Category: Government

New York Fall Foliage Report – Peak Colors Continue To Progress Across New York State

  New York Fall Foliage Report Week of Oct. 7-13, 2015  Peak Colors Continue To Progress Across New York State  Adirondacks, Catskills, Central NY and Greater Niagara regions to see peak colors this weekend This is the fifth 2015 FALL…

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City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department and Gunther Family Travels to Albany to Pay Tribute to Fallen Firefighters

  City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department and Gunther Family Travels to Albany to Pay Tribute to Fallen Firefighters   ALBANY, NY—Senator Sue Serino (R, C, I—Hyde Park), was in Albany on Tuesday October 7, 2015, to honor New York State…

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Wind energy is now as cheap as natural gas, and solar is getting close And it’s only getting cheaper

  Wind energy is now as cheap as natural gas, and solar is getting close And it’s only getting cheaper.  Wind power is now comparable in price to fossil fuels, and solar is well on its way, according to a…

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Families Receive Vehicles from ‘Wheels to Work’ Program

  Families Receive Vehicles from ‘Wheels to Work’ Program Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro joined the County Department of Community & Family Services (DCFS) and Dutchess County BOCES today to present donated vehicles to six local families from the…

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Hundreds Turn Out for Senior Golden Gathering

  Hundreds Turn Out for Senior Golden Gathering   HYDE PARK, NY—Hundreds of area seniors turned out on Saturday, October 3, 2015 for a Senior Golden Gathering event hosted by Senator Sue Serino at Arlington High School. “The Golden Gathering…

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Wassaic DDSO campus deserves swift action

  I am writing to express my concerns regarding the long delay in finding proper re-use for the Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office campus inAmenia’s hamlet of Wassaic. Over the past two years, I have met with constituents and town…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s – AGING NEWS

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS Fall Prevention Screening (10/7) Successful Aging Presentation (10/6 or 10/15) Information Fair for Veterans (10/17) Interfaith Music Festival (11/22) Free Vassar Institute Presentation (11/4) MidHudson Regional Hospital Events (10/23 & 10/24)…

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Beautiful Peak and Near Peak Colors Making First Appearances in New York State Adirondacks and Catskills areas to see most change this weekend

  Week of Sept. 30 – Oct. 6, 2015   Beautiful Peak and Near Peak Colors Making First Appearances in New York State Adirondacks and Catskills areas to see most change this weekend This is the fourth 2015 FALL COLOR REPORT…

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A.G. Schneiderman Announces More Than $11 Million in New Funding for Statewide Foreclosure Prevention and Relief Programs

  A.G. Schneiderman Announces More Than $11 Million in New Funding for Statewide Foreclosure Prevention and Relief Programs Since 2012, Attorney General’s Foreclosure Prevention And Relief Programs Have Helped More Than 50,000 New York Families Fight To Keep Their Homes…

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“Touch A Truck” at the Dutchess County Airport

  Due to impending inclement weather this weekend, the “Touch A Truck” event at the Dutchess County Airport will now be held on Sunday, Oct. 11th from noon to 6 p.m. The Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls invites children and…

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Governor Urges New Yorkers to be Prepared For Heavy Rains, Potential Tropical Storm Conditions and Flooding

  Severe Conditions, Including High Winds and Flooding, Could Impact New York State This Weekend Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged residents to begin preparing their homes and families for heavy rains and potential flooding and the possible arrival of…

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STATE AND COUNTY OFFICIALS MAKE CONCERTED EFFORT TO STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

  STATE AND COUNTY OFFICIALS MAKE CONCERTED EFFORT TO STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Senator Sue Serino and County Executive Marc Molinaro Join Together to Announce Funding for Critical Prevention Programs HYDE PARK, NY—Senator Sue Serino (R, C, I—Hyde Park),  Dutchess County…

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Gov. signs Murphy’s bill expanding drug treatment court access

  Gov. signs Murphy’s bill expanding drug treatment court access ALBANY, NY – September is national recovery month and a new law signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo this week is being hailed by recovery providers and advocates as a major…

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Second Annual Shared Services Summit Held – 2015 Municipal Consolidation & Shared Services Grant Awards Announced

  Second Annual Shared Services Summit Held 2015 Municipal Consolidation & Shared Services Grant Awards Announced Poughkeepsie…Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro held the second annual Dutchess County Shared Services Summit last night at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. Close to 80 local,…

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Understanding Black Bears

  Understanding Black Bears Dear New York State Teachers, In an effort to teach New Yorkers about living in bear country and reducing conflicts between people and bears, NYSDEC has partnered with Untamed Science and state wildlife agencies in New…

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