Protest Draws Thousands To Poughkeepsie Protest Draws Thousands To Poughkeepsie
Protest Draws Thousands To Poughkeepsie Peace was the message as thousands of protesters took to the streets in Dutchess County to protest the death of George Floyd, a Minnesota man who died after an officer allegedly detained him. The protestors, ranging from 12-year-old children to elderly adults, gathered at Harriet Tubman Park in the late afternoon on Tuesday, June 2, in the City of Poughkeepsie to voice their outrage over the death. With thousands turning out, the park was quickly overrun and protestors spilled into the streets, marching from the park to the Mid-Hudson Bridge, where they were stopped by New York State troope…
Hundreds Attend Protests Held In Beacon, New Paltz Hundreds Attend Protests Held In Beacon, New Paltz
Hundreds Attend Protests Held In Beacon, New Paltz Hundreds made their voices heard in the area in separate protests of the police-related death of George Floyd in Minnesota. Massive protests were held throughout the Hudson Valley on Monday, June 1, with hundreds peacefully gathering in Beacon and New Paltz while looting and anarchy reigned supreme in some areas, namely New York City. Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro said that the protests “shined a light on injustice,” and that protesters “chose to be peacemakers.” “The taking of life cannot be met by the taking of life. It cannot be undone by destroying each other,” he said. …
COVID-19: It's Day 1 Of Phase 1 As Hudson Valley Is Back In Business COVID-19: It's Day 1 Of Phase 1 As Hudson Valley Is Back In Business
Covid-19: It's Day 1 Of Phase 1 As Hudson Valley Is Back In Business The “new normal” in the Hudson Valley is underway as the region enters Phase 1 of its reopening plan as it recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The mid-Hudson region has met the required metrics set forth by the state to begin reopening after nine weeks of shutting down due to the COVID-19 virus. Related story - COVID-19: Here's What You Should Know About The Four Phases Of NY Reopenings The region includes Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties.  Phase 1 of the reopening plan proposed by state officials allows no…
COVID-19: Seven Hudson Valley Elected Officials Working Together On Reopening Plan COVID-19: Seven Hudson Valley Elected Officials Working Together On Reopening Plan
Covid-19: Seven Hudson Valley Elected Officials Working Together On Reopening Plan Much like the state of New York is working on a regional plan to reopen amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, so too is the Hudson Valley, which has formed a group of high-ranking officials to come up procedures to reopen the economy. The Hudson Valley Reopening Workgroup held its first meeting on Friday, May 8, as seven officials from seven counties work together to determine the best steps to move forward from the fallout of the virus. Earlier story - COVID-19: Plan For Phased Reopening Of NY Businesses By Region Outlined By Cuomo The board is comprised of: Town of Stockport S…
COVID-19: Dutchess County Seeks Testing For Every Nursing Home Resident COVID-19: Dutchess County Seeks Testing For Every Nursing Home Resident
Covid-19: Dutchess County Seeks Testing For Every Nursing Home Resident With limited supplies, Dutchess County officials have vowed to work to have all residents at the county's 13 nursing home to be tested for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced the County’s Department of Behavioral & Community Health (DBCH) will work together with the 13 nursing homes in the county to test each resident. The county will kick off the effort with a pilot program with Wingate at Beacon nursing home, where the county's limited supplies of swaps and protective gear should be enough to test each resident. “The health and safety o…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases The death toll in Dutchess County has hit 36 since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak began in New York 58 days ago. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess climbed to 2,652 over the weekend, with the Department of Health currently monitoring 2,129 active cases. Since the outbreak, 487 COVID-19 patients have been treated and discharged from county hospitals. Earlier story - COVID-19: Here's How Many Of 7,500 Were Positive In New State Antibody Testing A breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Dutchess County as of 3 p.m. on Monday, April 27, according to the Department …
COVID-19: Dutchess Seeks Residents’ Stories About Pandemic For Survey COVID-19: Dutchess Seeks Residents’ Stories About Pandemic For Survey
Covid-19: Dutchess Seeks Residents’ Stories About Pandemic For Survey Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro is taking measures to ensure that nobody forgets the pandemic of 2020. Molinaro is encouraging area residents to take part in the county’s “COVID-19 History Survey,” which will document their experiences during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The survey, which can be found here, “allows residents to document their stories regarding the COVID-19 pandemic through a series of open-ended questions. "With the participant's permission, the answers will be preserved in the county's archives and shared with the public -- now and in years to come -…
COVID-19: Dutchess County Executive's Father Dies At Westchester Medical Center COVID-19: Dutchess County Executive's Father Dies At Westchester Medical Center
Covid-19: Dutchess County Executive's Father Dies At Westchester Medical Center The father of Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro lost his battle with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and has died. Anthony Molinaro had been “fighting for his life” at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla after contracting the virus earlier this month. On Friday, April 10, Molinaro took to social media to announce his father’s passing. “All our lives have been touched in some way by the coronavirus and we know we will never be the same,” he said. “This afternoon, my father died and while it’s natural to dwell on the final moments, I know it is the value of all the moments that make up…
Four New Deaths Linked To COVID-19 Reported In Dutchess Four New Deaths Linked To COVID-19 Reported In Dutchess
Four New Deaths Linked To Covid-19 Reported In Dutchess Four new deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have been reported in Dutchess County. The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health announced the fatalities on Thursday, April 2.   All patients had underlying conditions that were risk factors, none were under health department monitoring. Age and gender of the deceased are as follows: 83-year-old woman 79-year-old man 82-year-old man 28-year-old man A total of nine Dutchess residents have now died due to the virus. There are now more than 590 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dutchess…
Fourth Dutchess Resident Dies From COVID-19 Fourth Dutchess Resident Dies From COVID-19
Fourth Dutchess Resident Dies From Covid-19 The fourth death of a Dutchess County resident related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been confirmed. The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health announced the fatality on Tuesday evening, March 31.  The department said the 52-year-old man died on Sunday, March 29 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie after being admitted to the hospital the previous week with shortness of breath. He was tested for COVID-19 which was confirmed positive. The individual had not been known to the health department until his hospitalization. …
COVID-19: Number Of Cases Spike As Dutchess Ramps Up Testing COVID-19: Number Of Cases Spike As Dutchess Ramps Up Testing
Covid-19: Number Of Cases Spike As Dutchess Ramps Up Testing As testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) ramps up, Dutchess County has seen the number of confirmed cases increase by almost 50 percent in a matter of days. As of late Tuesday, March 31, state numbers show the number of confirmed cases is 484, up from 100 cases on Monday, March 23. Officials said they expect to see the number of positive cases continue to rise as the test results come in.  At the same time as the number of cases increased, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro confirmed a third COVID-19-related death. See Earlier Story: Third Dutchess Resident Die…
Second Dutchess Resident Dies From COVID-19 Second Dutchess Resident Dies From COVID-19
Second Dutchess Resident Dies From Covid-19 The second death of a Dutchess resident related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been confirmed. The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health confirmed the death late Thursday afternoon, March 26.  The department confirmed the 71-year-old man died on Wednesday, March 25 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh. The patient was admitted to the hospital for cardiac arrest and respiratory distress, and was swabbed for COVID-19, which was confirmed positive, the department said. The individual had not been known to the health department until his hospital…