Name: Poughkeepsie Journal
Rating: 4.34874 (476 reviews)

User Reviews for Poughkeepsie Journal

4.35 out of 5

476 Ratings

4 years ago, Eahuston

Great for local news

I really enjoy the local news from the high school sports to local school news to local politics and community interest articles. The Pojo is much better than the one paragraph blurbs on social media. I would love to see more information on upcoming local events like the weekend section. In addition to the crime and tragedy coverage, I look forward to the good news reporting.

12 months ago, Maryd1961

Keep original e-edition app and stop asking me to switch to new s

Update : another difference between the Poughkeepsie Journal Print edition app and this Poughkeepsie Journal app is that this app allows pop up ads even when in the Print Edition selection. The pop ups linger on the screen (blocking content) for 10-20 seconds before an X appears to close out the ad. Effectively, these are forced “commercial breaks” when reading the paper you have purchased. This is also likely the reason readers are being forced to this app. While the pop ups are infrequent now, I am sure they will become more frequent. While I am not happy about it, I also recognize that financial support for our 4th estate is essential. As long as the reporting quality is maintained I can live with this. This app is terrible for iPad. Keep original e-edition app and stop asking me to switch to new standalone app. Every time I see that message (and it pops up EVERY time I switch screen) it makes me think it’s time to cancel my subscription! Update- if you try to change settings on e-edition app you lose access to the app all together. Then you have to use the unusable app for iPad. An absolutely unusable app!

6 years ago, JWBinHJ

Great app, editing needs improvement

**Update...not crashing now. Since same app version, it must have been unruly ads or backend fix. *Update: version 5.7.2 crashes repeatedly on iPad Pro iOS 11.3 This app works very well. The layout, fonts, photos, navigation and performance are superb. My only suggestion is that the editors should not "pin" insignificant articles to top of listing for days, weeks, or even months at a time. Also, I end up reading the same articles day after day because the editor marks it as updated, even though the update is not noted or obvious. The second oldest newspaper in the USA should do better.

3 months ago, Santagate3

Previous app was much better

“0” Star but not an option. This new app is not reader friendly at all. It is unsteady on the iPad screen and hard to magnify the article you want to read. This is not an improvement at all. I used to be able to use my iPad screen to magnify while reading, not working on this new app. Advertisements at every opening, just horrible. Give us the option to stay on the previous app until developers stabilize the reader view so we are not getting impatient and cancel subscriptions.

3 years ago, Flashnut

Still love local news

The paper is the best source for what going on with local weather, COVID, other news in Hudson valley. Would give it a five star but having a little trouble navigating the sites, only a couple of days with app.

5 years ago, yourfriendlisa

Poughkeepsie Journal

Two pages have been hanging around for a year now and really need to be taken down. The first is titled “benefits of a Poughkeepsie Journal subscription”, and another is “how to keep seeing the Journal on Facebook”. I pay for a subscription to local news and have no problem with some ads, even in a paid subscription, but please take these two down - we’ve seen enough of them.

5 years ago, mspitunes

Horrible

Says I have account; I am being charged on my credit card for a subscription but every time I try and access content it says I don’t have a subscription. No help or customer service. Will have to call my credit card company to request charge back of subscription fee. Same thing on the online version. They must be be losing thousands of customers who try and access online and by app.

7 years ago, DutchessJim

Great place for news

PoJo is great to staying current with everything that matters in Dutchess County and the MidHudson Valley

6 months ago, Dny55533555

It mostly works

Frequently freezes in enewspaper mode for several seconds. Sometimes looses access to local paper or to US News. Sometimes just hangs and a forced stop is needed. This is on an iPad.

11 months ago, Annie 07

Tricky

It’s not as easy to use as before the changes. Still haven’t figured out how to send an article to someone. Can’t get the print big enough to read. Just do not like what you did,

2 years ago, Bkchulito

Great local news

Gives me news. Everyday that I won’t get on tv. The real local news that affects me directly!!!

7 years ago, Melissa7759

Awesome!

Nothing better than having local news available at your fingertips. Love the alerts as well

2 years ago, R John R

Electronic

Just changed to the online version of the Journal. I like it much better that the paper delivery.

12 months ago, Colfny54

Difficult to navigate

Pages loaded and then went away and reloaded and ad popped up before I could sign in.

6 years ago, okay1230331

Great place for the news!

Appreciate the news reporting anywhere anytime!

4 months ago, Popstel

Pomo print version

Please fix the e print version. A black page and it freezes in the USA Today section.

1 year ago, Rowan29

This new version is terrible

I like reading the paper in print version. This new version makes it almost impossible to do that anymore

5 years ago, Stop4it

Great news

no issues with the app, keeps me informed

6 years ago, TexMex1976

Constant Crashes

I’ve deleted and reinstalled this app several times but that has done no good. Everytime I use it, the app crashes. I do t have that problems with any other app so I know it isn’t a problem on my end.

