Local Briefs Oct 8, 2009
Classes begin Oct. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Poughkeepsie Middle School and continue every Monday and Thursday up to Nov. 30. At that time there will be a written exam administered. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
'Whatever' is most annoying word, poll says Oct 8, 2009
Pollsters at the Poughkeepsie, N.Y. college surveyed 938 U.S. adults by telephone Aug. 3-Aug 6. The margin of error is 3. (AZCentral -- News)
Diane Hubbard, 71; helped preserve harpsichord's allure Oct 3, 2009
After high school, she left the almost European air of her family life and went to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.. She comes from a very mother-centered home and goes to Vassar, where she has this very intellectual, very stimulating experience, said her daughter Polly of Roslindale. (Boston Globe)
High and mighty bridge gets its day Oct 3, 2009
This is a view of the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge from the west side of the Hudson River ... POUGHKEEPSIE -- Eleven-year-old Christian McGaw wanted to make sure to help along the renovations on the bridge he stared up at every day, even if it was only pocket change ... 45 from his pocket into an envelope addressed to Walkway Over the Hudson, an organization dedicated to renovating the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge into a pedestrian park. (Albany Times Union)
Anna S. Alonge (11) Sep 30, 2009
Anna was a supervisor at Candy Lane candy factory in Hudson and Poughkeepsie. She was a member of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Hudson, also St. Joseph's Church (formerly Holy Family) in Stottville. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
A call to duty: Receive flu shot Sep 26, 2009
Sue Field, a Poughkeepsie nurse who is organizing Tuesday's protest, doesn't want to go along with the state mandate ... The protest started with a group of obstetric nurses that Field works with at a Poughkeepsie medical center -- she asked that the hospital not be named -- and has grown to attract interest from nurses across the state. (Albany Times Union)
NYC's economy set at $1 trillion Sep 26, 2009
9 billion) and No. 95 Poughkeepsie ($21 ... Poughkeepsie pushed up by 2 ... Poughkeepsie, N.Y., $21. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Barnes-Driscoll exchanged vows on June 2 Sep 16, 2009
and the late Mr. and Mrs. John and Margaret Driscoll of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.. The Rev. Jim Marsh, of Washington, D.C., former co-worker of the bride, performed the nuptial ceremony. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Poll: Major changes needed in Legislature Sep 16, 2009
In the new poll, conducted by in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., 54 percent of voters said the Senate is performing poorly. By comparison, 14 percent said the Senate is doing either an excellent or good job. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Gilbert Hein (135) Sep 14, 2009
Born July 6, 1954 in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of Dorothy I. (Alexander) Hein of Clermont, and the late Charles F. Hein. He attended Red Hook Schools. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Official honored for years of public service Sep 10, 2009
Large was born in New York City, graduated from Marist College, Poughkeepsie N.Y., with a bachelor's degree in physics, and graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a master's in aeronomical engineering. While he was working for IBM in 1971, Large and his wife, Peggy, bought a motel in the Shores. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Phone scammers impersonate Police PBA Sep 9, 2009
The Association, located in Poughkeepsie, was established in 1985, and is a union representing the county s deputy sheriffs. If you receive this type of call, stated the PBA, don t give out personal information or release funds to the caller. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Charles Henderson, D-day veteran, colonel Sep 7, 2009
Prior to entering the service, he taught French and German at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, and at Oakwood School in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.. He and Marnie Wilde, a student at Cushing when he was on its faculty, were married in 1942. (Boston Globe)
Bucknell Volleyball Travels to Marist for Volley in the Valley Sep 5, 2009
- Bucknell volleyball continues on its trip through New York as it travels to Poughkeepsie for Marist's Volley in the Valley this weekend. The Bison (2-1) will face the host Red Foxes at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, followed by Bryant at 4:30 p.m. the same day. (Bucknellbison.com)
Money matters in matchup Sep 4, 2009
