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Coronavirus/COVID-19 News and Town Hall Videos

This page contains news releases, videos, and recordings from previous Facebook LIVE and Telephone Town Halls relating to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.


COVID-19/Coronavirus News Releases

Region’s County Officials Unite to Implore Residents: ‘Don’t Get Casual About COVID’

Region’s County Officials Unite to Implore Residents: ‘Don’t Get Casual About COVID’

November 19, 2020

Molinaro Hosts Latest Virtual Town Hall

Molinaro Hosts Latest Virtual Town Hall

November 18, 2020

Molinaro Hosts Budget Town Hall Forum

Molinaro Hosts Budget Town Hall Forum

November 10, 2020

Public Health Alert: County Officials Advise Residents Who Voted East Fishkill Community Center on Election Day to Seek COVID-19 Testing

Public Health Alert: County Officials Advise Residents Who Voted East Fishkill Community Center on Election Day to Seek COVID-19 Testing

November 6, 2020

Molinaro Hosts Latest Virtual Town Hall Forum

Molinaro Hosts Latest Virtual Town Hall Forum

November 4, 2020

Budget, COVID-19 Among Highlights of Molinaro’s Virtual Town Hall Forum

Budget, COVID-19 Among Highlights of Molinaro’s Virtual Town Hall Forum

October 21, 2020

Dutchess County Employs Numerous New Strategies to Combat Opioid Crisis

Dutchess County Employs Numerous New Strategies to Combat Opioid Crisis

October 19, 2020

Molinaro Holds 40th Virtual Town Hall Forum

Molinaro Holds 40th Virtual Town Hall Forum

October 16, 2020

Molinaro Hosts Latest Virtual Town Hall Forum

Molinaro Hosts Latest Virtual Town Hall Forum

October 9, 2020

Molinaro Highlights 2021 Budget Preparation and Provides Latest COVID-19 Updates in Virtual Town Hall Forum

Molinaro Highlights 2021 Budget Preparation and Provides Latest COVID-19 Updates in Virtual Town Hall Forum

September 30, 2020

County Executive Provides Updates During Virtual and Telephone Town Hall Forum

County Executive Provides Updates During Virtual and Telephone Town Hall Forum

September 23, 2020

Dutchess County Ranked Among Top Ten in Nation for Innovative Technology Use During COVID-19 Response

Dutchess County Ranked Among Top Ten in Nation for Innovative Technology Use During COVID-19 Response

September 10, 2020

County Executive Hosts Latest COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Forum

County Executive Hosts Latest COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Forum

September 9, 2020

Molinaro Announces Stabilization Grants for Microenterprise Businesses Negatively Affected by COVID

Molinaro Announces Stabilization Grants for Microenterprise Businesses Negatively Affected by COVID

September 9, 2020

County to Honor COVID-19 First Responders and Frontline Workers with Free Drive-in Movie Event

County to Honor COVID-19 First Responders and Frontline Workers with Free Drive-in Movie Event

September 4, 2020

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month

September 3, 2020

Molinaro Provides Latest Updates During COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Forum

Molinaro Provides Latest Updates During COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Forum

September 2, 2020

Molinaro Announces $197K Available to Families through COVID-19 Childcare Relief Scholarship

Molinaro Announces $197K Available to Families through COVID-19 Childcare Relief Scholarship

September 1, 2020

Molinaro, Pulver Announce ‘Dutchess Frontline’ Award to Honor COVID-19 Pandemic Heroes

Molinaro, Pulver Announce ‘Dutchess Frontline’ Award to Honor COVID-19 Pandemic Heroes

August 31, 2020

Molinaro Holds Latest COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Forum

Molinaro Holds Latest COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Forum

August 26, 2020

Dutchess County Seeks Public Health Advisors to Join Fight Against Coronavirus

Dutchess County Seeks Public Health Advisors to Join Fight Against Coronavirus

August 26, 2020

Dutchess County Continues to Assist School Districts Prepare for New School Year

Dutchess County Continues to Assist School Districts Prepare for New School Year

August 24, 2020

Molinaro Holds Latest COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Forum

Molinaro Holds Latest COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Forum

August 19, 2020

Office for the Aging Set to Serve 4,000+ Seniors During 2020 ‘Drive-Through’ Picnic Series

Office for the Aging Set to Serve 4,000+ Seniors During 2020 ‘Drive-Through’ Picnic Series

