Category: Washington

Pet of The Week: Harriet

  Harriet is a young 8-9 month old shiny black kitty looking for an extra special and understanding family.  She’s a shy girl who loves to play with any available toy.  She’ll purr and rub against the door of her…

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Lieutenant Governor visits SUNY New Paltz, announces new statewide broadband plan

  NEW PALTZ – New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul came to SUNY New Paltz on Friday, Jan. 8 to announce a New York Broadband initiative to expand high-speed internet access to all New York residents and businesses. “Today we…

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Preliminary NY Deer & Bear Harvests

  Preliminary NY Deer & Bear Harvests Though big game hunting seasons have now closed in most of New York, deer hunting opportunities continue through January in Suffolk County (www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/40409.html) and will resume tomorrow, January 9, in the Tompkins County…

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Heaney Says He’s Raised $1M

  Heaney Says He’s Raised $1M   Republican congressional hopeful Andrew Heaney on Tuesday announced he has $761,600 in cash on hand after raising $363,250 in the most recent fundraising quarter. Heaney, a businessman from Millbrook, has raised more than…

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Zephyr Teachout is pondering a run for Congress

  Zephyr Teachout is pondering a run for Congress Teachout during her campaign for governor. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ALBANY — Zephyr Teachout, who ran in a 2014 Democratic primary against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, says she is “thinking” about a run…

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The Sherman Chamber Ensemble will host its annual Best of Baroque concerts at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 9 at Christ Church on Quaker Hil

  SHERMAN — The Sherman Chamber Ensemble will host its annual Best of Baroque concerts at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 9 at Christ Church on Quaker Hill in Pawling, New York and at 4 p.m. Sunday, January 10 at St….

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State Police warn public of current phone scam

  State Police warn public of current phone scam NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police from Troop K would like to warn the public about a recent phone scam that…

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Holiday Season DWI Details Lead To 76 Arrests in Dutchess County

  Holiday Season DWI Details Lead To 76 Arrests in Dutchess County During the Holiday Crackdown period of December 18, 2015 thru January 3, 2016 members of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, Town of Hyde…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Exam Announcement

  Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Exam Announcement Exam Title: Zoning Administrator State Exam Number: 64659 Exam Date: 3/5/2016 Last File Date: 1/29/2016 A civil service exam has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you…

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The Works of Alexander Shundi – Winter Exhibition 2016. Opens Jan 16!

    The Moviehouse, 48 Main Street, Millerton, NY 12546 I  themoviehouse.net  I  (518) 789-0022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Helen Seslowsky / helen@moviehouse.net / 214-676-3248 Wednesday, January 6, 2016 WINTER EXHIBITION 2016 The Art of Alexander Shundi January 16…

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Dutchess County Legislature Sworn In for New Term

  Dutchess County Legislature Sworn In for New Term  Borchert Elected as New Chairman for 2016 Poughkeepsie, NY…The Dutchess County Legislature began the 2016-17 term this evening at the annual Organizational Meeting. The 25 member body, including nine newly elected legislators,…

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Excitement Builds for 2016 Special Olympics New York State Winter Games

  Excitement Builds for 2016 Special Olympics New York State Winter Games Molinaro Welcomes Local Athletes, Highlights Record-Breaking Volunteer Effort as Games Approach   Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro today welcomed Special Olympics New York President and CEO Neal…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Exam Announcement – School Secretary III

  Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Exam Announcement Exam Title: School Secretary III State Exam Number: 64252 Exam Date: 3/5/2016 Last File Date: 1/29/2016 A civil service exam has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If…

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Obituary, Catherine Pete

  POUGHKEEPSIE – Catherine Pete, age 85, passed away recently in Poughkeepsie, New York. She was a long-time resident of the Poughkeepsie area. She was born May 16, 1930 in Tuxedo Park, New York. Cathy was predeceased by her parents,…

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Enoch Crosby Chapter, NSDAR Sponsors Flag Essay Contest

  Enoch Crosby Chapter, NSDAR Sponsors Flag Essay Contest   The Enoch Crosby Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring an essay contest for all fifth and sixth graders. Children who are home-schooled are invited to participate as well….

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