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Poughkeepsie
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A beloved summer spot at Lake Sebago Beach is set for a $95.8 million rebuild at Harriman State Park. Construction will begin in spring 2026 (the site will feature new sand, a bathhouse, a promenade and playgrounds) and is expected to open by summer 2027. WRRV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Angelina Jolie will film her feature movie 'Sunny' in Rhinebeck on January 5, with Mulberry Street between Chestnut and Livingston closed from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a shoot using an 80-member crew, principal actors, and 15 extras (school buses may still use the road). Mid Hudson News
- ➤ Two 19th-century ice yachts from the Hudson River Ice Yacht Club and Preservation Society are on display at the FDR Library Museum (Hyde Park) until today; one named Whiff was built in 1876 in Poughkeepsie by Jacob Buckhout for Irving Grinnell. Poughkeepsie Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New York health officials reported that over 71,000 flu cases and 3,666 hospitalizations were recorded from Dec. 14–20; they warned holiday gatherings could drive up numbers and urged residents to get vaccinated + practice good hygiene. WPDH
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Paint & Sip Night at Crew Restaurant & Bar
6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — $35 — Unleash your inner artist while sipping your favorite drink and making colorful memories.
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Live Music with Just Two
7-10 p.m. — Curry Estate (Restaurant Six) — Free entry — Enjoy captivating performances by a dynamic duo playing hits from the 1960s to today.
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