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Columbia County Supervisor hopes three month Flock moratorium is a step towards a permanent ban

In recent weeks and months, municipalities around the region have protested - and in some cases, restricted - the use of Flock automated license plate readers - commonly referred to as Flock cameras. Most recently, Columbia County's Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday night to place a moratorium on the use of the cameras. Sonja Okun represents the city of Hudson, New York on the Board of Supervisors, and voted in favor of the moratorium. She spoke with WAMC’s Sam Dingman:

Columbia County, NY · 21h
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Democrats earn big wins in 2026 elections

Democratic candidates in northeast Dutchess County scored wins alongside their state and federal counterparts. Voters cited the rising cost of living and opposition to the Trump administration’s policies as reasons for turning out. In the Pine Plains town supervisor race, transparency and police surveillance were also concerns. Pine Plains...

Dutchess County, NY · 2d
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Students react to Democrats’ success in midterms

Sitting in the common room of residential houses, compulsively checking the New York Times app and talking on the phone with family members, Vassar College students watched the results of the 2026 midterm elections roll in throughout the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 3. In a resounding victory for the Democratic Party, candidates across America won local, state and national elections, picking up seven seats in the Senate and 39 seats in the House of Representatives, as well as key gubernatorial and mayoral positions.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 1d
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Veterans honored at ceremony as officials call attention to veteran suicides

TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE – Veterans, elected officials and community members gathered at the Dutchess County War Memorial in Arlington on Wednesday to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces, while calling attention to the challenges many veterans face after returning to civilian life.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 1d
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Dish washing machine fixed after nearly a month

The dish washing machine in Gordon Commons was fixed on Wednesday, Nov. 4, after being out of service since at least Oct. 11, when disposable dishware began appearing in the dining hall. During the outage, students expressed concerns about the excess waste and environmental impact of using disposable cutlery as well as the lack of communication or clear timeline for repairs from the Vassar College administration.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 1d

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‘Cabaret’ balances commentary with artistry

From Nov. 5 to 7, the Vassar College community was swept into a display of allure, sensuality and unrest. The Drama Department’s production of “Cabaret”—a musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Joe Masteroff—masterfully struck the delicate balance of musical spectacle and impactful social commentary.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 1d