Police conducted 25 million traffic stops in 2011, making them one of the most common encounters between law enforcement and civilians. But even these seemingly routine interactions can escalate in…
The Miscellany News is excited to bring you the first episode of Soundbox, a podcast and community platform dedicated to social and criminal justice issues in Poughkeepsie, the Hudson Valley…
On Tuesday, June 2, members of the Poughkeepsie community took to the streets for the WE CAN’T BREATHE protest. The protest’s Facebook event page defined their impetus for congregating: “We…
The Hudson Valley stayed alert as New York City confirmed the state’s first case of COVID-19 in early March. Then a Westchester County man, who commutes to his Manhattan law…
Raging bushfires in Australia. The acquittal of a president who abused the highest office in the land. Tensions heightened to a near breaking point between the United States and Iran…
On March 13, Dutchess County declared a State of Emergency in response to the increasing presence of COVID-19 cases in the county. Effective Monday, March 16, all public and private…
A victim of domestic violence in Upstate New York fights for sole custody of her kids, a divorce from her abusive husband and his conviction. After becoming the sole breadwinner…
Kristen Applegarth was desperate. The father of her children was cheating on her with her friend. One day, she told him not to come back home. Financially dependent on him…
Humans of Poughkeepsie is an ongoing project seeking to highlight Poughkeepsie residents and community members. Below, Darrett Roberts shares his story. Roberts is a member of the End the New…
Bathrooms out-of-service for months. A sole safe water fountain in the high school. Toilets clogged with sanitary napkins. Teachers over-assertive of authority in the classroom. Mismanaged funds. On the flip…
