Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor :It is going to be a great May weekend here in Dutchess County 05/17- 19/13

Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor

Dear Friends:

It is going to be a great May weekend here in Dutchess County. Below is information about the wonderful community events I’ll be participating in. Hope to see you there.
All the best,
-Kieran
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Friday May 17th -Hughsonville Fire Company 100th Anniversary Carnival at the Fire House located at 88 Old Hopewell Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.  Carnival will also be held on Saturday May 18. http://www.hfd45.org/

Saturday May 18th -U.S. Kumyedo and Tae Kwon Do Tournament at John Jay High School in Wiccopee sponsored by Master Kwon’s Martial Arts which is located next to A&P on Rte. 82 in Hopewell Junction. Master Kwon’s students participate in special events around the area to provide the students opportunities to get involved in the community. I’m honored to be speaking during the Opening Cerermonies of the tournament.  http://masterkwonmartialarts.com/

-The Village of Wappingers Falls will be having a Village Wide Yard Sale and Flea Market from 9am to 3pm. The event will be held at Veterans’ Park located on North Mesier Avenue Wappingers Falls NY.  http://www.wappingersfallsny.gov/

-Hughsonville Fire Company 100th Anniversary Parade and Fireman’s Carnival. The Parade lineup will start from the intersection of East Main Street and South Remsen Avenue to Elm Street in the Village of Wappingers Falls. The parade will precede down Route 9D to Old Hopewell Road to the Hughsonville Fire House.  http://www.hfd45.org/

Fishkill Business Association Rock Around the Clock Block Party from 6PM-11PM on Main Street in the historic Village of Fishkill. http://www.vofishkill.us/rock-around-clock-block-party-business-asso
Sunday May 19th -Best selling author and former NY State Lt. Governor Betsy McCaughey, PhD will be speaking at the Dutchess County Conservative Party’s 30th Annual Brunch. Dr. McCaughey is one of the foremost opponents of ObamaCare. The event will be held at 11:30 AM at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. For more information contact Hal Brilliant at 845.897.4291. http://betsymccaughey.com/
-Celebrate our Armed Forces on the Hudson River at Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie NY. 12PM — 5PM and into the evening. Event will include Navy Vessels, Military Trucks, Color Guard, Bag Pipers, Flag Ceremony, Veterans Ceremony, Live Bands, on-site Food Provided by the Italian Center, Kids Zone, Rock Climbing Wall, and more! Please bring a donation for Castle Point Food Pantry, who will be offering: Registration for VA Health Care Eligibility, The Woman Veteran program, My Healthy Vet, Returning Combat Veteran Program, Blood Pressure Readings, and The Mobile Clinic! http://afdonthehudson.com/

###- Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor, a former teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes in Poughkeepsie, is a Marine Corps veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and founder of the Dutchess County based consulting firm KML Strategies, LLC.  Lalor is the founder of Afghanistan & Iraq Veterans for Congress and a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel. He is a graduate of John Jay High School, Providence College and Pace Law School and lives in Fishkill with his wife Mary Jo and their four young children Katie, Riley, Mikey and Kieran Jr.

 

Bazzo 05/17/13

It’s a No Brainer: Building a Second Home Mecca In Monticello and Sullivan County

