Category: Washington

Dutchess County Justice & Transition Center Proposal Presented to Legislature

  Dutchess County Justice & Transition Center Proposal Presented to Legislature Annual Cost Savings of More than $5 Million For Taxpayers Poughkeepsie, NY… Following several years of public input and careful analysis to address Dutchess County’s long-standing issue of lack of…

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Governor Announces State Police DWI Enforcement During Super Bowl Weekend

  Governor  Announces State Police DWI Enforcement During Super Bowl Weekend Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies statewide will crack down on impaired driving during Super Bowl weekend from Saturday, February 6…

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Town of Washington 2016 Budget Information – February 4, 2016

  Town of Washington 2016 Budget Information – February 4, 2016 Town of Washington taxes for the year 2016 have increased by 22%.  The overall tax liability for taxes (school, county, town, village, fire and library) have not collectively been raised…

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Governor Cuomo Announces Additional State Actions to Combat and Address Zika HEALTH

  Governor  Announces Additional State Actions to Combat and Address Zika State expands free testing to include all pregnant women who have traveled to countries impacted by Zika Virus DOH Issues Health Advisory to Local Health Departments, Providers and Hospitals…

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ROARING BACK – An optimistic update on the world’s large carnivores

  ROARING BACK Dr. Joshua Ginsberg, President of the Cary Institute, will present an optimistic update on the world’s large carnivores. Lions, tigers, bears, wild dogs, and other iconic animals are often depicted as being on the brink of extinction….

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2016 NY State Special Olympics Winter Games Exhibit

  2016 NY State Special Olympics Winter Games Exhibit February 13 – March 5 (Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm) Opening Reception: February 13,  5:00–7:00 pm 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Suite F, Poughkeepsie NY 12603 Free & Open to…

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Be wary of fraudulent calls from individuals posing as Treasury representatives

  Be wary of fraudulent calls from individuals posing as Treasury representatives New webpage launched for New Yorkers to report scams, fraud, and identity theft Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today alerted consumers to new tax season scams from individuals posing…

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DEC Accepting Applications for Pheasant Release Program Applications for Cooperative Program due by March 25, 2016

  DEC Accepting Applications for Pheasant Release Program Applications for Cooperative Program due by March 25, 2016 The application period for the cooperative Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program to enhance opportunities for pheasant hunting in New York is now open, New…

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New Web Program Provides Statewide Treatment Bed Availability in Real Time

  New Web Program Provides Statewide Treatment Bed Availability in Real Time Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched a new web-based service that will help connect New Yorkers struggling with addiction to treatment. The New York State Office of Alcoholism…

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Municipal Restructuring Fund to support innovative projects and reduce burden on taxpayers

Municipal Restructuring Fund to support innovative projects and reduce burden on taxpayers Governor Cuomo today launched the Municipal Restructuring Fund – a new $25 million program to assist local government and school officials with developing transformative projects that will lead…

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Students Named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2015 at The College of Saint Rose

  News from The College of Saint Rose Students Named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2015 at The College of Saint Rose ALBANY, NY (02/02/2016)– The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, today announced that 815 students…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS FREE Tax Preparation February is Heart Month Tai Chi Class (Tonight – 2/1) Look Good, Feel Better for Cancer Patients (2/2) Hudson Valley Honor Flight Spring Dates 8th Annual Cookie Walk…

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Pet of the Week: Dee Dee

  Dee Dee is a beautiful green-eyed kitty with the cutest markings.  This sweet girl is mostly white with an adorable black cap and a tabby tail.  The Vet says she’s between 7-12 months old.  She’s a petite girl who…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement – Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement Title: Construction Equipment Operator I

  Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement Title: Construction Equipment Operator I Recruitment Number: 2016-00000002 Last File Date: 2/12/2016 A recruitment has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested, please follow…

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Maura Shanks of Millbrook Named to the Fall Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire

  News from University of New Hampshire Maura Shanks of Millbrook Named to the Fall Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire DURHAM, NH (01/29/2016)– Maura Shanks, of Millbrook, has earned Honors for the fall semester of the 2015-2016…

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