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Making Dutchess County history relatable as nation celebrates 250

See what the Dutchess County's historical societies have in store to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in 2026.
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Poughkeepsie detective John Falcone's life, legacy honored 15 years later

The City of Poughkeepsie came together on Feb. 18 to remember and honor Detective John Falcone, who was shot and killed in the line of duty.
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Watch Lourdes girls basketball take on FDR on the hardwood

Lourdes girls basketball went on the road on Tuesday night to take down FDR and finish off an undefeated divisional record ...
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Poughkeepsie forming plan for former Kmart site with help from public

After a $252,000 state planning grant was awarded to the Town of Poughkeepsie in early 2025, the locally-driven vision for the site is now beginning.
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Pelish powers Lourdes to unbeaten MHAL record with postseason ahead

The Lourdes girls basketball team beat FDR on the road on Tuesday night behind an strong all-around effort from Sofi Pelish.
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Barack Obama talks about existence of aliens. Where have NY sightings been?

Former President Barack Obama believes aliens exist. In New York, thousands of UFO sightings have been reported, with the earliest in 1790 and the most recent in Poughkeepsie.