Red Hook, Rhinebeck and Milan Today

04/04/2024

Assembly budget rejected deep funding cuts for local schools that had been proposed, including 23.8% for Rhinebeck and 10.1% for Red Hook, which would result in big property tax increases.

The Assembly has passed its one-house budget, reversing deep cuts to education, healthcare and transportation.

04/03/2024

Proposal would direct the county to take legal action against New York State to block the consolidation of elections to even-numbered years with an initial cost of $100K.

Republicans in the Dutchess County Legislature want to sue New York State to block a new election law and they want taxpayers to pay for it.

03/20/2024

Incumbent Rhinebeck Village Trustee Vanessa Bertozzi and newcomer Eleanor Pupko were swept into office on Tuesday for two-year terms that will begin April 1.

The wins demonstrated the continued Democratic dominance in Rhinebeck.

03/13/2024

A decision on whether or not to build a sewer system in the TND-CC zoning district (Route 9 south of Rhinebeck Bank) could impact the area’s zoning.

Town will review its zoning laws to resolve questions about a new sewer system, changes to state law around wetlands, and subdivisions of large farming parcels.

03/13/2024

He is accused of contacting the Hyde Park Police via phone and threatening to shoot their officers and destroy their facility.

03/08/2024

Early voting for the New York Presidential Primaries will begin on March 23 and run through March 30, with voters registered as Democrats and Republicans eligible to vote. Presidential Primary Election Day is Tuesday, April 2.

Early voting will run through March 30, with voters registered as Democrats and Republicans eligible to vote.

03/06/2024

Registration deadline is March 8.

Eleanor Pupko and Trustee Vanessa Bertozzi are running on the Democratic line, and Derrick Sinon is on the Republican line.

03/01/2024

According to the New York State Department of Labor, the unemployment rate in Dutchess County rose to 3.6% in December, up 0.2%. Most economists consider

03/01/2024

From weekend archery to adult park palette art sessions, eaglet nature programs, summer camps, pickleball, and a new disc golf league, there are exciting and educational offerings for residents of all ages looking to explore the outdoors in fun and unique ways.