Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
Good morning, Poughkeepsie.
🏘️ Community
Field Hall Foundation in Putnam County is accepting letters of inquiry for its fall grant cycle that will award $5,000 to $50,000 to projects addressing older adults’ basic needs such as care services, transportation, and food security.
Interested nonprofits should contact Patti Lavan Horvath by the end of May (914-813-9103).
💼 Business
Lucky Horseshoe Wine & Liquors will soon open at 591 State Route 44/55 in Highland (store hours Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.), offering a range of imported wines and popular liquors for celebrations and special gifts.
🎓 Education
More than 1,700 students celebrated graduation from Marist University in Poughkeepsie last week—an 80th Commencement Exercise that recognized locals, including two Mid-Hudson News interns who balanced academics, internships, and part-time work.
Key speakers urged the graduates to embrace purpose and service.
🌲 Environment
Today, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) shared a social media guide to help local residents identify frog calls in their backyards.
The guide explains that wood frogs call 'quack, quack, quack' while spring peepers use high-pitched peeps.
🏥 Health
VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System in Montrose received a 5-star rating from CMS for overall hospital quality, covering metrics like mortality, safety, readmissions, patient care, and timeliness.
The rating highlights the hospital's strong commitment to high-quality service.
🏈 Sports
The Giants’ new rookies face a funny challenge as they try to pronounce local names like Poughkeepsie (a tough test) during preseason workouts in New Jersey.
Their social media team staged the tradition to bring levity as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
🎉 Poughkeepsie Events
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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.
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.
Paint YOUR Pet at Vino - Crew Restaurant & Bar
6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — Price varies — Unleash your creativity by painting your pet while enjoying wine and appetizers.
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