Executive Department News 2007
Employees of Dutchess County Government Demonstrate Caring this Holiday Season
December 21
Dutchess County Receives Homeland Security Grant for State-of-the Art Haz-Mat Equipment
December 20
County Executive Steinhaus Urges Storm Safety
December 13
Bowdoin Park to Host Nike Team Nationals
November 19
Participation in DC Prescription Drug Discount Card Program Soars
November 15
Capacity Crowd Dances the Day Away
November 5
Steinhaus Breaks Ground for Dutchess Rail Trail
November 2
Steinhaus Releases 2008 Budget
November 1
Dutchess County DMV to Open on Saturdays
October 31
Steinhaus’ 2008 Budget Prioritizes Public Safety
October 29
Dutchess County Shows Appreciation to Local Veterans with Annual Information Event and Increased 2008 Funding
October 26
County to Assist Local Municipalities with Preparations for Census 2010
County Executive Steinhaus Presents 1st Annual Green Achievement Awards
October 25
Health and Human Services Remain Top Priorities in Steinhaus’ 2008 Budget
Dutchess County’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Moves Forward
October 24
Tax Levy and Tax Rate Down for 2008 Proposed County Budget
October 22
County Executive Steinhaus Offers New Property Tax Exemption to Local Veterans
October 16
County Executive Steinhaus Announces Annual Flu Clinic Schedule
October 12
DUTCHESS NY Connects
October 10
Dutchess Earns $946,000 Grant to Assist At-Risk Youth
October 9
Dutchess Veterans Agency Works with Rebuilding Together Dutchess County to Meet the Needs of Local Veterans
October 5
Parks & Trails New York Honors County Executive Steinhaus For Statewide Award
Dutchess County Residents Taking Advantage of Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Days
October 1
Steinhaus Requires Top to Bottom Evaluation of LOOP Bus System
September 27
Steinhaus Welcomes First Tenants to Red Hook Commons
County Executive Steinhaus Gets Update on 911 Emergency Operations Center Expansion
September 26
County Executive Steinhaus Launches HEART Safe Community Program
September 25
Dutchess County’s Bowdoin Park Voted 2007 “BEST PARK in the Hudson Valley”
September 21
Dutchess County Awarded Additional HIV/AIDS Funding
September 17
County Executive Steinhaus Announces National Child Passenger Safety Week
September 14
First Lady Laura Bush Designates Dutchess County a Preserve America Community
September 12
New Dutchess Rail Trail Clears Huge Hurdle
September 11
Comprehensive Well Water Testing Program
September 6
Dutchess County Welcomes Troops Home
August 31
County Executive Steinhaus Announces Intermunicipal Initiative
August 30
Central Dutchess Water Transmission Line Project Is On-Line
August 28
Steinhaus Takes Action to Link Regional Trails
August 23
Steinhaus Proposes 2nd Major GeoThermal System
August 21
Steinhaus Met with Metro North Officials
August 17
Steinhaus Tours New Senior Housing in Red Hook
Countywide Well Water Testing Initiative Launch Coming Soon
August 7
Kenny Loggins to Rock Dutchess County’s Bandshell at Bowdoin Park
July 31
Emergency First Responders Eager for Dutchess County’s New Simulcast Radio Dispatch System
July 26
Wappinger Public Forum about Dutchess Rail Trail
July 19
Steinhaus Moves Priority Agendas Forward at NACo Conference
July 17
Dutchess County Government Ranked in Nation’s Top Ten for Technology
July 16
Seniors Often at Risk in Extreme Heat
July 10
Steinhaus Honors Local Woman for Her WWII Service at Medal Ceremony
July 6
Mt. Gulian Historic Society Seeks Grant for “Living History Trail”
July 3
Safely Dispose of Compact Fluorescent Bulbs at Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Days
July 2
Steinhaus Hails Recent Economic Data
June 29
Steinhaus Supports Efforts to Obtain Funding for St. Margaret’s Home in Red Hook
June 25
First GREEN County Building to Become a Reality
County Executive Steinhaus Announces Youth Assets Mini Grants
June 15
County Executive’s Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff
June 14
New Signage Identifies Future Dutchess Rail Trail
June 13
County Executives to Meet at Palisades Institute
June 6
County Executive Steinhaus Visits Irving Farm Coffee Company
June 5
