City Of Poughkeepsie Declares Snow Emergency

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — The city of Poughkeepsie declared a snow emergency ahead of a winter storm.

Mayor Rob Rolison said the emergency went into effect at 4 p.m. Thursday, requiring vehicles to be removed from designated snow routes.

People must find alternative off-street parking or park their vehicles in public parking lots. They have until 10 p.m. to do so, under the snow emergency.

Vehicles parked on snow emergency routes during a declared emergency are subject to ticketing, towing or impounding at the vehicle owner's expense. If towed, the impound fee must be paid before the vehicle is released. Any parking tickets have to be paid as well.

Instructions for release can be obtained by calling the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department at 845-451-4000.

The mayor said that residents need to keep fire hydrants in front of their homes clear and accessible in case of emergency. Failure to clear and keep clear a hydrant may result in a $100 fine or more.

The city's snow emergency routes can be found here.

Dutchess County offices will also be closed Friday, including the county Department of Motor Vehicle offices. The Office for the Aging's eight Senior Friendship Centers will be closed Friday, and there will be no home-delivered meals deliveries.

The Dutchess County Public Transit will operate on a normal fixed-route schedule, but passengers should be aware of possible delays due to road conditions.