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Millbrook approves budget, $5.10 mill rate
MILLBROOK — The proposed town budget for 2024-25 was approved by unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees at its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 10, following public hearing. No comments on the budget were offered by residents at the hearing, although a letter was read into the record...
Protestors Charged In Dutchess County Bridge Shutdown
The incident occurred in Dutchess County on I-84 and the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge around 8 a.m., Monday, April 15. According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, the bridge was closed for approximately 45 minutes for state police to clear the bridge and detain the protestors. During the...
Earth Day events in Dutchess County by neighborhood: See the list
Earth Day is right around the corner, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in Dutchess County throughout the month of April. “In Dutchess County, we believe by coming together as a community, we can make a significant impact on the health and well-being of our planet," Kerry Russell, Deputy Commissioner for the County’s Division of Solid Waste Management, said in a statement. "Our yearly Earth Day event serves as a reminder of the importance of individual and collective actions in preserving and protecting our environment."
Felon used company credit card illegally, cops say
CARMEL – A 42-year-old Hyde Park man has been arrested by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office on a felony grand larceny charge for a July 2023 incident at his former place of employment. Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville announced the arrest on Tuesday. According to the sheriff, deputies...
NY awarded $13 million for Poughkeepsie shelter. Why it might not be happening
Dutchess County is pursuing the possibility of relocating its plans for a high-capacity shelter outside the city of Poughkeepsie even as the contentious Oakley Street location was approved for $13 million in state funding. New York State's Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation Board approved the grant funding during its April...
Update: Police Still Investigating Booming Noise In Carmel
The possible explosion was heard by several Putnam County residents on Saturday, April 14 just before 9 p.m. when the Carmel and Kent Police Departments received several reports of a loud booming noise in the Lake Carmel area. After the noise was reported, both departments were unable to pinpoint the...
Kevin Hart tour dates include Upstate NY comedy show
Kevin Hart is coming to Upstate New York on his 2024 tour dates. The superstar comedian and actor will bring his new “Acting My Age” comedy show to the MJ Nesheiwat Convention Center (formerly Mid-Hudson Civic Center) in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., on Saturday, July 20. The event begins at 7:45 p.m.
Poughkeepsie eligible for funds to replace lead water lines
POUGHKEEPSIE – The City of Poughkeepsie has become eligible for $3.2 million in grants and more than $8 million in interest-free loans to start lead service line replacement projects. The city competed with larger New York municipalities for a share of approximately $130 million in federal funds awarded to the state to improve the quality of drinking water statewide.
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