Operation Safe Stop in Dutchess and Putnam Counties NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander Troop K, Zone 2, Dutchess and Putnam Counties, New York – On April 2, 2019, Troopers participated in a statewide initiative to…

A Plant Sale that Offers Guilt-Free Buying and Answers to Gardening Questions  With “education” the operative word, BBG provides descriptive, informative plant signage and plenty of helpful advice from expert staff and volunteers who provide information on growing and garden…

Dutchess County to Host ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY’ Movie Day Saturday, May 11th at Roosevelt Cinemas in Hyde Park Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro invites residents to the County’s next “ThinkDIFFERENTLY” movie day for residents with disabilities and their families on Saturday,…

DEC Now Accepting Applications for Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants – Application Deadline is June 14   Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $4.3 million in Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants is available to help communities across New York that are…

Millbrook School Team in Finals of National Rocketry Competition A team from the Millbrook School is one of 101 national finalists in the Team America Rocketry Challenge, sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association. The students will compete against other teams…

NYPD Says Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Up Staggering 82 Percent NYPD Says Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Up Staggering 82 Percent The NYPD has offered an update on crime throughout the city for the first quarter of 2019. The report shows a disturbing trend. NEW…

State Police seeking public assistance with robbery investigation NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Pleasant Valley, New York – On April 30, 2019, the New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks investigated an attempted…

News from SUNY Oneonta   Marcus Garnot of Millbrook and Gabrielle Stoetzner of Amenia inducted into the Tau Sigma National Honor Society ONEONTA, NY (05/02/2019)– Sixty one SUNY Oneonta students were recently inducted into the Tau Sigma National Honor Society,…

Lindsay Peterson of Millbrook Graduates from Ashland University ASHLAND, OH (05/02/2019)– Lindsay Peterson of Millbrook, NY, will receive a Master of Arts during Ashland University’s spring 2019 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Peterson is majoring in American History…

Individuals Who Suffer from Heat-Related Illnesses Can Apply to Receive Air Conditioners Funding Increased from Last Year to Meet Higher Demand   Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $6 million is available to help New Yorkers suffering from serious…

Citizen’s Preparedness Trainings Coming to Various Locations in Dutchess County in May and June Poughkeepsie, NY…The Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response will host several free Citizen’s Preparedness Training Program sessions in May and June throughout Dutchess County to provide…

Charles Ira Clarkson, Jr, 71, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at The Grand at Barnwell, Valatie, NY. A resident of Ancram, NY, formerly of Pawling and Wingdale, he was the son of the late Charles I. Clarkson, Sr. and…

MOLINARO ANNOUNCES YEAR-END 2018 FINANCIAL CONDITION IS STRONG Year-End Surplus and Healthy Fund Balance Keep Dutchess County on Successful Path POUGHKEEPSIE — Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro announced the County’s 2018 year-end financial report, which demonstrates the continued success of…

State Police in Troop K removes seventeen impaired drivers from public roadways over April 27, 2019, weekend. NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE On April 26, 2019, State Police from SP Somers arrested Vanessa F….

DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights ECO Actions for Mid-April New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental…