Candidates Forum for Mayor of Poughkeepsie
At the Family Services' Candidates Forum on October 3rd, the candidates for mayor were asked to list the "pros and cons" of the city.
Watch their responses.
Candidates: Mayor Rob Rolison (R/C/I) (Elect Rob Rolison) and
Joash Ward (D/W) (Joash Ward for Mayor)
Moderator: Allison Dunn, Hudson Valley Bureau Chief for WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Community Matters 2 - 4th Community Clean Up Day!
Community Matters 2 - "CM2" held its 4th Community Clean Up Day on Saturday. Pershing Avenue feels like a new pair of shoes!
And then, there was a Block Party!
Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County
Rebuilding Together Dutchess County
Hudson River Housing, Inc.
L'Quette Taylor Christopher Grant Yvonne Flowers
Risa Tochigi, aka: Boogie, Announced as Muralist for the Poughkeepsie Gateway Project
From the City of Poughkeepsie:
Arts Mid-Hudson, Poughkeepsie Alliance and O+, are pleased to announce Risa Tochigi aka Boogie as the muralist for the Poughkeepsie Gateway Project. Boogie will create the art intervention at the Route 9 Underpass on Main Street in Poughkeepsie, NY.
The call for artists was open until March 15, encouraging all muralists to share their vision for the underpass. Arts Mid-Hudson received 21 submissions from artists from the Hudson Valley, New York City, New Jersey, Chicago and Europe. The decision was made by a jury of organizational representatives and community members who selected their top five submissions for community input. After a community input session, held in April, Boogie was chosen.
Boogie is a Japanese American street artist based in Poughkeepsie, who crafts detailed imaginary creatures, flowing abstractions and fun-loving characters. Her body of work taps into the flow of the streets and the vibrations of the dance culture. Her creative spirit blends the technical mastery of traditional Japanese prints with urban imagery, materials and locations.
The Poughkeepsie Gateway Project is to be completed between July 24 and August 4, 2018.
For more information, please contact Merritt - [email protected]
The Road to Home Ownership in Poughkeepsie ...
The Poughkeepsie Affordable Housing Coalition, on Friday, invited city officials to tour the northside neighborhood where they've focused rebuilding efforts. Home ownership is the answer to the abandoned houses and absentee landlords that blight our neighborhoods.
Rebuilding Together Dutchess County Hudson River Housing, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County
PoughETRY Fest 2018
The 1st PoughETRY FEST is coming to Cunneen-Hackett Art Gallery on Saturday, April 21st. Organized by Dutchess County's Poet Laureate, Poet Gold - BGW, a full-day of poetry, spoken word, video and music is planned. Spread the word!
#PoughEtryFest2018
Arts Mid-Hudson
PoughETRY Fest2018
Housing Agencies Combine Efforts
Hudson River Housing, Inc., Rebuilding Together Dutchess County and Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County are collaborating and focusing their efforts on a north-side section of the City of Poughkeepsie. They will explain their initiatives in a presentation before the Poughkeepsie Common Council on Monday, February 5th at 6:15PM.
2018 Poughkeepsie Common Council Swearing In Ceremony
The new City of Poughkeepsie Common Council for 2018-2019 was sworn in on Tuesday evening. Four new members join the Council including the City's very 1st At Large Councilmember and Chair Ann Finney.
Re-elected to new terms on the Council are: Chris Petsas, 1st Ward; Lorraine Johnson, 3rd Ward; Natasha Cherry, 6th Ward, Randall A. Johnson II, 7th Ward and Matthew M McNamara, 8th Ward.
The Common Council's new members are: Sarah A. Salem, 2nd Ward; Sarah Brannen, 4th Ward and Yvonne Flowers, 5th Ward.
When asked about their priorities for the new Council, the members united on Poughkeepsie's housing issues.
