Category: Government

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS Exercise – the Anti-Aging Miracle Drug FREE Bagels & Coffee on the Walkway Tuesday (10/20) Senior Exercise Program Medicare Seminars Added Medicare Scams Francis of Assisi Lecture (10/26) Senior ID Cards…

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Murphy announces grant funding for 17 area libraries

  Murphy announces grant funding for 17 area libraries SOUTH SALEM, NY – Seventeen area libraries are the beneficiaries of $80,000 in discretionary “bullet aid” grant funding. The grants were procured and announced by State Senator Terrence Murphy. “Literacy is…

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New York Fall Foliage Report

  New York Fall Foliage Report Week of Oct. 14-20, 2015 Brilliant Fall Colors Rapidly Advancing Throughout New York State Peak and near peak colors to spread across NYS this weekend This is the sixth 2015 FALL COLOR REPORT for…

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County Facilities Undergo Cost-Saving, Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrades

  County Facilities Undergo Cost-Saving, Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrades Poughkeepsie…Energy efficient lighting upgrades at ten county buildings are expected to save taxpayers approximately $57,000 per year in lighting costs. Several county owned buildings are undergoing retrofits with new LED lamps, ballasts, and…

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Dutchess County Countywide Government Efficiency Plan Approved By New York State Ensures Property Tax Rebate Checks for second consecutive year

  Dutchess County Countywide Government Efficiency Plan Approved By New York State Ensures Property Tax Rebate Checks for second consecutive year Poughkeepsie… The New York State Division of Budget has approved Dutchess County’s Government Efficiency Plan (GEP), ensuring property tax…

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County Clerk Kendall Encourages Veterans To Attend Upcoming VA Information Fair

  County Clerk Kendall Encourages Veterans To Attend Upcoming VA Information Fair   POUGHKEEPSIE, NY… Dutchess County Clerk Bradford H. Kendall in conjunction with the Dutchess County Division of Veterans’ Services is pleased to offer the Return the FAVOR (Find…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s – AGING NEWS

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS Medicare Open Enrollment Begins This Week (10/15) Successful Aging Presentation this Thursday (10/15) Veterans Appreciation Day (11/7) FREE Breast Cancer Screening (10/30) Healthy Habits for a Healthier You (10/14) More Aging…

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County to Host Substance Abuse Education & Prevention Forum at Dover High School

  County to Host Substance Abuse Education & Prevention Forum at Dover High School   Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro, along with the Dutchess County Substance Abuse Workgroup, will host a “Community Forum on Prescription Drug and Opiate Abuse Prevention”…

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2015 Dutchess Outreach Annual Coat Drive

  2015 Dutchess Outreach Annual Coat Drive The air is starting to cool, prompting warmer blankets, cups of hot apple cider, and that favorite jacket to keep cozy. Fall is here and with it comes Dutchess Outreach’s annual Susan DeKeukelaere…

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SHED THE MEDS AND FREE NARCAN TRAINING

  **SAVE THE DATE** **SHED THE MEDS AND FREE NARCAN TRAINING** Saturday, October 17, 2015 SERINO PARTNERS WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND NONPROFIT TO PROACTIVELY COMBAT HEROIN EPIDEMIC Who: NYS Senator Sue Serino, Local; East Fishkill Police Department; Drug Crisis…

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County Health and Mental Hygiene Departments to merge into Department of Behavioral & Community Health in 2016

  County Health and Mental Hygiene Departments to merge into Department of Behavioral & Community Health in 2016 Poughkeepsie, NY… In advance of the submission of the 2016 Dutchess County Executive Budget, County Executive Marc Molinaro on Thursday joined Budget…

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New York Fall Foliage Report – Peak Colors Continue To Progress Across New York State

  New York Fall Foliage Report Week of Oct. 7-13, 2015  Peak Colors Continue To Progress Across New York State  Adirondacks, Catskills, Central NY and Greater Niagara regions to see peak colors this weekend This is the fifth 2015 FALL…

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City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department and Gunther Family Travels to Albany to Pay Tribute to Fallen Firefighters

  City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department and Gunther Family Travels to Albany to Pay Tribute to Fallen Firefighters   ALBANY, NY—Senator Sue Serino (R, C, I—Hyde Park), was in Albany on Tuesday October 7, 2015, to honor New York State…

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Wind energy is now as cheap as natural gas, and solar is getting close And it’s only getting cheaper

  Wind energy is now as cheap as natural gas, and solar is getting close And it’s only getting cheaper.  Wind power is now comparable in price to fossil fuels, and solar is well on its way, according to a…

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Families Receive Vehicles from ‘Wheels to Work’ Program

  Families Receive Vehicles from ‘Wheels to Work’ Program Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro joined the County Department of Community & Family Services (DCFS) and Dutchess County BOCES today to present donated vehicles to six local families from the…

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