Poughkeepsie Laws
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Poughkeepsie is the midway point in the Hudson Valley between New York City and Albany. Originally a whaling village in the 1700’s, it became the vacation destination to many influential families such as the Vanderbilts and the Astors. Today, Poughkeepsie is home to venerable institutions such as Vassar College, the Culinary Institute of America, and IBM. The information in the articles below will help you understand the law in a variety of areas, including personal injury, and DUIs, as well as information on local court houses and free or low cost legal services.