Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
Good morning, Poughkeepsie.
🏘️ Community
USPS now uses yellow & orange paw print stickers to alert mail carriers about dogs in the area.
Yellow warns that a dog lives next door while orange indicates one at the address, and the program helps keep deliveries safe in our community.
🏥 Health
Hudson Valley residents are encouraged to 'burp' their homes by opening windows early to clear moisture and allergens — a practice noted by The Today Show and Good Housekeeping to reduce mold, cooking odors, and stagnant air.
This tip can improve indoor quality throughout the day.
🏈 Sports
Minisink Valley wrestlers fought hard in a state dual at a championship in Syracuse, losing a tight semifinal (31–30) to Massapequa.
The team, which won three state titles since 2018, has only lost to the eventual champion at state meets.
Lourdes girls basketball's Aaliyah Pegram won last week's athlete vote with 58% of the total & the Journal's voting poll for Jan.
26-Feb.1 was live with coaches able to submit game stats until polls closed at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Pat Pagano of Spackenkill basketball won last week’s Poughkeepsie Journal boys athlete award with 63% of the vote.
Voting for Jan. 26-Feb. 1 is open with coaches accepting game stats (polls close 8:30 p.m. Sunday), and local athletes also registered wins in track and wrestling.
🎉 Poughkeepsie Events
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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.
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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