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Students' Cell Phones Will Be Locked Up At This Dutchess County Middle School Students' Cell Phones Will Be Locked Up At This Dutchess County Middle School
Students' Cell Phones Will Be Locked Up At This Dutchess County Middle School A funny thing happened at a Hudson Valley high school last year when students were required to lock up their cell phones during the day—it worked, and now the middle school is joining the club.  Poughkeepsie Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric Rosser said the Yondr pouch program was launched in Dutchess County at Poughkeepsie High School in April.  Rosser wrote in his school newsletter that the program has changed its culture and improved attendance and engagement since its inception. This fall, district officials are expanding the program to Poughkeepsie Middle School. “The su…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suspect On Run After 2 Teens Shot In Neck Near Hudson Valley High School, Police Say Suspect On Run After 2 Teens Shot In Neck Near Hudson Valley High School, Police Say
Suspect On Run After 2 Teens Shot In Neck Near Hudson Valley High School, Police Say Police are searching for a suspect after two teens were shot in the neck near a high school in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, close to Poughkeepsie High School in the area of Fox Terrace and South White Street in Poughkeepsie. According to Det. Lt. Matt Clark of the Poughkeepsie Police officers responded to numerous calls of shots fired. Responding officers found one 17-year-old boy shot in the neck and "bleeding profusely." Clark said officers rendered first aid to the victim until EMS arrived and transported him to a local hospital.…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman ID'd In Dismembered Remains Case Has Further Ties To Hudson Valley Woman ID'd In Dismembered Remains Case Has Further Ties To Hudson Valley
Woman ID'd In Dismembered Remains Case Has Further Ties To Hudson Valley One of two murder victims whose dismembered remains were found strewn across Long Island has numerous ties to the Hudson Valley. Suffolk County Police said the severed remains of Donna Conneely, age 59, were discovered Thursday, Feb. 29, at Babylon’s Southards Pond Park.  Homicide detectives located additional remains on Tuesday, March 5, at Bethpage State Park and in a wooded residential area in West Babylon. Homicide detectives have located human remains at Bethpage State Park, Southards Pond Park in Babylon, and in a wooded area along Lakeway Drive in West Babylon.  Googl…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Fentanyl Dealer Selling Within Feet Of HS Nabbed During Raid, Police Say Hudson Valley Fentanyl Dealer Selling Within Feet Of HS Nabbed During Raid, Police Say
Hudson Valley Fentanyl Dealer Selling Within Feet Of HS Nabbed During Raid, Police Say A Hudson Valley alleged drug dealer has been arrested for selling fentanyl within steps of a high school. Dutchess County resident Maurice Bogle, age 38, of the City of Poughkeepsie, was charged on Thursday, Nov. 2 during an early-morning raid.  According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force, Bogle was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and criminal sale of a controlled substance. Additional charges are pending. The task force has been continuing to investigate drug dealers who peddle fentanyl and has been&nbs…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Student Hospitalized After Altercation Breaks Out Following HS Football Game In Westchester Student Hospitalized After Altercation Breaks Out Following HS Football Game In Westchester
Student Hospitalized After Altercation Breaks Out Following HS Football Game In Westchester One student was hospitalized after an altercation broke out following a varsity football game in Westchester. The incident happened at Port Chester High School, which hosted Poughkeepsie High School on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 21. According to authorities, officers from the Port Chester and Rye Brook police departments were able to separate the parties involved and restore order. Further information on the injured student has not been released. All those involved in the altercation were juveniles, Port Chester Police detectives said, noting that  they are working to "identify th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Iconic Hudson Valley Eatery Days Away From Closing After 50 Years In Business Iconic Hudson Valley Eatery Days Away From Closing After 50 Years In Business
Iconic Hudson Valley Eatery Days Away From Closing After 50 Years In Business After a half-century of slinging some of the best hot dogs to be found in the Hudson Valley, the three owners of Smith Street Hot Dogs are hanging up their aprons and closing the business permanently. John Pavlos, one of the owners of the Dutchess County restaurant located of course on Smith Street in the City of Poughkeepsie, told Daily Voice it's time to retire, spend some time with his wife, and travel. "It's been great," Pavlos said. "We have the best customers who have been coming for years." Yum, a couple of Smith Street hot dogs.Smith Street Hot Dogs Packed for years, Pavlos sai…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
High School Student In Hudson Valley Injured In Shooting High School Student In Hudson Valley Injured In Shooting
High School Student In Hudson Valley Injured In Shooting Police are investigating a shooting that injured a high school student in the Hudson Valley. It happened in the city of Poughkeepsie on Thursday, May 19 around 2:55 p.m. on Church Street. Responding officers located a 17-year-old victim who had been shot in the arm, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark, of the city of Poughkeepsie Police Department. The unidentified teen told officers he had been standing on South White Street when someone inside a passing vehicle started shooting at him, Clark said. "He felt something hit him and began running until the police came," Clark added. He could or would …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Severe Weather Threat Leads To Early Dismissal At School District In Hudson Valley Severe Weather Threat Leads To Early Dismissal At School District In Hudson Valley
Severe Weather Threat Leads To Early Dismissal At School District In Hudson Valley A school district in the Hudson Valley has dismissed students early due to potentially severe storms that are expected to move through the region. State officials have issued alerts about a severe weather system that is expected to bring thunderstorms and strong winds through the region on the afternoon of Monday, May 16.  The Poughkeepsie City School District announced that Poughkeepsie High School and Middle School students would be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, due to the severe storm warning. Students at Clinton Elementary School, Krieger Elementary School, Morse Element…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
15-Year-Old Is Latest Charged After Threat Causes Schools In Area To Go Remote 15-Year-Old Is Latest Charged After Threat Causes Schools In Area To Go Remote
15-Year-Old Is Latest Charged After Threat Causes Schools In Area To Go Remote One day after an 11-year-old girl was arrested for making online threats against two area schools, another student has been arrested in a separate incident. The second incident took place in Dutchess County on Tuesday, March 22 when a community member reported another threat of school violence against Poughkeepsie High School and Poughkeepsie Middle School to City of Poughkeepsie police, said Irwin Goldberg, spokesman for the school district. An investigation led to the arrest of a 15-year-old girl who was charged with making a terroristic threat and was issued an appearance …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Two Schools In Area Will Remain Remote After Social Media Threats Two Schools In Area Will Remain Remote After Social Media Threats
Two Schools In Area Will Remain Remote After Social Media Threats A pair of schools in the area will remain remote as the police continue an investigation into threats made through social media targeting the buildings. The Poughkeepsie Middle School and Poughkeepsie High School have been closed to in-person learning since Monday, March 21 due to social media threats that were made, according to district officials. Original story - Poughkeepsie HS, MS Go Remote After Social Media Threats As the investigation into the threats is ongoing, a spokesperson for the Dutchess BOCES/Poughkeepsie City School District announced that both schools will remain on a rem…

