tireless work of our nonprofit partners, our fellow state agencies, and the strong leadership of Governor Cuomo, we will continue to provide, preserve and protect affordable housing for all New Yorkers in every region across the state.”