Have you ever passed this building on Main Street and wondered what it was used for? It is the studio for this week’s Feature Friday: WHVW (950AM). One of only three Hudson Valley radio stations that are independently owned, allowing them to really show their uniqueness in their broadcasts. WHVW’s musical library is based mostly…

This week’s Feature Friday has been serving our community for many years. Hudson River Housing works to strengthen communities by developing and preserving affordable housing and creating opportunities for people and places to thrive. Created in 1982 to address the emerging homeless problem in Dutchess County, it has since grown into a large, multi-service provider…

The Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Inc. (the Bardavon), a nonprofit corporation that owns and operates a 944-seat historic theater in Poughkeepsie and the region’s premiere orchestra, the Hudson Valley Philharmonic. The Bardavon has a long history, and has often been a place for important local and national civic and community events. From political rallies to…

Feature Friday: Cocina Oaxaqueña is a family run restaurant and catering business serving up Mexican food right on Main Street. Come here to enjoy authentic Oaxacan dishes, including burritos, chimichangas, Mexican barbeque, and much more. The majority of the chefs are from Oaxaca, so the food they serve is just how it’s made back home.…

This week’s Feature Friday highlights someone who was a major part of our community. John Flowers was known for his radiant smile, stylish shoes, and tireless enthusiasm. He gave people faith and taught them that they shouldn’t give up. John was a passionate and enduring community volunteer; staging and helping to run community events all…

Its Feature Friday! Have you ever passed the Clinton House on Main Street and wondered what it was? Did you know it was actively utilized from 1777-1783 when Poughkeepsie was the capital of New York State and several branches of state government convened in town. It is named in tribute to George Clinton, the first…

It’s Feature Friday! This week we are highlighting The Art Effect, formerly known as Mill Street Loft & Spark Media, which empowers youth through the arts and media. The Art Effect was born on January 1, 2018, as a result of the merger of Spark Media Project and Mill Street Loft, two impactful arts nonprofits…

We are so excited about this tasty Feature Friday: Poughkeepsie Open Kitchen, a shared-use commercial kitchen, is one project within Hudson River Housing’s renovation of the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory. The POK is part of Hudson River Housing’s broader efforts to celebrate the rich assets of Poughkeepsie’s Middle Main Street district, and to provide food entrepreneurs…

This week’s #PKGo“Feature Friday” is happy to highlight the Grace Smith House, a domestic violence agency, providing both residential and non-residential services to victims of domestic violence and their children. The purpose and mission of Grace Smith House, Inc. is to support and empower individuals and families to live free from domestic violence. They offer…

#PKGois proud to be kicking off “Feature Friday”. Every week we will feature a community member, business or non-profit organization that is truly making a difference for us here in the City of Poughkeepsie community. This week we are featuring Tim McQueen, owner of Envyous Sound & Multimedia. A Poughkeepsie native, Tim is instrumental in…