Writer’s Workshop of Sullivan County writersworkshopofsullivancounty.blogspot.com “Stimulating meaningful thought & debate in Sullivan County without retribution”   It’s a no brainer: Redefining Monticello as a premier second home community A new window of opportunity for Monticello and Sullivan County is closing   by The Mongaup Mavens But the window of opportunity is closing and surrounding urban areas in Pennsylvania and along the Hudson are stealing potential customers.   In the recent article written by Tommie Jefferson entitled “It’s time for a serious intervention in Monticello,” Mr. Jefferson called for action from outside law enforcement and economic development agencies to rescue the county seat from its course of demise.   That’s not enough. It’s time for local residents, businessmen, and politicians to wake up and begin anew their efforts to resuscitate Monticello-and Sullivan County too.   After a long recession, it looks like the economy is slowly rebounding.   Ninety miles away, New York City, which has continued to prosper despite hard times in other regions of the country, is poised on becoming a second Silicon Valley.   And now, because of the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, buying, or building a second home in Sullivan County is also turning out to be a safe investment compared to the Jersey Shore and Eastern Long Island.   The stock market has now reached historic highs, and second home buyers are on their way to Sullivan County.   These second home owners are not coming to Sullivan County for the potential gambling or the water park, or the good restaurants. They are coming because Sullivan County is beautiful and peaceful, with gorgeous lakes, spectacular wide open vistas, fresh air and water, and beautiful farmland.   They are coming because Sullivan County is a nice peaceful place to relax, and it’s less than two hours from New York.   The window of opportunity for Monticello is closing to take advantage of these trends and the locals must make their move quickly before the window closes completely.   The greatest shortcoming in Sullivan County is that there is no true “downtown.” There’s no place to shop for the major purchases that are required to furnish a second home, and no place to shop for the day to day needs of home furnishings and clothing.   Every successful second home community has a downtown. Except Sullivan County.   We have beautiful building stock in Monticello we have beautiful sidewalks and plantings and roadways.   It is a perfect place for development and that development should be outlet stores.   Just imagine how well a Gap outlet store would do, or American Eagle, or Bass, or Crate & Barrel.   And forget about the drop off in the winter. These second home owners are up in Sullivan County every weekend all year long. And in the winter, when the recreational facilities are limited, what could be better than shopping in outlet stores?   This, it seems to us, is a no-brainer.   But the window of opportunity is closing and surrounding urban areas in Pennsylvania and along the Hudson are stealing potential customers.   It’s time to wake up. Unless the people of Monticello, Liberty, and Sullivan County too act soon, all will be lost.   ## Join Our Mailing List! Feedback? Click Here   This Writer’s Forum was created to be a forum of free discussion of events and politics in Sullivan County. If you are interested writing in this forum, contact us at sullivancountywritersworkshop@gmail.com. All identities of authorship will be kept confidential. Click To Sign Up for Sullivan County eNews Roundup   Bazzo 05/16/13

Time to Restore Funding For Sheriff’s Department 05/16/13

www.legislatorsorensen.com News from  County Legislator Alan Sorensen Time to Restore Funding For Sheriff’s Department Burglary epidemic in Sullivan County needs to be addressed with more manpower & resources   by Alan Sorensen    Of all the services that county government provides, one of the most important is public safety.   Our Sheriff Department is tasked with the job of fighting crime in a number of townships and hamlets throughout Sullivan County that is not covered by local police and constables.  For those areas, as well as the rest of the county, the County Sheriff Road Patrol is important component of the County’s public safety system.   Today, with the downturn in the economy, the buildup of gangs, and increased use of drugs, the County has experienced a corresponding rash of burglaries that demands additional County resources to be devoted to public safety.  My district, which has many second homes, has particularly experienced an uptick in home burglaries.   The adoption of the 2013 County Budget included a number of reductions in county expenditures.  One of those cuts was a large reduction in the amount of overtime devoted to the Sheriff’s Patrol.   If the County is going to combat the rash of burglaries, additional resources need to be immediately devoted to solve these crimes.   Our law enforcement officials must have resources and manpower available to help fight this crime epidemic, which demands that we give Sheriff Mike Schiff the funding and flexibility to apply more dedicated manpower to both deter and resolve burglaries in our neighborhoods.   While we are facing budgetary constraints, as a taxpayer I feel the money the County spends on public safety is money well spent.   All other benefits of living in the County – friendships, family, our sense of community – can only occur if our security needs (security of body, health and property) are first met. We need to preserve our great quality of life here in Sullivan County.   Now is the time to restore resources to public safety so that our residents and visitors can enjoy all the benefits of Sullivan County.   If we lose the sense of safety and security in Sullivan County by failing to provide the necessary resources to public safety, all other efforts to improve our economy, tourism and quality of life will be for not.   I plan on voting to restore those cuts to the Sheriff’s overtime and urge my other fellow legislators to do so.    Alan Sorensen         Bazzo 05/16/13

The Town of Fallsburg News & Events – Great Camping Rates Offered To Local Residents

The Town of Fallsburg News & Events Your Source for Town News, Issues, & Events     May, 2013

Town of Fallsburg Officials Supervisor: Steven Vegliante Supervisor’s Confidential Secretary Linda Ingber Town Clerk Donna Akerley Councilmen: Arnold Seletsky Michael Weiner Nathan Steingart Joe Levner Visit Fallsburg Central High School Visit the Fallsburg Library Visit Lochmor  Golf Course Visit Tarry Brae Golf Course Visit Sullivan County Historical Society Visit T/Fallsburg Rail to Trails Visit SUNY Sullivan Visit County of Sullivan Visit Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop Sullivan County Visitors Association

