Mayor Marc Nelson and Mayor-elect Yvonne Flowers will make introductory remarks at the seminar, being organized by Karen Williams, the city’s Youth Services Director. Read on...
The Housing Vacancy Rate analysis may be used by the city to determine whether a housing emergency — as defined by the Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA) — exists for this class of buildings. Read on...
The budget would raise property taxes, continue to close the gap on the city’s longstanding deficit, maintain essential government services and make critically important capital improvements. Read on...
The city has retained Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP to perform preliminary and final design services to rehabilitate the existing roadway and improve pedestrian and bicycle accommodations using a “Complete Streets” approach. Read on...
The city has identified Kaal Rock Park as an underutilized park in need of rehabilitation and is working to make enhancements, including lighting and electrical upgrades Read on...
City officials are continuing to work on amendments to the corresponding zoning code and will hold a last community forum at the Family Partnership Center on Wednesday, September 27 at 5 p.m. Read on...
State Comptroller's Office says city's preliminary “Fiscal Stress Score” has improved from “Significant Fiscal Stress” to "Susceptible to Fiscal Stress." Read on...
A combination of federal and city funds will be utilized to fund the design, construction, and inspection of the project, which includes about 0.4 mile of roadway. Read on...
Mayor Marc Nelson, who will leave office after this year, said, “After careful consideration, we believe it is best to wait and provide an opportunity to allow the next administration to proceed with the project in a manner they deem most appropriate.” Read on...
Pulaski site to stay closed this summer during pool house construction. Pool hours extended again at Spratt to accommodate swimming lessons; Middle School Pool is is also being used for adult swim for an hour each day Monday through Friday. Read on...
Mayor Marc Nelson noted the significance of these improvements, pointing out that better credit ratings can significantly reduce the costs of borrowing by recognizing lower financial risks to investors through low-interest rates. Read on...
Speakers included Mayor Nelson, Dutchess County Executive William F.X. O'Neil, New City Parks Executive Director Rose Harvey, Scenic Hudson Land Trust and Land Programs Executive Director Seth McKee and Ernest Henry who talked about the park's history. Read on...
The city received two submissions — one from Chai Developers, LLC, Bernard “Berry” Kohn, the other from Southern Waterfront Development, LLC, Joseph Bonura, Jr. — and has opened up a public comment period. Read on...
The marker commemorates the upcoming 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette’s return visit to the United States as the last living Brigadier General of the American Revolution. Read on...
The city has identified Kaal Rock Park as an underutilized park in need of rehabilitation and is working to make improvements with public input. Read on...
City officials, in conjunction with the Dutchess County Bar Association, began a program aimed at helping residents facing eviction or other landlord-tenant litigation in City Court. Read on...
Second Ward Common Council Member Evan Menist funded this $50,000 project through ward money allocated to each Council member as part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act funding the city has received. Read on...
Mayor Marc Nelson announced today more than $470,000 in funding to community organizations through the Youth Activities & Opportunities grant program. Read on...
Mayor cites new level of cooperation between the administration and Common Council and points to the city's continued momentum to fiscal solvency. Read on...
The city has extended the deadline for qualified developers to offer their vision for a prominent 14-acre site on the city’s southern waterfront. Read on...
The Grant provides funds to improve the quality-of-life of low- and moderate-income residents through the planning and development of municipal infrastructure and public amenities. Read on...
The city created the program in 2018 with $140,000 in seed money. Over the years, grant monies have been distributed for sporting activities, the performing arts, summer camps, tech programs, job skills development, among other essential endeavors. Read on...
Mayor Marc Nelson has announced he has directed the Development Department to extend the public comment period through February 23, 2023 for comments to the first draft of amendments to the city’s Zoning Code. Read on...
Rob Rolison will stay on the Poughkeepsie Children’s Cabinet in his new role as the New York State Senator representing the City of Poughkeepsie. Read on...
The budget would keep the city under the New York State property tax cap for the sixth straight year, in addition to lowering the tax rate, maintaining essential city services and continuing to put additional resources into key programs and initiatives. Read on...
In 2020 the city hired New City Parks to work with community partners in the 7th ward to restore the recreational facilities in the park and to add a walking trail, benches and solar lights and a meadow north of the basketball courts. Read on...
