2026 Executive Department News

Sue Serino and Walkway Partner to Host “Breast Cancer Awareness Day” Event

September 18, 2026

Sue Serino Appoints Jennifer Cocozza as Commissioner of Planning & Development

September 18, 2026

County Remembers Air Force, Air National Guard Vet at ‘Honor-A-Veteran’ Ceremony

September 17, 2026

DCFS Office Hours Impacted on September 24th

September 17, 2026

HOPE Center Approved

September 15, 2026

Dutchess County to Host Community Baby Shower for Expectant and New Parents

September 11, 2026

Older Adults Invited to Senior Golden Gathering

September 9, 2026

Dutchess County Thanks World War II Vet James Crifo at ‘Veteran of Distinction’ Ceremony

September 8, 2026

Recognizing Dutchess County HELPLINE on 988 Day

September 8, 2026

Sue Serino Announces $100K in Veterans Microgrants

September 3, 2026

FREE “Patriotic Park Jam” Concert

September 2, 2026

Dutchess County Leaders Encourage Kindness, Safety & Respect as Students Return to School

September 1, 2026

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day

August 31, 2026

Dutchess County Targets Impaired Driving

August 28, 2026

Office for the Aging to Host FREE “Swingin' into Fall” Concert September 30th for Older Adults

August 28, 2026

Dutchess County Again Earns Top-Ten Ranking in the Nation for Technology Use

August 26, 2026

Dutchess County Parks Favorites Return this Fall

August 24, 2026

Serino, Rolison Team Up to Fight Cuts to Victims’ Services

August 21, 2026

County Commemorates Rhinebeck Army Corporal at ‘Honor-A-Veteran’ Ceremony

August 20, 2026

Sue Serino Announces $335K in Grant Awards to Enhance Libraries, Firehouses, Town Halls, and Community Spaces

August 20, 2026

County Seeks Applications for 2027 Youth Team Sports Program Funding

August 19, 2026

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Recycling Event Coming to Rhinebeck September 19th

August 18, 2026

Summer Youth Employment Program Prepares Dutchess County Youth for Future Success

August 17, 2026

Sue Serino Hosts Second Older Adults Skills Fair

August 14, 2026

Sue Serino Announces $1.2 Million in CDBG and HOME Funding

August 14, 2026

Dutchess County Awards $107K to Expand Youth Sports and Education Opportunities for 2026-27

August 13, 2026

County Celebrates William J. Sleight Jr. at ‘Veteran of Distinction’ Ceremony

August 11, 2026

Dutchess County DCFS Pilots AI-Powered Virtual Phone Assistant to Improve SNAP Customer Service

August 7, 2026

‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY Thursday’ Offers Welcoming Fair Experience for All on Aug. 27th

August 4, 2026

Sue Serino’s ‘The Lives We Touch’ Networking Event Brings Together Nearly 200 Women from Across Dutchess County

July 31, 2026

Serino Proposes Countywide Ban as Kratom Health Concerns Grow

July 30, 2026

Transportation Council Announces Upcoming Meeting to Approve Transportation Plan

July 29, 2026

Sue Serino Calls for Legislature to Immediately Convene Second Special Meeting to Ratify Oakley Agreement

July 24, 2026

ThinkDIFFERENTLY/D3Day Baseball Camp Returns to Heritage Financial Park on Aug. 1st

July 24, 2026

Sue Serino Establishes New Dutchess County Tick Task Force

July 20, 2026

Dutchess County to Host Second Older Adults Skills Fair

July 20, 2026

Section of West Dover Road in Dover to be Closed for Feature Film Production

July 17, 2026

Hyde Park Army Veteran Remembered at ‘Honor-A-Veteran’ Ceremony

July 16, 2026

Culvert to be Replaced in Pawling

July 15, 2026

County Recognizes Helen Slocum-Mostachetti at ‘Veteran of Distinction’ Ceremony

July 14, 2026

Sue Serino to Host Annual Women's Networking Event

July 8, 2026

Storm Recovery Continues throughout Dutchess County

July 6, 2026

Severe Summer Storm Wreaks Havoc Across Dutchess County

July 5, 2026

Engineering Projects Complete in North East

July 2, 2026

Comment Period Open for Draft Transportation Plan

July 1, 2026

Culvert to be Replaced in Milan

June 30, 2026

Freedom Day Event Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary as Series of Commemorative Events Continue

June 29, 2026

County, City Reach Agreement to Advance HOPE Center at 26 Oakley Street

June 29, 2026

Sue Serino Recognizes Local Middle School Students As “Serino Superstars”

June 26, 2026

Fourth of July Weekend Impaired Driving Crackdown

June 27, 2026

County Offers Free Rabies Vaccinations for Pets Saturday, July 18th in Beacon

June 25, 2026

Sue Serino Directs $35,000 Toward Cooling Assistance for Seniors and Medically Vulnerable Residents

June 25, 2026

Dutchess County Invites Families to Free Sensory Friendly Movie Showing

June 23, 2026

Dutchess County Celebrates New, State-of-the-Art Live Fire Training Building

June 20, 2026

Pawling Navy Veteran Commemorated During ‘Honor-A-Veteran’ Ceremony

June 18, 2026

Dutchess County to Host Home Composting Workshop

June 16, 2026

Sue Serino, Dutchess County to Host Annual 'ThinkDIFFERENTLY' & Field Day

June 10, 2026

Sue Serino, County Celebrate Hyde Park’s Ralph Osterhoudt at Inaugural ‘Veteran of Distinction’ Ceremony

