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🌱 What state investigators concluded about the fatal Town of Poughkeepsie sword shooting

Poughkeepsie, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Poughkeepsie! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What state investigators concluded about the fatal Town of Poughkeepsie sword shooting
  • How you can help reshape Poughkeepsie’s former Kmart and landfill area
  • How Vassar’s overtime heartbreaker in Poughkeepsie was decided by one shot

Also on today's calendar: When Giants Die: The Ecological Afterlife of Elephants and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A few afternoon showers, temps: high: 72, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Pleasantly warm with some sun, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New York will not charge officer in fatal Poughkeepsie sword encounter (fingerlakes1.com) — State investigators have closed their criminal review of a 2025 police shooting at a Town of Poughkeepsie home, deciding not to charge the officer who killed Brian Czornyj during a confrontation involving a samurai sword. The attorney general’s office said evidence, including body-camera footage and witness interviews, could not disprove that the officer reasonably believed deadly force was necessary under New York law.
   

2. Town of Poughkeepsie to host public workshop for Dutchess Plaza area (midhudsonnews.com) — Residents in the Town of Poughkeepsie are invited to a public workshop on October 14 at Town Hall to help shape the future of the Brickyard Brownfield Opportunity Area around the former Kmart site on Route 44. The session will include a brief presentation, open discussion, and chances to complete surveys that guide cleanup, redevelopment, and new recreational and economic opportunities in this key corridor.
   

3. Colby Edges Vassar in Overtime Thriller (colbyathletics.com) — A tight field hockey matchup in Poughkeepsie ended with Vassar falling 1-0 in overtime to visiting Colby, despite an even six shots apiece. Colby’s Ryan Hallisey scored the golden goal after strong defensive play on both sides, with Vassar’s defense under steady pressure from four Colby penalty corners throughout the contest.
   

4. Is The Last Will and Testament of Former Newport, RI Resident aka 'Evgenia Smetisko' (Eugenia Smith) That of Her Imperial Highness Anastasia Nicholaevna Romanov, Grand Duchess of Russia? (wordpress.com) — A newly discussed will of Eugenia Smith, who claimed to be Russia’s Grand Duchess Anastasia, reveals donations to many Orthodox churches, including St. Nicholas Church in Poughkeepsie. While the article revisits debates over her true identity and faith, it also notes that her final bequests strongly favored Russian and Greek Orthodox institutions across New York and worldwide.
   

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    When I went out today I came across a homeless man. I approached him and offered him some food. I was happy to be able to help, hoping that what I… (Nextdoor Historic Union Street)
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Ok Poughkeepsie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it’s too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Poughkeepsie

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