Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tourism leaders from Destination Dutchess met at Zeus Brewing in Poughkeepsie—named Best Brewery in America at the Great American Beer Festival in Colorado—to launch the Commander in Cheers beer series. The event featured a dark ale by Gold Medal Brewmaster Harrison Forman and an augmented reality experience that shares Dutchess County's revolutionary past. Mid Hudson News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Nov 2nd, a tree fell on a Hyde Park home along Patridge Hill Road, displacing five residents—two adults and three children aged 2, 3 and 7—as the American Red Cross provided aid. News 12 Hudson Valley
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stewart’s Shops introduced a new Vanilla Cream Eggnog Refresher available for a limited time at local stores — customers on social media expressed excitement for the seasonal drink. WRRV
- ➤ Davis Furniture—a 101-year-old business in Poughkeepsie that has moved 15 times—is planning a move as it announced it is actively seeking a new location; the store is holding a moving sale at its current Route 9 site to clear inventory before the relocation. WRRV
- ➤ Zeus Brewing Company at 174 Main Street in Poughkeepsie was named Best Brewery in the small brewery category at the Great American Beer Festival held in Denver earlier this month—its win comes with a gold medal for the Urban Oasis Raspberry and Lemon Verbena sour beer and marks a milestone since opening in 2020. WRRV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A TikTok video questioned the deadly train wreck story behind Breakneck Ridge's name by citing an 1882 account where villagers chased a wild bull that broke its neck after falling off a cliff. Construction began in April on a two-year project to upgrade the trailhead and station—although the trail remains closed until 2027. WRRV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Poughkeepsie residents will see the biggest and brightest full moon of the year, known as the Full Beaver Moon, as it reaches peak illumination at 8:19 a.m. on November 5 plus it will appear 7% larger and 16% brighter than usual, with the best times to watch on the evenings of November 4 and November 5 when it rises in the east. Daily Voice
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lourdes girls’ soccer turned their season around after starting with 0 to 4 by winning the Section 9 Class A championship with a 2 to 0 victory over top-seeded New Paltz on Saturday at Wallkill High School. Coach Ricky Seipp said the team focused on positives—overcoming early setbacks—and will face Rye at 7:30 p.m. in the state playoffs. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ John Jay East Fishkill won the Section 1 Class AAA boys soccer championship — beating New Rochelle on penalty kicks — at Lakeland High School. Poughkeepsie Journal
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Pet Photos with Santa
4-7 p.m. — Poughkeepsie Galleria — Reservations recommended — Capture magical moments with Santa and your beloved pets.
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