Month: August 2017

County Program Teaches Young People Critical Computer and Financial Skills

  County Program Teaches Young People Critical Computer and Financial Skills Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro congratulates 17 local young people who completed the Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services (DCFS) “Youth Financial Literacy & Computer Training…

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Annual Donation of $5 to Help Invest in The Future of New York’s Habitat and Outdoor Recreation

Annual Donation of $5 to Help Invest in The Future of New York’s Habitat and Outdoor Recreation New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today issued a reminder and encouraged outdoor enthusiasts to consider purchasing a…

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Convenience Stores Strive to Deal With This Week’s Gasoline Price Spike

  News from New York Association of Convenience Stores   Convenience Stores Strive to Deal Responsibly With This Week’s Gasoline Price Spike ALBANY, NY (08/31/2017) (readMedia)– New York convenience store operators are doing their best to keep pump prices competitive…

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Preservation League Seeks Nominations for “Seven to Save” Endangered historic properties of statewide significance will receive enhanced services in 2018-19

  News from Preservation League of New York State   Preservation League Seeks Nominations for “Seven to Save” Endangered historic properties of statewide significance will receive enhanced services in 2018-19 ALBANY, NY (08/31/2017) (readMedia)– The Preservation League is seeking nominations…

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Obituary, Kenneth H. Smith

Kenneth H. Smith, 73, of Lawrence Street died Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at Albany Medical Center. Born in Rhinebeck, he was the son of the late Kenneth M. and Betty May Meisner Smith. He was a graduate of Arlington High…

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County Executive Molinaro Forwards Resolution to  Legislature for Purchase of Electric Vehicles

    County Executive Molinaro Forwards Resolution to  Legislature for Purchase of Electric Vehicles Poughkeepsie…Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro has forwarded a resolution to the Dutchess County Legislature for the purchase of four Nissan Leaf Model S electric vehicles through…

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DCC Gallery to Exhibit Student Art

  DCC Gallery to Exhibit Student Art   August 31, 2017 – Artwork created by Dutchess Community College students this spring and summer will be on display until Sept. 22 in the College’s Mildred I. Washington Art Gallery. The exhibit…

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State Police in Rhinebeck arrest Red Hook man after pursuit

  State Police in Rhinebeck arrest Red Hook man after pursuit NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Red Hook, New York – On August 29, 2017, the New York State Police arrested Ryan C. Vogel,…

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Join the Wisecracking, Heart Warming Women of “Steel Magnolias”

  Join the Wisecracking, Heart Warming Women of “Steel Magnolias” It’s 1987 and the place is Truvy’s Beauty Salon where the motto is ‘There is no such thing as natural beauty’. Make an appointment for the Staged Reading of “Steel…

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LGBT social and support group

  LGBT social and support group Meet other local LGBT individuals to make connections and get to know each other. Now meeting on select Friday evenings at 8PM.  Meeting dates for the rest of 2017 are: September 29 October 27 November 17 December…

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5 Arrested For Trafficking Over 1,300 Pounds Of Candles Containing Methamphetamine

  5 Arrested For Trafficking Over 1,300 Pounds Of Candles Containing Methamphetamine Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, James J. Hunt, the Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of…

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DEC Announces Opening of September Canada Goose Hunting Seasons

DEC Announces Opening of September Canada Goose Hunting Seasons New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that Canada goose hunting seasons open during the first week of September. “New York is home to more…

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State Police in Poughkeepsie arrest Pleasant Valley man following traffic stop

  State Police in Poughkeepsie arrest Pleasant Valley man following traffic stop NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Pleasant Valley, New York – On August 28, 2017, the New York State Police arrested Erik M. Dianni,…

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Only a few days left to apply for the upcoming State Trooper examination

  Only a few days left to apply for the upcoming State Trooper examination NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police would like to remind the public that there are only…

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Hurricane Harvey: How to Help

  Hurricane Harvey: How to Help Hurricane Harvey has caused devastating, widespread damage throughout the Gulf Coast of Texas and so many in Dutchess County are eager to help the flood ravaged victims of this natural disaster. The impact will…

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