Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
Good morning, Poughkeepsie.
A Hudson Valley father and daughter left Abol Campground on June 1 for a hike up Katahdin in Maine; authorities confirmed that father Tim Keiderling (58) was found dead near the summit by a Maine Warden Service K9 — and his daughter Esther remains missing as search efforts continue.
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force arrested a suspect near Main and Market Streets Tuesday afternoon and later searched a High Street home after neighbors complained of drug activity—fentanyl and cocaine were recovered while three detained men were released.
A 68-year-old school staffer from Hyde Park was arrested on Tuesday, June 3 for allegedly touching three Arlington High students during the 2024-2025 school year—he was charged with counts of forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child, placed on administrative leave, and must return to Town of LaGrange Court on June 17.
Police recovered a body from Fallkill Creek Tuesday morning between North Cherry and North White Streets, and the fire department brought Ladder Truck 2—stopping traffic—to help retrieve the body as foul play was not suspected.
Thomas Zemko—45 from Pleasant Valley— was sentenced on June 4 to 10 years in state prison for first-degree assault after he used a razor blade to slash his girlfriend’s face on January 23, 2024 and then prevented her from getting timely medical care—leaving her permanently scarred.
Movies Under the Walkway returns at Upper Landing Park, Poughkeepsie for a new summer season of free family movies.
The series will kick off on June 26 — with films scheduled on June 26, July 12, July 26, and August 9 along with activities for children before each screening.
Governor Hochul declared June as Worker Safety Month to improve workplace safety for millions of New York workers.
Three new laws — the Retail Worker Safety Act, the Fashion Workers Act, and the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Program — will take effect later this month to require employers to provide a safer work environment.
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.
Crystal Monee Hall Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Chance Theater — $34 — Experience an intimate evening of music with acclaimed singer-songwriter Crystal Monee Hall.
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