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County News, Features and News Releases

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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 County departments, such as the Office for the Aging and the Dutchess County Youth Bureau, to keep you informed about subjects and activities that are important to our senior citizens and youth.

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 that appears next to the appropriate list title below. Please note: RSS feeds must be viewed using a feed reader. See Web Feed Help for more information. For a complete list of Web/RSS feeds available on our website, see the Subscription Services webpage.

Headline News from the County Executive	(View all County Executive News Releases...)
March 19, 2010 - Dutchess County Rail Trails Ready for Spring! Sneakers are being laced up and bikes are being pulled out of the garage, as residents get ready for spring and enjoy the wonderful weather Dutchess County has been enjoying over the last few days. Their destination? Dutchess County Rail Trails – the Dutchess Rail Trail and Harlem Valley Rail Trail! Read more...
March 12, 2010 - County Executive Steinhaus & Central Hudson CEO Steven Lant to Meet to Strengthen Storm Response Systems Dutchess County Executive William R. Steinhaus, as part of the County’s After Action Review of the recent snowstorms, has written to Central Hudson Gas & Electric President and CEO Steven Lant to extend his appreciation to all Central Hudson employees for their “tireless effort and work… working around the clock to make sure power was fully restored to thousands of residents.” Read more...

Headline News from the County Clerk	(View all County Clerk News Releases...)
February 26, 2010 - Dutchess County Clerk Kendall: Apply for US Passport Before the Federal Government Raises Fees *Poughkeepsie...*Dutchess County Clerk Bradford Kendall is encouraging residents to apply for their US Passport before the US State Department raises their fees. Read more...

Headline News from the County Legislature	(View all County Legislature News Releases...)
February 22, 2010 - Working Group to Consider Resource Recovery Solutions Chairman Robert Rolison (R-District 8) today announced the creation of a bipartisan “working group” assigned the specific task of researching and vetting policy solutions that address the challenges faced by the Dutchess County Resource Recovery Agency (DCRRA). Rolison has asked Legislators James Miccio, Dale Borchert, Gerald Hutchings, Alan Surman and Steve White to serve on this task force. Read more...
February 9, 2010 - Dutchess County Legislature Seeks Individuals to Serve on Public Boards, Authorities Chairman Robert Rolison (R-District 8) announced today the Dutchess County Legislature is actively seeking individuals to serve as legislative appointments to various public boards. Read more...

Headline News from the Department of Health	(View all Dept. of Health News Releases...)
March 1, 2010 - Tick Smart Program Available for Teachers in Pawling Dutchess County Department of Health (DCDOH) is offering their Tick Smart Program to Dutchess County elementary school teachers and health teachers on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 4:30PM to 7:30PM. Through the assistance of the Mid-Hudson Teacher Center, DCDOH will be training teachers about Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. Read more...
February 17, 2010 - Dutchess County is ranked one of the healthiest counties in New York State *Poughkeepsie, NY...* Dutchess County is among the healthiest counties in New York State according to County Health Rankings, a new report released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Dutchess County ranks 11th for overall Health Outcomes (how healthy we are), and 10th in Health Factors (how healthy we can be) among all New York State counties. According to the report, programs and policies impact a community health factors which in turn influence health outcomes. Read more...

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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 of 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

11/12/2009 - Flu and H1N1 Information - Dr. Michael Caldwell, Commissioner of Health: Type: audio/mpeg - Length in bytes: 23550; This radio spot gives important information about the Flu and H1N1 virus.; ~ 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 Service Agency: 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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