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by Zak Failla
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Two Schools In Hudson Valley Go Remote After Social Media Threats Two Schools In Hudson Valley Go Remote After Social Media Threats
Two Schools In Hudson Valley Go Remote After Social Media Threats Two schools in the Hudson Valley have moved to remote learning following a social media threat. Both Poughkeepsie Middle School and Poughkeepsie High School will be operating on a remote learning schedule on Monday, March 21, due to the social media threat made against both schools, according to a message on the district's website.  Students and staff are expected to engage in remote learning using the one-hour delay schedule, the district said. "Parents should check their child's social media accounts and share any concerning material with law enforcement," the district added. No o…

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by Kathy Reakes
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13-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Shot Fired Outside High School In Hudson Valley 13-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Shot Fired Outside High School In Hudson Valley
13-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Shot Fired Outside High School In Hudson Valley A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with shots fired outside an area high school. The incident took place around 3:15 p.m., Monday, Nov. 15, in Dutchess County. That's when the City of Poughkeepsie Police received numerous 911 calls reporting shots fired in the area of Poughkeepsie High School. According to Det. Lt. Matt Clark, of the City of Poughkeepsie Police, responding officers located a vehicle struck by bullets at the intersection of Forbus Street and Daniels Court. Several 380 caliber shell casings were found by a police K9 in the grassy area in front of the hig…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Shots Fired Outside High School In Hudson Valley Shots Fired Outside High School In Hudson Valley
Shots Fired Outside High School In Hudson Valley Gunshots fired outside a Hudson Valley high school forced an area school district to cancel classes and parent-teacher conferences, district officials announced. At approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15, there were reports of shots fired in Dutchess County outside of the Poughkeepsie High School on Forbus Street. Two people were subsequently detained by police in connection to the shooting, which remains under investigation. No injuries were reported. Out of precaution, the district announced that high school students should not report to class on Tuesday, Nov. 16 for a scheduled half-…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Large Fight At High School In Area Overwhelms Police, School Officials Large Fight At High School In Area Overwhelms Police, School Officials
Large Fight At High School In Area Overwhelms Police, School Officials A large fight inside an area high school overwhelmed police and put the school on a "hold in place" status. The fight broke out around 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19 at Poughkeepsie High School. According to Captain Richard Wilson, of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department, City of Poughkeepsie police officers and detectives responded to the school for a large fight in progress.  The City of Poughkeepsie School Resource detective was furthering her investigation into a previous assault when a fight broke out in the main hallway.  The detective and school staff …

