Thanks to a great team of Vassar's environmental thinkers, an Ecological Restoration Grant from Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley has been secured for a watershed restoration project at the Preserve at Vassar.

Exciting news... a Repair Cafe is coming to Poughkeepsie! This free community event is an opportunity for anyone to get their broken but beloved items fixed with the help of volunteer repair coaches, allowing us all to divert waste from landfills and work to transform our throw-away economy.

City officials have released the first draft of amendments to its zoning code that would streamline the number of districts and modernize the regulations to address development trends.

In partnership with Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board (DCWIB) and Dutchess One-Stop, The Art Effect is in search of young adult applicants to join the GVP Level Up Employment Program. 

If you’ve been past the intersection of Parker Avenue and Garden Street lately, you’ve probably wondered — and if you haven’t spotted it yet, you probably will. What’s that yellow all about?