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Oakley, a senior dog at the UCSPCA in Ulster County, won the 'Dress Your Pet Like Bret' contest this week (bringing a $2,000 prize for the shelter) and is now available for adoption after more than seven years at the facility.

Oakley, a senior dog and the only canine winner of the Dress Your Pet Like Bret contest, helped the UCSPCA earn a $2,000 prize (boosting shelter funds) and is now available for adoption.

Verizon filed an FCC application to end landline phone service in nine states including New York, citing declining use and high costs to maintain copper wires.

Some local residents worry about losing reliable backup service (older users say landlines have been essential) as companies shift to mobile alternatives.

Families in Poughkeepsie can save up to 50% on Great Wolf Lodge vacations through offers that discount stays based on booking timing and length; the deals include indoor water park access and family suites, making vacation planning simpler.

Book early to enjoy a stress-free getaway.

Voting is now open for the Poughkeepsie Journal Girls Athlete of the Week for Sept.

21-27. Coaches must submit player stats by week’s end and polls will close at 8:30 p.m. Sunday (the winner will be announced next morning).