www.townoffallsburg.com From the Councilman’s Desk-Arnold Seletsky Just Not a Tourist Attraction: Fallsburg Offers Great Camping To Local Residents Great seasonal discounts offered to Fallsburg & SC campers   Councilman Arnold Seletsky By Arnold Seletsky   With the downturn in the economy, many American families are changing the way they vacation, and even go on camping or RV trips.   The price of gas and diesel is still near $4.00.  That has put a huge dent in vacation plans and is changing the way people are taking their vacations.   Americans are still taking vacations, but they are sticking closer to home.   Many families going on RV and camping trips are choosing not to drive great distances anymore, and for residents of Sullivan County and the Mid-Hudson region, our campgrounds at Morningside Park and Mountaindale Park are the perfect fit in terms of both affordability, distance, and amenities.   The Town of Fallsburg is now running a special for county and Town of Fallsburg residents at our camping facilities.  Town of Fallsburg residents can camp the season at one of our parks at a 50% discount while Sullivan County residents will receive a 40% discount.   For years, our campgrounds have traditionally attracted tourists from all over the country, but more and more, Sullivan County residents are discovering the wonderful camping experience close to their homes.  Parking their RVs or setting up their campers in our parks is so much cheaper, with the same or even better benefits than campgrounds hundreds of miles away.   They are discovering the special benefits to Sullivan County residents of camping in the Town of Fallsburg, No driving, no expenditures on gas, tolls, and other driving expenses-AND MUCH MORE TIME AND AFFORDABILITY TO CAMP.   Setting up your camper or RV in one of our parks allows local residents to enhance their family’s ability to enjoy a camping vacation not just at a one or two week stretch, but to also take every weekend during the spring and summer months to escape and camp at great facilities.   The beauty of camping is spending time in the outdoors, camping overnight in a picturesque setting in the fresh air, spending quality relaxation time with family and friends-its only a few miles away.   Our camping facilities offer that special country camping setting while being close to many natural attractions, tourist venues like Bethel Woods and Monticello Raceway Casino, and great fishing and golfing at the Town of Fallsburg golf courses.  We also have some great events planned for the summer and fall, like Frances Curry Day honoring our town’s World War II Medal of Honor winner and our annual Haunted House around Halloween time.   When you camp at the Town of Fallsburg campgrounds at Morningside Park and Mountaindale Park, you will always find a warm, friendly welcome.  Our camping sites are spacious, clean and well equipped with 20, 30, & 50 Amp service.  Each of our camping sites are easily accessible, big rig & RV friendly, pull through, no more of that blind backing in for your RV.   Each of our parks, which are open from May to mid-October, offers campers a recreation building, showers, swimming, fishing, boat launches and rentals, a camp store and ice.  Morningside Park has 139 sites (90 with electricity) and Mountaindale Park has 110 sites (70 with electricity).  There’s great hiking trails nearby as well as the great Catskills woods to escape into solitude and beauty.   Isn’t it time for you to take a family camping trip, for the whole summer, to a Town of Fallsburg Park?  For more information, call Phone (845) 434-5877.   Arnold Town Business: Calendar of Events & Recent Meeting Minutes Stay Informed! Calendar of Events Recent Meeting Minutes: Town Board Architectural Review Board Planning Board Zoning Board  Bazzo 05/15/13