City officials are now working on amendments to the city’s Zoning Code, which will be a key part of implementing the Comprehensive Plan under the “PK4Keeps’ initiative. Read on...
The Department of Public Works will oversee the reconstruction of Malcolm X work, which the city has planned and funded in conjunction with New City Parks, Scenic Hudson and other community partners. Read on...
The City and the Poughkeepsie City School District invite you to a joint gathering for our Latino community. All are welcome. Free refreshments will be served. Free kids' activities! Read on...
Dutchess County has a website providing updates about the forthcoming “Youth Opportunity Union” at the former YMCA site in the city. See the latest here, www.the-you.org. Read on...
This event, which will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday August 24 in the City Hall Lobby, will focus on updates to the city’s Zoning Code. Read on...
Greatly aiding its effort to close a longstanding deficit in its general fund, the City has received an upfront $3 million payment connected to the recently completed sales tax agreement with Dutchess County and the City of Beacon. Read on...
City officials have released a draft of a new comprehensive plan and are seeking public feedback by April 18 before beginning the process of going before the Common Council for review and approval. Read on...
Watch for free from Waryas Park, at the base of Main Street; or purchase a ticket for a vantage point at the Walkway Over the Hudson, walkway.org/fireworks. Read on...
City officials are pleased to announce that that Pershing Avenue Park improvements started this week. The Department of Public Works will oversee the reconstruction of recreational facilities in the park. Read on...
The Poughkeepsie Children’s Cabinet has released two unprecedented reports that provide in-depth analysis of Early Childhood Development and Out-of-School Enrichment and Learning in the city and make a series of recommendations. Read on...
The mayor provided updates on the city’s improving financial condition as well as key initiatives, including increased funding for youth-related activities. Read on...
The cities of Poughkeepsie and Beacon and Dutchess County have reached a new 10-year agreement governing the distribution of sales tax by the county to cities and towns, pending certain legislative approvals. Read on...
Mayor Rolison will deliver his State of the City address at 5:30 p.m. Thursday March 31 at the Changepoint Theatre, 260 Mill St., Poughkeepsie. Read on...
City officials are continuing to update the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Codes and have scheduled a third open house — this one focusing on the mission to “convert goals into action.” Read on...
City officials have released a comprehensive study that highlights the challenges and opportunities it is facing regarding recent housing trends. Read on...
The city has received a limited supply of COVID-19 test kits and will have some available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the front desk at the City Police Station, 62 Civic Center Plaza. Read on...
The City has completed its distribution of a limited supply of free COVID-19 test kits and will let the public know when it receives more The city distributed 1,100 kits, each containing two tests, in just over two hours near City Hall Thursday morning. Read on...
Mayor Rob Rolison announced today that more funding is being made available through a COVID-19 Emergency Rent program for low- and moderate-income households struggling through the pandemic. Read on...
Franco, who has been serving as acting chief and has been with the city’s Fire Department for 27 years, succeeds Mark Johnson, who retired earlier this year. Read on...
As 2021 winds down, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the year and offer some highlights amid challenging times that nevertheless have witnessed progress on many fronts, thanks to the work of city employees and so many in the community. Read on...
Mayor announced today that, despite considerable fiscal challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, his 2022 preliminary budget stays under the state’s property tax cap, lowers the tax rate, bolsters youth services and maintains other city services Read on...
Mayor Rob Rolison has announced the creation of a website that enables the public to find out more about the federal American Rescue Plan Act, provide important feedback and track the city’s use of these funds. Read on...
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Poughkeepsie has completed its 2021 Annual Action Plan (AAP). The Annual Action Plan outlines the proposed projects to be funded through entitlement funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Read on...
On or about November 5, 2021 the City of Poughkeepsie will request the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to release federal funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, for the following projects: Read on...
The grant provides funds to improve the quality-of-life of residents through the planning and development of municipal infrastructure and public amenities. Read on...
Mayor Marc Nelson and Mayor-elect Yvonne Flowers will make introductory remarks at the seminar, being organized by Karen Williams, the city’s Youth Services Director. Read on...