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Memories Of Poughkeepsie Native, Peekskill Resident Andy Novak Leave Nothing But Smiles Memories Of Poughkeepsie Native, Peekskill Resident Andy Novak Leave Nothing But Smiles
Memories Of Poughkeepsie Native, Peekskill Resident Andy Novak Leave Nothing But Smiles Andrew P. Novak was born on July 28, 1966 and died peacefully on Thursday, April 29 with his wife Clare (McMorris) by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.  Andy, known by many as “Noodle,” was born and raised in Poughkeepsie. He graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in 1984 and was employed by Verizon.  Andy lived in Fort Lauderdale, FL before moving to Peekskill with Clare.  Andy’s short life was full thanks to his loyal friends and family. Andy is survived by his wife Clare of Peekskill; sister Laura Nicholson (Steve) of Syracuse and brother Matthew Novak (Ch…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Obituaries
Beloved Coach, Community Icon Dies At Age 63 Beloved Coach, Community Icon Dies At Age 63
Beloved Coach, Community Icon Dies At Age 63 A longtime Hudson Valley mentor and beloved basketball coach has died following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Chris McLaurin, age 63, of Poughkeepsie, died on Monday, March 15, according to his family. "A legend in his own right and our superhero. He made a huge impact on the people who he’s come in contact with. He will forever live on in our hearts," the family wrote in a statement on Facebook. A Brooklyn native, McLaurin has lived in the mid-Hudson Valley for more than 40 years. McLaurin, who worked as a private skills coach, also worked at times as an assistant at Poughkeepsie High…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
COVID-19: High School Staffer In Area Tests Positive COVID-19: High School Staffer In Area Tests Positive
Covid-19: High School Staffer In Area Tests Positive A staff member at a high school in the area has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The staffer notified Poughkeepsie High School on Sunday, March 22 of a positive diagnosis, said Irwin M. Goldberg, spokesperson for the Poughkeepsie School District. Based on the facts received, the staff member was exposed to COVID-19 by someone outside of the high school community and sought testing after being notified of their potential exposure, Goldberg said. The testing occurred after the staffer's last day at PHS on Thursday, March 19. It is believed that the staff …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Poughkeepsie High School Alumna Takes Command As New Principal Poughkeepsie High School Alumna Takes Command As New Principal
Poughkeepsie High School Alumna Takes Command As New Principal A Poughkeepsie High School alumna is coming home to take the helm at her former stomping ground. Kellyann Royce-Giron, a 1990 graduate, has been chosen by the Board of Education to take over at Poughkeepsie High School as principal, effective as of Tuesday, Feb. 18. Her appointment comes following a lengthy interview process that dates back to last October. Royce-Giron started her career 20 years ago as a staff member at Poughkeepsie Middle School. She has also served as a counselor with the New York City Department of Education, a special education teacher and transitioned to an administra…

