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Obituary, Shelia A. Braxton-Reed

Greenville, NC – On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the Lord said come my child and take your rest, your work down here is done. Shelia A. Braxton-Reed was born on December 26, 1934, at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY,…

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Troop K announce the appointment of Trooper Justin M. Bell to the position of Bloodhound Handler

Troop K announce the appointment of Trooper Justin M. Bell to the position of Bloodhound Handler NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Livingston, New York – On April 10, 2019, the New York State Police in Troop K…

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Bronx man arrested for felony drug possession on I-84

Bronx man arrested for felony drug possession on I-84 NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Southeast, New York – On April 3, 2019, the New York State Police form the Brewster barracks arrested Zef J….

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Chemical Dependency Public Forum

Chemical Dependency Public Forum Thursday, April 11th, 5:30 p.m.   Have you or someone you know been affected by substance use? The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health (DBCH) invites you to share your thoughts and help the…

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DRIVEWAY PAVING SCAM

Robert L. Langley Jr. Sheriff of Putnam County PRESS RELEASE DRIVEWAY PAVING SCAM Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley Jr. is warning Putnam residents of a possible driveway paving scam. On or about April 5, 2019, the Putnam County Sheriff’s…

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County Awards $150,000 for Public Services Projects through Community Development Block Grant Program

County Awards $150,000 for Public Services Projects  through Community Development Block Grant Program Awards part of County’s $1.5 million in total CDBG and HOME awards in 2019 Poughkeepsie, NY … Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro has announced grant awards totaling…

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Connecticut man arrested for burglarizing former employer

Connecticut man arrested for burglarizing former employer NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Southeast, New York – On April 4, 2019, the New York State Police from the Brewster barracks arrested Karl Knoche, age 32,…

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Governor Announces $30 Million to Support Modernization of New York’s Electric Grid

Governor Announces $30 Million to Support Modernization of New York’s Electric Grid   State Seeking Proposals to Help Transition New York’s Electric Grid to a Clean Energy Economy and Improve Resilience While Reducing Energy Usage and Costs Supports the Governor’s…

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Sherman House Numbering Eagle Scout Project

Sherman House Numbering Eagle Scout Project When someone calls 911, one of the most crucial pieces of information is the location of the emergency. Having your house number displayed properly can save valuable time in an emergency. The purpose of…

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County Clerk Kendall Partners with County Division of Veterans Services to Host a Passport and Return the FAVOR Fair

County Clerk Kendall Partners with County Division of Veterans Services to Host a Passport and Return the FAVOR Fair Dutchess County Clerk Brad Kendall and Director Marc Coviello of the Dutchess County’s Division of Veterans Services are pleased to host…

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Poughkeepsie man arrested on felony drug charges

Poughkeepsie man arrested on felony drug charges NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Poughkeepsie, New York – On April 5, 2019, the New York State Police Troop K Community Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), arrested William…

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Dutchess County’s Bond RefinancingSaves Over $700K for Taxpayers

Dutchess County’s Bond Refinancing Saves Over $700K for Taxpayers County’s Strong AA+ Bond Rating Drives Robust Demand Poughkeepsie, NY … “Strong fiscal management and conservative budgeting practices have once again delivered savings for taxpayers,” said Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro…

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State Police warn of ‘State Police scam,’ after victim reports fraud attempt

State Police warn of ‘State Police scam,’ after victim reports fraud attempt NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Westchester, New York – On April 9, 2019, the New York State Police received information that a…

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DANBURY MAN ARRESTED WITH A “MURDER HIT LIST”

Robert L. Langley Jr. Sheriff of Putnam County Press Release   DANBURY MAN ARRESTED WITH A “MURDER HIT LIST” Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley Jr. reports the arrest of a Danbury man for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Driving…

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Comptroller’s Office Releases Special Report on Dutchess Community College

Comptroller’s Office Releases Special Report on Dutchess Community College The Dutchess County Comptroller’s Office has completed a special report on Dutchess Community College for the period September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2018. This review came at the request of…

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