Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

The FTC warned that New Yorkers are getting scam texts pretending to be Amazon offering refunds for quality issues—clicking the link may let scammers steal money or personal information, so users should check their accounts directly.

A Poughkeepsie staff member at the Anderson Center for Autism in Hyde Park allegedly held a pillow to a resident's face on Aug.

2—police said the 22-year-old was arrested on Aug. 7 and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 19 at 5 p.m.

City of Poughkeepsie Police arrested 40-year-old Lamar C.

Smith on Thursday, Aug. 7 at about 8:50 p.m. on Main Street for felony drug charges—he is now held at Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center pending arraignment.

One-third of Hudson Valley residents reported they were considering leaving as rising housing costs force many to cut back on essentials like food and health care.

New reports found that wages have not kept pace with rent and home prices — a trend that may shape future debates over tenant protections.

SUNY Orange announced that fulltime tuition will increase by $90 per semester for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year—raising the cost from $2,904 to $2,994.

The college’s $68.7 million budget also uses funds from the state, Orange County, and a $500,000 fund balance.

New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a nationwide coalition to warn 37 voice service providers against fraudulent robocalls after reports show more than $1.2 billion was lost to scams in 2023.

The coalition sent letters to both these companies and 99 downstream providers+it plans further legal actions to stop the scams.

Ulster County 911 Center and the New York State Bridge Authority will set up a direct link to cameras on the Kingston-Rhinecliff and Mid-Hudson bridges so that first responders can get key information quickly—this plan will cost the county nothing and is set to speed up emergency response times.

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.

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.

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.