Campbell University's football team will spend plenty of time in airports and on buses this season, with trips scheduled to Iowa (Des Moines), upstate New York (Poughkeepsie) and Indiana (Valparaiso) ... Campbell University's football team will spend plenty of time in airports and on buses this season, with trips scheduled to Iowa (Des Moines), upstate New York (Poughkeepsie) and Indiana (Valparaiso). (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Pioneers and Red Foxes Open Season Saturday Night Sep 4, 2009
The Pioneers are 2-1 on Campus Field against the Red Foxes and 2-2 in Poughkeepsie, New York. SHU in the NEC.. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
The War Over Going Gray Sep 3, 2009
Two years ago, they were especially excited about seeing each other: Mary, a social worker, had moved to Poughkeepsie, N.Y., from Austin, Texas, and she hadn't seen Alice, a social-work professor at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, for more than a year. As the sisters approached each other on a street in Lawrence, Mary stopped dead in her tracks. (Time.com)
Los Angeles loses most jobs in the nation Sep 2, 2009
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., loss of 7,000 jobs (-2. 7%). (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Police bust alleged copper thieves from G'town Sep 1, 2009
Published: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 1:16 AM CDT Two Germantown men were arrested over last week by town of Poughkeepsie Police for allegedly stealing copper pipes from a 19th century psychiatric center set for renovations. Brian Keith Dejoy, 42, and 41-year-old Thomas Edward Carey were charged with third-degree burglary, a felony, Wednesday after police caught them leaving one of the buildings of former Hudson River State Hospital off Route 9 in the town of Poughkeepsie ... Bruce Griffing of... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Bucknell Volleyball Splits with St. Francis, NJIT Aug 30, 2009
Bucknell will return to New York next weekend when they head to Poughkeepsie for the Marist Invitational Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6. Saturday kicks off with Bucknell taking on Marist at 12:30 p.m., followed by Bryant at 4:30 p.m. Sunday s opponent will be Providence, scheduled for an 11 a.m. start. (Bucknellbison.com)
Joe Maneri, at 82; legendary jazz musician, conservatory teacher Aug 28, 2009
In addition to his wife and son, Mr. Maneri leaves two daughters, Nina Arnold of Lunenburg and Gloria of Tucson; two other sons, Sal of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Abraham of Brooklyn; and eight grandchildren. A service will be announced. (Boston Globe)
Injuries give Packers veteran LB Brady Poppinga chance to start at outside linebacker Aug 26, 2009
BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) Campbell University's football team will spend plenty of time in airports and on buses this season, with trips scheduled to Iowa (Des Moines), upstate New York (Poughkeepsie) and Indiana (Valparaiso). DENVER (AP) Troy Tulowitzki lined a fastball into center field off James McDonald with one out and the bases loaded in the 10th to give the Colorado Rockies a wild, 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a crucial three-game series Tuesday night. (FOX61, CT)
Saints hope Mike Bell's promising preseason tolls the resurgence of their power running game Aug 26, 2009
Fox 61 Breaking News. BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer. (FOX61, CT)
DMV Clerk to Gov: Stop milking 'cow' Aug 26, 2009
The DMV has been considered a cash cow by the state, and they re milking her dry, said Tanner, who joined clerks from Greene, Putnam, and Dutchess counties, as well as Assemblyman Marc Molinaro, (R-Red Hook), at a press conference in Poughkeepsie Wednesday opposing the new fee increases. As of Sept. 1, driver s license fees and vehicle registration fees will increase by 25 percent, outlined in New York state s 2009 budget. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Pioneer League offers NCAA football on a budget Aug 26, 2009
BUIES CREEK, N.C. - Campbell University's football team will spend plenty of time in airports and on buses this season, with trips scheduled to Iowa (Des Moines), upstate New York (Poughkeepsie) and Indiana (Valparaiso). Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Rochester picked as top 10 sports market Aug 25, 2009
The rest of New York is represented by 13 other markets: Albany (19th), Wappingers Falls (29th), Binghamton (36th), Auburn (38th), Staten Island (51st), Oneonta (93rd), Troy (98th), Elmira (125th), Long Island (133rd), Syracuse (159th), Poughkeepsie (163rd), Brooklyn (193rd) and Glens Falls (235th). The following are America's 239 minor-league sports markets, as ranked by SportsBusiness Journal. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Marist Men's Soccer Adds Seven For 2009 Season Aug 20, 2009
