Run-of-the-Mill Poughkeepsie vs. Poughkeepsie Portrayed by the Media

This is a mash-up of youtube clips about Poughkeepsie that I made. Question to you: Why would the media discuss Poughkeepsie in such a violent way? I have a feeling that it has something to do with the city having such a peculiar name.
What do you think about Poughkeepsie? Do you believe the media's portrayal of Poughkeepsie is accurate? Or did you have the impression that Poughkeepsie was a pretty normal place with shopping malls and football teams?

-Jason