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Poughkeepsie
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Catharine Street Community Center hosts its 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast at the DoubleTree by Hilton (formerly the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel) from 7:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., featuring guest speaker Bernard Tarver and awards honoring local volunteers, students and community leaders. Mid Hudson News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Women’s clothing retailer Francesca’s is shutting down its nearly 100 Northeast stores as it liquidates inventory+ merchants were laid off on Jan. 14 and vendors report unpaid invoices amid ongoing financial troubles. Daily Voice
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Poughkeepsie's The Dutch Crown on Main Street was named the mid-Hudson Valley's hidden gem in a local poll of 15 eateries; owner Chris Gannon said his pizzeria and pub draws locals and travelers with unique pizzas and wings. Poughkeepsie Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Debra Etelson of White Plains Hospital gave parents advice today on layering children’s clothing for the bitter cold during a News 12 segment + she explained which garments to use and which to avoid so kids stay warm. News 12 Hudson Valley
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross advises homeowners to guard against frozen pipes by removing outdoor hoses and insulating exposed pipes as bitter cold and snow are forecast for this weekend — tips include letting faucets drip in unheated areas. Poughkeepsie Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Work has begun on the Wallace Campus project at 331 Main Street near Catharine Street. The 187-unit affordable housing development received $110 million in state funding and uses scaffolding and demolition to transform a former department store into supportive housing with an open landscaped center. Mid Hudson News
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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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Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Marist Red Foxes Basketball
2-6 p.m. — James J. McCann Recreational Center — Pricing details unknown — Experience an exciting NCAA basketball clash between Sacred Heart and Marist.
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