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Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response Awarded Over $2 million for Emergency Communications Upgrades

  Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response Awarded Over $2 million for Emergency Communications Upgrades Poughkeepsie, NY… The Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response has been awarded $2,048,758 in grant funding from the New York State Division of Homeland Security…

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Dutchess County office for the Aging’s – AGING NEWS

  Dutchess County office for the Aging’s AGING NEWS Senior Housing Focus of Seminars (11/5) Transportation Input Sought Alzheimer’s Awareness Walk (9/19) Cancer Support Group Meeting (9/24)   The Fall 2015 Spotlight on Seniors in now available online: http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/Aging/spotlight_on_seniors_fall_2015.pdf  …

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Pet of The Week: Hattie

  Where are the Shar Pei lovers out there?  Hattie is an adult female Shar Pei mix at the Putnam Humane Society.  The Vet estimates that she is between 4 and 5 years old.  She’s a pretty easy going girl…

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Marist Welcomes the Class of 2019 Move-in Day kicks off the 2015-16 academic year

  Marist Welcomes the Class of 2019 Move-in Day kicks off the 2015-16 academic year Poughkeepsie (August 28, 2015) – Marist welcomed the Class of 2019 on Saturday, August 29, when approximately 1,200 freshmen students arrived on campus to formally join…

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The first supermoon of the year will appear this Saturday Watch the skies!

  The first supermoon of the year will appear this Saturday Watch the skies! There’s an especially large and bright full moon coming out this Saturday night. So, if you want an exceptionally good look at some of the stunning…

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County Hosts Agricultural Forum with Local Farmers at the 170th Dutchess County Fair

  County Hosts Agricultural Forum with Local Farmers at the 170th Dutchess County Fair Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro was joined yesterday by local farmers, elected officials, agricultural and land conservancy organizations and others as he hosted the inaugural Agriculture Forum at…

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Governor Announces $50 Million For Emergency Communications Upgrades in 17 Counties

  Funding Strengthens First Responder Communications, Complements “NY Responds” Statewide Emergency Management System Brings Total State Funding for Counties to Improve Emergency Communications to $275 Million Since 2011 Governor Cuomo announced that 17 counties will receive portions of $50 million…

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Deer Hunting Season Forecasts – NYS Deer Forecast – 2015

  Deer Hunting Season Forecasts NYS Deer Forecast – 2015 New York State offers a wonderful diversity of options for deer hunters, with vastly different habitat types, an array of public hunting lands, and deer hunting opportunities that span four…

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Beekman man charged with sexual assault against child

    Beekman man charged with sexual assault against child Poughkeepsie…The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of John W. Stiebritz, age 45 of the Town of Beekman, in connection with an alleged sexual assault on a child in…

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WINGDALE, NY RESIDENT TRAVELS TO POLAND FOR SERVICE IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

  WINGDALE, NY RESIDENT TRAVELS TO POLAND FOR SERVICE IMMERSION EXPERIENCE BUFFALO, NY – Nicole Fusco ’16, of Wingdale, NY, was one of eight Canisius College students who recently returned from a three-week service immersion trip to an orphanage in…

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Dutchess Community College Gallery Exhibit to Feature Student Art

  Dutchess Community College Gallery Exhibit to Feature Student Art August 25, 2015 – Artwork created by Dutchess Community College students this spring and summer will be on display until Sept. 25 in the College’s Mildred I. Washington Art Gallery….

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New York State Police prepare for the 170th Annual Dutchess County Fair

  New York State Police prepare for the 170th Annual Dutchess County Fair NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robin H. Benziger Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Rhinebeck, New York – The 170th Annual Dutchess County Fair will begin on Tuesday, August 25,…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement Correction Officer

  Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement Correction Officer Title: Correction Officer Recruitment Number: 2015-00000032 Last File Date: 9/18/2015 A recruitment has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested, please follow these…

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2016 Old Farmer’s Almanac: Cold, snowy winter for Northeast

  NEW YORK — The 2016 edition of the Old Farmer’s Almanac was published last weekend giving a grim forecast for warm weather lovers here in the Northeast. The gloomy forecast has giving many long range forecasters cry foul with…

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New Park Exhibit Commemorates History of Nelson House in City of Poughkeepsie

  New Park Exhibit Commemorates History of Nelson House in City of Poughkeepsie Nelson House Park dedicated to former NYS Senator Jay P. Rolison, Jr. Poughkeepsie, NY…Dutchess County unveiled its latest permanent history panel exhibit during a special ceremony held earlier today at the…

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