Category: Government
YORKTOWN, NY – Earlier today State Senator Terrence P. Murphy joined Governor Cuomo in announcing the repeal of 57 so-called “nuisance fees” as part of the 2015-16 State Budget. By eliminating these fees, the State has taken an important step…
DEC Seeks Volunteers and Local Coordinators to Conduct Stream and River Monitoring Wave Program Provides Hands-on Experience for Citizen Monitors to Identify Whether Streams are Healthy Regional Volunteer Training to Be Held in May and June New Yorkers will have…
New York State today announced that the Department of Taxation and Finance had stopped 252,000 bogus refund claims in 2014, saving taxpayers $450 million. Already this year, the Department has stopped $331 million in fraudulent and erroneous refund claims—a trend…
Hudson Valley Sings! Video submissions being accepted now through April 20, 2015! Poughkeepsie, N.Y. April 8, 2015- This April, Dutchess Outreach is introducing a brand new competition, Hudson Valley Sings! This karaoke style talent show is asking you, the community…
County Legislature Set to Confirm New Commissioners of Planning and Development, Community and Family Services Molinaro appoints Eoin Wrafter and Sabrina Jaar Marzouka to posts to be approved The Dutchess County Legislature is expected to confirm County Executive Marc Molinaro’s…
DEC Announces 2014 Bear Take Results Dutchess (17 total): Amenia 3, Dover 1, East Fishkill 2, LaGrange 1, Pawling 4, Pine Plains 3, Pleasant Valley 1, Union Vale 1, Washington 1. New Hunting Opportunities Yield Record High Take in the…
Dramatic Increase in Tickets For Texting While Driving Targeted Efforts By Law Enforcement Leads to 35% Increase in Tickets New York State today announced that tickets issued to motorists for texting while driving increased 35 percent statewide from 2013 to…
DiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care New York’s Unfunded Liability Estimated at $136.5 Billion State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced legislation to create an optional investment pool to help the state…
· Rhinebeck Senior Prom (4/25) · A Matter of Balance · Walking Groups start This Week! · The Power of Presence (4/14) · “Alive Inside” Film Screening (4/16) · Deadline Approaching for White House Aging Survey (4/15) · A Holocaust…
Arts Mid-Hudson invites qualified organizations to submit a proposal focused on: Creating a lively Arts Scene in Dutchess County Excellent and diverse arts programming Informational Meeting: Thursday, April 16 @ 10:30 am Application Deadline: Thursday, May 14, 2015 For activities…
Job Fair Coming to Dutchess Community College April 15 April 10, 2015 – Dutchess Community College will host a job fair on Wednesday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Falcon Hall gymnasium. Sponsored by the DCC Office…
Row of Honor Kick-Off Breakfast to be Held May 16 CARMEL, N.Y. – A pancake breakfast on Armed Forces Day will kick off the spring Row of Honor season on Saturday, May 16 at the Carmel VFW Hall, located on…
2015 DOVER FARMERS MARKET THE DOVER FARMERS MARKET WILL RUN ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS: 6/7, 6/21, 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, AND 10/4 BAND DATES: 6/21, 7/19, 8/16, 9/13, 9/27, 10/4 Market Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00…
DEC Issues Guidance to Avoid Conflicts With Coyotes The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance on preventing conflicts with coyotes. With the onset of warmer weather, many of New York’s resident coyotes are setting up…