Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Dutchess County
A raccoon found in Rhinebeck, New York, has tested positive for rabies, the Dutchess County Department of Health confirmed. The animal was brought to Rhinebeck Animal Hospital on October 1 after
Dutchess County approves $13 million homeless shelter with structured support services
The Dutchess County Legislature approved the Homeless Outreach & Program Engagement (HOPE) Center, a new emergency housing facility for people experiencing homelessness, with a $13 million grant from
Motorcycle strikes delivery truck, rider seriously injured on Route 44
A motorcycle operator was seriously injured on September 10 after striking a delivery truck on Route 44 in the Town of Washington, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said. The collision occurred
Dutchess County crisis line transitions to national 988 number
Dutchess County is phasing out its legacy seven-digit crisis line in favor of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a transition expected to be complete by the end of 2026. The county's
Dutchess County awards $100K to 9 veteran-focused initiatives
Dutchess County awarded $100,000 in one-time funding to nine initiatives that recognize and support veterans through its Veterans Microgrant Program, according to an announcement by County Executive
Dutchess County to hold public forum on police surveillance camera use
Dutchess County officials will host a public forum to discuss the use of Flock automatic license plate reader technology, the county announced. The forum is scheduled for September 23 at 5 p.m. at
Dutchess County overdose deaths drop nearly 50 percent since 2022
Overdose deaths in Dutchess County have dropped nearly 50 percent since 2022, falling to 63 deaths in 2025, county officials said. The Dutchess County Overdose Response and Recovery
County backs victims' services after state funding cuts
Dutchess County will step in to support Family Services, Inc. after New York state announced cuts to victims' services funding, according to an announcement from County Executive Sue Serino and State
Fentanyl drives three-quarters of overdose deaths in US teens
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that illegally made fentanyl was involved in 75 percent of overdose deaths among Americans ages 10 to 19 between 2020 and 2024, as the federal
Dutchess County Awards $335K to Community Projects
Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino announced that over $335,000 has been awarded to support 14 community-centered projects through the 2026 Municipal Investment Grant Program. The competitive
Dutchess County Awards $1.2 Million in Housing and Development Grants
Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino announced $1.2 million in federal funding to be awarded for 14 projects through the County's 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of GE Vernova's Frontier Campus at Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna
Combined $110 Million Investment Supports Clean Technology Research and Advances New York State's Climate Agenda Company Creating 75 New Jobs at Schenectady County Site Governor Kathy Hochul today
Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on MSNOW’s Morning Joe
Governor Hochul: “Because New York is the kind of state that wants to not just be first, but be the first to get it right. So what we do here will certainly be a model for other states…I don't want
Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on FOX 5’s ‘Good Day New York’
Governor Hochul: “I'm saying bring your own power, contribute more, give more to the community and you shouldn't be getting tax breaks…So I have just a thoughtful approach. It's not a no, It is
Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers as Air Quality Advisory Expanded to Entire State
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires and High Temperatures Creating Unhealthy Air Conditions Across the State With Visible Smoke Statewide, New Yorkers Encouraged To Take Precautions and Be ‘Air Quality
Governor Hochul Unveils Winning Proposal to Transform Underutilized Hell's Kitchen Site Near Intrepid Museum into Vibrant Mixed-Use Development With More Than 1,100 New Homes
Proposal Expands the Intrepid Museum Campus with a New Visitor's Center, STEM Education Hub and Public Park Continues Governor Hochul's Bold Vision To Address New York State's Housing Crisis —
Governor Hochul Announces Over $1.7 Billion in Workers’ Compensation Insurance Savings for Employers and Policyholders Statewide
Additionally, Under Governor’s Leadership, NYSIF Has Allocated More Than $2.8 Billion Back to Policyholders Adds to Growing List of Improvements that Make the Workers’ Compensation System Better,
Governor Hochul Announces Launch of New Semiconductor Manufacturing Workforce Training Tax Credit Program
Program Will Help Connect Workers to Opportunities in America’s Fastest Growing Semiconductor Ecosystem New York Leading the Way in Addressing the National Skilled Worker Challenge, Moving To
