Category: LaGrange

Dutchess County’s AA+ Bond Rating Reaffirmed by S&P

Dutchess County’s AA+ Bond Rating Reaffirmed by S&P Highest Rating in New York State for County Governments Poughkeepsie, NY… Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Rating Services has reaffirmed Dutchess County Government’s strong AA+ bond rating, the highest S&P rating among New York…

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Newly Redesigned DutchessNY.gov Launched

Newly Redesigned DutchessNY.gov Launched New, modern design with innovative accessibility features,  enhanced user experience, and mobile responsiveness Poughkeepsie … Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro announced the launch of Dutchess County’s newly redesigned website, DutchessNY.gov. The website has been completely overhauled with…

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DCC Events to Celebrate Women’s History Month

DCC Events to Celebrate Women’s History Month February 21, 2019 – The Dutchess Community College annual celebration of Women’s History will feature a presentation by singer-songwriter Dar Williams, a panel discussion with women in the STEM fields, a lecture by…

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County Continues Fight Against Opioid Epidemic, Molinaro Joins Schumer Calling for Additional Resources to Combat Deadly Fentanyl

County Continues Fight Against Opioid Epidemic Molinaro Joins Schumer Calling for Additional Resources to Combat Deadly Fentanyl Poughkeepsie … Dutchess County continues to battle the opioid epidemic, particularly educating residents about fentanyl, a potent opioid responsible for a growing number of…

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Molinaro Appoints Raphael Kosek as 2019 Dutchess County Poet Laureate

Molinaro Appoints Raphael Kosek as 2019 Dutchess County Poet Laureate Poet Laureate to present poem at State of the County Address Poughkeepsie…Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has appointed Hopewell Junction resident Raphael Kosek as the County’s 2019 Poet Laureate. Ms….

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Governor Announces Additional $15 Million Available for New Yorkers Faced With a Heating Emergency

  Added Funding for the Home Energy Assistance Program to Assist Struggling Households Following Recent Polar Vortex and Ongoing Cold Weather Application Period Extended to Late April for all Homeowners and Renters Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $15 million in additional funding is available to help eligible New Yorkers heat…

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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 who seems to be overlooked. Same wants nothing more than to be someone’s special Valentine in a loving home. You…

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County Expands Outreach to Veterans in the Criminal Justice System

County Expands Outreach to Veterans in the Criminal Justice System Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro announced the Division of Veterans’ Services has begun a new initiative to engage military veterans currently in the criminal justice system to connect them…

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Be-a-Better-Gardener, Cold Framing 101

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 often that I can claim my garden rivals those of despots, but in at least one respect…

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Obituary, Robert G. Cross Sr.

Lagrangeville – Robert G. Cross Sr., 90, a lifelong resident of Dutchess County, died on Sunday, February 10, 2019, after a short stay at Lutheran Care Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Born on July 2, 1928, in Poughkeepsie, he was the…

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Obituary, Raymond L. Sanford

Obituary for Raymond L. Sanford Raymond L. Sanford, 80, a resident of LaGrange since 1993 and formerly of Stormville and Salisbury Mills, died on February 9, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Salisbury Mills on July 8, 1938,…

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Kendall Submits 2018 Annual Report of the Dutchess County Clerk’s Office

Kendall Submits 2018 Annual Report of the Dutchess County Clerk’s Office Poughkeepsie, New York:             Dutchess County Clerk Bradford H. Kendall has submitted the Annual Report for 2018 of the Dutchess County Clerk’s Office to the County Executive and Chairman of…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of February 11

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of February 11 Note: the Office for the Aging and OFA Senior Friendship Centers will be closed for two holidays in February: the Lincoln’s Birthday state holiday on Tuesday,…

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Historic Expansion to Dutchess County Parks System  with Proposed Purchase of Lake Walton Property

Historic Expansion to Dutchess County Parks System with Proposed Purchase of Lake Walton Property Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro is proposing the largest expansion to the Dutchess County Parks System in decades with the purchase of Lake Walton and surrounding…

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2019 State of the County Wednesday, February 27th

2019 State of the County Wednesday, February 27th Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro invites all residents to attend his 2019 State of the County address on Wednesday, February 27th at 5:30 p.m., at the Culinary Institute of America. County Executive…

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