Columbia County is working toward keeping the public well informed
of news and events that directly influence our community. County
Department newsletters and press releases are also very important
for keeping our viewers informed about the changes and enncements
that
we are
making
within our government offices. |
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For Immediate Release
September 7, 2011
INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY. Click here for more.
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For Immediate Release
September 7, 2011
Columbia County Emergency Management Office Facebook Page. Click here for more.
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For Immediate Release
March 24, 2011
Register Star Press Release. Click here for more.
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For Immediate Release
March 10, 2011
Tyler Technologies Press Release. Click here for more.
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For Immediate Release
March 10, 2011
Water damage in your home caused by floods and/or loss of power can create serious health and safety concerns. You can take precautions to protect your family from developing illnesses associated with contaminated water, food and air and moisture problems. Click here for more.
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For Immediate Release
March 4, 2011
County Health Department Announces Rabies Clinic. Click here for more.
Click here for the schedule and locations.
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For Immediate Release
March 4, 2011
Not Too Late To Get Your Flu Shot. Click here for more.
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For Immediate Release
January 11, 2011
Hudson, NY – Columbia County Clerk Holly Tanner is pleased to announce that the County DMV office located at 560 Warren Street in Hudson is now an authorized E-Z Pass On-the-Go retailer. Click here for more.
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For Immediate Release
November 23, 2010
Health Department to Conduct Mass Dispensing Exercise. More here. Flyers Here.
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For Immediate Release
November 18, 2010
Columbia County Surpasses $250,000 in Prescription Savings with ProAct RX Discount Cards. More here
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For Immediate Release
August 17, 2010
Columbia County has recently completed a detailed study comparing all 18 towns in the County to each other over 60 different measures. More here
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For Immediate Release
July 6, 2010
US Dept. of State Announces Passport Fee Increase. More here
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For Immediate Release
April 30, 2010
RABIES ALERT!!
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For Immediate Release
October 23, 2009
The Columbia County Health Department has received a few hundred doses of the H1N1 Flu vaccine...... More here |
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For Immediate Release
October 22, 2009
The Columbia County Department of Health is suspending seasonal flu vaccine immunization clinics until further notice due to a lack of vaccine availability..... More here |
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For Immediate Release
October 20, 2009
The Columbia County Health Department is cancelling the community seasonal flu vaccine clinic scheduled for the Ghent Town Hall on October 21, 2009 at 1:00 pm due to lack of seasonal flu vaccine availability. We regret the inconvenience to county residents. PDF here |
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October 20, 2009
County Completes Energy Study
In 50/50 partnership with New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the County recently completed a several month long study to determine potential energy cost savings in its facilities. .....More |
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October 16, 2009
County’s Conservative Financial Approach Pays Dividends |
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October 2, 2009
Health Department Release
COLUMBIA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS URGE LOCAL
RESIDENTS TO HELP IN RESPONSE TO NOVEL H1N1 INFLUENZA VIRUS:
DON’T
SEEK HOSPITAL OR EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT UNLESS NECESSARY........ More
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September 17, 2009
Health Department Release
The Columbia County Health Department would like to remind the residents that it’s time to get your Regular Seasonal Flu Shot........ More Here
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September 3, 2009
Health Department Release
4 crows that have tested positive for West Nile virus from the
Craryville, Valatie and Greenport areas.....more here
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June 15th, 2009
News Release from Department of Social Services
County DSS proposes use of the St. Charles Hotel for emergency housing and satellite office
...more here |
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June 16th 2009
Temporary Emergency Housing and Satellite Proposal
Power Point
Temporary Emergency Housing and Satellite Proposal...more here |
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Swine Flu Updates
| Swine Flu Press Release April 27, 2009 |
| Swine Flu Press Release April 28, 2009 |
| Swine Flu Press Release April 30, 2009 |
| Swine Flu Press Release May 1, 2009 |
| Swine Flu
Press Release May 4, 2009 |
| Swine Flu
Press Release May 6, 2009 |
| Swine Flu Press Release May 15, 2009 |
| Swine Flu Press Release May 20, 2009 |
| Swine
Flu Press Release June 1, 2009 |
| Swine
Flu Press Release June 5, 2009 |
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Columbia County creates Welfare Fraud Task Force
A task force to prevent and detect welfare fraud was unveiled
Friday, February 20, 2009, by the Columbia County Board of Supervisors
for the purpose of ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent appropriately
for those deserving and eligible, and not wasted on those recipients
or providers abusing the system. Read More.... |
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CC Scoop interviews Chairman of the Board Art Baer
CC Scoop recently invited Chairman of the Board Art Baer into
their studio to discuss some of the current issues facing the county
as well as how the county plans to improve their infrastructure.
The full 5 part interview can be seen here |
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April 20, 2009
County Health Department
Announces Rabies Clinics
The County Health Department has scheduled rabies vaccination
clinics for dogs, cats and ferrets.
The next clinic is scheduled for May 2, 2009 in Gallatin at the
Gallatin Town Highway garage, Cats
and Ferrets from 10:00 – 11:00 am, Dogs from 11:00 am to
12:00 noon.....Read More |
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April 20, 2009
Health Department announces new Volunteer website
Whether an emergency results from terrorism or a natural disease outbreak,
plans are already in place to limit the spread of illness. Columbia County
has established locations where antibiotics,
vaccines and other medical supplies can be quickly distributed, if needed. These
dispensing sites may be at schools, community centers, businesses, and
other similar locations. Volunteers will
work with Columbia County Health Department staff and other medically-trained
people at these
points of dispensing....Read More |
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