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Many of us take the Poughkeepsie Train Station for granted, but it has a long, rich history that most residents probably don't know about.

The level of investment in the city now shows that Poughkeepsie is well poised to come out of the pandemic ahead of the curve.

Two Popular Dutchess County Farmers Markets Open this Week We’ve been enjoying some nice weather lately, and I’ve anxiously been awaiting the opening of our local farmers markets. It will be a little while before our own gardens are producing vegetables, and I’m always looking for local produce, so the farmer's markets are the best. This Sunday, May 2, is opening day at the Rhinebeck Farmers Market. The market is held every Sunday from 10AM - 2PM in the municipal parking lot. This is a big deal in Rhinebeck. It’s not only a great farmers market, it’s a gathering spot for friends, ne...

Some City of Poughkeepsie residents this week were dismayed to see chains and signage blocking access to the city-owned property known as Wheaton Park. However, the city says the restrictions on the hotly debated property are temporary as it "plans spring cleanup work" this week.  After the work "we do intend to allow public access during daylight hours," said Marc Nelson, the city administrator. He would not confirm when the park would open back up.  Use of the property, which dates back more than 150 years, has long been at the center of debate. While some residents view the property a...

Your Night Out in Poughkeepsie Can Help a Vet Google Maps I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve written about how important it is to help our veterans. And I will continue to write about it every chance I get. I grew up in a make love not war household, but one thing I know is that our veterans have risked everything, including their lives, to protect us and our freedom. So, giving back is the very least we can do. It’s a VetZero weekend at Mahoney’s Irish Pub and Steakhouse on Main Street in Poughkeepsie this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 15 and 16. All you have to do is mention VetZero...