Dutchess County, NY

HYDE PARK – A recent uptick in vandalism in a Hyde Park neighborhood has drawn the attention of a county legislator and the Hyde Park Police. The spray-painted messages include swastikas and racially charged language. Dutchess County Legislator Ben Geller told Mid-Hudson News that the problem began last week...

On Monday, May 16, just after 9 a.m., the East Fishkill Fire District was sent to 10 Lossestrife Drive after Dutchess County 911 dispatchers were told a fire alarm was going off on the property.

POUGHKEEPSIE – Dutchess County’s proposed purchase of property at 26 Oakley Street in Poughkeepsie to provide services to the homeless has been threatened with a lawsuit by the Poughkeepsie Common Council. The council sought to hire outside counsel, using taxpayer dollars, to file a lawsuit against the county...

Officials were on the scene Monday afternoon after a vehicle reportedly hit a building. There aren't too many details available, but we know that the accident happened around 6:45 PM, according to the Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue Facebook page. Multiple first responder groups assisted at the scene according to the rescue page.

A group of advanced rock climbers trained in emergency victim removal repelling in Dover Stone Church helped first responders rescue someone who fell down a cliff.

Today, Dutchess County voters will cast their ballots to decide on more than $1.12 billion in spending between the county's 13 school districts.  There are also contested school board elections in 10 districts, with some candidates backed by organized movements fueled in response to divisive issues like critical race theory, COVID safety measures and religion. Below are...

WASHINGTON – The new House of Representative districts have been drawn by the court-appointed Special Master, with a new 18th District representing Orange County, southern Ulster and most of Dutchess County. Ulster County Executive Patrick Ryan announced on Twitter that he will run for the new seat. Should he...

Were you born at Vasser Brothers Hospital? If you were, did you or your family receive a membership to the Mother's Club?. Unfortunately, I wasn't born in the Poughkeepsie area but I did grow up here. So while I was scrolling through the "If You Grew Up in Poughkeepsie,NY" Facebook group a group of photos caught my eye.

For anyone who was planning to attend Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro's final 2022 State of the County Town Hall scheduled for this evening, you are going to need to adjust your plans. The Town Hall has been rescheduled for Monday, May 23rd, starting at 5:30pm. The event will be held at the American Legion in the Village of Wappingers Falls (7 Spring Street). This is an opportunity for residents to hear about the highlights of the State of the County, along with having their questions answered. This town hall follows two previous forums- one in Pleasant Valley and one in Red Hook- held earlier this month.

POUGHKEEPSIE – As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration works with manufacturers to increase production of baby formula and bring supplies back to normal levels, Dutchess County has asked local residents to donate unused, unopened, unexpired formula to benefit families in need. The excess supplies can be donated and...

The infant formula shortage has made things extremely difficult for parents. The formula aisles at local grocery stores have been decimated and are often empty. Parents with newborns have been snatching up what they can but with ever purchase have to wonder where the next can is coming from or when they might get it.

Dutchess County Encourages Infant Formula Collection. Donations of surplus formula accepted at four Community Action. Partnership for Dutchess County locations countywide. Poughkeepsie … Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro today announced the County is partnering with Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County to encourage donations of infant formula for local families, as supply chain issues and product recalls have created a nationwide shortage of many infant formula products.

Note: the Office for the Aging will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 30th. Clients of OFA’s Home Delivered Meals program will receive meals in advance of the holiday. Whether you’re a recent retiree looking for worthwhile uses of your free time, or a student looking for...

Before Pat Ryan runs to represent the 18th Congressional District in November, he’ll run to represent the 19th. The Ulster County Executive announced he would run in the special election to fill the 19th district seat vacated by Antonio Delgado. The Democrat would presumably face Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, who has been campaigning...

One of the cool things about the Hudson Valley is that when the warm weather comes there is never a shortage of things to do. It seems like you can catch a local outdoor concert almost any evening of the week. One of the most popular concert series in Dutchess County is the Music in the Parks Summer Concert Series in Hyde Park.

HUDSON – Elderly firefighters residing in the Firefighters Association of New York (FASNY) Firemen’s Home in Hudson on Sunday were treated to their first in-person gathering since the start of the pandemic. The Dutchess County Volunteer Firemens Association (DCVFA) sponsored the cookout for the members of the facility.

Coffee has been a part of everybody’s mornings for ages. The Hudson Valley offers a ton of locations to buy coffee that isn’t your average Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks. Stretching across different counties, there are plenty of little coffee shops, some big, that are a must-try. Each post...