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Dutchess
Nov 29 2022
Poughkeepsie continues park improvements
Oct 06 2022
The Rent Is Too Damn High. Blame the Suburbs.
May 16 2022
Going Statewide to Boost ADU Development
Nov 29 2021
Congestion pricing: MTA gives the mic to the public and gets an earful
Oct 13 2021
Comments in Support of Accessory Homes Enabling Act to NYS Assembly Joint Committee Hearing
by Marcel Negret & Moses Gates
Oct 08 2021
New York State Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Legislation Fact Sheets
by Marcel Negret & Mark McNulty
Sep 28 2021
Poughkeepsie to upgrade city parks with federal rescue plan funds
Sep 24 2021
Community gets first look at Malcolm X park plans
Apr 20 2021
Poughkeepsie to address upgrades to city parks
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