August 14, 2020

Molinaro’s Extensive COVID-19 Outreach Continues with Latest Online Town Hall

Molinaro’s Extensive COVID-19 Outreach Continues with Latest Online Town Hall

August 12, 2020

Molinaro Begins 6th Month of COVID-19 Outreach with Latest Virtual Town Hall Forum

Molinaro Begins 6th Month of COVID-19 Outreach with Latest Virtual Town Hall Forum

August 5, 2020

Molinaro Continues COVID-19 Outreach with Latest Virtual Town Hall Forum

Molinaro Continues COVID-19 Outreach with Latest Virtual Town Hall Forum

July 29, 2020

Public Health Alert: COVID-19 Exposure at Ashley HomeStore

Public Health Alert: COVID-19 Exposure at Ashley HomeStore

July 23, 2020

Thousands Take Part in Molinaro’s Latest COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Forum

Thousands Take Part in Molinaro’s Latest COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Forum

July 22, 2020

Molinaro Marks Four Months of COVID-19 Online Town Halls

Molinaro Marks Four Months of COVID-19 Online Town Halls

July 15, 2020

Rent Relief Available to Low-Income Residents Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

Rent Relief Available to Low-Income Residents Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

July 15, 2020

Molinaro's Latest Town Hall Highlights Shopping Mall Re-Opening, OFA Picnic Schedule and more

Molinaro's Latest Town Hall Highlights Shopping Mall Re-Opening, OFA Picnic Schedule and more

July 8, 2020

Dutchess County Marks 25th COVID-19 Town Hall with Numerous Milestones

Dutchess County Marks 25th COVID-19 Town Hall with Numerous Milestones

July 2, 2020

Molinaro Hosts Two Dozen COVID-19 Online Town Halls Since Start of Pandemic

Molinaro Hosts Two Dozen COVID-19 Online Town Halls Since Start of Pandemic

July 1, 2020

Molinaro’s Latest Town Hall Highlights Phase 3 and 4 Updates, Police Reform, Fireworks and More

Molinaro’s Latest Town Hall Highlights Phase 3 and 4 Updates, Police Reform, Fireworks and More

June 24, 2020

Medical Reserve Corps of Dutchess County Tops 1,000 Members

Medical Reserve Corps of Dutchess County Tops 1,000 Members

June 23, 2020

Dutchess County Completes COVID-19 Testing Initiative for Nursing Home Residents

Dutchess County Completes COVID-19 Testing Initiative for Nursing Home Residents

June 18, 2020

Molinaro Provides Latest Updates during COVID-19 Online Town Hall

Molinaro Provides Latest Updates during COVID-19 Online Town Hall

June 17, 2020

Registration Opens June 15th for Popular Adventure and Survival Summer Programs at County Parks

Registration Opens June 15th for Popular Adventure and Survival Summer Programs at County Parks

June 11, 2020

Molinaro Hosts Latest COVID-19 Online and Telephone Town Hall

Molinaro Hosts Latest COVID-19 Online and Telephone Town Hall

June 10, 2020

Opening Main Streets with Outdoor Dining

Opening Main Streets with Outdoor Dining

June 4, 2020

Molinaro Hosts Latest COVID-19 Online Town Hall

Molinaro Hosts Latest COVID-19 Online Town Hall

June 3, 2020

National Medical Reserve Corps Bestows Mentor Award on Dutchess County’s Joe Ryan

National Medical Reserve Corps Bestows Mentor Award on Dutchess County’s Joe Ryan

June 3, 2020

Dutchess County Public Transit Returns to Full Service June 6th

Dutchess County Public Transit Returns to Full Service June 6th

June 2, 2020

Highlights from County Executive Molinaro’s COVID-19 Town Hall May 27th

Highlights from County Executive Molinaro’s COVID-19 Town Hall May 27th

May 27, 2020

Dutchess County’s Nursing Home Resident Testing Continues

Dutchess County’s Nursing Home Resident Testing Continues

May 27, 2020

Dutchess County’s Monthly Narcan Training Now Being Offered Virtually

Dutchess County’s Monthly Narcan Training Now Being Offered Virtually

May 27, 2020

Dutchess County Approved for Phase One Reopening Next Week

Dutchess County Approved for Phase One Reopening Next Week

May 22, 2020

Dutchess Responds Food Connection Delivers 10,000+ Meals to Families During COVID-19 Pandemic

