Local News from the Poughkeepsie Journal

While there were nerves and tears about leaving Marist College behind, there was also an air of excitement about the future at today's graduation ceremony.

Two high-ranking clerics in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox religions will visit local churches Sunday to observe a milestone and a new beginning.

Poughkeepsie school board President Sakima A.G. Brown will stay on the board, after fellow members ended their efforts to remove her.

Metro-North Railroad, Harlem and Hudson lines: Regular service expected. Subway (4-5-6, 1-2-3 and Shuttle): Regular service expected in downtown and Midtown Manhattan. Amtrak: Regular service expected in the Hudson Valley region.

With several local college graduations this weekend, police are gearing up to diffuse traffic congestion.

Almost 100 years after opening its gates, Grand Central Terminal has joined the exclusive list of the American Society of Civil Engineers' list of landmarks.

About 70 solo musicians and groups auditioned in Grand Central Terminal on Wednesday for the Metropolitan Transportation Agency's Music Under New York program.

Long known as an epicenter in the Hudson Valley for exceptional cuisine and culture, the Culinary Institute of America is looking to become a national player in economics and health care issues.

Do you frequently wake up in the middle of the night only to toss and turn until your alarm clock crows? Do you blearily drag your weary carcass out of bed and off to the train station? Join the club.

After all the hype, Facebook's first day as a public company ended where it began. Its stock closed at $38.23, up 23 cents, after pricing Thursday night at $38 per share.

The host Marlboro High School softball team picked up its 15th straight win on Friday, defeating Rondout Valley 8-1 in Mid-Hudson Athletic League play.

Valerie Joern was 4 for 4 and Kyzhea Singleton was 2 for-4 for the Poughkeepsie High School softball team in a 6-1 victory over host Putnam Valley on Friday. Kiamani Thomas homered and Kiara Pittman doubled for Poughkeepsie (9-10).

It took two days and two different courts, but Franklin D. Roosevelt High School senior Jonah Berkowitz won his third straight Mid-Hudson Athletic League singles title in a battle of unbeaten players.

Julia Rigothi and Kara Prichard placed second overall in the time trials and second in their semifinal heat on Friday to qualify their Poughkeepsie High School girls junior doubles boat in today's final at the prestigious Stotesbury Cup Regatta on the Sch

Officials are considering reversing a nearly 12-year-old city ordinance prohibiting tattoo parlors from opening within Beacon.

Two days after City of Poughkeepsie Police Officer John Falcone was fatally shot, Town of Poughkeepsie police were on patrol when they heard it: Gunfire. Arriving at a Springside Avenue house, they heard screaming from inside.

The fourth annual Pet Palooza takes place 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. "Parrots for Peace" will join the dogs and other pets usually featured at the outdoor event.

What will be on Saturday's Commuter Central page? Grand Central Terminal honored for engineering. Train commuting is a chance for extra sleep. And movies, books and news to make your commuter more enjoyable. Also, check out www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/commute for the latest commuter news.

LAGRANGEVILLE - Cardinal Edward Egan returns Sunday to Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church Sunday to celebrate 10:30 a.m. Mass.

With several local college graduations this weekend, police are gearing up to diffuse traffic congestion. Town of Poughkeepsie Capt.