August 22, 2008 -

Council Mulls Parking Crackdown, Money Trouble
Body passes scofflaw ordinance

The City of Poughkeepsie’s projected $1.85 million budget deficit loomed large over the deliberations of the Common Council held at City Hall on Monday, Aug. 18, as an imperiled youth program and a resolution aimed at tightening the punishment of scofflaws were largely discussed in reference to the shortfall. Full Story

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