POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – AHEPA Poughkeepsie Chapter 158 partnered with Smith Street Hot Dogs to offer all first responders in the City of Poughkeepsie a free lunch every day during the week of May 4-8. City police, firefighters, EMS, and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department were on hand during the opening day along with City Mayor Rob Rolison and AHEPA President Stephen J. Miller.

Poughkeepsie AHEPA Chapter 158 with first responders. (Photo by Steve Miller)
In a statement, the Chapter said, “AHEPA believes the most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. The current environment has changed our behavior to others and made our presence more needed now than ever. AHEPA 158, in the spirit of community brotherhood appreciates its first responders, their support for us and AHEPA thanks them for their extraordinary efforts. We are grateful for all of them. Thank you.”

City of Poughkeepsie Police Officers are honored with a free lunch sponsored by Chapter #158 and Smith Street Hot Dogs. (Photo by Steve Miller)

City of Poughkeepsie Police Officers are honored with a free lunch sponsored by Chapter #158 and Smith Street Hot Dogs. (Photo by Steve Miller)

The last one was: Left to right: Chris Anemelos, Officer Knapp, AHEPA Chapter 158 President Stephen J. Miller, and John Pavlos. (Photo by Steve Miller)