Keeping You Informed...
It’s important to keep you informed of County news and announcements that may affect your lives and businesses. This section of the website does just that.
Here you'll find County Executive news releases and public service announcements, as well as news from the County Clerk, County Legislature and the Department of Health- providing you with information about a broad range of current issues and events. You'll also find newsletters from the Division of Aging Services to keep you informed about subjects and activities that are important to our senior citizens.
Public service announcements and radio spots highlight current issues within our county and offer you yet another source of information.
Web feeds are available on our website for news content that changes frequently as well as public service announcements and radio spots. You can subscribe to a specific Web/RSS feed by clicking on the RSS feed icon 
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- January 24, 2012 - Molinaro Appoints Two Key Planning & Development Positions
Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro has announced two appointments within the Department of Planning & Economic Development:
• Ronald Hicks as Deputy Commissioner for Strategic Planning & Economic Development
• Lindsay Carille as Solid Waste Coordinator Read more... - January 16, 2012 - $1.5 Million in New State Funding will Enhance Mental Health Services in Dutchess County
Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro has announced the Dutchess County Department of Mental Hygiene will work with the New York State Office of Mental Health and various community partners to improve and expand mental health services in Dutchess County, utilizing an additional $1.5 million in continuous funding from New York State secured through the advocacy of New York State Senator Steve Saland. Read more...
- August 18, 2011 - County Clerk Kendall: Dutchess County Fair to Accept FAVOR Card as Proof of Veteran Status for Discount
Rhinebeck… Dutchess County Clerk Bradford Kendall is pleased to announce today that the Dutchess County Fair will accept the FAVOR (Find and Assist a Veteran of Record) ID card as proof that an individual is a US Veteran and would be allowed a discount on an admission ticket for the fair. Read more... - June 22, 2011 - County Clerk Kendall: Record Retrieval Company Again Targeting Homeowners
Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Clerk Bradford Kendall is again urging all Dutchess County residents to be aware of a company entitled, New York Record Retrieval, Inc. The company is again mailing letters to Dutchess County residents informing them, that for a fee of $59.50, the company can retrieve a certified copy of their deed and mail it back to them. On their webpage, New York Record Retrieval states that they will obtain a copy of the deed from the “County Clerk’s office.” Read more...
- January 3, 2012 - Chairman's Address 2012
My colleagues and fellow legislators… good evening. Read more...
- January 23, 2012 - Dutchess County Board of Health Meeting Notice - January 29, 2012
The Dutchess County Board of Health will hold a special meeting to discuss board planning for 2012 goals and activities, strategic planning for future board activity, board member committee assignments, and committee plans and objectives. Read more...
Public Service Announcements and Radio Spots
Dutchess County and its departments provide many services to the public. Through public service announcements and radio spots, we try to make residents aware of these services and to diseminate important information about current topics.
Choose from the list below to get information in audio file format (ex. mp3) about various County services and issues that are both relevant and important.
Public Service Announcements, Radio Spots and Podcasts
9/16/2010 - Protect Yourself From the Flu - Dr. Michael Caldwell, Commissioner of Health - Type: audio/mpeg - Length in bytes: 23530
This public service announcement gives important information about how you can protect yourself, your family, and your community from the flu.
~ Click HERE to read more information from the Department.-
11/17/2009 - Be Handicapped Parking Considerate - Dutchess County Handicapped Parking Education Program
- Type: audio/mpeg - Length in bytes: 7250
Observing handicapped parking rules is not just being considerate - it's the law! Listen to this public service announcement by the Dutchess County Handicapped Parking Education Program.
~ Click HERE to read more information from the Department.-
11/17/2008 - Helping with Stress During the Holiday Season - Dr. Kenneth Glatt, Commissioner of Mental Hygiene
- Type: audio/mpeg - Length in bytes: 14110
Learn how the services provided by the Dutchess County Department of Mental Hygiene can help in dealing with stress during the holiday season in this public service announcement.
~ Click HERE to read more information from the Department.-
11/2/2009 - Celebrate Veterans Appreciation Day - Nelson Eddy Rivera, Director of the Veterans Services
- Type: audio/mpeg - Length in bytes: 1432576
This public service announcement shows how we honor our service men and women by celebrating Veterans Appreciation Day (2009).
~ Click HERE to read more information from the Department.-
11/17/2009 - Don't Blow It! A Message from Dutchess County STOP DWI
- Type: audio/mpeg - Length in bytes: 14310
~ Click HERE to read more information from the Department.
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