Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
Good morning, Poughkeepsie.
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board, SUNY and CUNY systems launched a free community college program to help injured workers return to work.
The program offers free tuition, fees, books and supplies for New Yorkers ages 25–55 and sends mailers with counseling to connect them to new job skills.
Brooke Huleatt of Mount Academy set the Section 9 indoor track record in the 200-meter dash with a time of 24.67 seconds on Saturday at the Purple Champions Invitational at the Armory — she is the first female athlete in Section IX to break 25 seconds on the indoor track.
Former Marist kicker Jason Myers—record-setting in Super Bowl LX—kicked five field goals on Sunday, leading the Seahawks to a 29-13 win at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The voting is open for the Poughkeepsie Journal girls athlete of the week for Feb.
2–8 — coaches must submit game stats to [email protected] before the poll closes at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. The winning athlete will be announced the following morning.
The Poughkeepsie Journal is holding a poll for the boys athlete of the week for Feb.
2-8 (coaches must submit game stats by week’s end). Voting closes at 8:30 p.m. Sunday with the winner announced the next morning.
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.
Fleet Feet's Shamrock Fun Run
5:45 PM – 2:00 PM — 1895 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY — Registration required — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a fun run and earn exclusive SWAG!
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