Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

AC John Cronk and FF Eddie See (from Pleasant Valley Fire District) were named Firefighters of the Year by FASNY for saving a mother and two children from a house fire (October 13th, 2024).

Discounted tickets for the Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck are available online until midnight on August 18 with adult admission at $15 and ride wristbands for $30 plus extra fees.

The fair runs from August 19—August 24 and offers food, live music, and rides while children 11 and under enter free.

Councilman Christopher Grant, 37, was arraigned on a violent felony assault charge after he allegedly punched a 69-year-old man during his riverfront Caribbean Fest on August 2 and issued a partial apology for his actions — he is now required to report weekly to the Dutchess County Department of Probation until his case is resolved.

Central Hudson has partnered with the Mid-Hudson Library System to offer a free HomeBoost kit that gives residents a camera for smartphones and detailed instructions to find areas in their homes where energy efficiency can improve.

Customers with a valid library card and active service will borrow a kit and later receive a personal report with rebate ideas — a tool to help lower energy bills.

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.