Daily
Poughkeepsie
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Hyde Park Police HQ, community members, local fire departments and police agencies gathered to honor Lieutenant Jason Ruscillo’s retirement after 20 years of service—his work included key roles in high-profile cases like the 2015 murder and two bank robberies. His colleagues praised his loyalty and impact on the community. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ At Stewart Airport early Saturday morning, three Leprechaun Lines buses carried US service veterans and their guests for Honor Flight #37 to Washington, DC—escorted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Hudson Valley Regional Police Pipes and Drums as local crowds cheered a pre-flight ceremony. A tribute ceremony honoring the veterans took place at the terminal before they boarded their plane. Mid Hudson News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Dellamura Family in Poughkeepsie has transformed their front lawn at 45 Kerr Road into a Halloween display with 148 spooky decorations—featuring a new 12-foot giant and a pump station that squirts green ooze. The display also includes a Captain animatronic—inviting visitors to enjoy the spooky scene each night in October. Hudson Valley Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The New York Association for Pupil Transportation will hold Operation Safe Stop Day on October 22 to remind drivers to stop for school buses when red lights flash—an effort to reduce dangerous bus passing. The statewide event takes place during National School Bus Safety Week—bringing together law enforcement and education officials to enforce strict penalties for violations. Mid Hudson News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Army football coaches chose Cale Hellums as the starting quarterback for the Tulane game after he played well in Saturday's win over Charlotte; he rushed 21 times for 143 yards and two touchdowns, and the 3-3 team will face Tulane as 9.5-point underdogs at noon ET on ESPNU. Poughkeepsie Journal
-
Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy Live — Cult of the Rock Star Night
6-8:30 p.m. — Bardavon — Ticket required — Experience a double feature with Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl at a legendary theater.
-
Paint & Sip Night at Crew Restaurant
6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — Ticket required — Unleash your inner artist while enjoying wine and appetizers in a guided painting session.
-
Hudson Valley Speed Dating Event for Ages 20s/30s
7-9 p.m. — Zeus Brewing Company — Ticket required — Experience a fun and efficient way to meet potential matches at this lively speed dating event.
-
Annual Meeting with Dr. Meg Ronsheim
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns — Registration required — Explore biodiversity changes in the Mid-Hudson region with expert insights from Dr. Meg Ronsheim.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Reading changes your mind, applying changes your life.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Poughkeepsie
Welcome to the Daily Poughkeepsie, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Poughkeepsie, New York community. If you like the Daily Poughkeepsie, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Poughkeepsie.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Poughkeepsie and across New York. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Poughkeepsie
A free Poughkeepsie community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailypoughkeepsie.com/sitemap