Category: Government

Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Unlimited Sick Leave Benefit for New Yorkers Who Participated in 9/11 Response Efforts

  Governor Signs Bill at the 5th Annual 9/11 Motorcycle Ride in New York City Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation to expand unlimited sick leave benefits for public sector officers and employees who developed a qualifying health condition…

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Pets of The Week: Gabby, and Kitties, Kitties, Kitties

    Gabby:  Gabby is a tiny bundle of cuteness!  She loves people and is eager for attention.  Although small, she is a spunky, playful little girl.  Gabby is hoping for a loving home where she can be a Princess.  You…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of September 11, 2017

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of September 11, 2017 Golden Living . . . News for Senior Citizens Todd N. Tancredi, Director Dutchess County Office for the Aging   MEDICARE MATTERS The 2017 Medicare…

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Consumer Alert: Governor Warns New Yorkers to Check for Flood Damage Before Purchasing Used Vehicles

  As Hurricane Season Progresses, Experts Estimate up to One Million “Flood Cars” Will Result From Harvey Alone  Check the VIN of Used Vehicles By Clicking Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today warned New Yorkers to check the VIN on…

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Dutchess County to Expand Successful J-FIRE Program

  Dutchess County to Expand Successful J-FIRE Program Poughkeepsie…Dutchess County is expanding its successful J-FIRE Program with several additional law enforcement agencies and fire departments signing on to participate. J-FIRE, or Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Response and Education, was launched in 2016…

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Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can! September is National Preparedness Month

  Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can! September is National Preparedness Month Poughkeepsie … The recent events of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma highlight the importance of being prepared. In September, the Dutchess County Departments of Behavioral & Community Health (DBCH) and…

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A.G. Schneiderman Announces 10-Year Prison Sentence For Heroin Distributor Who Funneled Drugs Into Dutchess County

  A.G. Schneiderman Announces 10-Year Prison Sentence For Heroin Distributor Who Funneled Drugs Into Dutchess County NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Jason Brewster, 36, of Poughkeepsie, a major heroin distributor who sold…

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Molinaro Announces Initiative for Individuals with Special Needs who Pose a Wandering Risk

  Molinaro Announces Initiative for Individuals with Special Needs who Pose a Wandering Risk ‘Safe Return’ program provides life-saving technology to families in need Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro today joined local law enforcement officials and community leaders to…

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Governor Announces Over $220 Million to Fund Counterterrorism and Emergency Preparedness

    Funding Will Help Communities Statewide Prevent, Respond to, and Recover From Manmade and Natural Disasters and Emergencies Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $220 million in federal grants that will support counterterrorism and emergency preparedness activities…

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Medical Reserve Corps Seeks Membership, Discusses History of Terrorism on September 21st

  Medical Reserve Corps Seeks Membership, Discusses History of Terrorism on September 21st Poughkeepsie…. If there was a disaster in Dutchess County tomorrow, would you volunteer to assist?  If the answer to that question is yes, you are invited to join…

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Music, Lectures and Film to Highlight DCC’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

  Music, Lectures and Film to Highlight DCC’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration   Music, Lectures and Film to Highlight DCC’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration   September 7, 2017 – Dutchess Community College will mark Hispanic Heritage Month with seven events…

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Rescinding DACA “is just feeding the beast of bigotry red meat”

  Rescinding DACA “is just feeding the beast of bigotry red meat” Earlier today at an event at Riverbank State Park, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo addressed President Trump’s decision to rescind DACA. VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube…

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Towns of Amenia, Dover & North East, and Village of Millerton awarded Regional Ambulance Services Study grant of $190,000

  Molinaro Announces Municipal Innovation Grant  Awards to Local Municipalities Poughkeepsie…Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro joined with several county and local officials earlier today in the towns of Amenia and Hyde Park to announce 11 of the 12 recipients…

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DCC Lecture to Examine National Security Policy

  DCC Lecture to Examine National Security Policy   September 5, 2017 – Principles for a new U.S. security policy will be the focus of an upcoming lecture at Dutchess Community College.  Dr. Ray Raymond, veteran of the British diplomatic…

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