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Poughkeepsie
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Healey Brothers’ Driven to Give Foundation donated $30,000 to Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley after raising funds at its golf outing; the family-owned dealership network supports local nonprofits + strengthens community ties. News 12 Hudson Valley
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A brewery in Warwick remains open while its property is listed for sale; the listing includes 48 acres with a restored 300-year-old barn, a second barn, and a two-bedroom home—providing zoning flexibility for future brewery, restaurant, or event space use. The sale comes as local drink trends shift toward hard seltzers, ciders, and cannabis. Hudson Valley Post
- ➤ Friendly's has launched its limited-time Savor the Season menu to mark its 90th anniversary, offering comfort meals and sweet treats. The menu—featuring the Mediterranean Burger, Mocha Magic Sundae, and updated breakfast options—is available at participating locations through Dec. 31. Daily Voice
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Erica Armstrong Dunbar, a producer for HBO’s The Gilded Age and an African American Studies professor at Emory University, will speak at Dutchess County Community College on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.—she will discuss her research on enslavement at George and Martha Washington's Mount Vernon estate. Times Union
- ➤ The Poughkeepsie Children’s Cabinet, co-founded by former mayor Rob Rolison and former school superintendent Dr. Eric Rosser, received a grant between 5—6 million dollars from the Wallace Foundation to boost its cradle-to-career programs. The grant, chosen from a national initiative that selected seven communities, will expand afterschool and summer enrichment and career exploration opportunities for local youth. Mid Hudson News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spectacular fall colors are spreading across New York as peak foliage bursts in northern and central areas ahead of the long holiday weekend. In Poughkeepsie, spotters predict up to a 15% change with pockets of yellow, brown and orange leaves — a sign that local trees are beginning to shift. Poughkeepsie Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino and Jewish Federation Executive Director Karen Hochauser led a solemn ceremony on October 7 to mark the second anniversary of the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel—distributing over 100 yellow ribbons to honor the more than 1,200 victims and demand the safe return of the 48 hostages still held in Gaza. Mid Hudson News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Our Lady of Lourdes High School fired boys soccer coach Eileen Cancro after an incident between teammates before their Sept. 19 game that involved a physical altercation and racist language+ the decision came after a careful review and legal consultation, prompting players and parents to protest with prayers and supportive shirts. Poughkeepsie Journal
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Hudson Valley Speed Dating for Singles in Their 40s and 50s
7-9 p.m. — Zeus Brewing Company — Check website for ticket cost — Find your spark in a relaxed and friendly speed dating atmosphere.
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MET Live in HD: La Sonnambula
1-4 p.m. — Bardavon — Cost info not provided — Experience the enchanting music of 'La Sonnambula' broadcasted live from the Metropolitan Opera.
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Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy Live — Cult of the Rock Star Night
6-8:30 p.m. — Bardavon — Ticket required — Experience a double feature with Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl at a legendary theater.
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