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Saturday, July 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 4th, a strong storm caused a tree to fall and block the northbound lanes on Taconic State Parkway, slowing holiday traffic. Drivers, including one using a chainsaw, worked together—clearing the blockage and freeing a car stuck in the mud—to restore the busy road. News 12 Hudson Valley
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new upscale nail and lash bar opened on the lower level of the mall just outside of Target's inside entrance and offers manicures, pedicures, acrylics, custom nail art, and spa packages. Customers enjoy free refreshments + bubble tea during Monday through Thursday from 10am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 9pm, and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. WPDH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jeremy Sisto, known for his roles in Clueless, Six Feet Under, and Law & Order, filmed a scene at Davies Hardware on Main Street in Poughkeepsie on June 26th as part of the upcoming Paul Rudd movie Rain Reign about an autistic girl who loses her dog—local crews set up production equipment during the shoot. Hudson Valley Post
- ➤ America declared its independence in 1776, and the Mid-Hudson region played a key role in the fight against British rule — with landmarks like Washington’s headquarters in Newburgh and signal beacons used to warn of enemy ships — that locals recall as part of the nation’s 249th anniversary. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ A new guide lists every New York fair for 2025, detailing future events such as the New York State Fair, which will run from August 20th - September 1st, along with several county and youth fairs scheduled from July to September. The guide also features free national concerts and zodiac-themed dining options (with dates and locations) to help readers plan their summer outings. Hudson Valley Post
- ➤ On July 4, 1827, New York ended slavery and freed about 4,600 people — a historic change that helped shape the Hudson Valley including Poughkeepsie — while freed individuals continued to face challenges in their quest for full rights. Times Union
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ JoAnne Daley, the town secretary for Pawling planning and zoning boards, sued the town, Supervisor James Schmitt, and former building inspector Thomas Basile for over $250,000 after she said she was demoted for reporting Basile’s dangerous behavior at work. Her attorney said Daley observed Basile sleeping and smelling of alcohol on duty and that she filed a Notice of Claim last year to report these concerns. Mid Hudson News
SPORTS NEWS
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Open House Tour
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Spanish Conversation Meetup
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Mid-Hudson Comic Con: VIP 2-Day Pass
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