City of Poughkeepsie Information

01/09/2024

The massive billion-dollar project is happening right under our feet

13/06/2024

SSi FURIOUS! All the way from Marshall Island we looked up. Repost

13/06/2024

turning into gta 6 lol

11/06/2024

A completely renovated Poughkeepsie location will soon be home to a brand-new diner.

29/05/2024

😭😭😭😭😭

09/01/2024

What’s the best pizza 🍕 in Poughkeepsie ??👀👀👀 🚨 comment your answer

30/11/2023

There's a good chance you are wearing jeans while reading this. You have Wappingers Falls to thank for your pant fashion!

23/11/2023

Construction on New York's Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge pier on shore is shown from the river, c. 1886-1887. (Poughkeepsie Public Library District)

06/10/2023

SHOTS FIRED:

On. October 4, 2023 at approximately 8:05pm, City 911 received a call deporting that an occupied residence on Cannon Street had been struck by gunfire. Responding officers made contact with residents and determined that no injuries were sustained. In addition, it was determined that an unoccupied vehicle had also been struck by gunfire. Crime Scene Technicians and Detectives responded to the scene to collect evidence and investigate. Through the course of investigation, it was determined a vehicle was involved and a description was broadcast to patrol units. A short time later, patrol located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Both occupants of the vehicle were detained for investigation and the vehicle was impounded. This investigation is ongoing. If you have any information on this incident, call the confidential TIP LINE at (845)451-7577.

04/10/2023

On this date 14 years ago, Walkway Over the Hudson officially opened to the public for the first time. More than 25,000 people from across the , New York State, and the nation packed the park for their first look at our one-of-a-kind views.

Since then, we've been visited by nearly eight million people from all 50 states and more than 50 countries from around the world.

NY State Parks & Historic Sites New York State Bridge Authority

(📸: David Rocco)

28/09/2023

A leisurely drive this past weekend in Poughkeepsie, led to a frightening discovery.

29/08/2023

A new restaurant and bar set to move into vacant spot.

24/08/2023

WEAPON POSSESSION ARRESTS:

During the first two weeks of August, members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department effected (5) arrests for criminal possession of a weapon which resulted in the recovery of (5) illegally possessed loaded handguns. Of the handguns recovered during this period:
(3) were possessed by juveniles
(3) were “ghost guns”
(2) were possessed with narcotics
(1) was defaced (obliterated serial #)
(1) was recovered on school grounds
(1) was equipped with a “switch” which rendered the weapon capable of fully automatic fire

4 of the 5 defendants have been released from custody based on various factors ranging from raise the age legislation to posting bail/bond.

Our members will continue to tirelessly combat gun violence through proactive policing and intelligence based investigations despite the daily challenges we face.

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23/08/2023

TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE – A large street fight involving dozens of people Wednesday night resulted in three people being stabbed, according to the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department. Town police responded to the area of Fairview Avenue and East Cedar Street at approximately 8:30 p.m. for a report...

23/08/2023