Governor Hochul Issues Update on Statewide Air Quality to Keep New Yorkers Safe
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires and High Temperatures Will Create Unhealthy Air Conditions in New York With Visible Smoke Statewide, New Yorkers Encouraged To Take Precautions and Be ‘Air Quality
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Launches First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers
Governor Hochul: “The bottom line is progress shouldn't arrive with a higher utility bill, deleted water supply or noise pollution. So we have no choice but to address these challenges created by
Governor Hochul’s Letter to EPA Administrator: Protect New Yorkers and Accelerate the Niagara and Erie County Radiological Assessment Project
Calls on Administrator Zeldin To Urgently Prioritize Resources in Identifying Public Health Hazards From Potential Radiological Contamination Emphasized Importance of Government Transparency in
First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers Launched by Governor Kathy Hochul
One-Year Pause Will Ensure New Yorkers Are Not Paying for Transmission and Infrastructure Build Outs Will Create New York State Data Center Community Investment Framework, Ensuring Localities Access
Governor Hochul Urges Caution Ahead of Severe Thunderstorms and Extreme Heat
Extreme Heat Forecast Across the State Tuesday and Wednesday New Yorkers Can Sign Up for Weather and Emergency Alerts by Texting 333111 Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prepare
Governor Hochul Announces $6.3 Million Awarded to Establish Clubhouse Programs
Member-Driven Model Provides Life Skills Training, Employment Resources, Community and Other Supports for Adults with Mental Health Challenges Funding To Support Seven Programs, Including Locations
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $270 Million in Tax Credits and Subsidies Available to Create and Preserve Affordable Homes
Proposals Eligible for $58 Million in Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, $10 Million in State Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and More Than $200 Million in HCR Subsidies Governor Kathy Hochul
Governor Hochul Announces New Chip-Based Benefit Cards for SNAP Recipients to Be Issued in Early 2027
New York One of Just a Few States Transitioning to the EBT Chip Cards Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York has made significant strides in its ongoing efforts to protect Supplemental
Governor Hochul’s Letter to Secretary of Homeland Security: End the Secrecy, Evasion and Contempt for Communities and the Rule of Law
Governor Hochul Demands Answers From the Department Of Homeland Security Following Reports of Three Immigration Detention Projects in New York State View a Copy of the Letter Governor Kathy Hochul
B-roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates Major Milestone for Micron's $100 Billion Investment in Central New York
Governor Hochul: “This is the place if your business wants to grow and thrive, and we all know that… I could see that this was a company that had the same values that we have here in New York
Governor Hochul Announces Launch of “Central New York Forward” Project to Address Future Transportation Needs and Prepare for Expected Growth in Northern Onondaga County
Notice of Intent Published To Begin Environmental Impact Statement for Project To Enhance Safety and Traffic Flow in Northern Onondaga County DedicatedWebsiteand Outreach Center Provide
During Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, Governor Hochul Advises Drivers on How to Protect Themselves Against Vehicle Thefts
During Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to take steps to protect their vehicles from theft. In the first six months of this year, investigators for the
Governor Hochul Announces the Opening of TheZone, a State-of-the-art Indoor Play Space in Jamestown Connecting Sports With Steam
Unique Play Haven Supports Governor’s Unplug and Play Initiative with Interactive Technology and Non-Structured Leisure Activities that Get Kids Moving and Thinking See a Video of TheZone
From Promise to Progress: Governor Hochul Celebrates Major Milestone for Micron's $100 Billion Investment in Central New York
Workers Begin Pouring Foundations on Micron’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Facilities Less Than Six Months After Breaking Ground Largest Private-Sector Construction Project in New York State History
Governor Hochul Celebrates Groundbreaking for a New American Express Global Headquarters at 2 World Trade Center
Project Will Create More than 2,000 Union Construction Jobs and Generate Billions in Economic Impact Final Commercial Office Building Advances Completion of the World Trade Center Campus New
Governor Hochul Announces $110 Million in State Funding to Strengthen Emergency Communications for First Responders
State-Funded Programs Support Emergency Communication Systems Across the State by Strengthening Emergency Response Capabilities Funding to Support New Projects, Equipment Installation and Enhanced