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Head Coach of the Marist men's soccer team announced the addition of seven players to his roster for the upcoming 2009 season. The Red Foxes will gain six incoming freshmen and one transfer. (Goredfoxes.com)
MARIST COLLEGE OFFERS FANS FREE DESKTOP ALERT APPLICATION, THE B-LINE Aug 20, 2009
Poughkeepsie, NY - Marist College today announced it has added a free downloadable desktop alert application, The B-Line, to its official athletic web site (), providing fans and alumni of the Red Foxes instant access to information related to Marist College Athletics. The B-Line gives fans a full view of Marist College Athletics, alerting them to the latest breaking news, stories, as well as highlights, all while allowing one-click access to GoRedFoxes. (Goredfoxes.com)
Marist Volleyball Wraps Up First Week Of Preseason Camp Aug 19, 2009
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - The Marist volleyball team wrapped up its first week of preseason camp on Wednesday. The Red Foxes open the 2009 season one week from Friday at the Staybridge Suites Rocket Classic in Toledo, Ohio against Kennesaw State. (Goredfoxes.com)
Brookline Honors Aug 18, 2009
The following Brookline residents graduated May 24, from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.. Benjamin David Coleman, a math major, graduated with honors. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Celebrate All Things Woodstock at Woodstock.com, A Revolutionary Destination Site For The Music Community Aug 15, 2009
"Three pillars of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, live music, community involvement and social awareness, will define the Woodstock Nation on a new frontier as the promoters of that pivotal event in Aug. 1969 set out to bring their vision of the world to cyberspace," wrote John W. Barry in his article on the site appearing in the Poughkeepsie Journal/Associated Press. Woodstock. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
FUN FACTS: How many marshmallows were eaten? Aug 15, 2009
By John W. Barry, The Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) Journal Forty years ago this weekend, Woodstock played on without violence or permission. Here's a gathering of some freaky, folky facts about the legendary music fest. (USA Today)
40 years later, Havens performs iconic Woodstock song Aug 15, 2009
By Darryl Bautista, Gannett/Poughkeepsie Journal ... By John W. Barry, The Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) Journal BETHEL, N.Y. Nearly 40 years to the day that he christened the crowning achievement of the 1960s counterculture, Richie Havens returned to an open field in. (USA Today)
PHOTOS: Check out scenes from Havens' performance Aug 15, 2009
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Former Marist Standout Jared Jordan Inks Deal With Bonn Telekom Baskets In Germany Aug 14, 2009
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - The Bonn Telekom Baskets of Germany have announced the addition of former Marist point guard to their roster for the upcoming season. Jordan, who is the Red Foxes' all-time assists leader with 813, played at Marist from 2003-07. (Goredfoxes.com)
Solar panel production company closes its doors Aug 12, 2009
Lynch said the last time one of SCHOTT s plants closed was in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., two years ago. The company employs 2,000 workers in the United States. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Business owners facing longer-lasting recession Aug 11, 2009
and household confidence is still very, very weak, said Christy Caridi, an economist at in Poughkeepsie. Until all that settles and people are confident that they ll keep their jobs, you won t see the consumption necessary to keep the economy going, especially New York s, Caridi said. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Job security but no advancement from bottom rung Aug 10, 2009
"Even as rural unemployment increases, U.S. workers regard farm work as beneath them," said Jordan Wells, coordinator of the Justice for Farmworkers Campaign in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. "Why do people work at 's and not the farm? There's something about farm work that has been stigmatized.". Farmers like Ron Samascott in Kinderhook, N.Y., typically advertise available jobs before bringing in workers from other countries. (USA Today -- Money)
Dream of D.C. bipartisanship shrivels Aug 7, 2009
The idea that Washington is ever going to be anything other than a partisan town doesn t really float, said Lee Miringoff, director of the nonpartisan Marist Institute for Public Affairs in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. While the majority Democrats see a rare opportunity to push through game-changing legislation, the Republicans aren t going to roll over and join this crusade, he said. Obama ran on a theme to change the culture of Washington, and initially, his outreach appeared to soothe long-simmering... (Boston Globe)
