For More Information:
William R. Steinhaus
Dutchess County Executive
(845) 486-2000
countyexec@co.dutchess.ny.us
For Immediate Release
April 16, 1999
County Executive Announces Funding for Police and Municipalities
Poughkeepsie, NY - County Executive William R. Steinhaus announced that the Dutchess County Traffic Safety Board has approved funding to several local municipalities for administration of countywide traffic safety programs. These funds are granted to local police departments and municipalities to assist in addressing the problems- of excessive speeding, not wearing seat belts, and sales of alcoholic beverages to minors.
"This year Dutchess County secured $75,000 in Traffic Safety funds from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, an increase of 50% over last year," Steinhaus explained. "The funds we grant our local police departments and municipalities will assist in keeping the residents of Dutchess County safe."
Funding has been approved for the following:
| Village of Fishkill Police Dept. | $1,200 - Speeding & Seat belts |
| Village of Red Hook Police Dept. | $1,000 - Speeding & Seat belts |
| Wappinger Falls Police Dept. | $1,200 - Speeding & Seat belts |
| Town of Pleasant Valley | $3,000 - Speeding & Seat belts |
| East Fishkill Police Dept. | $4,900 - Speeding & Seat belts |
| Fishkill Police Dept. | $4,900 - Speeding & Seat belts |
| Beacon Police Dept. |
$4,000 - Speeding &
Seat belts; $1,250 - Underage sales |
| Hyde Park Police Dept. |
$4,900 - Speeding &
Seat belts $1,250 - Underage sales |
| City of Poughkeepsie PD |
$4,900 - Speeding &
Seat belts $2,500 - Underage sales |
| Total | $35,000 |
Other monies are earmarked for compiling statistics to help guide traffic safety policies in the future, public awareness and outreach activities, and grants for structural investments.
The county has organized an aggressive traffic safety campaign," Steinhaus added.
"These funds will help ensure success, and I thank the members of the Dutchess County
Traffic Safety Board and the Traffic Safety Coordinator, Marc Molinaro, for their
dedication to traffic safety in our communities."
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