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šŸŒ± How much county grant money is headed to a Poughkeepsie Habitat project?

Poughkeepsie, New York Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Poughkeepsie! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How much county grant money is headed to a Poughkeepsie Habitat project?
  • How is Poughkeepsie helping boost safety in Dutchess Countyā€™s largest school district?
  • How will steep state cuts hit Poughkeepsieā€™s main victim support agency?

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sun followed by some clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, showers around, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Dutchess County announces $1.2 Million in CDBG and HOME Funding (midhudsonnews.com) ā€” Dutchess County is steering $197,800 to infrastructure for a new Habitat for Humanity subdivision off Sunset Avenue in the Town of Poughkeepsie, part of $1.2 million in CDBG and HOME grants. The funding also backs sidewalks, accessibility upgrades, housing, and senior and homeless services countywide, with applications for 2027 funds expected early next year.
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ā€¢ County's largest school district preps for new year (midhudsonnews.com) ā€” The Wappingers Central School District is ramping up safety upgrades and facility improvements ahead of the September 8 opening, backed partly by support from the Town of Poughkeepsie and other municipalities for expanded sheriff presence. A multi-year, $153.77 million capital plan, new college-credit options with Dutchess Community College, and leadership changes will shape studentsā€™ experience this year.
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ā€¢ State victim services agencies call for restoration of millions after funding cuts (midhudsonnews.com) ā€” A major funding cut is hitting Family Services in Poughkeepsie, which faces nearly a 50 percent reduction in state victim-services support for 2026ā€“2028. Alongside agencies in Newburgh and White Plains, itā€™s demanding an independent review of how the awards were decided after information requests went unanswered.
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    Wednesday August 19
  • Board of Education Regular Meeting ā†’
    Poughkeepsie City School District 11 College Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Convierte Tu Talento en Ingreso Extra
    Women's Enterprise Development Center Think Dutchess Alliance for Business, 3 Neptune Road, Suite A21, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Spackenkill Union Free School District Orville A Todd Middle School, 11 Croft Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 126
    9:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My precious Bella escaped earlier today , for 3 hours , thought someone kidnapped her.
    Shes back home safe and sound. Thanks for everyone's prayers , God is good. (Nextdoor Pough Town)
  • Found , Owner Located
    Thank you all anybody lose a dog? She is very young very sweet. She is well trained. She knows how to sit and stuff to me. She looks like a puppyā€¦ (Nextdoor Nassau)
  • Marist College posted a job opening for Head Coach, Club Baseball in Poughkeepsie. Apply here.
  • Premiere Medical posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist in Poughkeepsie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poughkeepsie here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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