The Veronicas Hit the Road with Kelly Clarkson This Fall Aug 6, 2009
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Sacramento loses 6,700 manufacturing jobs Aug 6, 2009
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., loss of 4,900 manufacturing jobs. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, loss of 5,300 manufacturing jobs. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Church bells to ring peace on bombing days Aug 1, 2009
Nearby in the region, a total of 14 churches in Red Hook and Rhinebeck will also ring their bells, with churches from Troy, Albany, Rensselaer on down through Poughkeepsie, Beacon, and Newburgh, to the greater metropolitan area and New York City all participating. It is the city s celebration, in fact, that the valley s bell ringing is an outgrowth of. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Proctors in line for $30K from stimulus Aug 1, 2009
Four other New York theaters also received money through the emergency program: Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie, $22,000; in New York City, $18,460; , East Meredith in Delaware County, $18,786, and in Peekskill, $17,000. Reader Comments. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Consumer confidence level in state remains static Aug 1, 2009
Based in Poughkeepsie, Central Hudson serves parts of southern Albany County, along with parts of Columbia County and large parts of Greene County. The proposed increase would add $3. (Albany Times Union)
Sun Belt Dominates First Half 2009 Foreclosure Rankings but Unemployment-Related Foreclosures May Be Spreading Jul 30, 2009
00 128 Poughkeepsie- Newburgh- Middletown, NY Total 1,354 0. 55 182 -19. (PR Newswire)
San Jose lost 43,400 jobs in past year Jul 30, 2009
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., loss of 6,000 jobs. San Antonio, loss of 6,300 jobs. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Sewing impressions Jul 24, 2009
That's the grade the 21-year-old Auburn native and recent graduate of Marist College in Poughkeepsie received this spring for her senior capping project, the final requirement for her fashion merchandising major. Rather than write a paper or take a test, Colella established a hypothetical business and used 1 million of imaginary money to sell and promote a clothing line created by a Marist student designer. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Marist Baseball Players Excelling In Summer Leagues Jul 24, 2009
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Fresh off winning the 2009 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship in May, several members of the Marist College baseball team are extending their seasons in various collegiate summer leagues across the region. Four Red Foxes - catcher (Binghamton, N.Y.) and pitchers (Nyack, N.Y.), (Manalapan, N.J.) and (New Windsor, N.Y.) -- were selected to the All-Star Game of their league. (Goredfoxes.com)
Marist Women's Lacrosse Adds Eight For 2009-10 Academic Year Jul 23, 2009
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Marist women's lacrosse head coach announced the addition of eight student athletes to her program for the upcoming school year. Seven will join the program as true freshmen, while one will join the Red Foxes as a junior transfer from Davidson. (Goredfoxes.com)
Senior housing draws neighbors fire Jul 22, 2009
DeSantis said he is modeling his development off a successful senior community called The Gables in Poughkeepsie, which Geer supported. Seniors love this type of lifestyle, she said during a phone interview Tuesday. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Cross Country Jul 21, 2009
The Red Foxes will run in seven meets in 2009, starting with a meet at Bowdoin Park in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, September 5. Marist will host Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference schools Rider and Saint Peter's as well as New York University and Manhattanville for the season-opening meet. (Goredfoxes.com)
Marist Announces 2009 Men's And Women's Cross Country Schedules Jul 21, 2009
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - The Marist Department of Athletics released the 2009 men's and women's cross country schedules on Monday afternoon. The Red Foxes will run in seven meets in 2009, starting with a meet at Bowdoin Park in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, September 5. (Goredfoxes.com)
Man's passion for professional cars is serious business Jul 20, 2009
