Daily
Poughkeepsie
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ U-Haul data shows that out-of-state residents are moving into upstate areas (including Poughkeepsie) even as overall growth remains low; these migration trends are reshaping local communities amid lingering pandemic effects. Hudson Valley Post
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials warned residents after a space heater caused a fire at the historic Crumwold Estate in Hyde Park on Jan. 1 that displaced several families and led fire marshals to remind locals to keep flammable items three feet away (3-Foot Rule) from heaters. Hudson Valley Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Urban Air Adventure Park has signed a lease to open its 36,000 sqft indoor facility in Wappingers Falls late 2026. The park will offer adventure slides + an indoor zipline and climbing walls while providing 65 local jobs. Hudson Valley Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State Health Commissioner McDonald said New York will not follow the new CDC vaccine guidelines for childhood shots despite federal calls to reduce vaccines — school immunization rules will remain unchanged. The decision comes amid rising flu and measles cases. Poughkeepsie Journal
- ➤ Health officials confirm New York set a record for flu-related doctor visits, and they warn the worst of the season is yet to come. They urge residents on January 8 to get flu shots and practice good hygiene as cases surge ahead of a late January peak. Hudson Valley Post
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local eateries are set to enrich the dining scene in the mid-Hudson Valley this year. Fruition Chocolate will hold a grand opening in Eastdale on Feb. 1, Lola’s Cafe is expanding nearby, and The Grand Concourse plus Chick-fil-A are scheduled for later in 2026. Poughkeepsie Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Varsity 845 has opened online voting for its girls basketball Players of the Week covering Dec. 29-Jan. 4 with votes accepted until 11 p.m. Sat, Jan. 11; the poll features athletes from Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties and winners will be announced on Twitter. Poughkeepsie Journal
- ➤ Eldred quarterback Koen McGill & tight end/defensive lineman James Deyermond were named first-team all-state by the New York State Sportswriters Association after powering Eldred’s six-game winning streak and run to the state championship game. Other Section 9 players also earned first-team honors following a historic season. Mid Hudson News
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Poughkeepsie
Welcome to the Daily Poughkeepsie, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Poughkeepsie, New York community. If you like the Daily Poughkeepsie, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Poughkeepsie.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Poughkeepsie and across New York. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Poughkeepsie
A free Poughkeepsie community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailypoughkeepsie.com/sitemap