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Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police responded to a burglary report on Pershing Avenue on May 13 at 11:53 a.m., and investigators quickly identified the suspects, Christopher Cortez, 46 and Eric Espinosa, 36, who were later arrested on Main Street and charged with second-degree burglary and fourth-degree grand larceny. Daily Voice
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Central Hudson Gas & Electric applied for a three-year rate plan today that would raise the typical electric bill by $5.43 and the natural gas bill by $7.73 while lowering bills for government assistance customers by $3.85. The company said the funding will support infrastructure upgrades and grid security — the new rates may take effect after approval from the State Public Service Commission this fall. Mid Hudson News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Starting this fall, all New York K-12 public, charter, and BOCES schools will ban cell phones during class to cut distractions and improve focus, Governor Kathy Hochul announced at a budget signing. Middletown High School already uses a Yondr Pouches system—an approach that teachers say has boosted classroom engagement. Mid Hudson News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Red Hook Boat Club Commodore Richie Ross said members have built a strong boating community on a 2.3-acre site since the 1950s as town officials plan to convert the riverfront property into a public park. A public hearing is scheduled for Friday at Red Hook High School at 6:30 p.m.—community members have raised concerns over safety and transparency—while the club files lawsuits to challenge the move. Mid Hudson News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The USDA’s FSIS issued a public health alert on May 13 for ready-to-eat chicken bacon ranch wrap products produced on May 2 due to a risk of listeria contamination — the products sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York are no longer on shelves although frozen items may still be in homes — the alert advises consumers to discard the product and seek medical care if symptoms occur. Poughkeepsie Journal
- ➤ On Monday, the Dutchess County Board of Health presented its 2025 Public Health Partnership Award to Dutchess Outreach and Executive Director Renee Fillette for fighting food insecurity. Under Fillette’s leadership, a program with Nuvance Health reduced high blood pressure by 50%—a change noted in the 2024 Feeding America Report. Mid Hudson News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ John Esposito pitched a complete game—registering six strikeouts—for Ketcham as they defeated John Jay 12-2 on May 13 to clinch the league title. His strong performance improved his record to 5-0 with a 1.59 ERA—boosting the Storm as they prepare for playoffs. Poughkeepsie Journal
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