Poughkeepsie To Receive $787,000 In CDBG Funds

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — The City of Poughkeepsie is set to receive more than $787,000 in federal funds. Senators Charles Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand announced recently that $787,692 allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant program will be used to update hazardous sidewalks, purchase vehicles and safety equipment for the fire department, repair again infrastructure and support programs for seniors, children and the homeless.

Gillibrand said the funds will allow the city to invest in public service programs and move forward with ongoing projects. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

“This investment will help strengthen the city’s infrastructure while supporting programs to help the homeless and families in need,” she said, a prepared statement on her website.

“I will always fight in the Senate to make sure that our communities have the resources to invest in critical infrastructure projects,” Gillibrand said.

Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison said the city was grateful to the senators in obtaining the money.

“This funding provides assistance to upgrade hazardous sidewalk in distressed neighborhoods, provides vehicles and hoses for the fire department, repairs to the financial plaza deck parking lot and public service funds to assist the elderly, children and the homeless in our community,” he said.

Community Development Block Grants are provided to state and local governments to help expand economic opportunities, provide decent housing and suitable living environments for low-to-moderate income individuals.

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