Category: Government
32 Arrested in Dutchess County During Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend During the Saint Patrick’s Day Crackdown period of March 17, 2016 thru March 20, 2016 members of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, Town of Poughkeepsie…
National Weather Service Skywarn™ Training Coming to Dutchess County Poughkeepsie, NY….The Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response will host the National Weather Service on Tuesday, March 29th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. as they conduct Skywarn™ training for any resident interested…
Senate Passes Bill to Cut MTA Fares for Veterans March 23, 2016 Measure Recognizes Veterans for Their Service by Expanding MTA’s Half-Fare Program The New York State Senate today passed legislation to recognize the contributions of veterans by…
Senate Passes Legislation to Continue Promoting Energy-Efficient Upgrades for Homeowners and Small Businesses March 23, 2016 The New York State Senate today passed legislation to make energy-efficient upgrades more affordable for homeowners and businesses. The bill (S6914), sponsored by…
Projects spur nearly $800 million in private investment and will save customers $341 million in energy costs annually Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that in the past four years, 112,000 residential and commercial energy efficiency projects have been…
Scam Alert NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police at Rhinebeck is advising the public of a phone scam that has occurred at least three times in the area. Troopers…
Several Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitative Projects Scheduled to Begin Next Month Poughkeepsie…The Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced as part of continuing efforts to revitalize the County’s road system, several bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects are…
Congressional Progressive Caucus Endorses Zephyr Teachout For Congress Dover Plains – Today, Zephyr Teachout earned the endorsement of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC). The 72 United States Representatives in the CPC comprise the largest single caucus within the House…
ALBANY, New York — The New York State Senate Monday passed legislation to prohibit children under the age of eight from being left in cars without supervision. The bill (S241), sponsored by Senator Jack Martins (R-C-I, Mineola), would help keep young…
Tax Tips and Tidbits Steven R. Anderson E.A., Master Tax Advisor, H&R Block, Pawling, NY Last week we discussed the reporting documents and tax forms related to the affordable care act. I said that it would be a…
Metro-North Makes East of Hudson Service Improvements and Expands Quiet Car Program New Schedule Takes Effect on Sunday, April 3, 2016 Metro-North’s East of Hudson schedules will be changing on April 3, 2016 to improve on-time performance during peak…
DMV’s Online Voter Registration System Sets New One-Day Record with Nearly 14,000 Applications Received on March 18 Deadline Rapidly Approaching to Register in Time for the April Presidential Primary Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced an unprecedented surge in…
Dutchess County Legislature Authorizes Dutchess County Justice & Transition Center Poughkeepsie, NY… The Dutchess County Legislature last night approved funding for the design and construction of the Dutchess County Justice & Transition Center (DCJTC). The 19-6 bipartisan vote follows…
At Governor’s Direction, Stepped Up Security from National Guard, State Police, Port Authority and MTA at all Major Transit Hubs Downstate Including JFK, LaGuardia, and Penn and Grand Central Stations “The senseless attacks that struck the people of Belgium…
Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS Bus Drivers Needed Home Delivered Meals Drivers Needed Last Chance to Nominate Seniors of the Year (3/25) No Cost Energy Savings Northern Dutchess Seminar Series Dutchess County Division of Veterans’ Services…