? City of Poughkeepsie Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period 2026 Annual Action Plan The City of Poughkeepsie Division of Social Development announces the publication of the Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan (AP). The plan establishes the priority needs and the goals which outline the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Draft AP is available for review for a 30-day public comment period beginning on May 14, 2026, through June 15, 2026. The draft documents can be reviewed at the following: • Online via the City of Poughkeepsie website: https://www.cityofpoughkeepsie.gov/233/Community-Development-Block-Grant-CDBG • City of Poughkeepsie, 62 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 107, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 A summary of the proposed activities for the 2026 Annual Action Plan is contained in this notice. The city will make available a reasonable number of free copies of the proposed documents to residents and groups that formally request them in writing. The amount of funding available for FY 2026 is $802,668.00 The City of Poughkeepsie has proposed the following Projects for funding for the 2026 Annual Action Plan: City of Poughkeepsie – Anticipated Annual CDBG Allocation PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS (INFRASTRUCTURE) 300 Main Street Block Improvements $300,000 Facade Program $60,000 Sidewalk Repairs and Improvements $42,668 Rebuilding Together Hudson Valley $25,000 PUBLIC SERVICES Pulaski $50,000 udson River Housing $25,000 Dutchess Outreach 25,000 Poughkeepsie Farm Project $25,000 The Art Effect of the Hudson Valley $25,000 Nubian Directions $25,000 Catholic Charities Community Services $20,000 Charlia Frank, Inc. $20,000 ADMINISTRATION Administration $160,000 The City of Poughkeepsie will hold a public hearing to obtain the views and comments of interested persons, in accordance with the Citizen Participation Plan and federal regulations at 24 CFR Part 91. The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, Common Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. The City of Poughkeepsie will make reasonable accommodations and services necessary for sensory-impaired and disabled citizens at the public meeting. Additionally, translation services may be offered upon request and availability. Persons requiring such accommodation/services should contact 845-451-4046 at least seven business days in advance of the scheduled public hearing. Interested persons are encouraged to express their views in person at the public hearing or in writing by June 15, 2026. Written comments to the City of Poughkeepsie may be directed by email to jgreenwald@cityofpoughkeepsie.gov or by mail to- City of Poughkeepsie, Office of Social Development, 62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601. All oral and written comments received will be considered in the drafting of these plans. La información será proporcionada en español a petición. 12328416
