Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
Good morning, Poughkeepsie.
PETA’s Hell on Wheels truck—showing images of crowded chicken crates—will blast recorded cries of dying chickens and a secret vegan message every 10 seconds outside Tortilleria Allison on Sunday, June 15 at 12 noon.
The protest comes as bird flu has killed millions of chickens and raised worries about the meat industry.
Tyler LeClerc, a Hudson Valley martial arts instructor, pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal sexual act in the third degree, one count of attempted sexual abuse in the first degree and two counts of forcible touching involving child victims—plea reached after the victims' parents asked to spare their children from testifying—and he will face a 10 to 12 year prison sentence.
The Hudson River Music Festival kicks off today at Croton Point Park with musical acts including Grahame Lesh — Friends, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Steve Earle — Friends, and Jorma Kaukonen as food and drink vendors join the event.
It revives a legacy from the Clearwater Festival started by Pete Seeger and his wife Toshi and runs until 9 p.m.
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office has launched an Election Protection Hotline to help voters with in-person, absentee, and early mail ballots for the June primary.
The hotline will operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during early voting starting tomorrow until June 22 and from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Primary Day, June 24 (call (866) 390-2992 for help).
Area airport supporters are concerned about Play Airlines’ plan to leave the U.S. market at Stewart International Airport, saying the Port Authority is not doing enough to attract more air service.
Paul Quartaro of the Stewart Airport Commission compared Stewart’s 3,000 annual flights to 3,000 daily flights at larger airports — a gap that, along with Heather Bell-Meyer’s call for more domestic and international service, will become pressing as Play ends Newburgh flights on September 1.
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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