Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of September.
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🏘️ Community
County Executive Sue Serino and Dutchess County Veterans Affairs announced three free fall events for veterans, including a picnic at James Baird State Park on Oct.
17 and pasta dinners at the Red Hook VFW Post on Oct. 25 and East Fishkill Community Center on Nov. 1 that require RSVP.
🎭 Culture
HGTV launches its new haunted house YouTube series 'Would You Buy This Haunted House?' with the first episode set in a reportedly haunted four-bedroom, two-bathroom (historic) home in Wappingers Falls today.
Viewers get a blend of a real estate tour and paranormal investigation led by psychic Steffi Hill.
📰 Economy
New data from the MIT Living Wage Calculator shows that a single adult must earn over $100K a year to live comfortably in New York & the Hudson Valley.
The U.S. Labor Department has identified 13 fast-growing careers paying over $100K, prompting many to rethink job options.
🎓 Education
New York State public schools will observe three additional holidays for the 2026-2027 academic year, adding Diwali (observed Mon, Nov.
9), Asian Lunar New Year on Feb. 6, and Eid al-Adha on Tue, May 17. Some parents worry about arranging childcare on these extra days.
📰 Lifestyle
Maya Café in Fishkill welcomes customers under Van Wyck Restaurant Group ownership—founder Luis Pinto remains as an advisor while staff serve favorite dishes with summer specials and upgrades like free Wi-Fi and bar seating.
Plans for delivery, reservations and brunch are forthcoming as the Wappingers Falls site stays closed.
📰 Real Estate
Walden’s former Sweeney’s Irish Pub, known for its storied past and Irish traditions, will hit the market tomorrow.
The property at 33 Orange Avenue spans 3,465 sqft commercial space with restaurant equipment, private parking & a two-bedroom apartment, listed at $874,999.
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