Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced an agreement on the…
Consider Seed Starting to Expand Your Vegetable Garden Choices
Berkshire Botanical Garden’s senior gardener and propagator Christine Caccamo recommends starting seeds in a “soilless” mix that is a blend of…
Governor Announces Additional $15 Million Available for New Yorkers Faced With a Heating Emergency
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $15 million in additional funding is available to help eligible New Yorkers heat their homes following a spate of severe weather…
Pets of The Week: Sam and Blue
Sam: Our handsome Sam gave kisses at our Valentine's Day kissing booth last week. He is a handsome Cattle dog mix…
Be-a-Better-Gardener, Cold Framing 101
A backyard cold frame can extend the harvest or give you a jump start on the season. By Thomas Christopher It’s not…
Governor Cuomo Announces Record $35 Million Awarded to Farmland Protection Projects Across New York State
Dutchess Land Conservancy................................................................................................ $1,880,020 - This land trust will permanently protect 408 acres owned by Patrick O'Leary that supports two…
News from New York National Guard, NORAD Tracks Santa Supported By the Eastern Air Defense Sector
New York Air National Guardsmen Tech. Sgt. Brady King of the 224th Air Defense Squadron studiously prepares for Santa tracking…
Bipartisan Adoption of 2019 Dutchess County Budget
Bipartisan Adoption of 2019 Dutchess County Budget The 2019 Dutchess County Budget was adopted last night in a 19-5 bipartisan…
Be a Better Gardener, To See Like a Bee
Orange hawkweed, Hieracium aurantiacum appears somewhat unexciting to the human eye, but its ultraviolet extravaganza is an irresistible invitation to…
Pets of The Week: Slim and Cats and Kittens
Slim: Slim is a happy boy who likes to play, but is also just as content relaxing by your side for petting & affection. He is…
A message from County Executive Marc Molinaro
A message from County Executive Marc Molinaro Thanksgiving provides family and friends an opportunity to traverse the miles that might…
MTA to Purchase Grand Central Terminal, Harlem Line and Hudson Line for $35 Million
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board’s Finance Committee today granted approval to purchase Grand Central Terminal, and Metro-North Railroad’s Harlem…
Pets of The Week, Garrison and Elmwood
Garrison: Garrison is not only handsome, but he is super sweet! He doesn't understand why he's here and just wants to…
Be a Better Gardener, Garden Tool Maintenance: A Gratifying Autumn Activity
Maintain garden tools at the end of the season to ensure easy digging next spring. By Thomas Christopher Pretty soon, I’ll be hanging…
DEC Announces $300,000 for Municipalities for Zero-Emission Vehicles Purchase or Lease
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that $300,000 is available from the…