Afterward, he spent more than three decades coaching and refereeing in the Poughkeepsie, N.Y., area. As a coach, Wright would do anything to win, as long as it was "legal, ethical and moral," he said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Fleming Becomes Fifth Municipality in Central New York to Award TV Franchise to Verizon Jul 18, 2009
"Irlando also pointed out that the company has been marketing FiOS Internet and voice services in the central New York market for several years, and has gained a sizable market share. "We want to capitalize on that investment and offer these customers a fuller and more robust set of TV and entertainment services," he said.Irlando noted that with thousands of employees in central New York, Verizon is a key employer in the region. Almost four years ago, Verizon opened a Fiber Solutions Center on... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Campus cuisine: Dorm cooking, dining hall options Jul 15, 2009
But Tim Massie, a spokesman for Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., said he's noticed a "dramatic change" in students cooking on their own. In the past, he said, it was frozen foods, pasta and Ramen noodles. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Three Husky Rowers Selected To Represent U.S. At U23 World Championships Jul 14, 2009
University of Virginia Desiree Burns, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., University of Virginia Emily Dreissigacker, Morrisville, Vt. Dartmouth College Michelle Nance, Simpsonville, S.C., Clemson University. (Gohuskies.com)
Red Foxes Announce 2009 Men's Soccer Schedule Jul 8, 2009
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - The Marist Department of Athletics announced the men's soccer schedule for the upcoming 2009 season on Tuesday ... Upon their return to Poughkeepsie, the Red Foxes will open the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) slate as they host the Fairfield Stags on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Marist will finish up the opening weekend of conference play as it hosts the Iona Gaels on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m.. (Goredfoxes.com)
Tom Hanna To Coach GEVA Youth High Performance Team At USA Volleyball High Performance Championships July 22-26 Jul 8, 2009
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Marist volleyball head coach was named the head coach of the Garden Empire Volleyball Association's (GEVA) Youth High Performance Team for the 2009 USA Volleyball High Performance Championships on Tuesday. The team will be comprised of players from New Jersey and parts of New York and Connecticut. (Goredfoxes.com)
11 July 4 DWI arrests reported by Dutchess Sheriff’s Office Jul 6, 2009
Mira Zavatsy, 46, of Poughkeepsie. Wakeelah Warfield, 30, of Poughkeepsie ... Vanessa Duffy, 26, of Poughkeepsie. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Jared Jordan To Play For Golden State Warriors' Summer League Team Jul 3, 2009
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Marist graduate will suit up for the Golden State Warriors' 2009 NBA Summer League team in Las Vegas, Nev. The Warriors will play five games starting on July 10 and ending July 16. (Goredfoxes.com)
Former NBA Guard Rod Strickland Speaks At Chuck Martin Basketball Camp Jul 2, 2009
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - On Wednesday afternoon, Marist men's basketball head coach welcomed a special guest to the McCann Center during his first week of camp: former NBA guard and current Kentucky assistant coach Rod Strickland. Strickland spoke to the campers about his career in the NBA as part of a question and answer session, as well as leading a demonstration about the pick and roll. (Goredfoxes.com)
Auto accident claims a life Jun 29, 2009
A total of five people were transported to St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie and Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson. Knee was issued a ticket for failure to yield by Investigating Trooper Aaron Schrader. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Four hospitalized in Clermont car accident Jun 28, 2009
Three of the victims were taken to Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson and one was transported to St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Fire police from Clermont responded to the accident within five minutes. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Three Central New York Communities Take Step Closer to Real TV Competition Jun 27, 2009
Wappinger, Wappingers Falls, Village of Fishkill, Town of Fishkill, City of Poughkeepsie and the Town of Poughkeepsie. Orange County. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ON THE WEB: Look back at images from Woodstock and share memories Jun 27, 2009
To celebrate that event, the Poughkeepsie Journal has partnered with Footnote ... Poughkeepsie Journal archives from 1969 ... Poughkeepsie Journal archives on Footnote. (USA Today -- Life)
