Category: Government

DEC Announces Proposed Rule Changes to Allow Big Bore Air Rifles for Big Game Hunting

  DEC Announces Proposed Rule Changes to Allow Big Bore Air Rifles for Big Game Hunting Public Comments Accepted Through February 8 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting public comment on proposed regulation changes…

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Governor Directs Flags to Half-Staff

  Governor Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on December 23, 2015 in honor of a New York Air National Guard member who died in Afghanistan on Monday, Dec. 21. New York Air…

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Dutchess County Department of Public Works Spreads Holiday Cheer

  Dutchess County Department of Public Works Spreads Holiday Cheer Continuing a longstanding tradition, members of the Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) staff gave their time and talent, spreading holiday cheer to their fellow county employees by caroling…

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Molinaro Announces Key Appointments

  Molinaro Announces Key Appointments Poughkeepsie, NY… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro has announced appointments for three key senior posts, including Budget Director and Assistant County Executive positions. “The positions of Budget Director and Assistant County Executive are key…

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Tax break could help Metro-North riders

  Tax break could help Metro-North riders WASHINGTON — Buried deep within the tax-and-spending packages agreed to by Congress last week is a commuter tax benefit that could potentially save Metro-North riders substantial sums in annual commuting costs. Since  first approved…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS Stay Safe This Winter 911 Telephone Available Senior Prom Air Dates Grocery Store Survey Scam Eat Mindfully This Holiday Season Music Classes at DCC More Aging News Online     Golden…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcements

    Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement Title: Construction Equipment Operator II Recruitment Number: 2015-00000051 Last File Date: 12/31/2015 A recruitment has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested, please…

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Troop K joins forces with the United States Marine Corps to spread holiday cheer to those in need

  Troop K joins forces with the United States Marine Corps to spread holiday cheer to those in need NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Major Robin H. Benziger, members, and administrative staff from Troop K are proud…

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Statement from Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro regarding the Public Service Commission’s vote to approve upgraded power lines

  Statement from Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro regarding the Public Service Commission’s vote to  approve upgraded power lines    “Yesterday, we learned the State Public Service Commission voted to move ahead with an imprudent plan that will undoubtedly…

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DiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders

  DiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) is not adequately monitoring the state’s most dangerous sex offenders, often failing to make the minimum number of required monthly…

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Murphy leads coalition call for expedited grade crossing assessments

  Murphy leads coalition call for expedited grade crossing assessments TERRENCE MURPHY December 17, 2015 VALHALLA, NY – Of the 437 grade crossings in the New York metropolitan area, State Senator Terrence Murphy is leading a bipartisan coalition of local…

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DEC Announces Availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment for Deer Damage Management in New York

  DEC Announces Availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment for Deer Damage Management in New York Public Invited to Comment by January 15 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the availability of…

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Murphy, Liffland, announce funding for wastewater infrastructure in Pawling

  Murphy, Liffland, announce funding for wastewater infrastructure in Pawling PAWLING, NY – The winners of the State’s so-called “Hunger Games” competition for funding were revealed today, with several projects in Senator Terrence Murphy’s 40th senate district qualifying for funding….

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County Legislature Adopts 2016 Property Tax Levy

  County Legislature Adopts 2016 Property Tax Levy  Poughkeepsie, NY… The Dutchess County Legislature completed the 2016 county budget process last night with the adoption of the 2016 County Property Tax Levy. The final adjusted county property tax levy for…

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Village of Pawling gets $1,708,566 state grant for water improvement

  Governor Cuomo Announces $75 Million in Grants to Local Governments for Water Infrastructure Improvements Grants Leverage $440 Million in Water Quality Investments, Providing $284 Million in Savings for Taxpayers Governor Cuomo announced $75 million in grants to support 45…

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