It’s Crucial To Keep Your Pet’s Vaccinations Up To Date

Animal Hospital of Sullivan County Newsletter May, 2013  www.ahofsc.com   It’s Crucial To Keep Your Pet’s Vaccinations Up To Date   Your pet should have a wellness plan that includes not only vaccinations, but also encompasses disease prevention through yearly physical examinations    Dr. Barbara Bodolosky by Barbara J. Bodolosky, D.V.M.   Remember those booster shots we used to get as school children?    Most of us still have a little scar or two on our arm from those vaccinations that were given to keep us healthy and immune from terrible diseases.   Like humans, it’s extremely important that pets too receive a number of vaccinations throughout their lifetimes-including booster shots too.  Some of these shots are actually mandated by law.   Vaccinations not only boost a pet’s health, but also prevent the spread of Zoonotic diseases, which lead to the infection of humans by animals.   Why are pet vaccinations so important?   It’s like the old adage says: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”   It’s important to stick to a pet vaccination protocol to insure that both you and your pet stay healthy and live longer-and pets die from diseases too.   Vaccines are substances used in the practice of medicine to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. Basically, they help the body fight an invasion of a disease causing organism. They contain antigens, which mirror a disease causing organism, but don’t actually cause the disease.  Once a body is vaccinated, these antigens cause the body to be either immune or prepared to fight off and reduce the severity of an illness.   For dogs and cats, there are two types of vaccinations.   First there are core vaccinations, which are those vaccines which all dogs and cats, regardless of circumstances, should receive without question. These vaccines protect pets from severe, life-threatening diseases which have global distribution, such as rabies.   Then there are non-core vaccines.  Factors to be considered for these types of vaccines are the pet’s geographical location, its local residential living environment and both the owner’s /pet’s lifestyle and the corresponding risk to contract specific infections.   For example, there are dogs and cats that spend most of their time outdoors or that spend a lot of time in boarding or grooming facilities – these pets need non-core vaccines to guard against specific diseases that an indoor dog or cat may not ever be exposed to in their limited environments.   So how often do dogs and cats need to receive vaccinations?   That depends on the pet’s age, its health, and its lifestyle.  Other considerations which Veterinarians use to determine a vaccine regime include the pet’s size, its breed, whether it was spayed or neutered, and its past vaccination history.   Generally speaking, most dogs and cats start receiving vaccinations at 6-8 weeks of age and continue through 16 weeks of age and then receive certain vaccinations annually and others once every three years.   At the Animal Hospital of Sullivan County, we spend time with our patients to determine which core and non-core vaccines are necessary to keep a pet healthy and vibrant and then offer the appropriate vaccination package at very affordable prices.   We determine a vaccination regime that will provide the best and safest medical protection for your dog or cat.   Each pet receives a custom regime of vaccinations and other medical treatments.  We establish a schedule throughout the pet’s life-from infancy to old age and also monitor our patients for any adverse reactions to such vaccinations.   Generally speaking, from early on in their lives, your pet should have a wellness plan that includes not only vaccinations, but also encompasses disease prevention through yearly physical examinations by a veterinarian from tip of nose to tip of tail, nutrition counseling to enhance your pet’s immune system and body condition, heartworm/ flea and tick control products to prevent mosquito/flea and tick born diseases, and early detect lab tests as a precaution to reduce the potential for various illnesses and diseases through all the life stages.   AHSC provides each of our clients with a pet wellness care regime which includes an individualized program that provides vaccinations, monitoring behavior and nutrition, regular veterinarian checkups, and taking preventative measures to protect your canine or feline friend against diseases and other health risks.   Our ultimate goal is a longer, healthier and comfortable life for our patients so our clients can have their cherished pets as long as possible.   Reply to this email or call us at (845) 292-6711 and find out more about the very affordable AHSC Wellness Care Plan, which includes a customized vaccination regime for your dog and cat.  We will schedule a free consultation to review your pet’s vaccination and wellness plan.   I look forward to seeing you soon.   Barbara The Only Animal Hospital Accredited by the AAHA in Sullivan County. Our practice has met the high standards of AAHA which pertain to facilities, equipment, practice methods, & management, for over 25 years Letter of Accreditation From AAHA The Animal Hospital of Sullivan County, which has been in business for 60 years, offers a traditional, individualized approach to pet care that combines a state of the art, animal clinic providing a broad range of specialized services and care with a commitment to deliver exhaustive care on a one-to-one basis that both pets and their owners expect and deserve.   Dr. Bodolosky and her staff of highly motivated and devoted employees do their utmost to the best service and experience to our clients and their companions. Appointment Hours   Hours by Appointment Mon-Thur 7:30am – 6pm Friday 7:30am – 5pm Saturday 7:30am – 2pm    In the unfortunate event an emergency occurs, please contact us by phone immediately. 845-292-6711   We also offer convenient early morning admittance hours six days a week Contact Us Today! Animal Hospital of Sullivan County 667 Harris Road Ferndale, NY 12734 Phone (845) 292-6711 Email: info@ahofsc.com   Pet To The Vet Service From Monticello! We Have Joined Yellow Cab of Monticello To Provide A Pet To The Vet Service. For more Information Call  (845) 292-6711 Join Our Mailing List! Care to Share: Refer a Friend A Referral Is The Best Compliment A Client Can Give.  If You Refer A New Client to AHSC, We Will Give $15 Off Their First Exam and Give You $15 Credit Toward Any Service.  Both Names Must Appear On This Coupon. ___________________  _____________________ Offer Expires: 6/30/13

Bazzo 05/15/13

May 22nd 2013: Let’s keep Putnam County the SAFEST County in New York State!

