Category: Government

DEC Announces Early Bear Hunting Seasons Begin Soon

  DEC Announces Early Bear Hunting Seasons Begin Soon Bear Hunting Seasons Begin September 9 in Portions of Southeastern New York and September 16 in Northern New York New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the start of…

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VETERAN’S INFORMATION FAIR Amenia Town Hall Saturday, September 16th 10am to 2pm

  VETERAN’S INFORMATION FAIR Amenia Town Hall Saturday, September 16th 10am to 2pm   Participants:   Dutchess County Clerk – Brad Kendall (Issuance of the Dutchess            County FAVOR Discount Card) and DMV services info.   Dutchess County Veterans’ Service –…

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Pets of The Week: Sean, Acorn

Sean:  Sean is a very handsome guy, with his beautiful white fur and his blue eyes.  He is a sweet Huskie mix who loves to go for walks and wants to be by your side.  What a wonderful companion he would…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of September 4

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of September 4 Note: the Office for the Aging is closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 4.   Golden Living . . . News for…

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DEC Announces 9th Annual Arbor Day Poster Contest for Fifth Graders

DEC Announces 9th Annual Arbor Day Poster Contest for Fifth Graders State Accepting Poster Submissions, Deadline is January 5, 2018 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting submissions for the 9th annual 5th Grade Arbor Day…

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State Police announce participation in National “Drunk Driving, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown

  State Police announce participation in National “Drunk Driving, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police in Troop K will again participate in a…

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County Program Teaches Young People Critical Computer and Financial Skills

  County Program Teaches Young People Critical Computer and Financial Skills Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro congratulates 17 local young people who completed the Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services (DCFS) “Youth Financial Literacy & Computer Training…

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Convenience Stores Strive to Deal With This Week’s Gasoline Price Spike

  News from New York Association of Convenience Stores   Convenience Stores Strive to Deal Responsibly With This Week’s Gasoline Price Spike ALBANY, NY (08/31/2017) (readMedia)– New York convenience store operators are doing their best to keep pump prices competitive…

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County Executive Molinaro Forwards Resolution to  Legislature for Purchase of Electric Vehicles

    County Executive Molinaro Forwards Resolution to  Legislature for Purchase of Electric Vehicles Poughkeepsie…Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro has forwarded a resolution to the Dutchess County Legislature for the purchase of four Nissan Leaf Model S electric vehicles through…

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DCC Gallery to Exhibit Student Art

  DCC Gallery to Exhibit Student Art   August 31, 2017 – Artwork created by Dutchess Community College students this spring and summer will be on display until Sept. 22 in the College’s Mildred I. Washington Art Gallery. The exhibit…

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Only a few days left to apply for the upcoming State Trooper examination

  Only a few days left to apply for the upcoming State Trooper examination NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police would like to remind the public that there are only…

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A.G. Schneiderman Issues Consumer Alert On Charitable Giving In Response To Hurricane Harvey

  A.G. Schneiderman Issues Consumer Alert On Charitable Giving In Response To Hurricane Harvey NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today urged New Yorkers to support the charitable organizations assisting the victims of Hurricane Harvey, while also offering…

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New York’s New Cash Crop

  New York’s New Cash Crop Industrial hemp has long been prized as one of the simplest crops to plant, grow and process. Now, thanks to a significant investment from New York State, and to partnerships with New York’s top…

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State Police to participate in School’s Open—Drive Carefully campaign beginning August 30, 2017

  State Police to participate in School’s Open—Drive Carefully campaign beginning August 30, 2017 NEW YORK STATE POLICE George P. Beach II Superintendent   Beau Duffy Director of Public Information  PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police announce they will once again…

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Dutchess County Participating in Statewide STOP-DWI Labor Day Crackdown Enforcement Effort

  Dutchess County Participating in Statewide STOP-DWI Labor Day Crackdown Enforcement Effort Impaired driving crackdown runs through September 4th Poughkeepsie … Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro has announced Dutchess County police agencies are participating in a special enforcement effort to crackdown…

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