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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A large blaze on Aug. 5 at 224 Hooker Ave left the historic Hooker Avenue firehouse uninhabitable as firefighters extinguished intense flames with no injuries reported (Deputy Fire Chief Vincent Parise said the department will maintain full service and rebuild plans are underway). Daily Voice
- ➤ A 71-year-old woman got stuck for nearly 40 minutes in the malfunctioning elevator at the Rhinecliff Amtrak Station today after its safety and communication systems failed — federal officials have pressed Amtrak for urgent fixes as the company apologized and promised to replace the unit soon. Mid Hudson News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow, Dave’s Hot Chicken will open at 2521 South Road in Poughkeepsie with operating hours from 10:30 a.m. until 1 a.m.—the new restaurant takes over the former Table Talk Diner spot in a plaza that also houses Sweet Frog and Nothing Bundt Cakes. Poughkeepsie Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In April, a 78-year-old woman was found dead at her home on Oak Crescent in Poughkeepsie — her daughter, Denise Gilpin, was indicted for second-degree murder after allegedly using a knife in the attack. Hudson Valley Post
- ➤ A 26-year-old resident of a rehabilitation facility in Hyde Park died after being left in a parked van on August 4 when temperatures reached about 85+ degrees, and State Police plus the District Attorney’s Office are investigating his death with an autopsy conducted on August 5. Mid Hudson News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials say that tick-borne anaplasmosis is rising in New York as the percent of infected ticks grew from 2% in 2019 to 18% in 2025; doctors have seen cases with fever, chills and muscle aches—residents are urged to wear long sleeves and check for ticks after outdoor activities. Poughkeepsie Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new Garden Guide shows local gardeners that you can grow fruit trees even on a patio or balcony by choosing from five varieties—blueberries, citrus, grapes, figs and bananas. The guide details each tree’s care needs, such as good drainage for blueberries and shelter for citrus when temperatures drop, so even small spaces can produce fresh fruit. News 12 Hudson Valley
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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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