The Italian Center Ladies Auxiliary

06/10/2024

UPDATE: GREAT NEWS! Faith has been FOUND and REUNITED with her family ❤️ (Carol-Admin)

MISSING - UPDATED POST for Faith ❤️ PLEASE SHARE! They want SIGHTINGS only, PLEASE do not call out her name or chase her. Call the number on the flyer. Faith was adopted from TMH Rescue on 6/1 and escaped from her new home on Morgan Court also in the area of Helen Dr, Daisy Ln, New Hackensack Rd, Wildwood Dr and Brian Pl. Wappingers Falls. They have inlisted the help of a professional trapper. At this time they desperately need SIGHTINGS, please call the number with any sightings. They are asking people in the area to check your ring camera footage, Faith is not wearing a leash or harness but could possibly have a collar on. (Kerry, admin.)

03/01/2024

We’re still on!
Both the Parade and First Saturday will go on, rain or shine!
☘️We will do our best to keep you notified of any changes regarding individual events.
In the meantime, pull out your green ponchos and get ready!

02/25/2024

***UPDATE***

2/25/24 5:20 pm

CHILD WAS LOCATED

This agency is currently investigating a missing 5 year old child from Arlington area. Child last seen in area of Manchester Road and Rhobella Drive at about 1:40 pm. today. Possibly wearing a blue shirt and diaper.

If you have seen this child or have any information please contact the Town of Poughkeepsie Police at 845-485-3666.

*note - this photograph is not what the child is currently wearing.

02/15/2024

This event is free for attendees seeking employment; free bus transportation to and from the Galleria Mall will be provided (additional details read below).

01/18/2024

01/13/2024

HUDSON VALLEY TRAVEL ALERT: The northbound Thruway (I-87) at exit 17 in Newburgh will close in less than 12 HOURS (8 PM). Avoid this area TONIGHT, if possible. Take another route to avoid delays.

The Plattekill service area will close at 5 PM.

MORE INFO▶️ bit.ly/3RQNT8A

01/13/2024

We're Hiring!

Ops & Grounds Job Fair next Saturday at Heritage Financial Park!

January 20, 2023, 11am to 2pm.

Positions: Field Staff, Operations Staff, Landscapers, Male and Female Porters, Housekeeping, Parking.

See you there!

01/10/2024

*** RESCHEDULED *** TRAVEL ALERT: This Saturday, January 13 at 8 p.m., the northbound lanes of the Thruway (I-87) from exit 17 (Newburgh) to exit 18 (New Paltz) will fully shut down to all traffic for at least 12 hours so a portion of the damaged Brookside Road overpass in New Paltz can be safely removed over the northbound lanes, weather permitting. The Plattekill Service Area will be closed during this operation. Motorists should seek alternate routes while this work takes place or avoid travel in the area during these times, if possible.

A detour will be in place beginning January 13 at 8 p.m. (see map). Motorists can read more about the operation here: https://bit.ly/3RQNT8A.

01/05/2024

*** POSTPONED *** Due to expected snow, the closure planned on I-87 north from exit 17 (Newburgh) to exit 18 (New Paltz) on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 has been POSTPONED. The Thruway Authority will provide an update when the work is rescheduled.

12/30/2023

Here's what to do if you see an injured or distressed animal:
On Weekdays:
-Call your local DEC Regional Wildlife Office (during office hours only): https://dec.ny.gov/about/contact-us/statewide-office-information

On Weekends or after Weekday office hours:
-Call the Environmental Conservation Officers dispatch line at 1-844-DEC-ECOS (1-844-332-3267)
-You can also contact a wildlife rehabilitator near you: https://dec.ny.gov/nature/wildlife-health/rehabilitators

For more info: https://dec.ny.gov/nature/wildlife-health

Image below is a rehabbed bald eagle that was released in the Catskills.

12/27/2023

TRAVEL ALERT: On Saturday, January 6 at 7 p.m., the northbound lanes of the Thruway (I-87) from exit 17 in Newburgh to exit 18 in New Paltz will fully shut down to all traffic for at least 12 hours so a portion of the damaged Brookside Road overpass in New Paltz can be safely removed over the northbound lanes, weather permitting. The Plattekill Service Area will be closed during this operation. Motorists should seek alternate routes while this work takes place or avoid travel in the area during these times, if possible.

A detour will be in place on January 6 (see map). Motorists can read more about the operation here: https://www.thruway.ny.gov/news/pressrel/2023/12/2023-12-27-orange-ulster-closures.html