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Good afternoon, Poughkeepsie. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Fourth of July weekend!
In today’s Poughkeepsie Weekly:
July 4th Fireworks 🇺🇸
YOU Project Stalls
A Quiet Weekend 😎
Let’s get to it.
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THE DIGEST
July 4th Fireworks 🎆
Gather your friends and family for the City of Poughkeepsie’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at Waryas Park!
Enjoy live music from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Waterfront Pavilion, located at John Flowers Circle, and grab a bite from one of the local food vendors set up nearby.
As the sun sets, find your spot along the Hudson River for the fireworks display.
YOU Project Stalls, Community Grows Frustrated
Plans for the Youth Opportunity Union (YOU), a long-promised youth center at 35 Montgomery Street in Poughkeepsie, have hit a wall. Despite spending $4.49 million in taxpayer money since 2020, the site remains vacant, overgrown, and increasingly seen by neighbors as a safety concern.
In a recent special report, Dutchess County Comptroller Dan Aymar-Blair concluded that the County has not met its obligations under the 2020 agreement with the City, including failing to start construction or fully fund the project.
Some city leaders are now exploring the possibility of reclaiming the land, although this would require repaying the demolition costs. Mayor Yvonne Flowers criticized the delays, noting that similar projects elsewhere in the County have moved forward.
Residents and young people say the need for a youth center is greater than ever. As of now, the YOU remains a vision, not a reality.
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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Pick up Stitches - Boardman Library.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Disc Golf with the Poughkeepsie Library District at Hackett Hill Park.
1:30 - 3:30 PM: Relax & Read Book Club - Adriance Library.
2:00 - 10:00 PM: Summer Carnival at the Poughkeepsie Galleria.
Sunday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Eastdale Farmers Market.
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM: Powerhouse Theater at Vassar - A Simple Herstory.
2:00 - 10:00 PM: Summer Carnival at the Poughkeepsie Galleria.
CIVIL NEWS ⚖️
City of Poughkeepsie Common Council Meeting - July 8th
Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting - July 16th
Town of Poughkeepsie residents interested in creating an Accessory Dwelling Unit can sign up for the wait list for the upcoming ADU Plus One Program. Applications will open on July 14th and will be reviewed by Hudson River Housing on a rolling basis.
WEATHER
Saturday
57 🌡️ 83 | ☀️
Sunday
66 🌡️ 89 | ☁️
Monday
69 🌡️ 89 | ☀️
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