Dutchess County Government

The 2026 Senior Golden Gathering was another rousing success, and County Executive Sue Serino thanks her partners – the Dutchess County Office for the Aging (OFA) and NYS Senators Rob Rolison and Michelle Hinchey – as well as the dozens of vendors, staff from various County government departments, our many volunteers, the support team from the Arlington Central School District, and (of course) the hundreds of our neighbors who came out for Saturday’s great event!

It was a pleasure to welcome so many older adults, their loved ones, and caregivers from around Dutchess County to Arlington High School for a day filled with connections, health screenings, resources, information, and so much more! If you couldn’t make it to the Golden Gathering, we invite you to check out all the OFA offers year-round at dutchessny.gov/aging.

Our Dutchess County Office for the Aging's Friendship Center in East Fishkill is closed today. Recipients of home-delivered meals, though, will not be affected. We appreciate your understanding.

Today is World Rabies Day, calling attention to the simple actions that help prevent rabies in our community.

Our Health Department works year‑round to keep residents safe through rabies vaccination clinics, public education, and support for individuals who may have been exposed. Keeping pets up‑to‑date on their rabies shots is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of this deadly disease.

To learn more visit: dutchessny.gov/rabies.

Join us next Saturday (Oct. 3) for County Executive Sue Serino’s Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day in partnership with the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. From 1–3 p.m., stop by the Poughkeepsie side of the Walkway to connect with local organizations and health providers, learn about available resources and services, and visit Northwell Health’s mobile health unit, where you can speak with a physician, ask questions and receive a brief exam.

Family-friendly crafts will also be available, including card-making to show support for individuals and families facing a breast cancer diagnosis. Learn more: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/County-Executive/Breast-Cancer-Awareness-Day-2026.htm

Our annual Senior Golden Gathering is underway here at Arlington High School! More than 80 local businesses and organizations that serve older adults are here to meet you. We’ll be here until 1 p.m., and we hope you’ll stop by!

Get all the details: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/County-Executive/47613.htm

Today is the day! The doors open at 10 a.m. this morning for our annual Senior Golden Gathering, taking place at Arlington High School in Lagrangeville. There's so much for our older adults to explore — health screenings, on-site flu vaccinations, information about employment opportunities, live entertainment, interactive activities, FREE breakfast, door prizes and more — and there's no charge. Just show up at 10 a.m. and make a day of it. We can't wait to see you in a few hours!

Seats are still available to join our Division of Solid Waste Management for a free home composting workshop this coming Monday evening. Join us to discover how easy composting can be and the positive impact it has on our environment. Just sign up online at dutchessny.gov/workshop, and we'll save you a seat!

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial reminder that early detection saves lives.

As part of County Executive Sue Serino’s continued campaign, men 50 and older, and those with a family history of prostate cancer, are urged to speak with their provider about when screening is right for them. Early conversations lead to better outcomes.

Let’s help the men in our lives stay ahead of prostate cancer.

Huge congratulations to our incredible 911 Communications Center team, recently honored at our Department of Emergency Response's latest quarterly recognition ceremony!

From expertly coordinating a dangerous fire response on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge to saving lives during high-stress emergency calls, these dedicated men and women are true heroes.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to keeping our community safe!

County Executive Sue Serino and Dutchess County Office of Veterans Affairs invite local veterans to join them at free upcoming events — including the annual "Red, White & You!" Veterans Appreciation Picnic and two pasta dinners in East Fishkill and Red Hook — celebrating their service and connecting them with community support. Veterans and one guest can reserve their spot for any of these events by emailing [email protected] or calling 845-486-2000. Get more details about these events: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/County-Executive/47639.htm