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Dutchess Man Devastated By Storms Seeks To Save Farm Via GoFundMe
DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Not long ago, Joe Gingrande, or "Joe the Grower," had an awesome little set-up on Poughquag where he was well known for his donuts and pies, brightly-colored flowers, tomatoes, and bundles of firewood.
In the background, behind his turquoise store, stood two large greenhouses where he grew his flowers and veggies.
Visitors would line up on weekends for his banana and pumpkin donuts, and heck, life was good.
Then came Hurricane Irene, super Storms Sandy and Irene, and 33 inches of snow of multiple blizzards. His father passed away on the morning of Hurric…
Armonk Stargazers Can See Snow Moon, Lunar Eclipse, Comet Trifecta
Skywatchers across the East Coast are hoping for clear skies Friday night with a trifecta of a full moon, lunar eclipse, and comet all set to happen the same evening.
On tap first is the month's first full moon, known as the "snow moon." As the moon passes on the edge of the Earth's shadow, the moon will be completely shaded from the sun's light, turning it varying shades of gray, said Space.com.
On the East Coast, the lunar disk will start to turn gray around 5:30 p.m., with it ever so slowly, giving way to gray shading around 6:14 p.m., according to Alan MacRobert and Kelly Beat…
Andrew Silvers, 35, Of Mahopac
Andrew L. Silvers, 35, of Mahopac, died unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 6, at Putnam Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Born on April 28, 1981, to Roger A. and Berith (Nilsson) Silvers, in New York City. Silvers graduated from Mahopac High School and later went on to college.
A heavy equipment mechanic for Brookfield Resource Management in Elmsford, Silvers enjoyed building and working on cars. He was also an Eagle Scout and his favorite past time was spending time with his family, fiancé, and friends.
He is survived by his parents; Berith and Roger Silvers; his two brothers Daniel and Micha…
