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Poughkeepsie
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hudson Valley casting call invites kids ages 6-16 to take non-speaking roles in a Netflix thriller set in a 1970s summer camp; filming is scheduled for this summer in Newburgh, Tuxedo Park, Harriman State Park (Southfields), and Forestburgh. Hudson Valley Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Voters in the school district will head to the polls on May 19 to elect three board members and decide on a proposed $156,908,757 budget (a 4.21% tax rise). Five candidates are running, including incumbent Jamar Cummings. Mid Hudson News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New York State has spent over $400 million to fight harmful algal blooms in the Hudson River and launched a $2.5 million research grant program through the Environmental Conservation Department to protect drinking water, habitat, and local economies + support research on reducing phosphorus and nitrogen pollution. Hudson Valley Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mid-Hudson Bridge turned blue on May 10 for National Police Week, honoring fallen officers and those serving today. Governor Kathy Hochul ordered the tribute, joining 15 other landmarks in a statewide display. WPDH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two Hudson Valley residents are among three New Yorkers taken to Offutt Air Force Base on Monday, May 11 for a 42-day monitoring period after possible hantavirus exposure aboard the MV Hondius. Officials stress there is no immediate risk to the public. Daily Voice
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen local girls basketball players were named to large-school all-state teams as selected by the New York State Sportswriters Association yesterday — including Roy C. Ketcham’s senior guard Ally Kaminsky and Marlboro’s junior guard Nalyah Campbell — while small school honors will be announced later. Poughkeepsie Journal
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The Chain Gang Band: Billy Joel Tribute Concert
3-5 p.m. — Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center — Ticket details not specified — Experience the electrifying tribute to Billy Joel by the beloved Hudson Valley band.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - Dance Recital
2-6 p.m. — Bardavon 1869 Opera House — Tickets available — Experience a captivating ballet journey to Narnia battling the White Witch with powerful choreography and enchanting music.
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