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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Resonance released its 2025 America’s Best Cities report showing that several New York hometowns—including Poughkeepsie, Rochester, Buffalo and Albany—earned spots in the top 85 based on livability and walkability. New York City was named the best overall for its livability, lovability and cultural energy. Hudson Valley Post
- ➤ News 12 Westchester and News 12 Hudson Valley hosted a back-to-school celebration on Aug 19 to ease stress for families with donated backpacks from partners such as News 12, Optimum, and Warner Bros. Discovery – the event supported students as they prepared for the new school year. News 12 Hudson Valley
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 16 a fire destroyed a home at a trailer park on Holsapple Road in Dover Plains and almost all of the family's pets were lost—only two were saved—as community members set up a GoFundMe to help them recover. Daily Voice
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Town officials in Pleasant Valley reported a recording device was found under a town employee's desk on August 1; Highway Superintendent John Baxter took a leave on August 4 and was arrested on August 11 on a felony charge of unlawful surveillance—he is due back in court later this month. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ Forty-six-year-old Romell 'Mel' Hearn, one of seven charged in a major drug ring that supplied cocaine, fentanyl and oxycodone in Poughkeepsie, was sentenced on Monday by Dutchess County Court Judge Edward McLoughlin to 12 years for drug sales, three and a half to seven years for a gun charge and two to four years for conspiracy—sentences that will run concurrently with five years of post-release supervision. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ Rhinebeck police arrested a man from Wallkill for making terroristic threats inside a popular Italian restaurant+ he was arraigned and held in Dutchess County Jail with no bail. Hudson Valley Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brotherhood Winery is the oldest working winery, started in 1824 when John Jaques grew grapes and saw many changes over nearly 200 years—today, it plans to host a grape stomp contest on Saturday, Sept. 6 for visitors to join in its ongoing legacy. News 12 Hudson Valley
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hipcamp has named 15 New York campsites as some of the best — many in mid-Hudson Valley with river access and walking trails. Guests will pay between $23 and $145 per night while three sites also received awards for being top farmstays or historic landmarks. Poughkeepsie Journal
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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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The Marauder’s Market
11 AM – 5 PM — Poughkeepsie Elks Lodge #275 — Free entry — Explore a vibrant market featuring 50+ artists, authors, and vendors, including a special appearance by Goosebumps artist Tim Jacobus.
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Hudson Valley Speed Dating Event for Singles in Their 30s and 40s
7-9 p.m. — Zeus Brewing Company — Ticket required — Enjoy the thrill of meeting potential matches in a lively and friendly atmosphere.
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Fall Home & Lifestyle Show 2025
Sept 19-21 — Poughkeepsie Galleria — Check for entry fees — Explore the latest trends in home furnishings and gardening at this international exhibition.
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