Category: Government

The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to approve strong net neutrality rules

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to approve strong net neutrality rules in a stunning decision that defies vocal, months-long opposition by telecom and cable companies and Republicans on Capitol Hill. Democratic Commissioners Jessica Rosenworcel and Mignon Clyburn…

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New requirements will ensure reliable, clean and low-cost power to consumers

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new reforms to the energy and utility industry, requiring the integration of energy efficiency, solar, wind, and other clean energy technologies onto the grid in order to reduce energy bills and give customers more…

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Murphy authors and passes first bill, victim safety zones

ALBANY, NY – While discussion of so-called “child safety zone” legislation has recently shot to the forefront after a state appellate court decision striking down municipal laws to enact residency requirements for sex offenders, those who have been involved in…

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Pawling community forum searches for solutions to heroin addiction

PAWLING, NY – Just last week the City of Poughkeepsie police department confiscated 108 bags of heroin from a single apartment in yet another drug bust in the war on heroin raging in the region. Last night, community advocates and…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Exam Announcement

Exam Title: Principal Program Assistant State Exam Number: 67467 Exam Date: 5/2/2015 Last File Date: 3/25/2015 A civil service exam has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested, please follow these steps: Read…

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Draft Conservation Plan for Bald Eagles in New York State

Comments Accepted Until April 10 A proposed conservation plan to manage New York’s population of the bald eagle is now available for public review and comment, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. The…

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Harry Holloway of Wingdale Reenlists for Continued Service in New York Army National Guard

News from New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs Harry Holloway Reenlists for Continued Service in New York Army National Guard Citizen Soldier from Wingdale extends service to state and nation LATHAM, NY (02/24/2015)(readMedia)– Major General Patrick A….

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Preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board on Metro North Train Accident

Preliminary Report: Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Collision Executive Summary The information in this report is preliminary and will be supplemented or corrected during the course of the investigation On February 3, 2015, at 6:26 pm eastern standard time, northbound Metro-North Railroad…

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DEC Accepting Applications for Annual Environmental Excellence Awards

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting applications for the 2015 Environmental Excellence Awards program, DEC Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. The Environmental Excellence Awards program gives businesses, institutions and organizations the opportunity to receive…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS

· Brain Games Class Moving · Successful Aging Presentation (2/25) · Country-Western Day (3/24) · “A Matter of Balance” Fall Prevention Sessions (Begin 3/2) · 2015 State of the County Address is This Wednesday (2/25) · Estate Planning Seminar (3/4)…

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Dutchess County SPCA Law Division

Dutchess County SPCA Law Division We are receiving PM’s (Facebook private messages) that contain animal cruelty complaints. THIS FACEBOOK PROFILE AND PAGE IS NOT CONTINUOUSLY MONITORED. Please call our office (845)452-7722 extension 404 to report animal cruelty. Thank you for…

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