Dutchess Responds Food Connection Delivers 10,000+ Meals to Families During COVID-19 Pandemic

May 21, 2020

Highlights from County Executive Molinaro’s COVID-19 Online Town Hall

Highlights from County Executive Molinaro’s COVID-19 Online Town Hall

May 20, 2020

Molinaro Hosts 10th COVID-19 Town Hall

Molinaro Hosts 10th COVID-19 Town Hall

May 14, 2020

Dutchess County Nursing Home Testing Underway

Dutchess County Nursing Home Testing Underway

May 13, 2020

Dutchess County to Assist Small Business Community Left Behind by Federal Programs

Dutchess County to Assist Small Business Community Left Behind by Federal Programs

May 8, 2020

Dutchess County COVID-19 Dashboard to be Updated with New Source Data

Dutchess County COVID-19 Dashboard to be Updated with New Source Data

May 7, 2020

Molinaro Hosts 8th COVID-19 Online Town Hall

Molinaro Hosts 8th COVID-19 Online Town Hall

May 6, 2020

MOLINARO ANNOUNCES YEAR-END 2019 FINANCIAL CONDITION IS STRONG

MOLINARO ANNOUNCES YEAR-END 2019 FINANCIAL CONDITION IS STRONG

May 4, 2020

City of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County Teaming Up to Provide Transportation to COVID-19 Testing Site

City of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County Teaming Up to Provide Transportation to COVID-19 Testing Site

May 1, 2020

Molinaro Announces Efforts for ‘Restarting Dutchess’ Economy, Operations following COVID-19 Pandemic

Molinaro Announces Efforts for ‘Restarting Dutchess’ Economy, Operations following COVID-19 Pandemic

May 1, 2020

Dutchess County Seeks COVID-19 Testing for Every Nursing Home Resident

Dutchess County Seeks COVID-19 Testing for Every Nursing Home Resident

April 29, 2020

Office for the Aging's Home Delivered Meals Increase more than 350 Percent during Pandemic

Office for the Aging's Home Delivered Meals Increase more than 350 Percent during Pandemic

April 28, 2020

County Integrates NYS Mobile Application to Allow DCFS Clients to Scan Documents

County Integrates NYS Mobile Application to Allow DCFS Clients to Scan Documents

April 27, 2020

Serino and Molinaro Launch Donation Drive to Support Childcare Providers

Serino and Molinaro Launch Donation Drive to Support Childcare Providers

April 24, 2020

Dutchess Responds Fund Awards $32,400 in Grants to Organizations Supporting Those in Need During Pandemic

Dutchess Responds Fund Awards $32,400 in Grants to Organizations Supporting Those in Need During Pandemic

April 21, 2020

Dutchess County Ready with Additional Care Capacity at Dutchess Community College

Dutchess County Ready with Additional Care Capacity at Dutchess Community College

April 15, 2020

Molinaro to Speak to Business Community during Virtual Contact Breakfast this Wednesday

Molinaro to Speak to Business Community during Virtual Contact Breakfast this Wednesday

April 13, 2020

Applications Now Open for ‘Dutchess Responds Fund’

Applications Now Open for ‘Dutchess Responds Fund’

April 10, 2020

Dutchess County Seeks Residents’ Stories about COVID-19 Pandemic for Historical Survey

Dutchess County Seeks Residents’ Stories about COVID-19 Pandemic for Historical Survey

April 9, 2020

Molinaro Tours Local Organizations Producing Personal Protective Equipment to Contain COVID-19 Spread

Molinaro Tours Local Organizations Producing Personal Protective Equipment to Contain COVID-19 Spread

April 8, 2020

Four Additional COVID-19 Related Deaths Confirmed in Dutchess

Four Additional COVID-19 Related Deaths Confirmed in Dutchess

April 2, 2020

Fifth COVID-19 Related Death Confirmed in Dutchess

Fifth COVID-19 Related Death Confirmed in Dutchess

April 1, 2020

Fourth COVID-19 Related Death Confirmed in Dutchess

Fourth COVID-19 Related Death Confirmed in Dutchess

March 31, 2020

Dutchess County Launches COVID-19 Data Dashboard

Dutchess County Launches COVID-19 Data Dashboard

March 31, 2020

Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall Thursday, April 2nd at 5:30 p.m.

Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall Thursday, April 2nd at 5:30 p.m.