Governor Hochul Announces Mid-Hudson Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program
City of Yonkers Receives $10 Million From Downtown Revitalization Initiative; Village of Ellenville and Hamlet of Livingston Manor in the Town of Rockland Receive $4.5 Million Each from NY
Governor Hochul Celebrates National Disability Pride Month and the 36th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act on the Empire State Plaza
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, the New York State Office of the Chief Disability Officer, and the New York State Office of Mental Health Honor People for Their
Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Fire Chief David A. Gagnon
Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on all State government buildings to be lowered on Thursday, July 9 from sunrise to sunset in honor of Chief David A. Gagnon, of the Cottekill Fire
Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Unveil Historic Plan to Build the Fastest, Best Bus System in New York City History
“Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service” identifies 50 priority corridors for speed improvements, including five next-generation rapid transit bus routes Plan will install shelters and seating at
Cutting Red Tape: Governor Hochul Issues Executive Order Kicking Off “Regulatory Reset” to Save New Yorkers Time and Money
Executive Order Directs State Agencies to Methodically Review Regulations and Laws to Identify Opportunities for Modernization or Efficiencies New York State Partnered with Nation-Leading Government
Governor Hochul Launches Strategic Planning Process to Drive Growth and Investment on Buffalo’s Waterfront
New Initiative Will Unify Stakeholders, Accelerate Sustainable Infill Development, and Shape the Next Decade of the Buffalo River Waterfront Neighborhood Find a Map of the Preliminary Study
Governor Hochul and Monroe County Executive Bello Announce Final State Funding to Reconstruct Historic Highland Park Children's Pavilion
Governor's $3.9 Million Commitment Closes Remaining Funding Gap, Fulfilling a Promise More Than 60 Years in the Making Governor Kathy Hochul and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced
Governor Hochul Celebrates Groundbreaking of $39 Million Housing Project in Niagara Falls
The Nest Project Features 73 Affordable and Market Rate Apartments, Including 21 Supportive Units for Survivors of Domestic Violence See Rendering Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of
Governor Hochul, Mayor Mamdani, Gotham FC and New York City FC Announce Gotham FC Will Make Etihad Park in Queens Its New Home Beginning in 2028
Two-Time and Reigning NWSL Champions Will Play in New York City’s First-Ever Soccer-Specific Stadium, New York City FC’s World-Class Etihad Park in Queens, Beginning in 2028 Renderings and Media
Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on $71.5 Million Affordable Housing Development in Brooklyn
Bartlett Crossing Will Create 78 Affordable Homes as Part of Larger Community-Led Redevelopment Bringing 390 Affordable Apartments to North Brooklyn Development Advances Governor Hochul's Commitment
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Makes a Resiliency Funding Announcement
Governor Hochul: “While the federal government may not be there for us, I want you to know that the state government is. We take this very seriously. We understand that when a federal government
Governor Hochul Announces $100 Million State Investment in Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment
$75 Million Available for Police Departments and Sheriffs’ Offices Through the LETECH Grant Program To Improve Technology and Modernize Equipment, Allowing Agencies to More Effectively Solve and
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Provides an Update to New Yorkers on Heavy Rains and Potential Flash Flooding
Governor Hochul: “Blink and it's there, that is basically how you can describe what a flash flood is. There is no time to prepare for it, it is something that comes up unexpectedly and can be very,
Governor Hochul Announces Admission Tickets and Parking Vouchers for the 2026 Great New York State Fair Go on Sale July 7
The Great New York State Fair to Run Wednesday, August 26 Through Labor Day, September 7 The Fair Offers New Yorkers an Affordable, Family-Friendly Way to Get Offline and Get Outside This
Governor Hochul Directs State Agencies to Prepare for Heavy Rain and Urges New Yorkers to Exercise Caution Due to Potential for Flash Flooding
Heavy Rainfall Expected for Long Island, Mid-Hudson, New York City and Southern Tier With Flood Watches Currently In Place Risk For Flash Flooding Has Been Elevated To Moderate With A 70 Percent
Governor Hochul Shares Fireworks Safety Tips in Advance of the July 4th and America 250 Holiday Weekend
Injuries Related to Fireworks Usage Commonly Increases During July 4th Holiday Leave it to the Professionals: Attend Public Fireworks Displays To Avoid Injury or Fires If Handling Legal Sparkling