Local Politics & Elections
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Rhinebeck deals with open space, affordable housing
RHINEBECK - Town Board member Dod Crane has proposed forming an Open Space/Affordable Housing Committee to review needs in those two areas under the town's Comprehensive Plan.
Transfer tax spending is committee's focus
The first meeting of Red Hook's Community Preservation Fund Committee occurred last Thursday night at 7:30 at Red Hook Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to create a plan for investing transfer tax funds in the Town of Red Hook.
New zoning plan on the horizon
Expert land planner Randall Arendt addressed highly concerned citizens of Rhinebeck and the Hamlet of Rhinecliff last Friday night and Saturday morning regarding the Rhinebeck Comprehensive Plan and Draft Zoning Code now being worked on by Sally Mazarella, Chair of the Comprehensive Plan Committee for the Town of Rhinebeck.
Hall renews call for action on energy price crisis
GARDNERTOWN -- The second regional congressional representative in as many days is calling for national policy changes in oil company contracts and the release of oil reserves to help lower home heating oil and fuel costs as a short-term remedy in preparing for worst-case scenarios come this winter season.
Treadwell now only Gillibrand challenger
WASHINGTON — The field of challengers vying to unseat freshman Democratic Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand in the 20th Congressional District shrank to one this week after the state Board of Elections disqualified petitions filed by two candidates seeking to participate in the Sept. 9 primary.
Schumer proposes help with fuel costs
WASHINGTON - School districts could get help in coping with rising fuel costs, a looming crisis that threatens to blow holes in budgets throughout the state next school year, under legislation proposed by Sen. Chuck Schumer.
Dutchess County Board of Elections hosting open house
The Dutchess County Board of Elections will host an open house and machine demonstration from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at 47 Cannon St., Poughkeepsie.
Rubin challenges Molinaro for 103rd Assembly seat
Anne Rubin of Red Hook has announced her candidacy for the103rd Assembly District seat by held by Republican incumbent Marcus Molinaro.
Exxon Mobil’s second quarter earnings irk Dem lawmakers
WASHINGTON – House Members Maurice Hinchey and Kirsten Gillibrand, who each represent portions of the Hudson Valley, Thursday lashed out at Exxon Mobil for its $11.68 billion second quarter profit.
Dutchess lawmakers push for heating conference
POUGHKEEPSIE – Dutchess County Legislator Joel Tyner, chairman of the Environment Committee, has submitted a resolution seeking to have a home heating summit held similar to that which Ulster County conducted recently.
Dutchess County Legislator Tom Mansfield of Red Hook holding meeting Wednesday
Dutchess County Legislator Tom Mansfield, D-Red Hook, will meet with constituents at Red Hook Town Hall at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The purpose of the meeting is to hear concerns from constituents.
Rhinecliff Hotel plan passes muster
RHINEBECK - The Town Board has granted the authority for the renovated Rhinecliff Hotel to receive a certificate of occupancy, even though the business easement with the town can be challenged through a public referendum.
Police station vote fails again; what should Hyde Park do now?
HYDE PARK - The town police department has been denied a new station on four acres of donated land after voters rejected the plan by exactly 100 votes Tuesday. This is the third time voters have decided against providing a new space. Advertisement
Carvel plan will be subject of planned August meeting
MILAN - Town officials are ready to weigh in on a proposed large-scale housing and golfing development that could bring hundreds of new residents to the community.
Pine Plains development proposal is scaled back
PINE PLAINS - Though the Durst Organization reduced its development proposal for the 2,200-acre Carvel site by almost half its original plan, town officials foresee the number of houses being reduced even further before it's approved.
Trail of progress Legislature OKs funds for rail trail work, open space protection
Dutchess County legislators approved a $4.5 million bond to continue the expansion of the Dutchess County Rail Trail at their July 14 meeting. The funds were part of a $10 million bond that County Executive William Steinhaus asked the Legislature to consider earlier this month.
Paterson welcomes affordable housing
HUDSON - For Clyde Wilburn, an apartment in the new Crosswinds at Hudson development is both affordable and convenient for his family.
Hinchey, Clinton latest to lobby for hydro-power at Catskills reservoirs
WASHINGTON – Both Congressman Maurice Hinchey of Hurley and US Senator Hillary Clinton have called on the New York City Department of Environmental Protection to move forward on a proposal for the Delaware County Electric Cooperative to develop hydro power facilities at four New York City reservoirs in the Catskills.
Vote of confusion 'Hacking Democracy' screening spotlights election fraud chances
The potential for election fraud that is posed by the new computerized electronic voting machines that have been adopted by 49 of the 50 states and are due to come into use in New York this year was the subject of a documentary viewing and discussion at the Muddy Cup Coffee House at 305 Main St. in Poughkeepsie on Sunday afternoon, July 13.
Town Board sets Web site, e-mail privacy policies
RHINEBECK - The Town Board has adopted a privacy policy covering visitors to the town's Web site and the use of e-mail lists obtained from requests for information.
Greenway/Trails Committee
