Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
Good morning, Poughkeepsie.
🏘️ Community
A poll to select the Poughkeepsie Journal Girls Athlete of the Week for Feb.
16-22 is live, and coaches may email game stats ([email protected]) until 8:30 p.m. Sunday for a winner to be announced the following morning.
📰 Economy
Data from a study shows that in Hudson Valley wages rose from $83,122 in 2020 to $95,424 in 2024 (about a 15% increase) but real purchasing power fell over 5% as living costs climbed.
The report using BLS and BEA data ranks New York #46 in real wage growth nationally.
🏈 Sports
Poughkeepsie boys basketball faced Roosevelt in Section 1 Class AA playoff action and video highlights captured the key plays from a hard-fought contest.
Fans witnessed intense local competition in this recent game.
Voting is open for the Poughkeepsie Journal Boys Athlete of the Week for Feb.
16-22, and coaches must email game stats before polls close at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday (winners will be announced the next morning).
Marist University finished fifth in the men's and seventh in the women's division at the Metro Atlantic indoor track championships held at New York Armory on Feb.
21-22. Senior Amari Mathis won the 60-meter race while Sophomore Alexandra Samperi and Julianna Mirabile claimed titles for the women.
Team USA's men's hockey team won a gold medal with a 2-1 overtime victory over Canada yesterday in Italy, reviving pride in local hockey fan and former Army coach Brian Riley who fondly recalled his father's historic 1960 win at Squaw Valley + ignited enthusiasm for the sport.
🎉 Poughkeepsie Events
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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!
The First Ever Famous Pickle Festival
12-6 p.m. — MJN Convention Center — Free for kids 12 & under — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with pickle tastings, lively music, and delicious eats.
St. Patrick's Day Paint Class
6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — Cash bar available — Unwind with friends while painting a festive St. Paddy’s gnome and enjoying complimentary appetizers.
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