Executive Department News 2011
Dutchess County Chief of Staff Nancy Giordano to Retire
December 23
Steinhaus Honored by County Legislature
December 22
County Governments Still Mandated to Pay MTA Payroll Tax
December 8
December 7
Steinhaus Invites Molinaro to Statewide County Executive Meeting
December 2
Steinhaus and Molinaro Tour Hudson Baylor Recycling Facility in Beacon
December 1
County Commissioner of Services for Aging, Veterans and Youth Retires
November 29
Dutchess County’s Enviable Aa1 Bond Rating Reaffirmed by Moody’s Investors Services
November 29
Residents Encouraged to Celebrate Local Veterans
November 7
Steinhaus Budget Under Property Tax Cap, Maintains Vital Services
November 3
Dutchess County Emergency Operations Center: Overnight Shelters and Warming Centers Information
November 1
Dutchess County Emergency Operations Center:Overnight Shelters and Warming Centers Information
October 31
DC EOC Update - FINAL list of Overnight Shelters and Warming Centers for October 30th
October 30
EOC Update - Warming Centers and Overnight Shelter listing
October 30
Countywide State of Emergency Lifted
October 30
Steinhaus Declares Countywide State of Emergency
October 29
Residents Advised to Exercise Caution in Autumn Snow and Stay Off Roads
October 29
2012 Dutchess Budget Proposal to Include Funding to ‘Break Down Barriers’ to Employment
October 28
Dutchess County Veterans Appreciation Day
October 27
North Cross Rd Bridge ReOpens to Traffic
October 27
HEAP applications accepted beginning November 16th
October 26
Dutchess County to Host Free Rabies Clinic for Pets
October 26
No Cuts to Community Service Providers Funding in Steinhaus' 2012 Budget Proposal
October 26
Steinhaus’ 2012 Budget Proposal will be within Property Tax Cap
October 24
6th Annual Great Halloween Candy Exchange
October 21
October 20
Rail Trail Parking Construction Underway in East Fishkill
October 14
Steinhaus Honored for Greenway Commitment
October 12
3rd Annual Dutchess County Youth Forum
October 11
And the winners are…. Dutchess County Parks voted “Best of Hudson Valley”
October 5
County Bond Refinancing to Save Taxpayers Over $470,000
October 4
September 28
Dutchess County 2011 Adult Flu Clinic Schedule
September 23
Disaster Food Stamp Benefits Available for Storm Victims
September 23
Steinhaus Meets with NYC DEP to Review $2.1 Billion Hudson River Aqueduct Improvement Project
September 20
Dutchess 911 Dispatchers Assist Broome County
September 14
September 12
September 9
County Roads Impacted by Flooding
September 8
Dutchess County First Responders Aid Other Counties Impacted by Hurricane Irene
September 7
Dutchess County Declared Disaster Area
August 31
County Working For Disaster Declaration
August 30
Dutchess County Deals with Storm Aftermath
August 29
DC Emergency Operations Center Sunday 8/28 3PM Update
August 28
DC Emergency Operations Center - Sunday, 11AM Update
August 28
DC Emergency Operations Center - Sunday, August 28th AM Update
August 28
Steinhaus Directs County Response to Hurricane Irene
August 27
Check Out Dutchess County Government Facebook page for news & updates on Hurricane Irene
August 25
Dutchess County Prepares for Hurricane Irene
August 25
Earthquake Tremors serve as reminder…
August 24
County Facility Flags Set at Half-Staff to Honor Neighboring Ulster County Resident
August 22
County Director of Central Services Donald C. Miller to Retire;
August 22
County’s New Dental Discount Plan Helps Residents Save Money on Dental Costs
August 19
North Cross Rd Bridge in Hyde Park to be Replaced
August 16
County Secures Additional Parking for Popular Dutchess Rail Trail
August 15
Steinhaus Inspects Harlem Valley Rail Trail
August 12
August 10
Summer Youth Employment Program A Success
August 9
County Social Services Thank Foster/Adoptive Families with Picnic
August 5
Steinhaus Checks Out New Adams Store
August 4
Dutchess Rail Trail Digitally Mapped for Fast Emergency Response
July 29
July 28
County Surplus Vehicles & Equipment Available Through Online Auction
July 27
Memorial Award to Honor Outstanding Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer
July 27
County Facility at 27 High Street in Poughkeepsie CLOSED due to power outage
July 22
Many Options Available to Help Residents Beat the Heat Today
July 22
Heart of Pine Plains Community Center Open Today
July 21
July 20
Dutchess County Shines in National Spotlight
July 15
Veterans Memorial Mile Dedicated on Dutchess Rail Trail
June 30
Dutchess Rail Trail in Demand!
June 10
County Social Services Staff Development Coordinator Honored with Statewide Award
June 10
Local Student Wins National “Fight The Bite” Poster Contest
June 10
2011 Senior Social Picnic Program
June 9
Dutchess County Probation Officer Honored with Statewide Award
June 8
Steinhaus Opens Phase III of the Dutchess Rail Trail
May 26
Dutchess County Residents: Remember True Meaning of Memorial Day
May 23
Steinhaus Recaps White House Meeting with President Obama
May 3
Steinhaus Meeting with President at White House on Tuesday
May 2
New Appointments Complete County’s Emergency Response Team
April 26
Quiet Cove Park Re-Opens for the Season
April 22
County to begin bridge work on Coleman Station Road
April 21
NY State government makes national news with another unfunded mandate
April 20
Two More Hybrid Buses Join LOOP Fleet
April 18
County and DCC Employees Recognized for Achievement in Management Development Leadership
April 15
Nearly $300,000 in Energy Savings for County Government and DCC
April 14
Dutchess County Celebrates National County Government Month
April 1
Funding Help Available for Senior Citizens to Make Needed Home Repairs
March 30
2011 School Bus Driver of the Year Award
March 29
Dutchess County Receives Disaster Declaration for December 2010 Snowstorm
March 25
2 More Dutchess Rail Trail Bridges Installed
March 17
Dutchess Rail Trail Bridge Over Maloney Road in Town of Wappinger Installed
March 15
New York State Suppresses Free Speech & Denies Millions of $ Due to County Taxpayers
March 11
William R. Steinhaus to retire from his position as Dutchess County Executive at the end of his term
March 3
Dutchess County’s HazMat Team Wins Statewide Competition
March 2
County Personnel Kept Watch While City Mourned
February 25
County to Host Public Forum on Service Needs for People with Development Disabilities
February 25
County Executive Steinhaus to represent county residents at funeral service for Officer Falcone
February 23
County Executive Recognizes Achievements of Marist Women’s Basketball Player Rachele Fitz
February 18
Dutchess Rail Trail to Feature "Veterans Memorial Mile" & Educational Signage Program
February 18
Dutchess County Website Offline February 11-12 for Major Network Upgrade
February 8
Steinhaus Appoints Dana Smith as New Emergency Response Coordinator
February 1
Dutchess County Public Defender David Goodman to Retire
January 10
State Demands County: Lie about Stimulus Job Creation Numbers
January 3