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Public Invited to Discuss Needs for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

  Public Invited to Discuss Needs for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities   Poughkeepsie…The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health (DBCH) announced today a public forum on Thursday, March 7 to discuss service needs for individuals with…

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The Wassaic Project Open Studios

  On Sat., Feb. 25, artists in residence at The Wassaic Project open their studios to the public. Stop by between 3-5 pm, and if you have art-making children, the Wassaic Project’s Art Nest is also open and a great…

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Governor Directs State Police to Investigate Bomb Threat Against Anti-Defamation League

  Governor  Directs State Police to Investigate Bomb Threat Against Anti-Defamation League New Yorkers who have Experienced Bias or Discrimination are Encouraged to Call State Division of Human Right’s Toll-Free Hotline at (888) 392-3644 “The anonymous bomb threat to the…

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Emergency Preparedness Exercise to be Held in City of Poughkeepsie on February 28th

  Emergency Preparedness Exercise to be Held in City of Poughkeepsie on February 28th   Poughkeepsie… The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health (DBCH) will conduct a coordinated medical countermeasure drill exercise from 9:45 a.m. to noon on…

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Obituary, Ann D. Whalen

  Ann D. Whalen, 85, passed away at her home in Millbrook surrounded by her loving family on February 22, 2017. The daughter of Thomas J. and Marcella T. Dahoney, she was born on April 24, 1931 at St. Francis…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Exam Announcement – Community Development Coordinator

  Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Exam Announcement – Community Development Coordinator A civil service exam has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested, please follow these steps: Exam Title: Community Development Coordinator…

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The Dutchess County Fairgrounds announces today one $8,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Dutchess County high school senior or a student enrolled in college.

Apply Now to Win $8,000 Scholarship Rhinebeck, NY – The Dutchess County Fairgrounds announces today one $8,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Dutchess County high school senior or a student enrolled in college. The Dutchess County Agricultural Association Inc. sponsors…

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Significant Improvement in DWI Evidence Processing at State Police Lab

  Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Grant Helps Lab Reduce Pending Cases by Half in Just Two Years   Hiring of New Lab Analysts and Equipment Help Improve Case Processing Time by More than 25 Percent Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today…

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Nearly 800 Percent Growth of New York Solar Power Over Past Five Years

  Solar Growth Spurs Nearly $1.5 Billion in Private Investment   Seven Regions Across the State See More than 1,000 Percent Growth Under NY-Sun Initiative – Detailed Here   Supports Governor’s Clean Energy Standard for 50 Percent of Electricity to…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of February 20, 2017

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of February 20, 2017   Note: the Office for the Aging is closed today (Mon 2/20) for the New York state Washington’s Birthday holiday and the federal President’s…

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Albany NY 316 AM EST Tue Feb 21 2017 CTZ001-013-MAZ001-025-NYZ032-033-038>043-047>054-058>061-063>066- 082>084-VTZ013>015-221200- Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Berkshire- Southern Berkshire-Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer- Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren- Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady- Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern Albany-…

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Pet of The Week: Jay

  Jay is a super sweet adult male Hound Mix at the Putnam Humane Society.  He’s about 3 years old and wants to be friends with everyone he sees!  Jay is a social boy who can’t wait to find a…

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State Warns of New and Evolving Tax Season Scams Targeting Tax Preparers and HR Professionals

  At Least 37 Companies with New York Employees Victimized as Identity Thieves Compromise More Than 5,000 Social Security Numbers Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today warned New York tax preparers and human resources professionals of new scams aimed at stealing…

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Inspired by Nature: Internationally Acclaimed Garden Innovator Cassian Schmidt to Give Rare American Lecture in Millbrook

  Inspired by Nature:  Internationally Acclaimed Garden Innovator Cassian Schmidt to Give Rare American Lecture in Millbrook MILLBROOK, NY: On Saturday, February 25, Cassian Schmidt, Director of the public Hermannshof Gardens, near Heidelberg, Germany, will discuss how his visually rich…

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Providing 2 Million NY’ers Energy-Cost Relief

Expansion Adds $12 Million to Energy Affordability Policy, Bringing Overall Benefits to $260 Million Provides Nearly Two Million Low-Income New Yorkers with Direct Energy-Cost Relief Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced an expansion of the first-ever Energy Affordability Policy, which…

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