Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
Good morning, Poughkeepsie.
🏘️ Community
Foodstock 18 will be held at Mahoney's Irish Pub and Steakhouse on Sunday, Feb.
1 at Noon in Poughkeepsie. The charity concert will feature local bands with proceeds benefiting Dutchess Outreach and Children's Home of Poughkeepsie, with $20 tickets that include one beverage and a request for non-perishable donations.
A new poll invites residents to vote on the best hidden gem restaurant among 15 mid-Hudson Valley eateries — including spots like Cocina La Cabañita de Oaxaca in Poughkeepsie and Alan’s Falafel in Chester.
Votes close Jan. 20 at 12:30 p.m. and results will be shared in an upcoming story.
💼 Business
Fruition Chocolate Works will open its second location at Eastdale Village Town Center in Poughkeepsie on Feb.
1 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., offering an immersive chocolate tasting and learning experience with confections crafted by master chocolatier Bryan Graham and selected international treats plus local jams.
Verizon Wireless customers in Mid-Hudson experienced a major outage starting around 10 a.m. yesterday affecting cell phone + internet service.
Engineers worked to resolve the issue as over 90,000 users reported limited connectivity.
🎭 Culture
Steven Spielberg’s UFO film, Disclosure Day, will hit theaters on June 12th.
Local casting sought extras from Catskill and Haines Falls to play roles like hotel guests and diner patrons – filmmakers say some scenes may feature familiar Hudson Valley areas.
🎓 Education
After Margarita Lekaj was removed last week, the Poughkeepsie City School District named Mike Tuttle as interim assistant superintendent of business.
Tuttle (with over 30 years experience) will serve at an annual salary of $200,000.
🏛️ Government
Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a $20 million free childcare pilot for Dutchess County during a visit to Poughkeepsie on Jan.
14, with up to 1,000 seats planned for children under three; similar pilots will launch in Broome & Monroe counties next year if approved.
Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Day One Early Learning Community on Jan.
14 in Poughkeepsie — announcing a pilot program to expand daycare for children under 5 in Broome, Dutchess, and Monroe counties.
🏥 Health
Retired NYSP major Frank J.
Keyser, 65, died on Sunday, Jan. 11 from a 9/11 related illness after a 34-year career protecting the Hudson Valley. He is survived by his wife Louise and son Austin and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
🎉 Poughkeepsie Events
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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.
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.
Valentine’s Day Comedy Show
8:30-11:59 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie — Check event page for ticket info — Enjoy a night of laughter with top comedians in a lively setting.
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