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Assemblyman Miller to hold sex offender awareness seminar
Assemblyman Joel Miller, R-Poughkeepsie, will host an informational seminar regarding sex offenders in the community from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Haviland Middle School, 23 Haviland Road, Hyde Park.
Arts fest, victim of economy, canceled
The Hudson River Arts Festival, a fixture on the City of Poughkeepsie waterfront for more than a decade, will not be held this year.
Homeless man arrested on sex offender registry charges
A 46-year-old homeless man who allegedly failed to register as a sex offender has been arrested on a warrant, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police said.
Garden seeds available at Poughkeepsie farm
The Poughkeepsie Farm Project has a supply of garden seeds available for groups, schools and individuals.
Poughkeepsie building plans stuck in litigation
A Westchester County developer's plans to construct hundreds of homes off Route 9 in the town of Poughkeepsie remain mired in litigation.
3 accused of sex abuse of 2 boys
Two men and a woman, all from Dutchess County, were charged in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of two young boys.
Police: Drive-by shooting report unfounded
PLEASANT VALLEY - A reported drive-by shooting on Salt Point Turnpike Sunday afternoon was unfounded, according to state police.
Police investigate armed robbery at Panera Bread store
Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Panera Bread store on South Road in Poughkeepsie.
Local cameraman wins New York Emmy Award for filming buskers
As a cameraman, Robert Hobson has filmed the golden question being asked a million times.
Poughkeepsie shuffles principals at elementaries
Students at five of Poughkeepsie's six elementary schools will have new principals when classes resume in September.
Town police investigating incident at the Campus Deli
Town of Poughkeepsie police are investigating an incident that occurred at the Campus Deli, at 11 Marist St., earlier today, Sgt.
Murder suspect identified by photos, detective testifies
The owner and an employee of a barbershop where a City of Poughkeepsie man was gunned down last winter both identified murder defendant Kasib Shamsiddeen as the man who fired the shot, a city detective testified Wednesday.
What's new in the business scene
Harlem Valley Wetland & Ecological Services, a new ecological consulting firm, has opened for business in the Harlem Valley.
Fire forces evacuation of city senior complex
Residents of a City of Poughkeepsie housing complex for seniors and the disabled were evacuated this morning after a fire broke out in a sixth-floor apartment, officials said.
Bronze plaques mark Poughkeepsie historic sites
Visitors to two of the city's most historically significant sites now have a way of learning more about their stories.
Poughkeepsie Middle School marks progress
Edgar Glascott recalls the bad old days at Poughkeepsie Middle School, when student academic performance was often shockingly poor and fear of violence left some teachers unwilling to walk the halls.
City of Poughkeepsie man admits 3rd DWI
A City of Poughkeepsie man admitted in court today he was caught driving drunk in Rhinebeck last fall.
Bard College is joining the Liberty League, beginning with the 2011-12 academic year, Liberty League president and Union College director of athletics Jim McLaughlin announced Tuesday.
Greek Festival continues through Sunday in Poughkeepsie
The 30th annual Greek Festival is in full swing today in the City of Poughkeepsie, giving people from all over the mid-Hudson Valley the chance to sample Greek food, listen to Greek music and watch Greek dances.
Coming Friday in sports: Hudson Valley Renegades preview
The Hudson Valley Renegades are in town and are preparing for Friday's home opener against the Aberdeen IronBirds.
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