County Executive Steinhaus Celebrates Youth Achievement at Annual Luncheon
June 1
Dutchess County Residents asked to observe “Moment of Remembrance”
May 24
Flood Victims Filing Deadlines Near
May 23
County Executive Honors “Seniors of the Year” at Annual Celebration of Aging Event
May 21
Foster Care Parents Honored at Brunch
May 18
Disaster Recovery Centers to Open for Flood Damage Claims
May 17
Kenny Loggins to Perform at the Bandshell at Bowdoin Park
May 16
Steinhaus Gives GREEN Charge to Work Group
May 15
Steinhaus Announces Retirement of Public Works Commissioner
May 14
County Executive Engages Public in Conversation about Phase IV of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail
May 9
Developer Completes Land Deal with the County
Steinhaus Kick Starts Transfer of Whaley Lake Dam Parcel to Town of Pawling
May 8
Dutchess County Receives Major Disaster Declaration
May 3
County Executive Announces Year End 2006 Financial Condition
May 1
County Executive Invites Public to Harlem Valley Rail Trail Workshop
April 30
County Executive Steinhaus Tours Construction Progress at Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries Building One
April 26
Steinhaus Activates Dutchess Group to Help Schott Lithotec Employees
Think Green, Save Green
April 25
Steinhaus to Host Federal Flood Officials
Steinhaus Names Interim Environmental Coordinator
April 24
County Executive Steinhaus Announces “Protecting the Environment Week”
April 23
Residents Affected by Flooding Encouraged to Attend County Outreach Sessions
Steinhaus Announces Outreach Support Sessions for Residents Affected by Flooding
April 20
Storm Clean Up Underway in Dutchess County
April 17
Steinhaus Invited to Speak at Diversity Workshop
Health and Safety in Flooding Emergencies
April 16
Dutchess County Storm Update
Steinhaus Tours Hiddenbrooke
April 11
Route 9 Land Use and Transportation Study Released
April 10
Steinhaus Pursues Energy Saving Geo-Thermal Heating
April 9
Steinhaus Tours Emergency Response Center with NYS Health Commissioner
April 5
Steinhaus OK’s Improvements for Dutchess Community College
April 3
Steinhaus Announces Hazardous Waste Disposal Days
March 30
Dutchess County Contributes $386,685 Towards Open Space Preservation at the Abel Tree Farm
Steinhaus Speaks to Rhinebeck Chamber of Commerce
March 28
Steinhaus Fights Funding Cuts For Critical Health Services
March 27
“Operation SAFE STOP”
March 26
“Selective Traffic Enforcement Program” Targets Unsafe Driving Behaviors
March 23
Steinhaus Urges State Lawmakers to Support Insurance Reform for Children’s Health Program
March 22
Steinhaus Announces Improved Program for Senior Citizen Homeowners
March 21
Stay Updated About the Dutchess Rail Trail at www.dutchesscountytrails.com
March 19
Steinhaus Celebrates Red Cross Week in Dutchess County
March 12
County Executive Steinhaus Invites Public to Dutchess Rail Trail Informational Meeting and Public Hearing
March 9
Dutchess Receives HIV/AIDS Grant
Central Dutchess Water Transmission Line Project Earns Accolades
Steinhaus Represents New York State at NACo Conference in Washington, D.C.
March 5
Steinhaus Announces $96,000 in Awards to Local Agencies Through 2007 Youth Gang Prevention Initiative Grant
March 6
Steinhaus Announces Funding for YMCA After School Youth Programs
March 1
Steinhaus Appoints New Emergency Response Coordinator
February 16
County Residents Save nearly 25% with Prescription Discount Card Program
February 14
Winter Safety Precautions
February 13
County Executive Steinhaus touts ‘salt savings’ in Public Works
February 5
Dutchess County Seeks Preserve America Designation
Steinhaus Orders County Facility Flags Set at Half Mast to Honor Undersheriff
January 29
Steinhaus Hosts Inaugural Meeting to Discuss Nonprofits’ Impact
January 23
County Executive Steinhaus Set to Deliver 2007 State of the County Address
January 22
Steinhaus Offers Choice to Local Town Leaders for Well Testing Law
January 17
$750,000 Grant for Airport Security Enhancements
January 11
Outreach Continues on Rail Trail Design
January 10
Progress Continues for New Dutchess Rail Trail Design
January 9
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