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.

For Immediate Release
September 7, 2011

INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS OF COLUMBIA COUNTY. Click here for more.

For Immediate Release
September 7, 2011

Columbia County Emergency Management Office Facebook Page. Click here for more.

For Immediate Release
March 24, 2011

Register Star Press Release. Click here for more.

For Immediate Release
March 10, 2011

Tyler Technologies Press Release. Click here for more.

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.

For Immediate Release
March 4, 2011

County Health Department Announces Rabies Clinic. Click here for more.
Click here for the schedule and locations.

For Immediate Release
March 4, 2011

Not Too Late To Get Your Flu Shot. Click here for more.

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.

For Immediate Release
November 23, 2010

Health Department to Conduct Mass Dispensing Exercise. More here. Flyers Here.

For Immediate Release
November 18, 2010

Columbia County Surpasses $250,000 in Prescription Savings with ProAct RX Discount Cards. More here

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

For Immediate Release
July 6, 2010

US Dept. of State Announces Passport Fee Increase. More here

For Immediate Release
April 30, 2010

RABIES ALERT!!

For Immediate Release
October 23, 2009

The Columbia County Health Department has received a few hundred doses of the H1N1 Flu vaccine...... More here

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

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

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

October 16, 2009

County’s Conservative Financial Approach Pays Dividends

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 Here

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

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

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

June 16th 2009
Temporary Emergency Housing and Satellite Proposal
Power Point

Temporary Emergency Housing and Satellite Proposal...more here

Swine Flu Updates

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....

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

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

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