Headline News from the County Executive
- 4/22/2021 - Harlem Valley Rail Trail Phase IV Completion Celebrated with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Millerton
Poughkeepsie… Earlier today, Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro, joined by local officials and rail trail enthusiasts, celebrated the completion of the fourth and final phase of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail (HVRT) with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the trail head at the Village Green in Millerton. The Phase IV project, which has been open for use since November, is an 8-mile segment that links Dutchess and Columbia counties. The completion of this section provides 23 miles of continuous trail from the Wassaic Train Station in Amenia to the Copake Falls area of the Taconic State Park in Columbia County. Read more...
Headline News from the County Legislature
- 9/16/2020 - TICK TASK FORCE 2020 “BE TICK FREE!” MEDIA CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED
As part of Tick-borne Disease Awareness, the Dutchess County Tick Task Force, together with the Department of Behavioral and Community Health, hosted the 2020 “Be Tick Free!” Media Contest, open to middle and high-school students. The goal of the contest was for students to learn the dangers of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases and create a 30 or 60 second live action or computer animated public service announcement on how to prevent tick borne disease. Read more...
Headline News from the County Clerk
- 8/14/2020 - County Clerk Kendall Commemorates Centennial of Women’s Suffrage
August 18th marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote in federal elections. Although New York extended suffrage to women in 1917, communities across the state are taking this opportunity to remember the roles and contributions of local women. Dutchess County Clerk Bradford H. Kendall joins these celebrations by highlighting the work of Helen Wilkinson Reynolds, one of the most outstanding historians of Dutchess County. Read more...
- 7/9/2020 - Wappinger DMV to Re-Open July 13th by Appointment Only
Poughkeepsie, New York: Dutchess County Clerk Bradford H. Kendall announces the Wappinger DMV will resume in-person license, permits and non-driver ID transactions on July 13th by appointment only. The Wappinger DMV location is 29 Marshall Road, Hollowbrook Park #3, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. Read more...
Headline News from the Comptroller
- 9/15/2020 - Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois Summarizes Loss of Sales Tax Revenues
Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois today summarized the New York State Association of Counties’ (NYSAC) update on year-to-date sales tax payments to counties. The report shows of the 57 counties in New York, outside of New York City, Dutchess County has the 12th largest drop in sales tax revenue for the period of January through August 2020, compared to the same period in 2019. Read more...
Headline News from the Department of Behavioral & Community Health (DBCH)
Headline News from the District Attorney
Headline News from the Sheriff's Office
- 4/21/2021 - Red Hook Man Dies in House Fire
On April 21, 2021 at approximately 6:47am, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office responded along with the Red Hook Fire Department, Tivoli Fire Department and Northern Dutchess Paramedics to 78 Rokeby Road in the Town of Red Hook for a reported house fire with an occupant trapped. Read more...
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges and local business owners have found themselves constantly adapting to changing circumstances with innovative and creative ways to safely deliver products and services to their customers. Today, at the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce (DCRCOC) monthly contact breakfast, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced a new public-private program to help small, independent Dutchess County businesses expand their marketing reach to increase their foot traffic and boost sales. (View the County Executive’s full remarks to the DCRCOC HERE) Read more...