March 31, 2020

Third COVID-19 Related Death Confirmed in Dutchess

Third COVID-19 Related Death Confirmed in Dutchess

March 30, 2020

Dutchess County Clerk’s Office Closed to the Public

Dutchess County Clerk’s Office Closed to the Public

March 27, 2020

Molinaro to Host Second Live Telephone Town Hall on Coronavirus April 2nd

Molinaro to Host Second Live Telephone Town Hall on Coronavirus April 2nd

March 27, 2020

Second Dutchess County COVID-19 Related Death

Second Dutchess County COVID-19 Related Death

March 26, 2020

Dutchess Community College Will Serve as Additional Care Capacity As Needed

Dutchess Community College Will Serve as Additional Care Capacity As Needed

March 25, 2020

County Executive Molinaro to Host COVID-19 Facebook Live Town Hall March 25

County Executive Molinaro to Host COVID-19 Facebook Live Town Hall March 25

March 24, 2020

County Establishes ‘Dutchess Responds’ to Provide Relief to Residents During Coronavirus Pandemic

County Establishes ‘Dutchess Responds’ to Provide Relief to Residents During Coronavirus Pandemic

March 24, 2020

Dutchess County Public Transit Reducing Service

Dutchess County Public Transit Reducing Service

March 22, 2020

Nuvance Health Opens COVID-19 Collection Sites in Dutchess and Ulster Counties for Pre-Screened People

Nuvance Health Opens COVID-19 Collection Sites in Dutchess and Ulster Counties for Pre-Screened People

March 22, 2020

Dutchess County Confirms First COVID-19 Related Death

Dutchess County Confirms First COVID-19 Related Death

March 22, 2020

All Motor Vehicle Offices in Dutchess County Closed until Further Notice

All Motor Vehicle Offices in Dutchess County Closed until Further Notice

March 21, 2020

Molinaro Orders PODs at Dutchess County Jail to be Repurposed as Emergency Shelters

Molinaro Orders PODs at Dutchess County Jail to be Repurposed as Emergency Shelters

March 20, 2020

Effective March 23, 2020 Beacon and Millbrook Motor Vehicle Offices Closed Until April 3, 2020

Effective March 23, 2020 Beacon and Millbrook Motor Vehicle Offices Closed Until April 3, 2020

March 19, 2020

Dutchess County Stabilization Center Switching to Telepractice due to Coronavirus Crisis

Dutchess County Stabilization Center Switching to Telepractice due to Coronavirus Crisis

March 19, 2020

Molinaro to Host Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall with Local Business Community on Friday

Molinaro to Host Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall with Local Business Community on Friday

March 19, 2020

Small Businesses in Dutchess County Now Eligible for Disaster Relief

Small Businesses in Dutchess County Now Eligible for Disaster Relief

March 17, 2020

Molinaro to Host Live Telephone Town Hall on March 18

Molinaro to Host Live Telephone Town Hall on March 18

March 16, 2020

Dutchess County Announces State of Emergency

Dutchess County Announces State of Emergency

March 13, 2020

County Confirms First Case of COVID-19/Coronavirus

County Confirms First Case of COVID-19/Coronavirus

March 12, 2020

Policy Update to all Dutchess County Department of Motor Vehicle Offices in response to Coronavirus

Policy Update to all Dutchess County Department of Motor Vehicle Offices in response to Coronavirus

March 13, 2020

Statement from Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro following the positive test for Coronavirus/COVID-19 in Ulster County

Statement from Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro following the positive test for Coronavirus/COVID-19 in Ulster County

March 9, 2020

Dutchess County Actively Working to Protect Residents from Novel Coronavirus

Dutchess County Actively Working to Protect Residents from Novel Coronavirus

February 6, 2020

How to Participate in a Town Hall

When is the next Town Hall?

The next Facebook LIVE Town Hall will be on Thursday, November 19 at 6pm

How to Participate in Town Halls

You can watch County Executive Marc Molinaro's Town Halls LIVE on Dutchess County Government’s Facebook page every week.

All Town Halls are streamed live on Facebook with most having American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters from Mid-Hudson Interpreter Service on screen to sign the questions and answers. If interpreters are not available, live closed captions are available to viewers by clicking "settings" and turning "ON" auto-generated captions in the live video.

If you do not have a Facebook account, you can watch the archived recording on the County's YouTube page or participate via the Telephone Town Halls by calling 845-765-7121.

Town Hall Videos