Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.