Category: Government

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of August 28

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of August 28 Note: OFA offices and Friendship Centers are closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 4th. Clients of OFA’s Home Delivered Meals programs will receive…

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Dutchess County Earns Top Ten Ranking for 21st Consecutive Year

Dutchess County Earns Top Ten Ranking for 21st Consecutive Year Focus on cyber security, digital upgrades contribute to the success Poughkeepsie…  Dutchess County Government’s continued commitment to provide innovative technology to serve residents and businesses, and its dedicated focus on cyber security…

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County Hosts Second Annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic Saturday, September 16th

County Hosts Second Annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic Saturday, September 16th   Poughkeepsie…To show gratitude and appreciation to local veterans, Dutchess County Executive William F.X. O’Neil and Division of Veterans Services Director Adam Roche will be hosting the 2nd Annual Red, White, and…

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LEGISLATURE AUTHORIZES FUNDING FOR NEW TWO-WAY EMERGENCY RESPONSE RADIO SYSTEM

LEGISLATURE AUTHORIZES FUNDING FOR NEW TWO-WAY EMERGENCY RESPONSE RADIO SYSTEM POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – The Dutchess County Legislature unanimously approved Resolution No. 2023139 which authorizes the issuance of over $18 million in serial bonds to pay for a portion of the cost of…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of August 14

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of August 14 THE STATE OF THE STRUGGLE AGAINST SCAMS For the readers who consider themselves far too savvy to allow themselves to be victimized by a scammer, we…

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Assemblyman Beephan & Senator Rolison Announced $503,911 in State Aid for Library Construction in District 105

Assemblyman Beephan & Senator Rolison Announced $503,911 in State Aid for Library Construction in District 105 Assemblyman Anil Beephan & Senator Rob Rolison Visit Pawling Free LIbrary   [DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK]  – Assemblyman Anil Beephan & Senator Robert Rolison Announces $503,911 in State Aid for…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of August 7

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of August 7 “A MATTER OF BALANCE” AND TAI CHI WITH OFA – NEW CLASSES IN SEPTEMBER You’ve been meaning to exercise more, and yet it hasn’t quite happened…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of July 31

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of July 31 SMALLER SOCIAL SECURITY BUMP PREDICTED FOR 2024         Each year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) roughly tracks inflation. That’s how the 2023 COLA wound up at 8.7%,…

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Two Alleged Fentanyl Dealers Arrested by the Drug Task Force

  Two Alleged Fentanyl Dealers Arrested by the Drug Task Force The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports a significant spike in overdoses in the Dutchess County area over this past weekend. In response, Drug Task Force agents were deployed…

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STATEMENT: Senator Rob Rolison on Major Disaster Declaration for Dutchess, Orange, Putnam Counties

STATEMENT: Senator Rob Rolison on Major Disaster Declaration for Dutchess, Orange, Putnam Counties Federal government provides resources and funding after Rolison, others called on administration to do more POUGHKEEPSIE — State Senator Rob Rolison (R-39th District) today released the following statement after the…

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DUTCHESS COUNTY COMPTROLLER RELEASES AUDIT OF MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF DUTCHESS COUNTY FOR 2020-2022 

DUTCHESS COUNTY COMPTROLLER RELEASES AUDIT OF MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF DUTCHESS COUNTY FOR 2020-2022  Poughkeepsie, N.Y. – The Office of the Dutchess County Comptroller has completed an audit of Mental Health America, Inc. (MHA) for the calendar years ended 2020-2022….

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letter to the editor — Senator Rob Rolison (SD39), Flooding

letter to the editor — Senator Rob Rolison (SD39), Flooding Dear editor, The considerable damage to our region resulting from the July 9 storms and flash flooding must immediately be addressed. Slow-moving weather systems dumped up to eight inches of…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of July 17th

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of July 17th DEATHS IN FALLS INCREASE – BUT YOU CAN HELP         The advice the Office for the Aging provides for older adults and their caregivers isn’t necessarily…

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Residents, Businesses Encouraged to Submit Flood and Storm Damage Information for Possible Federal Aid

Residents, Businesses Encouraged to Submit Flood and Storm Damage Information for Possible Federal Aid   Poughkeepsie, NY … Residents and business owners are encouraged to report damage to private property or small businesses in the wake of the storm that began…

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New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Jenks, a Millerton, N.Y. resident passes the torch after more than four decades of service

New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Jenks, a Millerton, N.Y. resident passes the torch after more than four decades of service LATHAM, N.Y. (07/07/2023) New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Jenks, a Millerton, N.Y….

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