Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
Good morning, Poughkeepsie.
💼 Business
Stop and Shop is giving away free chocolate bars at all stores from Oct.
24 until Oct. 30 while supplies last (a coupon is added to a GO Rewards card) and shoppers can sign up at the in-store Savings Station (located at the main entrance) to claim the treat. This promotion follows recent free ice cream and bagel offers at the supermarket chain.
🎭 Culture
Today, fans celebrate Chucky, The Notorious Killer Doll Day with movie marathons, costume contests, and themed treats across the Hudson Valley.
The event—celebrated annually in honor of the popular Child’s Play film series created by Don Mancini—draws local participants who enjoy the unique horror holiday.
🏥 Health
Green Chimneys Farm and Wildlife Center in Kent faced an Avian Influenza outbreak last January that led to the death of about two dozen waterfowl while over 300 animals were kept safe.
On Thursday, students and staff joined guests for a ribbon cutting of a new waterfowl pond (costing $75,000) built to stop future virus spread and support safe animal-assisted programs.
📰 Real Estate
Apartment rental prices in Poughkeepsie have stayed nearly the same as last year, with a median rent of around $2,065 — September listings showed typical rents of $2,083 — according to Zumper data.
One-bedroom apartments are listed at about $1,740 while two-bedroom units are around $2,140.
🏈 Sports
Twenty-six schools qualified for the Section 9 girls soccer tournament with matches starting on October 27 and finals scheduled for November 1 and 2—top seeds include Monroe-Woodbury in Class AAA, Wallkill in AA, New Paltz in A, Mount Academy in B, and Burke Catholic in C.
Eldred is the lone team in Class D and has been declared champion while the bracket lists key matchups at local high schools.
Twenty-eight teams qualified for the Section 9 boys soccer tournament that began on Oct.
24 and will finish with five finals on Oct. 29-30; top seeds include Newburgh Free Academy in AAA, Cornwall in AA, Beacon in A, Mount Academy in B and Rhinebeck in C while Chapel Field in Class D was named champion. Game brackets and schedules have been set for postseason play and state tournament matchups are planned to follow.
Defending champion John Jay-East Fishkill is the top seed in the Class AAA girls volleyball tournament that will begin Oct.
28. Four Dutchess County schools and one from Putnam will compete, with sectional finals held at Westchester County Center on Nov. 8 and 9.
🎉 Poughkeepsie Events
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Paint & Sip Night at Crew Restaurant
6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — Ticket required — Unleash your inner artist while enjoying wine and appetizers in a guided painting session.
Hudson Valley Speed Dating Event for Ages 20s/30s
7-9 p.m. — Zeus Brewing Company — Ticket required — Experience a fun and efficient way to meet potential matches at this lively speed dating event.
Annual Meeting with Dr. Meg Ronsheim
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns — Registration required — Explore biodiversity changes in the Mid-Hudson region with expert insights from Dr. Meg Ronsheim.
Paint & Sip at Vino
6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — Ticketed event — Unleash creativity with guided painting and delicious drinks in a fun atmosphere.
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