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Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.

CRIME NEWS

  • On June 21, law enforcement searched for a masked suspect who robbed the LaGrange Exxon gas station by drawing a handgun and demanding cash—dressed in a green mask and all-black outfit—and then fled on foot.  Poughkeepsie Journal
  • DEC officers in Fishkill found a near-dead native snake after observing suspicious behavior with snake tongs — an alleged offender who admitted to killing the reptile received a ticket for the unlawful take.  Hudson Valley Post
  • Kevin Fitzpatrick—41-year-old who attempted suicide by cop in December—is arraigned in Dutchess County Court on felony charges of menacing a police officer and reckless endangerment plus a misdemeanor for falsely reporting an incident after his hospital release; his lawyer said he is not a danger while Judge McLoughlin noted that his actions led to the shooting incident.  Mid Hudson News
  • On June 21, a drunk ATV crash on the Dutchess Rail Trail in LaGrange hurt Putnam County man Nicholas J. Hunt and his passenger, and Hunt was charged with DWI while Poughkeepsie man Justin M. Mooney and another were arrested for hiding the ATV and tampering with evidence—Mooney also faces a charge for making a false written statement, police said.  Daily Voice

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • At a June 23rd press event at the Ulster County Fairgrounds, New York State commissioner of agriculture and markets Richard Ball announced $2 million in funding to promote county fairs statewide—this funding aims to boost attendance across the fairs.  Poughkeepsie Journal

HEALTH NEWS

  • Dr. Kavita Aggarwal appeared on News 12 on June 24 to explain which groups are most at risk from the dangerous heat and how quickly the heat can affect the body, and she outlined safety precautions people should follow.  News 12 Hudson Valley
  • Health officials warned New Yorkers to discard FreshRealm chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold under the Marketside and Home Chef brands if they have best-by dates (June 27, June 26, or June 19) after a listeria outbreak caused 16 hospitalizations and three deaths nationwide.  Hudson Valley Post

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 6/27/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 7/17/25

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