Category: Government

Dutchess County Hosts Veterans Day War Memorial Ceremony Highlights Slate of Local Veterans Day Events

Dutchess County Hosts Veterans Day War Memorial Ceremony Highlights Slate of Local Veterans Day Events Poughkeepsie… To honor and show appreciation to veterans, Dutchess County Executive William F.X. O’Neil and Adam Roche, Director the Dutchess County Division of Veterans’ Services, encourage…

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Dutchess County Invites Developers to Submit Concepts for Potential Redevelopment of County Property on Main Street in Beacon

Dutchess County Invites Developers to Submit Concepts for Potential Redevelopment of County Property on Main Street in Beacon Dutchess County, in conjunction with the City of Beacon, is seeking proposals to determine the viability of potential redevelopment of a portion…

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Dutchess County Historian Adds to Ancient Document Online Archive

Dutchess County Historian Adds to Ancient Document Online Archive Published: 11/1/2023 Dutchess County History Adds to Ancient Document Online Archive Poughkeepsie, NY: The Dutchess County Department of History has recently completed Phase 9 of the Ancient Document Online Archive project,…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of October 30th

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of October 30th November schedule advisory: The Office for the Aging and OFA Friendship Centers will be closed on the following holidays in November: Tuesday, November 7th (Election Day)…

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Local Judge Elected 3rd Vice President of the New York State Magistrates Association

Local Judge Elected 3rd Vice President of the New York State Magistrates Association Barbara Seelbach, Clinton Town Justice, has been chosen as 3rd Vice President of the New York State Magistrates Association. The Association represents and supports the approximately 2,100…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of October 23

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of October 23 MEDICARE FRAUD REMAINS BIG BUSINESS Here are some headlines from just this month: “Lab owner who defrauded Medicare to forfeit $187 million, Ferrari” “Florida nurse practitioner…

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New York State Police to embark on new recruitment campaign

New York State Police to embark on new recruitment campaign 19 October 2023 NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Kathryne M. Rohde Troop K Commander   PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police announced today that they are embarking on a new recruitment…

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DUTCHESS COUNTY COMPTROLLER ROBIN LOIS RELEASES STADIUM FOLLOW-UP AUDIT

DUTCHESS COUNTY COMPTROLLER ROBIN LOIS RELEASES STADIUM FOLLOW-UP AUDIT Poughkeepsie, N.Y. – Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois has completed a follow-up audit on the Dutchess Stadium for the period of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022. The objective of this audit…

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County Clerk Kendall Announces Upgrades to Appointment System in Dutchess County DMV

County Clerk Kendall Announces Upgrades to Appointment System in Dutchess County DMV   Dutchess County Clerk Brad Kendall announced upgrades to the DMV Appointment systems for satellite offices in Beacon and Millbrook will be complete by December 1, 2023. In…

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Rolison Calls on State Regulator to Reject Local Energy Price Hikes

Rolison Calls on State Regulator to Reject Local Energy Price Hikes Central Hudson utility wants Public Service Commission to OK electricity, gas increases TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE — State Senator Rob Rolison (39th District) this week offered remarks at two public comment fora…

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Next Citizens Preparedness Trainings Scheduled for October 25th, November 1st

Next Citizens Preparedness Trainings Scheduled for October 25th, November 1st Poughkeepsie, NY… Emergencies can happen with little warning, but having a plan and a few essentials ready beforehand can make a big difference in a crisis. As part of its ongoing…

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Skimming Scams Warning to TA/SNAP Recipients

Skimming Scams Warning to TA/SNAP Recipients Households urged to look out for skimming devices; change PIN frequently Attention Temporary Assistance (TA) & Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Households: There has been an increase of TA/SNAP benefits reported being stolen through skimming…

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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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Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of October 9th

Dutchess County Office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS For the week of October 9th Note: the Office for the Aging and OFA Friendship Centers will be closed for the national Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 9th. Clients of OFA’s…

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County Awards $294K in Youth Services Grants

County Awards $294K in Youth Services Grants Funds support young people in areas of development, education, athletics Poughkeepsie, NY… The Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services’ Division of Youth Services has awarded $294,034 to local municipalities and nonprofit community-based…

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