DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights ECO Actions for Mid-August New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across…

  Bogey finds a home with Putnam golf pro MAHOPAC, NY – A stray dog found at Putnam County Golf Course in July was adopted by its in-house golf professional Jim Woods through Putnam Humane Society. Staff at the golf…

  Pine Plains – Maude Louise Haight, 87, Pine Plains, NY, passed away August 29, 2017 with her family by her side at the Sharon Healthcare Center in Sharon, CT. She and her husband lived their entire lives in the…

The Strange Future Hurricane Harvey Portends The Strange Future Hurricane Harvey Portends Climate change is pushing more water into the atmosphere with bizarre consequences. Source: www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/08/the-strange-future-hurricane-harvey-portends/538557/

  On September 30, 2017 at Camp Herrlich’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Uncorked And On Tap 2017 at Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac we will raffle off this beautiful 2007 VW Rabbit 2dr automatic 118k miles in excellent…

  Luke Alexander Garrison, of Millbrook, NY, passed away on Sunday, 
August 27th in Bremerton, WA. He was 23 years old. Luke is survived by his mother and step father, Juliette Garrison Koch and Daniel Koch of Millbrook, NY; his…

  DEC Announces 25th Anniversary of New York’s Recycling Laws New York’s Policies and Programs Have Removed 320 Million Tons of Recyclables from Waste Stream, Reduced Emissions by 1 Billion Metric Tons State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil…

  HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Robert Francis Speckman, 74, an area resident since 1973, died on August 31, 2017 at his home. Born in the Bronx on December 7, 1942, he was the son of William and Catherine (Cullen) Speckman. Bob…

DEC Announces 9th Annual Arbor Day Poster Contest for Fifth Graders State Accepting Poster Submissions, Deadline is January 5, 2018 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting submissions for the 9th annual 5th Grade Arbor Day…

  State Police announce participation in National “Drunk Driving, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police in Troop K will again participate in a…

  County Program Teaches Young People Critical Computer and Financial Skills Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro congratulates 17 local young people who completed the Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services (DCFS) “Youth Financial Literacy & Computer Training…

Annual Donation of $5 to Help Invest in The Future of New York’s Habitat and Outdoor Recreation New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today issued a reminder and encouraged outdoor enthusiasts to consider purchasing a…

  News from New York Association of Convenience Stores   Convenience Stores Strive to Deal Responsibly With This Week’s Gasoline Price Spike ALBANY, NY (08/31/2017) (readMedia)– New York convenience store operators are doing their best to keep pump prices competitive…

  News from Preservation League of New York State   Preservation League Seeks Nominations for “Seven to Save” Endangered historic properties of statewide significance will receive enhanced services in 2018-19 ALBANY, NY (08/31/2017) (readMedia)– The Preservation League is seeking nominations…

    County Executive Molinaro Forwards Resolution to  Legislature for Purchase of Electric Vehicles Poughkeepsie…Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro has forwarded a resolution to the Dutchess County Legislature for the purchase of four Nissan Leaf Model S electric vehicles through…