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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Denise Gilpin, 50, pleaded not guilty to fatally stabbing her mother at 2 Oak Crescent Court on April 7 and was declared competent to stand trial by Judge Jessica Segal before being held without bail—court proceedings will continue as the investigation unfolds. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ New York State Police arrested 48-year-old Maynard Davis on August 3 after stopping his Chevrolet Impala for traffic violations on the Taconic State Parkway in Pleasant Valley+ a K9 search uncovered nearly $28,000 in cash and 72 grams of crack cocaine, leading to his arraignment and remand to Dutchess County Jail. Daily Voice
- ➤ Amazon shoppers in New York are being targeted by a scam that sends texts promising a refund for a recent purchase but instead aims to steal personal information—consumers are advised to report and delete any suspicious messages. Hudson Valley Post
- ➤ A 26-year-old man was found dead in a van outside New Horizons Resources — a home for people with developmental disabilities — on Cream Street in Hyde Park Monday afternoon, and State Police with the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office investigated the case. Times Union
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino has selected Bill Beale as Commissioner of the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response after more than two decades in public safety—a role where he led key initiatives such as the county’s accreditation and improved ambulance services. His appointment will be reviewed by the County Legislature and, if approved by the Public Safety Committee, put to a full board vote on September 8. Mid Hudson News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors warn that a rare brain condition called acute necrotizing encephalopathy—linked to the flu—is affecting children, with 41 cases reported in the past two flu seasons where nearly 30 percent died within three days. The report adds that most of the affected children were unvaccinated and urges flu shots to help prevent severe outcomes. Hudson Valley Post
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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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