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🌱 Wrestler from January’s Poughkeepsie Rumble now recovering from broken ribs
Also, don't miss Poughkeepsie PorchFest 2026 on the Poughkeepsie Patch calendar
Hey there, Poughkeepsie! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Wrestler from January's Poughkeepsie Rumble now recovering from broken ribs
- When college runners will race through Vassar Farm this September.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sun followed by some clouds, temps: high: 87, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Blue Meanie Reveals He's Currently Dealing With Broken Ribs Following Recent Fall (411mania.com) — Local wrestling fans may recall The Blue Meanie's appearance at January's "Poughkeepsie Rumble," but he's now recovering from painful broken ribs after a recent fall. The longtime ECW and WWE personality also shared he's grieving a family death and asked supporters for positive thoughts while he heals. 
• 2026 Men's & Women's Cross Country Schedule Release (cuny.edu) — Baruch's men's and women's cross country teams will visit Poughkeepsie on September 12 to race in Vassar's Ron Stonitsch Invitational at Vassar Farm. Their full fall schedule also includes meets across New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and a postseason championship run.
📸 Around Poughkeepsie
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Poughkeepsie
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★ Featured events ★
- Poughkeepsie PorchFest 2026 →
Academy Street Historic District, 92-160 Academy St, Poughkeepsie
12:00 pm
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Board of Education Regular Meeting →
Poughkeepsie City School District 11 College Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
6:30 pm - Convierte Tu Talento en Ingreso Extra
Women's Enterprise Development Center Think Dutchess Alliance for Business, 3 Neptune Road, Suite A21, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
6:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Spackenkill Union Free School District Orville A Todd Middle School, 11 Croft Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 126
9:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
📣 Poughkeepsie Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Brain Games →
Town of Poughkeepsie Senior Center, 14 Abes Wy, Poughkeepsie
10:30 am - Vet2Vet of Ulster County- Veteran Coffee Hour (Highland NY) →
Highland Public Library, 14 Elting Pl, Highland
10:00 am - Vet2Vet of Ulster County- Veteran Coffee Hour... →
Highland Public Library, 14 Elting Pl, Highland
10:00 am - Eastdale Village Pickle Festival presented by Lilly's Natural Pet Store →
Eastdale Village Town Center, 10 Otto Way, Arlington
10:30 am - Tree ID 101, Section A →
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
11:00 am - Hudson Valley Pickle Festival 2026 →
Eastdale Village Farmer's Market, 928 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie
5:00 pm - Pickle Festival →
Eastdale Village Farmer's Market, 928 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie
5:00 pm - Get the Led Out →
MJN Convention Center - Mid Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie
7:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found , Owner Located
Thank you all anybody lose a dog? She is very young very sweet. She is well trained. She knows how to sit and stuff to me. She looks like a puppy… (Nextdoor Nassau) - Hi everyone, My AC suddenly stopped working and I need someone to come check it out and fix it as soon as possible, Does anyone have a reliable, experienced HVAC technician or company that charges a reasonable price to recommend?
If you've worked with someone you were happy with, Please share their contact info with me, I'd really appreciate the help, Thanks everyone (Nextdoor Lagrange)
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Costco Forklift Operator in Poughkeepsie. Apply here.
- Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Poughkeepsie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poughkeepsie here.
🗞 Nearby News
Arlington
- Clarkstown South thinks power league stint helps in Class A football (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)
Crown Heights
- 'By community, for community': Brooklyn hubs carve out spaces of their own • Brooklyn Paper (brooklynpaper.com)
- Mother of 5 killed in gunfire outside Crown Heights bar (brooklyneagle.com)
- BDE: Mrs. Shifra Stone, 80 OBM (crownheights.info)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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