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by Zak Failla
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Out-Of-Control Fight At Area High School Leads To Large Police Response Out-Of-Control Fight At Area High School Leads To Large Police Response
Out-Of-Control Fight At Area High School Leads To Large Police Response This story has been updated. An out-of-control fight at Poughkeepsie High School caused a "hold-in-place" at the school as well as a large police response. The incident took place around 12:56 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, when the City of Poughkeepsie Police received a call for help from school security, said City of Poughkeepsie Police Chief Richard T. Wilson. According to the chief, numerous members of the department responded including patrol, traffic, detectives and supervisors. Arriving officers assisted school district security in restoring order within the area of the school’s …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Poughkeepsie HS Teacher, JV Football Coach Possessed Child Porn, Police Say Poughkeepsie HS Teacher, JV Football Coach Possessed Child Porn, Police Say
Poughkeepsie HS Teacher, JV Football Coach Possessed Child Porn, Police Say A high school teacher in the area has been arrested for alleged possession of a sexual performance by a child. Brian Kinsley, 34, an English teacher at Poughkeepsie High School, was arrested on Tuesday, June 11 by the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Kinsley of the town of Shawangunk in Ulster County was arrested on a warrant following an investigation that revealed he was in possession of an inappropriate picture of a child that was downloaded from the internet, said Nevel. School officials could not be reached for comment, but School Boar…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Poughkeepsie HS Placed On Lockdown After Student Found With Loaded Gun, Police Say Poughkeepsie HS Placed On Lockdown After Student Found With Loaded Gun, Police Say
Poughkeepsie HS Placed On Lockdown After Student Found With Loaded Gun, Police Say Poughkeepsie High School was placed on lockdown after a loaded handgun was found inside a student's backpack, police said. The incident took place around 7:48 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, when an attentive school security official at the Poughkeepsie High School discovered a student attempting to enter the school with a loaded handgun in a backpack, said City of Poughkeepsie Police Capt. Richard T. Wilson. The security guard secured the weapon and brought the student to a nearby office. School officials then notified the City of Poughkeepsie Police, Wilson said. At the time of the…

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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
Video: Poughkeepsie HS Basketball Team Gets Hero's Welcome After First State Title Since '95 Video: Poughkeepsie HS Basketball Team Gets Hero's Welcome After First State Title Since '95
Video: Poughkeepsie HS Basketball Team Gets Hero's Welcome After First State Title Since '95 The Poughkeepsie High School boys basketball team enjoyed “one shining moment,” claiming its first state championship in 24 years. Facing a relentless defense, the top-seeded Pioneers trailed for much of the game before pulling off a fourth-quarter rally to take down No. 5 Pittsford Mendon 59-69 for the Class A New York Public High School Athletic Association title on Saturday, March 16. Poughkeepsie started off hot, taking an 18-13 lead to end the first quarter before the Vikings battled back to take a lead they wouldn’t give up until late in the final frame. The Pioneers were able to stay…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Former Poughkeepsie HS Football Player Killed Helping Crash Victim Former Poughkeepsie HS Football Player Killed Helping Crash Victim
Former Poughkeepsie HS Football Player Killed Helping Crash Victim A 28-year-old former high school football player was killed while helping victims of a crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Jaquan Cesar, a Beacon resident and Poughkeepsie High School graduate, was killed around 1:15 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, at the scene of a multiple-vehicle crash on the expressway near Webster Avenue, said the NYPD. According to a preliminary investigation, Cesar got out of his vehicle after seeing there was a crash to help the driver of a 2015 Mercedes Benz that had struck a 2012 GMC.  While attempting to help those injured in the crash, a third vehicle, a 20…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suspect In Poughkeepsie High School Lockout Taken Into Custody Suspect In Poughkeepsie High School Lockout Taken Into Custody
Suspect In Poughkeepsie High School Lockout Taken Into Custody A teenager is in police custody after being accused of making online threats that forced an area high school to enter its lockout protocol. The Poughkeepsie High School was temporarily put in a lockout at 8:08 a.m. on Tuesday morning, when district officials called police headquarters to report they had been made aware of a threat one student made to another. The lockout lasted approximately two hours, though the investigation into the alleged threat was deemed “not credible” by investigators. Poughkeepsie City Police Det. Lt. Matthew Clark said that officers responded to the high school a…

