Poughkeepsie Residents Oppose County’s Shelter Plan At Oakley St
By: Tigman | Published: 2025-06-03 04:00:00 | Source: nj1015.com
Residents, business owners, and city leaders reportedly oppose controversial shelter plan at 26 Oakley Street.
According to the Dutchess County Government page, Dutchess County working on the plan to address the homeless issue in Poughkeepsie is moving forward. In April 2024, Dutchess County was awarded a $13,023,795 Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) grant from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to fund the capital costs associated with retrofitting the 26 Oakley Street property in the City of Poughkeepsie.
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