Dutchess County Approves $192 Million Jail Project

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Dutchess County legislators voted 19-6 on March 22 to move forward with a $192 million bond to fund a jail and sheriff’s office construction project, one of the largest capital projects in recent history for the county. They also voted 19-6 to ensure the project has no negative environmental impacts.

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Dutchess County Jail Anticipates New Temporary Housing

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Two new temporary housing units approved for use at the chronically overcrowded Dutchess County Jail in Poughkeepsie are now set to open in May.

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