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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pamela Anderson is reportedly dating Liam Neeson, a famed actor with ties to Millbrook, after they struck a connection while filming 'The Naked Gun' — a source said the budding romance remains in its early stages. WRRV
- ➤ Tomorrow, the Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival will be held at Waryas Park on the waterfront from 12pm to 8pm—featuring live music, food contests, face painting and fun rides. The Caribbean Association of the Hudson Valley is organizing the event and will have local band The Big Takeover perform. WRRV
- ➤ Rumors suggest that Pamela Anderson is dating actor Liam Neeson— a Millbrook resident who filmed The Naked Gun with her. Sources say the new relationship is in its early stages and both parties are reportedly enjoying their time together. Hudson Valley Post
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Many families in Poughkeepsie began shopping early for school supplies as they expect tariffs and inflation to push prices higher — the National Retail Federation reported 67% started in early July — up from 55% last year. Daily Voice
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Poughkeepsie Police Department will host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5 at City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.—the free event will offer food, music, youth activities and public safety demonstrations to promote community engagement. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ Senator Gillibrand on Thursday called for the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act to fund research, prevention, and treatment for tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease that has surged in New York — the bill directs the health department to update its vector control plans and data gathering — and she requested over $200 million for these efforts. Mid Hudson News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kathy Hochul warned that a new federal policy could cause more than 750,000 children to lose health coverage when the changes take effect in 2027. She added that the state will use every tool—if action is not taken—to protect Medicaid and Child Health Plus coverage. Hudson Valley Post
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Mid-Hudson Comic Con: VIP 2-Day Pass
10 a.m. — MJN Convention Center - Mid Hudson Civic Center — Weekend VIP pass available — Discover a weekend of cosplay, gaming, panels, and special exclusives at the Hudson Valley's biggest pop culture event.
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Dinosaur Adventure
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. — MJN Convention Center — Ticketed event — Explore life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and engage in hands-on activities for all ages.
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Summer Preview Day at Mount Saint Mary College
10 AM — Mount Saint Mary College — Possible Visit Grant Available — Explore career-focused programs and experience campus life with student ambassadors.
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Big Lawn Music Festival
2-10 p.m. — Plan Bee Farm Brewery — Free for children 12 and under — Celebrate live music with diverse artists in a festive outdoor setting.
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Poughkeepsie PorchFest
12-6:30 p.m. — Academy Street Historic District — Free entry — Discover diverse musical performances on the porches of Poughkeepsie's historic district.
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