Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

US Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Eugene Darrigan, who died when the B-24 Bomber Heaven Can Wait was shot down near Hansa Bay on March 11, 1944, was buried with military honors in his hometown of Wappingers Falls on May 24.

The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan (CFOS) said the 10th Annual Hudson Valley Gives raised over $1 million during a 24-hour online event that began Wednesday, with 6,000 donors and 266 organizations supporting local causes.

The event has now helped raise nearly $5.5 million in total for nonprofits in the region.

On Saturday morning a boat explosion on the Hudson River claimed the life of a 59-year-old man working near a flame (10:30 a.m.), and authorities are investigating the cause of the blast.

A woman drove her car through a Poughkeepsie barbershop on Saturday night at the intersection of Washington Street and Orchard Place—she said she swerved to avoid another vehicle though witnesses reported she hit the shop—and she was arrested for DUI after failing a field sobriety test.

On May 19, Dutchess County Drug Task Force agents arrested Alfonso Perez, a 29-year-old alleged drug dealer involved in cocaine and fentanyl sales in Southern Dutchess, during a search of his Dugan Lane home in Wappinger—agents seized cocaine, Xanax pills, and other evidence, and he was held without bail after his arraignment.

A 61-year-old Kingston man was arrested in Red Hook on May 21 on charges of robbery, grand larceny, menacing and attempted criminal mischief for allegedly robbing a parking lot at Stewart’s Shop near 7558 North Broadway at about 7:20 a.m.—he later robbed another victim near West Market Street and Route 9.

Marist held its first commencement ceremony as Marist University on Saturday when over 1,200 graduates from 33 states and 15 countries braved intermittent rain to earn their diplomas—NBC News correspondent Steve Kornacki delivered the keynote, received an honorary doctorate, and urged them to show common humanity. Ninety-four percent of the graduates already are employed or enrolled in graduate school.

During National EMS Week this week, Dutchess County's EMS Council held its annual awards ceremony in Poughkeepsie to honor dedicated EMS providers—including nine 9-1-1 Public Safety Dispatchers—for their calm and professional assistance during emergencies.

In 2024, the 9-1-1 Center answered nearly 210,000 calls and dispatched help to over 118,000 incidents—figures that underscore the critical role of local public safety.

The Dutchess County Transit Hub in Poughkeepsie sees heavy use as bus riders and others gather at shelters and benches for various activities, including drinking and resting.

County staff cleaned the hub on Friday morning using a pressure washer—removing waste and hazardous fluids to keep the area safe.

Peach Hill 'Run For the Hill of It' 5K

9 AM – 1 PM — Peach Hill Park — Early registration available — Experience scenic trails and stunning views while supporting a local non-profit.

Poughkeepsie Passion Play

7-9 p.m. — Living Water Church — Free admission — Experience a dramatic retelling of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ through music and drama.

Paint & Sip at Vino

6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — Ticketed event — Unleash your inner artist while enjoying delicious drinks and appetizers in a fun, social setting.