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by Zak Failla
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Lockdown At Poughkeepsie High School Called Due To Student Threats Lockdown At Poughkeepsie High School Called Due To Student Threats
Lockdown At Poughkeepsie High School Called Due To Student Threats The Poughkeepsie High School was temporarily placed into its lockdown protocol on Tuesday morning due to a “non-credible” threat between students, police said. The school was placed into the lockdown shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, police said, when information was received involving an alleged threat a student made to another. According to officials, the lockdown lasted nearly two hours, though the investigation into the alleged threat was ultimately deemed “not credible.” The lockout was ultimately lifted shortly after 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Pawling Shooting Victim Robbed Of Gucci Backpack, Thousands In Cash, Police Say Pawling Shooting Victim Robbed Of Gucci Backpack, Thousands In Cash, Police Say
Pawling Shooting Victim Robbed Of Gucci Backpack, Thousands In Cash, Police Say A 34-year-old man told police he was shot and robbed by a person who jumped in his car while he was stopped to adjust his Bluetooth, the City of Poughkeepsie Police said. Police learned of the incident around noon Wednesday through a 911 call reporting a car crash in front of 52 Catherine St., said Det. Lt. Matt Clark. Additional calls reported a shooting victim in the same area, he added. Responding officers found a vehicle that had been involved in an accident, the driver, a Pawling resident, had been shot once in the leg. He was transported to Vassar Hospital for treatment. The victim …

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Report Of Student With Guns Leads To Lockout Of Poughkeepsie Schools Report Of Student With Guns Leads To Lockout Of Poughkeepsie Schools
Report Of Student With Guns Leads To Lockout Of Poughkeepsie Schools A report of a student with two guns in the area of Poughkeepsie High School prompted a lockout on Thursday morning. Police received the report at around 9 a.m. and officers and detectives immediately responded, said City of Poughkeepsie PD Captain Richard Wilson. Poughkeepsie High School and Poughkeepsie Middle School were placed in lockout. Interviews of students were conducted at the school, Wilson said.  The grounds in and around the school were checked by officers with negative results with regard to locating guns, according to Wilson. The school grounds have been deemed secure and t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Poughkeepsie School Superintendent's Resignation Accepted With $430K Buyout Poughkeepsie School Superintendent's Resignation Accepted With $430K Buyout
Poughkeepsie School Superintendent's Resignation Accepted With $430K Buyout The Poughkeepsie City School District will pay former Superintendent Nicole Williams more than $430,000 to resign, according to a settlement agreement. The school board accepted Williams' resignation, effective this past Monday, and approved a settlement agreement at a special meeting on Thursday, July 5. Kathleen Farrell, who's been an assistant superintendent for the past year, was appointed interim school chief for the 2018-19 year at a salary of $175,000. Williams has been in charge of the school district for five years. Her contract was extended in 2014 and again in 2016. A year ago,…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Girl Who Made Threat To Poughkeepsie HS Charged With Felony, Police Say Girl Who Made Threat To Poughkeepsie HS Charged With Felony, Police Say
Girl Who Made Threat To Poughkeepsie HS Charged With Felony, Police Say A teenage girl who made a social media threat against Poughkeepsie High School was arrested on Wednesday and is behind bars and facing a felony charge. City of Poughkeepsie Police received a report from Adrianna Wallace, a 17-year-old city resident on Feb. 27 , reporting that she had observed threats made through the social media site Snapchat, which stated, in part, “Poughkeepsie High School students take your pick because I’m coming for you on Thursday March 1st” accompanied by a list of student names, which included her own name, and a picture of five guns, police said. Police began an i…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Poughkeepsie City Schools Will Be Closed Again Due To Threat Poughkeepsie City Schools Will Be Closed Again Due To Threat
Poughkeepsie City Schools Will Be Closed Again Due To Threat Poughkeepsie City Schools will be closed for a second straight day on Thursday, March 1 as the investigation of a threat posted on social media continues. "The Poughkeepsie City School District’s focus is on the safety of our students and staff," the district said in a statement on Wednesday. "Please be assured that every threat is taken seriously until law enforcement informs us otherwise. "We are working closely with the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department and the FBI, as they are the authorities continuing to investigate the recent social media post regarding the t…

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by Daily Voice
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Social Media Threat Leads To Closure Of Poughkeepsie Schools Social Media Threat Leads To Closure Of Poughkeepsie Schools
Social Media Threat Leads To Closure Of Poughkeepsie Schools A social media threat has resulted in schools in the Poughkeepsie City School District being closed on Wednesday, Feb. 28. "The Poughkeepsie City School District is aware of a recent social media post regarding the threat of a school shooting at Poughkeepsie High School," the district said in an announcement. "Please be assured every threat is taken seriously.  "Immediate action has been taken. We are working closely with the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department and the FBI. "The appropriate authorities are actively investigating this issue with the highest prior…

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by Daily Voice