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Poughkeepsie
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The ASPCA opened its first recovery center outside NYC in Pawling in mid-Dec 2025—an expansive 33,000-sqft facility caring for vulnerable dogs and offering adoption, fostering and volunteer opportunities. Poughkeepsie Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Breeze Airways will begin flights on May 6 from Stewart International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (flights operate Wednesdays and Saturdays), giving Hudson Valley travelers a nonstop connection and access to 30 onward destinations. The service includes a BreezeThru option to continue nonstop from Raleigh-Durham to Tampa. Hudson Valley Post
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Breeze Airways will start new twice-weekly flights from Stewart to Raleigh-Durham + connect to Tampa beginning May 6. Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said the service will bring more economic opportunities to the Hudson Valley. Mid Hudson News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation approved the environmental review for the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail Tuesday, letting the 7.5-mile accessible trail project move forward amid concerns about two elevated sections and increased visitor traffic in Cold Spring; completion is expected in 2031. Times Union
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross warns that blood supplies have dropped 35% because of a heavy flu season and winter storms, urging donors to attend local drives such as the one today at West Point (11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Additional drives are scheduled across the Hudson Valley. Hudson Valley Post
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local homeowners are advised to prepare for winter storms by opening cupboards, setting thermostats to at least 60 degrees, and allowing a drip from faucets—measures that help prevent expensive pipe freezes while residents should monitor local forecasts daily. Poughkeepsie Journal
- ➤ Flo Rides offers a trackless electric train ride at Poughkeepsie Galleria that will run until Easter, delighting families with realistic sound effects and puffs of steam for up to 20 passengers (a nod to classic steam trains). Hudson Valley Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Team USA athletes will compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics starting Feb. 6 in northern Italy; among the 11 with New York ties is local speedskater Clayton DeClemente (from Poughkeepsie). Fans can watch the games on NBC and Peacock. Poughkeepsie Journal
- ➤ ACW Aftershock will feature wrestling icons The Hardy Boyz at MNJ Center in Poughkeepsie on March 14, with an exclusive meet and greet (tickets are limited) starting at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are available now via Ticketmaster and Ticketleap. 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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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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