Hidden Gem of the Hudson River | Poughkeepsie, NY
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- In our Coverage Project history we have visited many places in New York State, but most of these locations have been rather westerly. Once we travel east enough, we reach for the first time the Hudson Valley: a region of the Empire State characterized by its proximity to the namesake river and a culture somewhat under the influence of the greater New York City area. The Hudson River has served wonders for the east coast of the Mid-Atlantic. Used by the Mohawk, then Dutch, English and now American people, this body of water has given its surrounding area much economic prosperity for whomever inhabited it and thus a high desire for its control over hundreds of years. Along its banks sits a rather quaint city known as Poughkeepsie. Today we dive into a bit of its history and discover this area's stunning sights, man-made and natural. Don't drive past this place on your way to the Big Apple, give the hidden but beautiful Poughkeepsie a chance! Are you ready to embark on this new trip across one of the nation's oldest and culturally-rich regions? Here's to finally starting our next tour, the New England Excursion!
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Thanks for taking all of us with you to Poughkeepsie! 😊
You were close to the neighborhoods with a 20-30% poverty rate. The north side of the City of Poughkeepsie is seriously impoverished. Walking up and down Main St with your phone out like that wasn't really the safest. The town of Poughkeepsie is a really safe place.
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Born in Poughkeepsie in the 60s. Coming home from Overlook elementary in about 1974, remember seeing the smoke when the Poughkeepsie train bridge caught fire
Just like any other city it has it’s good and bad areas. Tbh City of Poughkeepsie is making a comeback (slowly). Lots of New investors are starting to do projects. There are so many good restaurants and breweries now. It really has potential thanks for keeping this video neutral and not negative.
Hello, to answer your question on the economic status of Poughkeepsie: the city is trying (and sadly failing) to keep poverty down. It's a harsh reality, but Covid has really affected all of Dutchess County. The ease of access to the city had a weird effect when Covid struck: people moved out of NYC up to here! And now, house pricing has skyrocketed!
If you're interested in older architecture, you should come back to Dutchess County and check out Fishkill New York!
Wonderful insight. the Hudson River region still has some interesting stories yet to tell so I doubt that’ll be the last time I visit that region. Thanks for your contribution in commenting!
Nice video never Been there interesting thank you
Thank You!
You’re dearly welcome, hope you enjoyed
I was there a couple weeks after you were there. Wandering woodsman's video of the bridge drew my attention to it. I hadn't heard of it before. I drove 4 hours to see the bridge for about an hour then 4 hours back. It was worth it! Very hot day and you bake in the sun out there on that structure.
Totally agree, a breathtaking sight and a great way to make use of a day trip.
Nice overview, but some information left out: background information. I love Poughkeepsie and especially the Walkway Over the Hudson.
Oh yes, my channel is generally meant for overviews and not necessarily the deepest of dives. That and in 2021 I was still working out how to churn out content and attempting to improve with each location. A beautiful area for sure. I ought to return to the mid-Hudson.
will working at the Vassar Brothers Medical Center this coming few months.. hopefully all goes well.
Try to visit Acadia National Park. Been their in the autumn. Just so beautiful to visit.
I’m from the area nice job young man
Hi there.. I’m a native of this city. I was born here and Poughkeepsie has so much history. I’m happy that you did this video but I wish you had done some more research because I’d be really happy to give you some history. It important to me to especially answer your question with regards to “what’s happening in Poughkeepsie “ when ask for pocket change. I like to consider myself a voice for the homeless and so much is going on here. Please reach out to me if you would like to know more.
Current resident of Poughkeepsie probably one of the nicest cities that needs a little bit of help
I strongly agree with you, there’s so much potential all around the city.
@@TheCoverageProject the homless issues are a huge problem i know ive walked in some of those shoes
yeah there’s like at least one shooting in pk every night, the towns around it are nice but literally not worth it to live here anymore due to sky rocketing rent prices (nyc prices and more)
"there's like hills and mountains on the other side." Travelogue at its finest
I grew up in Poughkeepsie, be careful at night time. It’s dangerous.
Oh yes, I believe that. Care was indeed taken on this day
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I walked from Poughkeepsie train station to the entrance of Sky-walk way .
The elevator was closed(a false advertisement.)
Did I safe ? in the city? Hell No.
I was lucky not mugged.
A shame the elevator was closed on that day. Poughkeepsie didn’t necessarily feel the safest during my visit as I did notice myself being a bit on guard, so I understand that notion
Oh and I'm surprised you didn't comment on all the needles all over the ground......
Now that’s a bit concerning to see this being brought up haha. Saw quite a few but didn’t think it was that noteworthy
@@TheCoverageProject Wow! No I agree we get a bad enough reputation we do not need more bad press. When your at the river it is like a whole other world. Just like some of the neighborhoods are like another world. Crime ridden, drug infested, violent areas around. In fact where you were on that block of main st, about a month and a half ago, someone was shot dead in the store, and the security footage leaked out so it was all over social media. Most of our murders are not caught on camera. Surprising because we have a lot! At one point a higher crime rate then all 5 Burroughs of NYC. Anyway thank you for showing my city in a good way and come back anytime. (Fun fact! We are known as Tree City and the 6th Burrough lol)
LOL I guarantee I know the guy that asked you for money, TWICE! LOL Born & Raised
Poughkeepsie is a rat hole. Lived there for almost 30 years. (Outside the city in a near by nice area) Main Street is just run down and full of crime. The only nice places to visit are the waterfront area and the walkway. But, after that. You’re just better off heading to Route 9 or the near by towns. But, nothing really exciting. I moved cuz it was just boring and the winters are brutal.
Poughkeepsie's Main St is making a comeback. There's a luxury residential complex that just went up on one of the intersections in the downtown area. Slowly!
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Wow, I live in the area and know a little bit about Poughkeepsie. Anyone could fly over the area and cover it better than you. You need to do a little bit of research before you claim to "cover" a location.
Did you place a bet with someone that you could just go to places, not have much details on anything about them and just sorta "wing it"and people would watch? If so you won the bet. I guess you calling Poughkeepsie part of a "New Engalnd" tour shoulda been my "clue" to your "cluelessness". at least the videography was decent. BTW..that post office you said wasn't made with "bricks or wood" most assuredly has wood and bricks in it and it was built only in the late 1930's...but hey..you're just winging it.