Bazzo 05/15/13

Bottle of red, bottle of white, this weekend’s gonna be alright! At 12 Grapes 05/17/13

Come for the food. Stay for the music.
THIS FRIDAY, May 17 – Billy Joel Tribute: Songs in the Attic featuring David Clark CLICK THE ARROW TO LISTEN! David’s stunningly accurate piano playing and lead vocals–combined with a dynamic and high-energy band–has been astounding thousands of Billy Joel fans all over NY. And we can’t wait to hear them on our stage. CALL FOR “DINNER & SHOW” RESERVATIONS: 914-737-6624 $15 Entertainment Fee or $7 with dinner reservations and purchase of an entree. This Week’s Live Music Events at 12 Grapes                Wed, May 15, 7:30 – 10:00 Ladies Night: “Burgers & Bordeaux” LADIES NIGHT SPECIALS:  $10 Burger all night.  7:30 -10pm: Half-priced apps & Small plates menu Ladies Martini Menu $6;  By-the-glass wines $6; Beer $4/$5. One of the most entertaining performers in the Tri-State area, Drew performs Pop Rock, Blues and Alternative with his “relentlessly catchy” style. Grab your BFF’s and join us every Wednesday!  Thu, May 16, 8:30 – 11:30  OPEN Rock Jam & Band Showcase Whether you love to listen or love to play,12 Grapes OPEN Rock Jam & Band Showcase is the place to be the 3rd Thursday of every month. Come solo and Jam with some of the best players in the Hudson Valley. Or bring your band and showcase your talents. PA, mics, drums, keys and amps provided. Tonight’s Rock Jam hosted by TITO WILSON (drums) and CHRIS BURKE (keys). Sign up at 8pm. Free Admission. Fri, May 17, 9:30 – 12:30 ~ Billy Joel Tribute “Songs in the Attic” featuring David Clark Billy Joel created some of the most memorable, well-loved songs of all time. Since the release of “Piano Man” in 1973, Joel has had 33 Top 40 hits spanning 3 decades, and is the 3rd best-selling solo artist in the US. David Clark hails from Long Island, and put the band together in 2011 with a tremendous amount of detail and affection for Billy Joel’s material. Don’t miss this amazing band!!  $15 Entertainment Fee or $7 with dinner entree.   Sat, May 18, 9:30 – 12:30 ~ Award-winning Blues with The Chris O’Leary Band Chris O’Leary was the lead singer and front man for Levon Helm for over 7 years, and has performed with The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmy Vivino, Dave Maxwell and many others. The Chris O’Leary band was a winner at the 2011 Blues Blast Awards and finalists at the 32nd Annual Blues Music Awards. Join us for a night of great Blues and great dancing music!! $10 Entertainment fee or $5 with dinner entree.   Sunday, May 19, 5:30 – 800 Greg Westhoff’s Westchester Swing Band  A world-class 18-piece Big Band–with a full horn section of 5  sax’s, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets–and the  talented drummer and bandleader Greg Westhoff. The band performs classic Swing music, Sinatra, Broadway selections and songs from the ’40′s, ’50′s and more. Members of the Swing Band are all professional musicians who’ve performed in Broadway pits and with numerous industry greats. $5 Cover or higher donation goes directly to the band.   For reservations, call 914-737-6624 Thanks again for joining in the fun at 12 Grapes. To see our full calendar of events and photo gallery, please visit 12grapes.com.         As always, thank you for your patronage and friendship,   Rich & Jeannie Credidio 12 Grapes 12 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY  (914) 737-6624  12grapes.com	DON’T MISS OUR OTHER  Sun, Jun 9  “THAT’S LIFE” Sinatra-era Tribute  Sat, Jun 15 “SUNDOWN” Southern Rock   Fri, Aug 16  “Back to the Garden” Woodstock Tribute   Sat, Sept 7 Led Zeppelin Tribute Call today for  “DINNER & SHOW” Reservations 914-737-6624 The 12 Grapes Bar featuring 12 Bourbons  12 Scotches 12 Beers and, as always 12 Reds & 12 Whites by the glass Know a talented young performer?   Tell them about our Kids’ Open Mic Sun, May 26 A showcase for talented musicians and singers age 17 and under. We have a drum kit, keyboard, guitar/bass amps and microphones…. and a stage for kids to shine! Sign up at 5pm.  Music 5:30 – 7:30 NEXT WEEK:   Wed, May 22  Ladies Night:  “Burgers & Bordeaux” Thu May 23 Jon Cobert Fri May 24 Shadetree Mechanics Sat May 25 Harry Rios & the Nippy Thieves Sun May 26  Kids Open Mic  Help us reach 2,000 Likes on Facebook!   Get daily updates, see photos and watch videos.