Category: Southeast

DEC Announces Start of Small Game Hunting Seasons

DEC Announces Start of Small Game Hunting Seasons Ruffed Grouse, Waterfowl, and Pheasant Seasons New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that several small game hunting seasons open Oct. 1 in addition to several special youth-only hunting…

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Governor Launches First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Rebate Initiative for Public and Private Locations

$5 Million Available for Installations at Apartment Buildings, Workplaces, Malls and Other Public Locations Under Charge Ready NY New Initiative Supports Governor’s Ambitious Clean Energy Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 40 percent by 2030 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today…

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Pets of The Week: Bucky, Pie

Pets of The Week: Bucky, Pie Bucky: Adorable Bucky is still waiting for a family to love. Bucky is a playful little guy who loves his toys. Stop by and get to know this cutey. Once he gets to know…

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New York Fall Foliage Report

New York Fall Foliage Report First Signs of New York’s Colorful Fall Foliage Emerging in Upstate Regions Color Changes Reported in Adirondacks, Capital-Saratoga and Thousand Islands-Seaway Regions This is the first 2018 Fall Foliage Report for New York State. Reports…

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Dutchess County Government Nationally Honored  for “ThinkDIFFERENTLY” Website

Dutchess County Government Nationally Honored  for “ThinkDIFFERENTLY” Website Dutchess County Government has again been nationally recognized for its use of technology to improve how government connects with citizens. Dutchess County’s “ThinkDIFFERENTLY” website has been honored with a Center for Digital…

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DEC Announces $2 Million in Grants for Local Food Rescue Organizations and Municipalities to Increase Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling

  DEC Announces $2 Million in Grants for Local Food Rescue Organizations and Municipalities to Increase Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Grants will Increase Amount of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Available to Hungry New Yorkers and Reduce Landfilling of…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement, Construction Equipment Operator II-Mechanic

Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement Title: Construction Equipment Operator II-Mechanic Recruitment Number: 2018-00000042 Last File Date: 8/24/2018 A recruitment has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested, please follow these…

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Be-a-Better-Gardener, Oh, Deer!

  Oh, Deer! Creating a deer resistant garden involves understanding the animals’ habits.    By Thomas Christopher   The white-tailed deer is one of contemporary America’s great success stories. Its rock-bottom population went as low as ca. 1900, but it has since rebounded…

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Annual DCC Sing-a-Thon/Play-a-Thon is Aug. 4

  Annual DCC Sing-a-Thon/Play-a-Thon is Aug. 4   July 26, 2018 – The annual Sing-a-Thon/Play-a-Thon hosted by the Music School at Dutchess Community College will be held Saturday, Aug. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the James and Betty…

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Veterans Recognition Picnic – August 18th

Veterans Recognition Picnic – August 18th Veterans from throughout Dutchess County and their guests are invited to MHA of Dutchess County’s free Veterans Recognition Picnic on Saturday, August 18th from noon to 4 p.m. at VFW Post 190 in Poughkeepsie. Those wishing…

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Governor Announces Additional $5 Million Available for Animal Shelter Improvement Projects

  Round 2 of the NYS Companion Animal Capital Fund Continues Support of Critical Construction, Renovation and Expansion Projects at New York Shelters Total of $10 Million Dedicated to the Program Since 2017 Round 2 Applications Available Here Are Due…

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Preservation Funding Available

  News from Preservation League of New York State Preservation Funding Available Applications due by 9/7/18 for Technical Assistance Grants ALBANY, NY (07/10/2018) (readMedia)– Applications are now available to eligible municipalities and not-for-profit organizations to compete for 2018 Technical Assistance Grants (TAG),…

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Connecting New Yorkers With Their Lost Money

  Connecting New Yorkers With Their Lost Money State Comptroller DiNapoli oversees more than 39 million unclaimed funds accounts valued at $15.5 billion and has made it a priority to help connect New Yorkers with what is rightfully theirs. To…

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State Police to increase patrols during Fourth of July holiday to target drunk and drugged drivers

  State Police to increase patrols during Fourth of July holiday to target drunk and drugged drivers *** NEWS ADVISORY ***   The New York State Police will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic…

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$275 Million Available for Clean Water Infrastructure Projects

  Continues Governors Historic Investment in Clean Water Infrastructure Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $275 million in grant funding is available to municipalities with infrastructure projects that protect or improve water quality and/or public health. This funding, available through…

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