4 years ago, bhjoyce

Good local coverage and ny state

Good local newspaper and great coverage on NY state . I enjoy the opinion section as well.

6 years ago, Don't spend too much

Poughkeepsie journal is a wonderful source

The Poughkeepsie journal is a wonderful source of local, regional and national news.

2 years ago, nosilasnrub

Deserves a zero

I canceled my subscription in march and am still being charged every month.

3 years ago, Nickdaniele

Great

Great local news

5 years ago, Nickster 1

Nickster1

Fantastic

6 years ago, Hal1949

Promises big; gives little

Where’s the national and international news promised. You have to hunt, and it may look like yesterday’s. And it’s slow to load. Phooey.

4 years ago, cealsh

Worst ever

I’m trying to halt my delivery due to vacation but i forgot my password. So I reset it but it tells me my password is invalid. I’ve tried it twice now.

5 years ago, Twizzy1231

Review

I love how this App keeps me informed.

4 years ago, BcSing

Dreadful.

I spend more time logging in than I do reading the stories.

2 years ago, 64 Middie

64 Middie

Lots of Middletown and Hudson Valley News.

9 months ago, Sandyscalz

USA Today

Why can’t I open it suddenly

7 years ago, sub2017

No local reporting - I read in the NewYork Post

Poughkeepsie High School had a lock down Tuesday. Nothing in the POUGHKEEPSIE journal.

10 years ago, Katlyne711

Happy

I am happy to have the app as it makes it much easier to read the articles. The only thing is that I wish it had a place to search for specific articles.

12 years ago, Deleted This App!

False claims

Had this FREE app for a couple weeks and enjoyed it, but over the last few days or so the app kicks you out for no reason. Then today I go to use this app and it says there is new upgrade available, so I updated my app.....BIG mistake....now the app requires a PAID subscription to use it, although in app store it states the update is for bug fixes and photos, and DOES NOT mention that upgrading means it now requires a paid subscription! I deleted this app as fast as I could.....ba-bye

8 years ago, Just rating to get premium!

OK but today's news not updated until the afternoon

News ap is fine, however, I like to read the news in the morning and it seems like today's news is not available until later in the day.

10 years ago, PV64

Much improved

The new version is much improved. All content is now available and easily accessible.

8 years ago, One 1 won

Very good app

Very good app. Updated quite frequently. Would like to see local sports scores first at lower end of page. That's not a priority. But to get local news, weather and scores, overall a very good app.

9 years ago, shopclass

Awful

Being that everyone needs to have a subscription to read any news in the Poughkeepsie Journal, this app should have a better UX (user experience). It's downright awful and works sporadically whether you're using any network, i.e. 3G, 4G, LTE, or wifi. There's just no excuse for a poorly functioning app. Please make more user friendly with working tabs and buttons .

12 years ago, drg0nzo

Great!

So happy that I can get my local news in a format that I want!

7 years ago, KillerCameos

Great App

Poughkeepsie Journal is the best place to go for local news, and this app is a great way to do that. I haven't had any issues with it so far.

8 years ago, scssm

Online Poughkeepsie Journal

Great way to be informed of new news before it shows up in the print version.

12 years ago, Silvermac59

Still incomplete.

The app does not include the entire paper. For example, despite requests, there is still no obituary section. Even with paid subscription, it is heavy on ads. It is free if you already get the paper delivered; otherwise, do think twice.

8 years ago, SandraJanet

Poughkeepsie journal app

I love the convenience. You can be on top of what's going on around you anytime of the day.

12 years ago, Slp in ny

Ugh

I enjoyed this free app until the update..now you need a subscription to enjoy local news and weather.

12 years ago, Zorelo

Great !

I love this. It saves me the burden of getting the paper.

8 years ago, Rocco Adog

Too many ads

Even the obituary page is loaded with annoying, intrusive ads.

10 years ago, LRizz

Used to work fine

This app used to work fine but now it just tells me content can't be found 😠 This app no longer updates content in a timely fashion.

9 years ago, jpdata

Poughkeepsie Journal

Works fairly well although is does have some bugs. Having an orientation option would be nice.

8 years ago, Tap&Track

Old news is bad news

Leading with stories that are 21 and 29 days old (while the Freeman leads with current, often Dutchess County news) makes the Poughkeepsie Journal a joke. There is news, you need to report it.

8 years ago, MDSnell

Horrible application

There is no way to search articles. Signed up for "free" 30 day trial and unable to find how to cancel. Terrible app - do not download.

8 years ago, Hail Ants

Latest update broke iPhone version

Using an iPhone 6 with latest iOS and with the last update the app won't work anymore. Just keeps saying: LOADING ERROR There was a problem connecting. Please check your connection and try again. ☹️

Description

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Poughkeepsie Journal app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you. • Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests. • Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: http://cm.poughkeepsiejournal.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: http://cm.poughkeepsiejournal.com/terms/ • Questions or Comments: [email protected] • Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.