Bystander Intervention Training in the Workplace (virtual)

Presented by Brooklyn-based Right to Be, a non-profit organization which teaches people to stop harassment, this training aims to reduce instances of workplace disrespect and harassment by giving employees the tools needed to disrupt those perpetrating it. Attendees will be presented with tools to be effective bystanders in the midst of workplace disrespect or harassment by using Right to Be’s proven bystander intervention methodology: distract, delegate, document, delay and direct. Ninety-eight percent of employees who have taken this training with Right to Be leave committed to intervene next time they witness disrespect or harassment at work. Residents can register for this Zoom event at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItfuGgqT4rGtD8brNc-aqp7ZVKG1aMXxpn

Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Meeting (remote)

The Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank (DCPLB) was approved by New York State in August 2020, pursuant to New York State’s Land Bank Program. By inter-municipal agreement, Dutchess County and the City of Poughkeepsie jointly formed the DCPLB with a mission to promote equitable and sustainable development through the rehabilitation of vacant, abandoned and underutilized properties in ways that are guided by ongoing community input, that foster housing that is affordable, that nurture communities of choice and access, and that support economic, environmental and social resiliency. The DCPLB was officially incorporated in New York State in April 2021.

To Register for the Zoom link, please email secretary@dcpoklandbank.org.

To view the agenda, click here.

Day of Family Fun at Bowdoin Park (in person)

Dutchess County Parks, in partnership with The Wolf (WCZX, 97.7FM), the Wakin’ Up with CJ and Jess Show and Townsquare Media Group, will host a free, family-friendly country music and line dancing event, “Boots by the Bandshell,” on Saturday, October 2nd at the bandshell at Bowdoin Park, located at 85 Sheafe Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Line dancing will be provided by CJ McIntyre followed by popular Hudson Valley Country band, Thunder Ridge Band.

This event will be held rain or shine. Updates will be posted on the County’s website, dutchessny.gov, as well on the Dutchess County Parks and Dutchess County Government social media pages.

Boots by the Bandshell Flyer

Redistricting and Its Impact on Election Outcomes (virtual)

Join the Dutchess County Progressive Action Alliance for a presentation on redistricting and how the way it is done can impact the outcome of elections for years to come.  Karen Holloway, a member of the League of Women Voters, will be the speaker.

To sign up either mark going on this Facebook event or email MYDCPAA@gmail.com indicating that you wish to attend the event. Please provide your email address so that the Zoom link can be sent to you.

Dutchess County Urban Trail Open House (in person)

The vision for the Urban Trail is maximizing connections and access for those who walk, run, or bicycle, whether for transportation, recreation, or other purposes. This expansion of the region’s trail system will link Poughkeepsie’s northern neighborhoods with key destinations, such as Marist College, Hudson Heritage, the Hudson River waterfront, the Walkway Over the Hudson, the W.R.S. Dutchess Rail Trail, the Fall Kill Creek, and a variety of nearby parks and local businesses.

Come anytime between 6:30-8:30pm at the Family Partnership Center Cafeteria (29 N. Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY) to learn more!

Dutchess County Live Town Hall

Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro will hold his next virtual Town Hall Forum regarding the COVID-19 pandemic live on the County’s Facebook Page. The County Executive will provide updates on the County’s response to the pandemic, as well as the latest information about local vaccine distribution. If you have a question for County Executive Molinaro, you can type it in the comment section when the video goes live, and we’ll answer as many as possible.

Tune in here!