Category: Government
Sheriff announces accomplishments for 2023 Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk Imperati is pleased to announce the following achievements attained by the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office in 2023: Implemented body-worn cameras Hired three new Sheriff’s Aides Implemented a dedicated Domestic Violence Unit…
Dutchess County to Participate in STOP-DWI Super Bowl Crackdown High-visibility impaired driving campaign takes place Friday, Feb. 9th through Sunday, Feb. 11st Poughkeepsie … Various law-enforcement agencies throughout Dutchess County will participate in a special enforcement effort to crack down on…
Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of February 5 Note: the Office for the Aging and OFA Friendship Centers will be closed on the following February holidays: Monday, February 12 – Lincoln’s Birthday (NYS legal…
Dutchess County Celebrates Black History Month February is Black History Month, when we, as a nation and county, celebrate the rich history, vibrant culture, and impactful contributions to every aspect of our society. Dutchess County Government is sponsoring a free…
Free Tax-Preparation Service in Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam counties offered by AARP Foundation and Hudson Valley CA$H Coalition POUGHKEEPSIE & NEWBURGH, NY — FREE tax preparation once again is available from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide’s IRS certified volunteers through the Hudson Valley CA$H…
County Hosts First Responders, Community Partners at Human Trafficking Awareness Forum Event educates various local agencies about signs and resources; promotes collaboration; discusses prevention strategies Poughkeepsie … The Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Service (DCFS) hosted approximately 100 local…
Senator Rob Rolison Mourns Passing of Dutchess County Judge Fair and impartial jurist leaves profound legacy, says Rolison POUGHKEEPSIE – Senator Rob Rolison (39th District) today issued the following statement regarding the passing of retired Dutchess County Court Judge Gerald “Jerry”…
DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer…
Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of January 22nd MEET OFA’S NEW “FRIENDLY CALLS” PROGRAM MANAGER OFA’s Friendly Calls program enters its second year of operations with a new Program Manager, Linda Edgar. Many older…
County To Offer Free Rabies Clinic Saturday, February 24th at Dutchess County SPCA Poughkeepsie…The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health (DBCH) is partnering with the Dutchess County SPCA to host a free rabies vaccination clinic for pets on Saturday,…
Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association Receives $125,000 Parks and Trails New York Partnership Grant MILLERTON, N.Y.–The Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association has received a $125,100 Parks and Trails New York Partnership Grant to boost its outreach and the trail’s expansion…
Statement from Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino following Gov. Hochul’s 2024 State of the State Address “In her State of the State address today, Governor Hochul echoed many of the same topics that I have been pushing while in…
Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of January 8th Note: the Office for the Aging and OFA Friendship Centers are closed on Monday, January 15th, the national Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. 2024 OFA CALENDAR…
Sue Serino Sworn in as 9th Dutchess County Executive The Honorable Judge Brands administers the ceremonial Oath of Office to County Executive Sue Serino as she is joined by her husband Mark (center) and her son Anthony and daughter-in-law Kaela. Poughkeepsie…
Serino Announces Public Defender Appointment Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino is pleased to announce her selection of Margaret M. Walker as Dutchess County’s next Public Defender, following the recent retirement of longtime county Public Defender Thomas N.N. Angell. Ms. Walker,…