Effective December 28 – December 31 On Wednesday, December 27, the Pawling Town Board called a special meeting to address property tax payments for 2018. The session was a direct response to New York State emergency Executive Order No. 172 signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on December 22. The order was issued to help New York landowners avoid the adverse impact of the recently passed GOP tax bill. The federal tax plan was signed into law on December 22, capping the deductibilit

Amalia M. Kozara, 86, passed away at her Pawling, NY, home on December 21, 2017. A resident of Pawling for 14 years, she moved here from Yonkers where she was born on April 7, 1931, to John and Amalia (Henge) Powers. She grew up in Yonkers, and on June 15, 1952, she married Raymond Kozara, who survives at home, and was a manager at Carvel in Yonkers. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Raymond, Jr., (Shelia) of Shrub Oak, NY; three daughters, Kathleen Koza

Jean Singer Foster, a long-time resident of Poughkeepsie, NY, died unexpectedly on December 1, 2017. Jean is survived by her daughter, Beth Foster Debyah, her husband Michael Debyah, and their children Alexander and Zoe of South Weymouth, MA. She is also survived by brothers Norman Singer of Arlington, VA (Sandra) and Paul R. Singer, Chapel Hill, NC (Katherine), and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Jeffrey Allen Foster, her parents, Murray and Loretta L

Kent Alfred Johnson died peacefully in his home on November 30 with his wife at his side. Kent was born on March 14, 1927, in New Milford, CT. Son of Victor Johnson and Bertha Carlson Johnson, late of Grayslake, Illinois. He lived in many places, but considered New Milford and Grayslake to be his childhood homes. He graduated from Bemus Point High School in New York and Illinois Wesleyan University in 1950. He enlisted in the armed services, choosing the Navy stating that if

With the New Year set to begin, so begins a new chapter for Pawling Public Radio (WPWL). The station is proud to announce that the construction of their new radio tower has been completed. Located in Wingdale, the new tower represents the culmination of nearly four years of effort. The 55G, 140-foot galvanized steel tower will greatly expand the station’s broadcast radius. “The completion of the tower brings us one step closer to providing the southeastern part of Dutchess Co

The eagle returns to the nest on Saturday, February 10, 2018, when the 14th Annual Hudson River EagleFest festival lands in Croton Point Park. In celebration of the bald eagle’s migration, Senator Terrence Murphy will partner with Teatown Reservation to sponsor EagleFest 2018. The popular event for bird watchers, families and music lovers will be held at Croton Point Park, 1 Croton Point Avenue in Croton-on-Hudson from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year’s celebration will featu

Although the deer-hunting season has ended in most areas of the state, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos wants hunters to be aware that opportunities still exist for hunting in central New York and on Long Island. “Areas where we have extended seasons to address problems with deer overabundance provide a great opportunity for hunters to fill their freezers, donate venison to the less fortunate, and help bring ecosystems ba

Holidays are a time for friends, family, and fun – not an emergency trip to the vet! Brook Farm Veterinary Center in Patterson warns pet owners to watch out for your furry friends this season with a few simple reminders. The holiday menu is a veritable minefield of hazards for our pets, and everything is tempting for a curious cat or dog. Chocolate, alcohol, onions, and garlic are just a few of the many human foods that can easily send a pet to the hospital. Symptoms include

At Pawling High School, the Science Research Program is one of the most difficult courses a student can take. With its college-level work and independent research requirements, it is widely known to be one of the most hectic and demanding classes in the school. However, the course adds several points to a student’s GPA, and grants a student the opportunity to earn up to twelve college credits in science for most SUNY schools. The students who take “Science Research” work inde

Nutrition Advice from your Pawling Hannaford Dietitian #1 Slow and Steady It may sound trite, but indeed slow and steady does “win the race” when it comes to meeting nutrition and diet goals. Try to change too much, too fast, and you may find yourself overwhelmed and unable to sustain any of the changes you attempt to make. #2 Small “Bites” Not only should you plan to make slow and steady changes, but seek changes that are small, attainable, and sustainable, such as “add more

By far, the one seminar or workshop I present to any audience that gets the best feedback is the one entitled “1099 versus Employee.” Especially at this time of year, when business owners are preparing to sit with their CPA or bookkeeper. “1099” refers to IRS Form 1099 and is the shorthand term for an Independent Contractor doing work for a business but not being paid as an employee of said business. The IRS has given guidelines to its agents to help determine worker status.

William Paul Umscheid passed away in the early morning of November 18, 2017, at the age of 70. Born in Danbury, CT, on March 14, 1947, he was the son of Kilian and Julia Umscheid who emigrated in the mid 1920’s from Germany and settled in Pawling in the early 1940’s. Bill grew up in Pawling, attending local schools, graduating in 1965. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1969 from Pratt Institute for industrial engineering. He joined IBM immediately after college, where

On December 7, 2017, with his brothers by his side, Kenneth Jasper Tucker III passed away after a brief illness at the age of 62. He was born in Sheepshead Bay, NY, on September 11, 1955, to Kenneth J. Tucker and Marion (Carlson) Tucker, who have predeceased him. Ken was also predeceased by his beloved Nana, Ada May Tucker, who took care of her boys and moved in with them after their mother passed. Ken graduated from Fox Lane High School in Bedford, NY, in 1973 and State Univ

Katherine Adelaide Martini, 95, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017, at Putnam Hospital Center, Carmel, NY. Born in Forsyth Township, Michigan on October 14, 1922, she was the daughter of Frank and Geromina (Zambetti) Sangalli. A resident of Pawling for 12 years, she made her home at King’s Apartments. She is survived by her son, Divo Martini, and his wife, Barbara Tracey, of Stanfordville, NY, her five grandchildren, Lara Fusaro, Lisa Salisbury, and Frank, Anne Marie, and

New Year’s resolutions are famously easy to make but hard to keep. These should be easy, and as incentive, if you keep these, you’re less likely to be calling a computer guy for help! In no particular order, here are a few digital resolutions for 2018: I Will ‎Back Up My Data. Computer and phone – it’s cheap and easy to back up your data; to the cloud or to an external drive. No excuses. Having no backup is not an issue until you need it – and then it is painfully, and someti