Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

A Poughkeepsie driver, Rohan Patrick—who pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide after fatally striking Bard College student Linh Hong Nguyen on May 25th, 2024 at 10:24 p.m. in Red Hook—was sentenced to 364 days in jail by Dutchess County Court on June 17th.

Legendary British guitarist Robin Trower will perform at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, June 21 + he marks his first local show in decades with special guest Dave Maida.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or at the Bardavon box office.

SUNY Chancellor John B.

King Jr. launched the SUNY Reconnect initiative at Dutchess Community College on June 16—offering free college education to New Yorkers aged 25–55 in high-demand fields with no tuition, fees, books, or supplies to pay, aimed at boosting workforce skills and the local economy. DCC President Peter Grant Jordan and local officials praised the program—set to begin in fall—for breaking educational barriers and supporting adult learners.

Farms in Dutchess and Columbia counties will receive over $3 million from the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure grant program to upgrade facilities and boost local food supply chains.

Kill Fruit Farms in Germantown will use over $1 million for a cold storage and modern packing house while Kyle Ranch in Millerton is set to receive more than $2 million for climate-controlled processing facilities — the initiative is supported by New York State and the USDA.

Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill announced late Tuesday that it laid off 42 employees and ended its pulmonary rehabilitation service—along with outpatient diabetes services—in response to shrinking federal reimbursements.

It also said it will downgrade its trauma center from Level II to Level III and change leadership when Dr. Izabela Nowosielski departed and Jerry Dunlavy took on additional roles—moves aimed at stabilizing finances.

The FDA announced that cold and baby medicines are under recall after a dangerous fungus was discovered in cotton swab parts, which can cause serious blood infections in people at risk—consumers should stop using the products immediately to get a refund.

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.

FDR Cheerleading Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser

6-10 p.m. — Pirate Canoe Club — $55 per person — Enjoy a lively night of bingo while supporting the FDR cheerleading team.