Poughkeepsie awarded $10M state economic development grant
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Dutchess County city wins Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding
Poughkeepsie is this year’s Mid-Hudson regional winner of New York’s flagship downtown economic development program.
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“This investment is a game-changer for the city of Poughkeepsie, reinforcing the ongoing transformation into a dynamic and thriving downtown,” state Sen. Rob Robison, R-Poughkeepsie, said in a statement. “I have worked for years, with partners in the city like Mayor Flowers, to strengthen the city’s economy. I’ve seen firsthand the dedication of local leaders and residents in shaping a stronger, more vibrant future and this funding will help build on that progress, bringing new opportunities for businesses, residents and visitors alike.”
The Downtown Revitalization Initiative was created in 2016 to accelerate and expand the revitalization of downtowns and neighborhoods in all 10 regions of New York. In the first eight rounds of the program, the state has committed $900 million to projects in 89 communities statewide.