June 10, 2026

America’s 250th Anniversary Celebrated Across Dutchess County

June 8, 2026

Dutchess County Accepting Applications for Free Summer Camp at Camp Nooteeming

June 4, 2026

Sue Serino & Dutchess County Office for the Aging Bring A.I. Scam Prevention Tool ‘SilverShield’ to Local Seniors

May 28, 2026

Sue Serino, County Remember Poughkeepsie Army Vet at ‘Honor-A-Veteran’ Ceremony

May 21, 2026

Dutchess County Takes Part in Statewide Effort to Rid Roads of Impaired Drivers

May 20, 2026

Dutchess County Ceremony Spotlights Slate of Local Memorial Day Events

May 13, 2026

HAM Radio License Exam to be Held on June 7th

May 12, 2026

Dutchess County Department of Health Offers Community Drowning Prevention Seminars to Support Summer Swim Safety

May 8, 2026

Sue Serino, Health Dept. Congratulate ‘Escape the Vape’ Art Contest Winner

May 7, 2026

Local Developers Encouraged to Apply for Housing Trust Fund Grant Funding

May 6, 2026

Sue Serino Seeks to Recognize Local Teachers

May 4, 2026

Sue Serino’s ‘Tackling Ticks on the Big Screen’ Event on May 20th Offers Free Movie Screening, Tick Info

May 1, 2026

Two Culverts to be Replaced in Dover

April 30, 2026

Sue Serino Announces 2026 Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Recycling Events

April 29, 2026

Transportation Council Adopts Countywide Transportation Safety Action Plan

April 27, 2026

Serino Announces Appointment for New County Commissioner of Finance

April 27, 2026

County Highway Crews Clean Up Roadways to Celebrate Earth Day

April 22, 2026

Sue Serino, County Recognize Fishkill Army Vet at ‘Honor-A-Veteran’ Ceremony

April 16, 2026

Sue Serino Invites Seniors to Learn Laughter’s Health Benefits

April 10, 2026

2026 Hudson Valley Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit Explores Ethics, Integrating Technology into Workforce

April 9, 2026

Sue Serino Prioritizes Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Improvements

April 9, 2026

MRC to Host Active Shooter and Stop the Bleed Training on April 14th

April 3, 2026

Dutchess County Maintains AA+ Bond Rating

April 2, 2026

Dutchess County Health Fair Returns to Dutchess Community College on Saturday, May 2nd

April 2, 2026

Dutchess County to Host Annual Earth Day Event

April 1, 2026

Dutchess County Accepting Applications for 2026 Veterans Microgrant Program

March 31, 2026

Dutchess County, DCC Connect Local Students with High-Demand Tech Careers

March 27, 2026

Skilled Trades Fair to Return to Ketcham High School on April 15th

March 23, 2026

County Public Works Commissioner to Retire

March 19, 2026

County Accepting Grant Applications for $950K to Address Infrastructure, Safety & Homelessness

March 19, 2026

Dutchess County, CSEA Agree on 4-Year Contract

March 18, 2026

Weekend Archery Classes Return to Bowdoin Park this Spring

March 16, 2026

Celebrate Maple Season with Dutchess County Parks

March 13, 2026

County Hosting Free Sensory-Sensitive Movie Screening on April 4th

March 12, 2026

Sue Serino Appoints New Medical Examiner

March 11, 2026

Dutchess County to Participate in STOP-DWI St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement Effort

March 10, 2026

Bridge to be Replaced in Town of North East

March 9, 2026

County to Host Rabies Vaccine Clinic for Local Pets on March 28th

March 6, 2026

Popular Parks Summer Programs for Ages 6-17 Returning this Summer

March 6, 2026

Dutchess County Anti-Vaping Art Contest Inspires Young Artists to Creatively Raise Awareness

March 5, 2026

SUE SERINO DELIVERS 2026 STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS

March 4, 2026

Dutchess County Winter Storm Update – Monday, February 23rd 8:00am

February 23, 2026

Dutchess County Ready for Winter Storm

February 22, 2026

Commissioner of Finance Heidi Seelbach to Retire

February 19, 2026

Statement from Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino following the confirmation of a warehouse property in Chester, NY purchased by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for immigrant detention purposes

February 13, 2026

Dutchess County to Present Black History Month Program

February 13, 2026

County Seeks Proposals for 2026-2027 Youth Program Funding

February 6, 2026

Dutchess Expands Textile Recycling Partnership with Helpsy

February 4, 2026

Impaired Driving Enforcement Effort Set for Super Bowl Weekend

February 3, 2026

Dutchess County Partners with Colgate to Promote Children’s Oral Health

February 3, 2026

Sue Serino & Dutchess County Library Association Launch ‘Sue’s Book Picks’

February 2, 2026

Dutchess County Hosts 3rd Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Forum

February 2, 2026

Assistant County Executive Ronald Hicks to Retire from Government Service

January 30, 2026

Sue Serino Allocates $12K to Expand Local Libraries’ Digital Collections

January 27, 2026

Dutchess County Storm Update - Monday, January 26th - 9:30am

January 26, 2026

Dutchess County Braces for Frigid Temps and Winter Storm

January 23, 2026

MRC to Host Popular Women’s Safety Awareness Night February 19th

January 22, 2026

County Offers Recycle Coach App to Make Recycling Easier for Dutchess Residents

January 16, 2026

Registration Opens January 20th for Parks’ Adult Park Palette Painting Series

January 15, 2026

Serino to Appoint New Director for Office of Probation and Community Corrections

January 14, 2026

Skilled Trades Fair to Return to Arlington High School on February 11th

January 12, 2026

County Clerk’s Record Room to be Temporarily Relocated Starting January 15th

January 9, 2026

Vets and Families Invited to Dutchess County Veteran Town Hall

January 8, 2026

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