Executive Department News 2008
Steinhaus: Dutchess County is ‘Ready to Go’ to Ensure Success of Federal Infrastructure Stimulus Bill
December 18
Democrat Budget Raises Property Tax Rate 11%
December 16
Democrats Adopt False, Error Ridden Budget
December 14
Residents Urged to Follow Safety Warnings when dealing with Power Outages & Flooding
December 12
Democrats Refuse to Allow Budget Questions
December 10
Democrats Nail Homeowners with Higher Tax Levy
December 9
Dutchess County STOP-DWI Coordinator Honored with Statewide Award
December 5
New Provider to Offer Improved Efficiency for Medicaid Transportation
December 3
Democrats Close the Door to the Public for Secret Budget Plans
December 2
Democrat Legislators Should Refund $1,300 November paycheck to County Taxpayers
December 1
Democrats Keep Budget Proposals Secret to Avoid Public Scrutiny
November 28
Legislature Misses Key Budget Deadlines
November 20
Steinhaus Receives National Award from President George H.W. Bush
November 17
Rail Trail Users Urged to Use Caution During Hunting Season
November 14
Veterans Appreciation Day Event to feature information on Suicide Prevention
November 7
Steinhaus Releases 2009 Budget
October 31
Dutchess County Property Tax Levy Reduced by Nearly $3 Million
October 30
Dutchess County Hosts Heart Gallery of the Mid Hudson
Great Halloween Candy Exchange Program Promotes Health and Support for the Troops
Steinhaus Cuts Spending to Cut Property Taxes for 2009 Proposed Budget
October 29
County Facility Flags Set at Half-Staff to Honor Dutchess County Resident
STOP-DWI Halloween Crackdown will Haunt Drunk Drivers
October 28
Dutchess County's 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day
October 23
Steinhaus Announces 2008 Flu Clinic Schedule
October 21
County Executive Steinhaus Honors Employees for Years of Service
October 17
$3 Million in Potential Savings for County Taxpayers
October 15
Eastern Dutchess Government Center Now Open
October 14
Public Meetings Set for Transit Development Plan
October 7
Dutchess Dems Wasting Energy Dollars
October 6
The Votes Are In! Dutchess County Parks “BEST in the Hudson Valley”
October 3
County Website Features Winter Heating Resources Guide
October 2
County Executive Invites Localities & School Districts to Explore Options for Lower Priced Electric Supply
Planning Conference focusing on Sustainable, Livable Strategies
September 25
County Executive Announces 2007 Year End Fund Balance
County Completes Work on Centre Road
September 23
Trail Users Enjoy Recent Improvements to Harlem Valley Rail Trail
September 18
Dutchess Celebrates Child Passenger Safety Week
September 17
Additional Fiscal Information Provided to Dutchess County Legislators
September 15
Steinhaus Opens County Bridge in Town of Dover
September 12
County Facility Flags to be Set at Half Staff on September 11th
September 10
County's Next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event to be held in Millbrook
August 27
Mass Transit Plan Derailed by Democrat Roadblock
August 18
Dutchess County Government Ranked in Nation’s Top Ten for Technology
July 29
Parks Plan Compromise Reduces Cost & Improves Quality of Life for All County Residents
July 25
Dutchess County’s Harlem Valley Rail Trail to Welcome Riders for the Harlem Valley Rail Ride
July 24
Dutchess County to Receive Over $76,000 in Medicaid Pharmaceutical Pricing Lawsuit
July 22
Steinhaus: Critical Highway & Bridge Projects Saved
July 15
Exec Urges Legislators to Support Parks Upgrade Plan
July 11
County Cleaning Goes Green
July 8
Public Safety Jeopardized by Delay in Highway & Bridge Bond Approval
July 7
Concert & Fireworks at the Bandshell at Bowdoin Park
July 3
Dutchess Dems Won't Go Green
Steinhaus Orders County Facility Flags Set at Half Mast to Honor Dutchess County Resident
July 1
County Executive Steinhaus Announces 2008 Summer Youth Employment Program
June 27
Town of Poughkeepsie & Dutchess County Collaborate to host Summer Programs at Bowdoin Park
June 20
Dutchess Democrats Kill Seven Open Space Preservation Projects that would Save 1,000 Acres
June 19
Improvements Underway at Dutchess Stadium
June 16
Steinhaus Continues to Champion Open Space Efforts
Dutchess Breaks Monthly Record with over $3 Million in Child Support Collections
June 13
County Executive Steinhaus Kicks Off Summer Reading Challenge at Violet Road Elementary School
June 11
County Officials & Employees Honored by American Heart Association
June 6
Steinhaus Celebrates Youth Excellence
June 5
NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center of Dutchess County Helps First Time Homebuyers
June 4
Babies Sleep Safest Alone
June 2
Steinhaus Announces Comprehensive Parks Upgrade Plan
May 29
County’s Comprehensive Well Water Testing Program
May 28
Marist College Pi Alpha Alpha Honors County Executive Steinhaus
May 16
Dutchess County Residents: Remember true meaning of Memorial Day
Dutchess County Childhood Lead Prevention Program to Receive Additional Funding
May 14
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month
May 12
Dutchess County’s Successful FIT KIDS Program Expands to Four Additional Elementary Schools
May 9
Dutchess County Parks... the perfect place to celebrate Mother's Day
May 8
Drunk Driving Arrests Up 25% - More STOP DWI Money Going to Police
May 7
Highways and Bridges a Priority for Steinhaus
May 6
Steinhaus Announces New GREEN web pages on www.dutchessny.gov
April 28
Steinhaus Seeks "Upstate" New York Designation for Dutchess County
April 25
County to Make Safety Improvements at Harlem Valley Rail Trail Intersection
April 24
Fire Weather Watch in Effect for Dutchess County
April 22
County Executive Steinhaus Announces 2008 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Days
April 10
Dutchess Rail Trail Users Advised of Upcoming Construction
April 9
Steinhaus Alarmed by News of State Budget Negotiations
March 27
Steinhaus Announces Replacement of County Bridge in Town of Dover
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Targets Aggressive Drivers
March 24
Dutchess Highlights School Bus Safety
March 20
Steinhaus Attends 3rd Annual Hudson Valley Regional Economic Summit
March 18
Steinhaus Announces Improvements to ParcelAccess
March 17
Dutchess County Braced for Potential Flooding
March 7
Steinhaus Celebrates Inaugural Graduation
Steinhaus Returns From Washington, D.C.
March 5
Dutchess County Residents Advised to Prepare for Potential Flooding Conditions
March 3
County Executive Steinhaus Reminds Residents of Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Consumer Affairs Helps Dutchess County Residents to be Financially Savvy Consumers
February 29
County Executive Steinhaus Awards First HEART Safe Community Designations
February 27
Funds Available to Assist Senior Citizens with Home Repairs
February 25
Dutchess County Announces $2.6 Million in Grants for Housing and Community Development Projects
February 21
Reminder to Cold War Veterans: Time is Running Out to Apply for Property Tax Exemption
February 19
Winter Mix Makes Travel Difficult for Dutchess County Drivers
February 13
Steinhaus Tours Construction Progress at Eastern Dutchess Government Center
February 6
Dutchess County's Comprehensive Cancer Control Needs Assessment Now Available Online
February 1
Dutchess County Government Prepares for Impact of State Budget, Current Economic Trends
January 31
County Executive Steinhaus Breaks Ground on 911 Emergency Operations Center Expansion
January 16
Steinhaus Convenes Workgroup for 2009 Quadricentennial Celebration
January 10
Dutchess County Unveils New Tax Bill Format
January 4
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