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Hinchey bill to extend orders of protection to immediate family members passes NY Senate unanimously

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. —  A state bill that expands protections for victims of domestic violence and their families has passed unanimously through the state Senate Monday, according to state Sen. Michelle Hinchey.The legislation, known as Melanie’s Law, was unanimously passed by the Senate, said Hinchey, who sponsored the bill. Sen. Rob Rolison, R-Poughkeepsie, was a co-sponsor.Melanie’s […]

County Moves To Sue NY Over Law Hitching Local Races To State Dems

Dutchess County took a step toward suing the state over a law that usurps county legislatures' authority to set the years of local elections.

Dutchess lawmakers OK $100K for GOP fight against local election date change by state

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Dutchess County legislators have set aside $100,000 to support a Republican challenge of state plans to shift town, county and village elections from odd years to even years. The 14-7 straight party-line vote Thursday came with Republicans contending the state move, which affects the 2025 and 2027 elections, is an affront to […]

Dutchess County seeks applications for Human Rights Commission – Ktoy1047

Dutchess Legislature moves meeting time

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. The Dutchess County Legislature has changed the time of its monthly legislative meetings. The Legislature will meet at 6:30 p.m. beginning with its March 11 legislative meeting. Committee meetings will continue to begin at 5:30 p.m. For more information on the Dutchess County Legislature and to view the agenda, visit bit.ly/3UXqB42 or […]