Sunday, June 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Dutchess County Pride Center held its seventh annual Pride Parade on Saturday in Poughkeepsie as hundreds marched along Market Street and gathered for the noon step-off—about 800 people attended the parade and festival at Waryas Park featuring the world’s largest Pride Flag. The event celebrated Pride Month with local community participation. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ Overlook Mountain Center acquired a 37-acre site on Overlook Mountain that contains nearly 50 ancient rock formations—over 40 small stone cairns and six large cairns—and will research and protect these structures that experts say were built by Indigenous tribes centuries ago. Times Union
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Clearwater board approved a five-year business plan on May 8 to secure the sloop's future and expand its programs for the Hudson Valley. Led by Executive Director David Toman, the plan will build cash reserves, grow private partnerships, and boost education—helping the group serve local communities better. Mid Hudson News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dutchess County inspection records show that seven restaurants received five or more violations in May— a Poughkeepsie hotel had one critical violation and 12 non-critical ones while a Beacon Mexican restaurant was flagged for one critical and eight non-critical violations. Public records detail issues such as poor sanitation and cross-contamination practices, and the online database provides updated inspection results for local residents. Poughkeepsie Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard offers $1 Small Italian Ices to app users who make a minimum $1 purchase for Father’s Day. Customers must use the Rita’s app to claim the one-time reward and check their local shop—this deal is available only at select locations. Daily Voice
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kingston's Joe McDonald Jr. won his second state long jump championship on Saturday at Middletown High School with a jump of 23 feet, 7 inches—teammate Daniella Johnson also won the Class A state shot put title, and the senior will compete at Indian Hills Community College in Iowa next year. Mid Hudson News
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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.
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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.
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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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