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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nineteen-year-old Glendale Wright pleaded guilty to four counts of attempted murder for a July 5 block party shooting on Main Street in Poughkeepsie—he awaits sentencing on July 11. Mid Hudson News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jennifer Lerner from Cornell Cooperative Extension said that Putnam County will not see a large group of cicadas this spring — but ticks and spotted lanternfly are active. She warned residents to check outdoor furniture and items for egg masses and remove them using alcohol or hand sanitizer. Mid Hudson News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Hochul signed new legislation that will help many families save up to $5,000 by expanding benefits like the Child Tax Credit—measures that provide nearly $1,000 per child under four and $500 per child aged 4 to 16 while assisting almost three million children statewide. Hudson Valley Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The New York State Department of Health warned that ticks may spread Lyme disease and other illnesses as outdoor activities increase, urging residents to use repellent & wear protective clothing while checking themselves for ticks after spending time outdoors. 1450 WKIP
- ➤ Dutchess County residents can pre-register for free rabies vaccines for their pets when the clinic is held on Saturday, May 31 at 9 Barnes Drive in Poughkeepsie. Non-residents will face a $15 fee per pet while additional services such as microchipping and distemper vaccines will be offered at later clinics. WPDH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On May 10 at Heritage Financial Park, 8-year-old cancer survivor Ellie Ostrander threw the first pitch at John Jay’s Strike Out Cancer tournament that raised $7,000 for Sparrow’s Nest— a charity that helps families with cancer. The tournament also saw John Jay’s varsity team win its games while players honored loved ones on their jerseys. Poughkeepsie Journal
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