Daily
Poughkeepsie
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Documents obtained Tuesday from the city's Buildings Department include construction plans and repair details for the 50 Hale Ave. garage where the floor partially collapsed—officials noted that repairs were done without state assessment reports since 2018 and are investigating the cause. News 12 Hudson Valley
- ➤ New research using DOT data shows New York ranked as the fourth safest state for Halloween driving with 1.48 fatal crashes per million residents—61.72% lower than the U.S. average. The study highlights New York as one of the top performers among Northeast states for reducing driving risks during Halloween. Hudson Valley Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was banned from Omega Institute after he reportedly made hurtful remarks about Israel during an August workshop in Rhinebeck—attendees left when he compared Israelis to Nazis, and the institute later apologized to those affected. Omega said it will work to keep the center a place of respect. Times Union
- ➤ This Saturday, November 1st, 2025, Barton Orchards will host the Hudson Valley Beer, Whiskey & Wine Festival featuring free samples from local breweries and distilleries, live entertainment, rides, games, gourmet food trucks, and VIP options with early admission and a private lounge—tickets are available now. Hudson Valley Post
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hudson Valley homeowners are racing to install solar panels before a federal tax credit worth up to $10,000 expires on December 31—local installers say demand has surged as the deadline nears. News 12 Hudson Valley
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Daylight saving time will end on Sunday, Nov. 2nd at 2 a.m. local time — giving residents an extra hour of sleep as clocks move back and shifting sunrises earlier and sunsets sooner. Residents should reset non-automatic devices before bed on Saturday, Nov. 1st to ensure the adjustments update properly. Daily Voice
- ➤ The state said an outside vendor mistakenly applied extra charges on October 9 and 10 to about 8,000 E-ZPass Commuter Plan accounts. Officials are working with E-ZPass to refund affected users—customers are urged to check their accounts for errors. News 12 Hudson Valley
- ➤ New York State has increased patrols on roads because Halloween is the deadliest day for pedestrians under 18—state and local officers will check for speeding, distraction, and impaired driving from October 25 through 31 to protect trick-or-treaters. WPDH
-
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.
-
Thanksgiving Feast at Shadows on the Hudson
11:30 AM – 6:00 PM — Shadows on the Hudson — Pricing not specified — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a bountiful meal prepared by the talented chefs.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The goal is not to read more books. The goal is to gain more wisdom.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Poughkeepsie
Welcome to the Daily Poughkeepsie, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Poughkeepsie, New York community. If you like the Daily Poughkeepsie, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Poughkeepsie.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Poughkeepsie and across New York. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Poughkeepsie
A free Poughkeepsie community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailypoughkeepsie.com/sitemap