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COVID-19: Dutchess Eyes Mid-May Reopening COVID-19: Dutchess Eyes Mid-May Reopening
Covid-19: Dutchess Eyes Mid-May Reopening After meeting most of the requirements by the state before starting to reopen businesses during the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Dutchess has announced a possible date to begin the process. County Executive Marcus Molinaro said during an online Town Hall with Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, on Wednesday, May 6, the process "could" begin the week of Monday, May 18. Friday, May 15 is the current last day of "NY Pause," said Spokeswoman Colleen Pillus. The earliest date reopening could possibly occur is Saturday, May 16.  In order to make the reopening sm…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Dutchess Emergency Operations Center Activated For Storm Dutchess Emergency Operations Center Activated For Storm
Dutchess Emergency Operations Center Activated For Storm With a significant amount of snow still possible in Dutchess County on Wednesday, officials have activated the Dutchess County Emergency Operations Center with local, county and state experts monitoring the incoming storm. Dutchess County remains under a Winter Storm Warning, which will be in effect until 8 a.m. on Thursday morning. According to the National Weather Service, snow accumulations may be between 3 and 7 inches in central and northern Dutchess, with 6 to 10 inches expected in the southern parts of the county. Although the snow isn’t expected to hit the area until later in the af…

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by Zak Failla
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Travel Restrictions Issued For Dutchess Travel Restrictions Issued For Dutchess
Travel Restrictions Issued For Dutchess Travel in Dutchess County has been restricted to strictly emergency vehicles, plows DPW trucks and other essential services as the worst of the winter weather is expected to hit Hudson Valley on Wednesday afternoon. Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro announced on Wednesday afternoon that as of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, there will be restricted travel as the county is under a State of Emergency. The travel ban restricts all travel on roadways from 5 p.m. on Wednesday until 4 a.m. on Thursday. Officials said that snow may fall at a rate of up to three inches per hour, with an accumulation o…

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by Zak Failla
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Dutchess County Submits Bid To Host Special Olympics Next Summer Dutchess County Submits Bid To Host Special Olympics Next Summer
Dutchess County Submits Bid To Host Special Olympics Next Summer After successfully hosting back-to-back Special Olympics, organizers are once again hoping to bring the games back to the Hudson Valley. Dutchess County has submitted a formal application with Special Olympics New York to host the 2019 and 2020 Special Olympic New York State Summer Games after hosting the winter event in 2016 and 2017 with “one of the largest volunteer turnout in the Games’ history,” officials noted. According to officials, Special Olympics is an Olympic-style athletic training and competition program for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Special Olympic New Y…

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by Zak Failla