Category: Government

Rolison Names Experienced Crime Analyst to Senate District Staff

Rolison Names Experienced Crime Analyst to Senate District Staff Ashley Ranieri will connect local first responders and public safety agencies to state grants POUGHKEEPSIE — State Senator Rob Rolison (39th District) announced today that he has hired Ashley Ranieri to serve as a Policy…

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Dutchess County to Host ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY’ Sensory-Friendly Movie Event at the Bardavon

Dutchess County to Host ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY’ Sensory-Friendly Movie Event at the Bardavon Residents are invited to view ‘Hocus Pocus’ on Friday, Oct. 20th at 6:30 p.m. Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County invites residents of all abilities and their families to a free sensory-sensitive screening…

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Five Local Recipients Earn Vehicles from ‘Way to Work’ Program

Five Local Recipients Earn Vehicles from ‘Way to Work’ Program   Poughkeepsie … Reliable transportation is critical to successful employment. A single mother and the sole provider for her child, Nicole, balances of the responsibilities of a full-time job with the obligations…

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Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol

Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New…

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County Social Services Staff Reinforces Empathy, Compassion through Poverty Simulation Training

County Social Services Staff Reinforces Empathy, Compassion through Poverty Simulation Training Role-play scenarios offer DCFS staff unique insight into the clients they serve Poughkeepsie, NY … Today, staff from the Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services (DCFS) couldn’t pay…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of September 25

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of September 25 Golden Living . . . News for Seniors, Their Families and Caregivers Todd N. Tancredi, Director Dutchess County Office for the Aging Every year, Medicare’s Open…

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Innovative Technology Resources Earn Dutchess County National Recognition

Innovative Technology Resources Earn Dutchess County National Recognition Poughkeepsie … Dutchess County Government has again been nationally recognized for its use of technology to improve how government connects with residents. The County’s Office of Central and Information Services (OCIS) has received…

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DUTCHESS COUNTY COMPTROLLER ROBIN LOIS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2022 

DUTCHESS COUNTY COMPTROLLER ROBIN LOIS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2022  Poughkeepsie, N.Y. – Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois has announced the release of the Dutchess County Audited Basic Financial Statements. These statements include the Independent Auditors’…

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Dutchess County Partners with Family Services for “50 Meaningful Miles” Campaign to Raise Awareness on Mental Health 

Dutchess County Partners with Family Services for “50 Meaningful Miles” Campaign to Raise Awareness on Mental Health  Poughkeepsie… September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and as part of continuing efforts to break stigma and raise awareness on mental health, the Dutchess…

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Sheriff’s Office to celebrate Sheriff’s Week

Sheriff’s Office to celebrate Sheriff’s Week Sheriff Kirk Imperati is proud to announce that the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office will join the New York State Sheriff’s Association and other Sheriff’s Offices throughout the state to celebrate Sheriff’s Week, which is…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of September 18th

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of September 18th Golden Living . . . News for Seniors, Their Families and Caregivers Todd N. Tancredi, Director Dutchess County Office for the Aging “GOLDEN GATHERING” COMING SATURDAY…

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HAM Radio License Exam to be Held on October 29th Free Prep Class Offered October 27-29

HAM Radio License Exam to be Held on October 29th Free Prep Class Offered October 27-29 Poughkeepsie, NY… Amateur radio, or ham radio, operators can communicate across towns, around the world, or even into space without the internet or a cell…

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Online Auction Opens September 18th for Surplus County Vehicles & Equipment

Online Auction Opens September 18th for Surplus County Vehicles & Equipment   Poughkeepsie, NY… Surplus County vehicles and equipment items will be available for bid during Dutchess County’s Surplus Vehicle Auction and Equipment Auction, both being conducted online at AARAuctions.com.  Various vehicles…

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Composting, Recycling and Waste-to-Energy Are Focus of County’s Local Solid Waste Management Plan

Composting, Recycling and Waste-to-Energy Are Focus of County’s Local Solid Waste Management Plan   Strategy to help guide future of waste management in Dutchess County Poughkeepsie … Development of organic composting opportunities, reduction of waste generation and continued increase of materials…

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Sheriff’s Office SRO Program Ready for 2023-2024 School Year

Sheriff’s Office SRO Program Ready for 2023-2024 School Year Sheriff Kirk Imperati is pleased to announce that the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer (SRO) Program has been enhanced and is well prepared for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. In…

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