A blog (a contraction of the term "web log") is usually maintained by an individual or organization with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order.

This blog will provide commentary or news about the Town of Poughkeepsie. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, Web pages, and other media related to its topic. The ability of readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs. Most blogs are primarily textual, although some focus on art (Art blog), photographs (photoblog), videos (Video blogging), music (MP3 blog), and audio (podcasting).

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If you wish to post a blog you must be registered and logged into the website. Contact the web administrator or chair for “poster” status. Click on "create a blog entry" to add your first blog entry.

If you cut and paste to make your blog, paste your first paragraph separately followed by the rest of your entry. If you are typing directly into the blog box there are no specific instructions.

I encourage all residents to become citizen journalists, to inform and communicate issues impacting our town, which are underreported or not reported at all. Gary Levine-Chair

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Supervisor Myers questions police raises

Town of Poughkeepsie Supervisor Pat Myers was the sole vote against increasing the salaries of the Chief of Police and 2 Detective Captains by 13.5%. The base salary for the Chief increases to $131,241 in 2010 and to $140,958 in 2012; Detective Captains increase to $107,989 in 2010 and to $116,170 in 2012.

Committee Meeting Updates

Our July 20th Committee Meeting at Uno's 842 Main St. had a good attendance. Before normal business items were reported and discussed. Two Guest Speakers were introduced.

Marco Caviglia running for Dutchess County Court Judge, gave the Committee an overview of his extensive experience as both prosecutor and defense attorney. His impressive credentials and accomplishments throughout his career make him the best candidate to fill the second position that recently opened, for County Court Judge.

The Drive for A NEW NY

Town of Poughkeepsie Democrats Committee Chairman Gary Levine and Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. Sunday July 18th 2010.

Senior Center

Has the Senior Center of the Town of Poughkeepsie fallen victim to a bait and switch?  The original plan for the Neptune Road Development included a 4000 sq. ft. Senior Center for the Town but when approving this plan at last month's Town Board meeting it was suggested that the Little White House by the Town Hall would be a better location for the Senior Center.  The reason given was that the Little White House is owed by the Town and would be a permanent Senior Center whereas the new building to be placed in the Neptune Road Development would only have a 10 year lease to the Town to be used as a Senior Center.  The new plan includes a $200,000 donation from the Neptune Road and Oakwood Commons developments to pay for a 1000 sq. ft. addition to be placed on the Little White House and to add a small kitchen and another bathroom to the ground floor.  This plan raises many questions.  Is 1000 sq. ft. big enough?  What about the Town Historian office upstairs and all the files for the CAC that are stored there?  Both the Town Historic Preservation Commission and the CAC meet in the Little White House.  What about the tiny parking lot?  Is there a plan to expand it and is $200,000 enough money?

More about Health Care Reform

So many people ask "so what's it mean to me?" Now we can let them know.

It will take four years to fully implement these reforms in a responsible way, but a host of desperately-needed reforms and consumer protections will take effect this year.