Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bryan Bucchioni, 41, was arrested on June 26 in Poughkeepsie after agents made controlled purchases of fentanyl and cocaine and searched his home on Muldowney Circle—he faces third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and may face additional charges. Daily Voice
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Traffic on the New York State Bridge Authority's five Hudson River bridges surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2024—marking the first time vehicle counts topped those from 2019. Authority spokesman Chris Seber said the rise may point to a stronger local economy. Mid Hudson News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The New York State Public Service Department backed a proposal to let Central Hudson Gas and Electric raise its utility rates for three years, with increases set to begin July 1 if approved by the Public Service Commission. Critics, including energy watchdogs and local leaders, have questioned the plan as the commission reviews public comments. 1450 WKIP
- ➤ NYSEG has filed a proposal to raise electric rates by 35% and gas rates by 39.4% to fix its old grid and add 1,100 jobs—state lawmakers and utility officials have raised concerns as the Public Service Commission will review the plan before any changes take effect. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ Metro-North Railroad shut down the Newburgh-Beacon Ferry after ridership dropped to 62 passengers per day—saving $2.1 million a year—while commuters will now use a state-operated shuttle bus between Beacon and Newburgh. Poughkeepsie Journal
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