11. City apartments to get facelift August 31, 2001 •• 755
words •• ID: pgh2046301 Two large apartment
buildings on lower Main Street in the City of Poughkeepsie
are being rehabilitated, further evidence of revitalization
in the area. River Management, De-velopment & Realty has
begun about $1.6 million in renovations for the 64 units at
192 and 210 Main St. The 14 units at 192 Main could be
completed in three months. The project is one of several
occurring along Main Street. Others recently finished or in
the works include a new skilled-nursing facility,
12. City company gets first loan in new state program July 13, 2001 •• 313
words •• ID: pgh2019854 The first
small-business loan in Dutchess County under a new state
program has been made to Precision Contractor, a City of
Poughkeepsie company. Dutchess County Economic Development
Corp.'s Peter Winne announced the $100,000 loan from the
Statewide Zone Capital Corp., a state entity set up in 2000
to give low-interest capital expansion loans to businesses
within Empire Zones. The Poughkeepsie-Dutchess Empire Zone,
formerly known as an Economic Development Zone, covers parts
of the
13. Clay will fill Barrett September 21, 2004 •• 496
words •• ID: pgh27290117 Where many might see
a dilapidated building of wood, peeling paint and worn
brick, Jeep Johnson sees a gem. In another step in the
effort to revitalize downtown Poughkeepsie, Barrett Art
Center is launching a new project at 485 Main St. called
Barrett Clay Works. Johnson, executive director of the
nonprofit group, organized a press conference last week to
announce the beginning of construction and renovation at the
three-story building. When finished, Barrett Clay Works will
be a ceramic
14. City weighs 2-way Hamilton Street March 12, 2004 •• 650
words •• ID: pgh11064128 Now that the former
Main Mall has been opened to traffic, City of Poughkeepsie
leaders are considering whether to spend as much as $1
million to make Hamilton Street open to two-way traffic.
City Engineer Richard Du Pilka Monday night outlined three
options for the Common Council to consider. They are: -
Maintain a one-way traffic scheme and perform curb and
sidewalk repairs without significant changes. The estimated
cost is $550,000. - Implement two-way traffic with minimum
15. NewEateries February 27, 2004 •• 496
words •• ID: pgh10815612 Demitasse Café --
202 Main St., Poughkeepsie. Opened Oct. 17. Serving cafe
fare in a Victorian salon-style setting complete with
artwork, books and a demitasse cup collection. Offerings
include crepes, waffles, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps,
paninis, desserts and an array of beverages: espresso,
cappuccino, lattes, chai and Italian sodas. Owners Tiffany
and Jon Behrends; manager Louis Zeppone. Open
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-11
p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
16. Renaissance takes shape in DOWNTOWN November 30, 2003 •• 1451
words •• ID: pgh9553475 Main Street was once
the bustling epicenter of retail and business transactions
in the City of Poughkeepsie. The downtown area was a place
where couples and families could shop for necessities and
socialize. Five and dime stores gave workers a place to buy
hair spray and a screwdriver, and afterwards, a place to
grab a quick bite to eat before returning to their jobs. The
smell of freshly baked bread wafted through the air from
bakeries. Mothers with children in tow shopped for clothing
17. Council approves Luckey Platt fixes October 15, 2003 •• 576
words •• ID: pgh8844238 It could cost $1
million or more to stabilize the Luckey Platt building, City
of Poughkeepsie leaders learned Tuesday night. While the
exact cost of the project was unclear, the Common Council
voted to go ahead with the project rather than tear it down.
The council was presented with preliminary estimates on the
work needed to shore up the Main Street landmark before
winter arrives. The building has suffered floor collapses in
recent weeks because of heavy rain and is in urgent need of
18. Railroad to study station upgrades June 16, 2003 •• 528
words •• ID: pgh6977507 Commuters and other
railroad users may someday be able to get more than a ticket
and a snack at the Poughkeepsie train station. Metro-North
Railroad plans to hire a consultant to study the 85-year-old
station with an eye toward renovations and adding services,
like stores and restaurants. Councilman Frank Mora, R-1st
Ward, said that indicates Metro-North believes the city is
on the rise. ''For Metro-North to employ a consultant to
study about how they could improve the area
19. Arts renaissance showing strength May 14, 2003 •• 601
words •• ID: pgh6483870 The downtown
Poughkeepsie arts community can feel a movement coming
together. A few small steps over the past few years became a
sprint this week with the kickoff celebration for the
Poughkeepsie Art Museum, Barrett Clay Works and ArtHop,
which begins Saturday. ArtHop will be every third Saturday
of the month. Galleries will stay open later and local
restaurants will offer specials and live entertainment.
''We're kind of doing this on the fly,'' said Albert
20. Residents cheer toppling of Saddam April 10, 2003 •• 506
words •• ID: pgh6004602 The images of the
statue of Saddam Hussein being toppled by joyous Iraqis
flickered on the television screens at Andy's Place
Wednesday, the lunchtime crowd watching history unfold as
they munched on chili and cheeseburgers. Most at the City of
Poughkeepsie restaurant said the image reminded them of the
fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, with Iraqis whacking a
sledgehammer at the image of Saddam and railing against the
evil his regime represented. ''I think it was
