Upstate Pups of NY 🐶

Happy Friday Poughkeepsie!

In today’s Poughkeepsie Weekly:

• Upstate Pups of NY 🐶 

• Good Cause Eviction & Business Improvement District 🏙️ 

• This Weekend 😎 

Let’s get to it.

- Jack Caseo, Anna Conway, & Trevor Redl

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THE DIGEST

“In an effort to further enhance the downtown corridor of the city and fortify the business climate along Main Street, the Mayor and Common Council supported a resolution authorizing the establishment of a Business Improvement District (BID). Funded by a special assessment on property owners within the district boundaries, a BID establishes a geographic area where local property owners, business tenants, and residents directly oversee key parts of the maintenance, improvement, and promotion of the commercial district.”

🏙️ City of Poughkeepsie Common Council Passes Good Cause Eviction.

• Prohibits eviction without good cause defined as “failure to pay rent, substantial lease violations, committing or permitting a nuisance, and apartment use for illegal purposes.”

• Landlords with one rental unit are exempt.

• Buildings constructed after 2009 and owner-occupied buildings with 10 or fewer units are exempt.

Community Organization Spotlight - Upstate Pups of NY 🐶

🐕️ Upstate Pups of NY is a newly established non-profit founded by a local family with a long history of fostering dogs. Their website shares the story of Sophia, their last foster dog from another agency:

“Our last foster, Sophia, came to us with only a few days left before crossing the rainbow bridge. Sophia's experience solidified it for us. We decided to start our own 501(c)(3), Upstate Pups, to rescue dogs from NYC and provide them with a loving upstate life. Having rescued and fostered a dozen dogs from various rescues, we've learned how to ensure the best experience for our furry friends and their forever families. Thanks for being part of our journey!”

Follow Upstate Pups of NY on Instagram and Facebook. Donate here to support their mission and follow their journey!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND

Explore our Community Calendar events by clicking “Community Calendar” in the header navigation bar on our website.

Friday, July 12th 

6:00 - 9:00 PM: Second Friday’s at Eastdale. Live music and food trucks!

Saturday, July 13th

7:30 AM: Discover Hudson Valley Bicycle Ride. With six different routes ranging in length from 15 to 100 miles, Click here for details.

12:00 - 8:00 PM: Beer Release at Plan Bee Farm Brewery. More details.

Sunday, July 14th

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CIVIL NEWS ⚖️ 

• Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting - July 17th at 7:00 PM

• Town of Poughkeepsie Citizens Committee on Housing Affordability Meeting - July 17th at 5:30 PM

The City of Poughkeepsie is looking for residents interested in serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals and Shade Tree Commission. If you are interested in serving on the ZBA or Shade Tree Commission, please send your resume and/or a detailed letter of interest outlining why you would like to serve in this capacity to [email protected] by Friday, August 16th. Learn more.

WEATHER

Saturday

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LIVE MUSIC & COMEDY LOWDOWN 🎤 

*Know of a live music event we missed? Let us know!

Friday

Millbrook Winery | Christian Anthony Band | 5-8 PM

Joseph’s Italian Steakhouse | Vito Petroccitto | 6:30 PM

Towne Crier Cafe | The Arborline Trio | 6:30 PM

Noochs | Lucky House | 7-10 PM

Daryls House | Jeffrey Gaines | 8 PM

Towne Crier Cafe | Total Mass Retain Yes Tribute Band | 8:30 PM

Laugh it Up Comedy Club | David Lucas | 8 PM

Saturday

Daryls House | Brunch: Eugene Tyler Band | 12 PM 

Daryls House | Eddie Seville | 3 PM

Millbrook Winery | Mary Ann Palermo & First Take Band | 5:30-7:30 PM

Shatzis Pub | Dizzy Parker | 6 PM

Towne Crier Cafe | Chihoe Hahn | 6 PM

Laugh it Up Comedy Club | David Lucas| 8 PM

Noochs | DJ Dave | 8 PM

Daryls House | Vincent Pastores Gangster Squad | 8 PM

Towne Crier Cafe | Lotus Spriti of Santana | 8:30 PM

Sunday

Towne Crier Cafe | Marji Zintz & Mike Larocco | 11:30 AM

Daryls House | Brunch: The Frost Duo | 12 PM

Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College | Absolute Zero. Tickets. | 2 PM

Shatzis Pub | Downstate Duo | 3 PM

Daryls House | Chrsy McCullaugh | 3 PM

Joseph’s Italian Steakhouse | Johnny Dell | 4:30 - 7:30 PM

Towne Crier Cafe | Vito Petroccitto | 6:30 PM

Daryls House | Sons of the East Plus Ben Goldsmith | 7 PM