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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On June 5, a Poughkeepsie officer fatally shot Brain Czornyj during a mobile crisis response at a Fair Oaks Drive residence after he reportedly held a samurai sword. The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation has begun an inquiry into the shooting — further details are pending. Poughkeepsie Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie will launch the new ASAP program this fall to help full-time students complete their degrees on time. The initiative offers personalized advising and financial support for expenses such as books and transportation (backed by $12 million in New York State funds) as part of a statewide expansion. 1450 WKIP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New York’s Senate passed a bill on June 9 that would let terminally ill patients request lethal medication—after giving both written and oral requests—and the bill now goes to Gov. Kathy Hochul for review. Poughkeepsie Journal
- ➤ Dutchess County saw a drop in 2024 sales tax revenue that has affected plans to balance the 2025 budget. County officials will adjust spending and explore new revenue sources — steps aimed at keeping essential services running. 1450 WKIP
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors say a new COVID variant, NB. 1.8.1, is spreading in New York and causing unusual gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea—warning that these signs may be early indicators of infection. Hudson Valley Post
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