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Resident describes syringes, open drug use and package thefts on Academy Street
Summary
A Poughkeepsie resident told the Common Council she found syringes near her home and described open drug use and prostitution near a neighborhood playground on Academy Street; the mayor said Code Blue sheltering is ending and administration expects less activity.
A Poughkeepsie resident said during public comment on March 18 that she and her young children have encountered syringes and other unsafe conditions on Academy Street and asked the council to address sanitation and safety.
"I didn't expect to ever have to explain to my kids how jumping in puddles could be dangerous or life threatening," said Erin, a resident who said she moved to Dutchess County in February and that her two children, ages 5 and 6, attend the Poughkeepsie City School District. She told council members she found a bent,…
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