Category: Government

Dutchess County Emergency Response to Facilitate Amateur Radio Licensing Class

  Dutchess County Emergency Response to Facilitate Amateur Radio Licensing Class Poughkeepsie, NY…The Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response in partnership with the Mt. Beacon and QSY Society Amateur Radio Clubs, will facilitate a two-day Technician Level amateur radio licensing…

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Melissa Guckian Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities Poughquag, N.Y. Army National Guard Soldier Promoted

  News from New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs Melissa Guckian Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities Poughquag, N.Y. Army National Guard Soldier Promoted LATHAM, N.Y. (05/05/2016)– Major General Anthony P. German, The Adjutant General for the State…

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ASTOR HOSTED TRAINING FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS

  ASTOR HOSTED TRAINING FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS AND HONORED DR. DAVID CRENSHAW AND JOE DAVIS, FORMER BOARD MEMBERS County Executive Marcus Molinaro spoke   POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK, May 4, 2016 – The David and Robert Crenshaw Training…

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County Executive Molinaro Declares Today as Holocaust Remembrance Day in Dutchess County

  County Executive Molinaro Declares Today as Holocaust Remembrance Day in Dutchess County County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro joined the Justice Brandeis Law Society and the New York State 9th Judicial District for the Annual Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony held this…

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Dutchess Participating in Statewide STOP-DWI Cinco de Mayo Enforcement Effort

  Dutchess Participating in Statewide STOP-DWI Cinco de Mayo Enforcement Effort Impaired Driving Enforcement runs through May 6th, 2016 Poughkeepsie, NY… Dutchess County police agencies are participating in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving during the Cinco…

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Governor Announces Awards from $20 Million Hudson Valley Agricultural Enhancement Program

  First-ever regionally targeted farmland protection grant program provides funding for strategic preservation of agricultural lands  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the awarding of $20 million in grants through the Hudson Valley Agricultural Enhancement Program to help local farmers…

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Car/Pedestrian Fatality in Amenia

  Car/Pedestrian Fatality in Amenia The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the investigation into a car/pedestrian fatal auto crash, which occurred on State Route 22 near State Route 343 in the Town of Amenia at approximately 8:30 pm on 5/3/16….

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement

  Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement Title: Community Mental Health Nurse Recruitment Number: 2016-00000015 Last File Date: 7/2/2016 A recruitment has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested, please follow…

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Substitute Bus Service Provided between Southeast and Wassaic From Friday Evening, May 6, Through Sunday, May 8

  Substitute Bus Service Provided between Southeast and Wassaic From Friday Evening, May 6, Through Sunday, May 8 Service Change Will Accommodate Harlem Line Improvements After 10 p.m. on Friday, May 6, buses will replace select trains on Metro-North Railroad’s…

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Former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 12 Years In Prison

  Former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 12 Years In Prison Silver Also To Pay a $1.75 Million Fine To Take Into Account Taxpayer Funded Pension Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney…

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“No Excuses” Campaign to Combat Underage Drinking in New York

  NYS Liquor Authority, Advocates and Industry Partners Join Together to Advance Alcohol Responsibility and Prevent Sales to Minors  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched the “No Excuses” campaign aimed at curbing underage drinking in New York. The statewide education…

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MOLINARO ANNOUNCES YEAR END 2015 FINANCIAL CONDITION

  MOLINARO ANNOUNCES YEAR END 2015 FINANCIAL CONDITION POUGHKEEPSIE — Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro announced the County’s 2015 year-end financial report has been completed and submitted as required to the New York State Office of the Comptroller. The…

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DEC Accepting Applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants – Funds Provide Assistance to Rural Fire Departments

  DEC Accepting Applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants Funds Provide Assistance to Rural Fire Departments The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting applications for federally-funded “Volunteer Fire Assistance” grants, Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. The grants…

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

  May is Mental Health Awareness Month   Poughkeepsie… May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health announces several upcoming events designed to increase awareness and understanding about living with a mental…

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DEC Issues Guidance to Avoid Conflicts with Coyotes

  DEC Issues Guidance to Avoid Conflicts with Coyotes The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance on preventing conflicts between people and coyotes as spring temperatures approach and coyotes increase foraging. “Coyotes are an integral…

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