Poughkeepsie, NY

The City of Poughkeepsie was founded in 1687 and is located midway between New York City and Albany, the state capitol, on the east side of the Hudson River, which recently has been declared to be a National Heritage Area. Poughkeepsie is a small city with a total land area of just 4.8 square miles. It is surrounded on three sides by the Town of Poughkeepsie and on the west by the majestic Hudson River.

The name Poughkeepsie is derived from the native Americans that lived in the area. The City has a long and important history. The courthouse on Market Street is where New York ratified the U.S. Constitution in 1788. Early in its history, the city was a major center for whale rendering, followed by breweries along the banks of the Hudson.

Some of the breweries were owned by Matthew Vassar, founder of the renowned Vassar College. Culturally, the Bardavon 1869 Opera House is the focus of many activities in Poughkeepsie, along with the Mid-Hudson Civic Center and the Cunneen-Hackett Cultural Center housed in the former home of Matthew Vassar. The Glebe House is a 1767 house that has been restored to represent a modest home of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

The City's ethnic diversity can be found in the many riverfront and downtown restaurants. The City has a wide range of housing choices, including many historic homes and districts. It is a good place to do business. Best of all, it has a diverse and friendly population. The City is centrally located with excellent rail service to NYC and South, and Albany to the North. By car, the city can be reached via the Taconic State Parkway or NYS Thruway.

Educational Facilities - The City is served by the Poughkeepsie City School District. There are numerous private/parochial schools close-by: Oakwood Friends, Our Lady of Lourdes, Holy Trinity, Poughkeepsie Day School, Hebrew Day School and others. There is also easy access to Marist College and Vassar College. The yearly Kid's Expo presents interactive learning for the entire family.

Recreational Facilities - The city's most popular waterfront park is Waryas Park. There are picnic tables and a skate board park. The Mid-Hudson Civic Center/McCann Ice Arena has multi-purpose recreation with an NHL quality ice arena, concerts, entertainment and much more. The Mid-Hudson Children's Museum has hands-on permanent and rotating exhibits that combine science and art for ages up to 12.

Houses of Worship - Most all denominations can be found within the Poughkeepsie area. Some of them are: AME Zion, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Episcopal, Baptist, Assembly of God, Eastern Orthodox, Presbyterian,Temple Beth-El and Pentecostal.

For more info call: Carol Culkin - Dutchess County Relocation Specialist

Houlihan Lawrence Realty 1989 Route 52 East Fishkill,New York 12533

Office: (845) 227-4400 x358 Cell:(845) 430-6543

Some months ago I blogged about saving two birds from an reo property that were left for dead. a Reuters reporter, Elaine Porterfield, picked up the story and called me for a phone interview. That was that I didnt think much about it again until on December 5th my mother called me to say that her neighbor just said he was watching Rush Limbaugh on TV, and he mentioned my name in connection with a Reuters story about foreclosures and birds. Then an email and more calls.

The story has made it all the way to the U.K. and Quatar, which blows my mind. To all of those who have sent me emails of thanks, thank you, I am glad I could have helped.

I just dont understand why people leave their pets. Shelters are out there. Remember if you have a pet and have to vacate your home please bring the pet to a shelter.

I have attached a link to the story article below and again thanks to all of you who said thank you!

www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE4B45NQ20081205

I know that from Fishkill to Red Hook there are many young girls who participate in dancing; here is an opportunity to improve your dancing skills.

Marist College Dance Team will be hosting a youth dance clinic for girls age 5- 16.

The participants will learn stretches, techniques, a short dance routine. At the end the girls will perform what they learn for parents and on-lookers.

WHERE: James J. McCann Recreation Center on the Marist Campus

WHEN: Saturday December 6th 2008

TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m.

COST:$20.00 with a $5.00 discount for pre-registration

CONTACT: For more information contact the Dance Team: maristcollegedanceteam@yahoo.com

Courtesy Jennifer Fivelsdal

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SOS L Services, LLC is a Loss Mitigation Company specializing in short sales and loan modifications. We are a life preserver for those upside down in equity or drowning in their mortgage payment. With years of experience in negotiations, SOS L Services is here to help.

What is Loss Mitigation - a third party helping a homeowner that handles the process of negotiation between a homeowner and the homeowner's lender. Loss mitigation works to negotiate mortgage terms for the homeowner that will prevent foreclosure or negotiates a short sale.

Short Sale: This is a process whereby a lender reduces the principal balance of a homeowner's mortgage in order to permit the homeowner to sell the home for the actual market value of the home. This specifically applies to homeowners that owe more on their mortgage than the property is worth. Without such a principal reduction the homeowner would not be able to sell the home and if they are not able to make the mortgage payments then foreclosure litigation will ensue and the mortgagor will go into foreclosure

Recent Deals: A good example is the client/seller whom we closed this week. The client owed 295K to the lender and the current fair market value of the home is 235K. The offer of 235K was presented to the bank and approved with forgiving the client the 80K deficiency balance.

Coming soon - Process and variables for short sales !!

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Nancy Schoen

SOS L Services, LLC

4 Nancy Court Suite 4

Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

P - 845-214-0282

F - 845-230-8639

nschoen@sosloanservices.com

Scrooge returns to the Bardavon 1869 Opera House for another holiday tradition in Poughkeepsie! A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens - is one of the most popular and enduring Christmas stories of all time! Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean old miser, is given a second chance to do right after being haunted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve in this Dickens classic. Sunday December 7, 2008 3:00 pm.

Purchase your tickets in person at the Bardavon Box Office, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie: (845) 473-2072 $34 Adult, $31 Senior/Student, $28 Member

Bardavon 1869 Opera House
35 Market St.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

http://www.bardavon.org/ev_dir/sub_preview.php?id=34