Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Grocery stores in the mid-Hudson Valley will have varied hours on Thanksgiving, with some like ACME Markets in Pleasant Valley opening from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. while others such as Adams Fairacre Farms, ALDIALDI, BJ's Wholesale Club, Sam's Club, ShopRite, and Target will be closed—chains like Dollar General and Tops Friendly Markets will operate on limited schedules.

Arts Mid-Hudson has distributed over $1 million in grants and taught nearly 400 people grant writing to support local artists in Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange counties—its work has enabled events like La Guelaguetza in Poughkeepsie this weekend.

The ERDAJT Christmas Light Display at 8 Patrick Lane in LaGrange will begin November 28th at 4:45 p.m. with about 745,994 lights animated to 250 songs—running until December 28th.

A new report from Unleash Prosperity showed that New York lost $517.5 billion in resident income from 2013 to 2022 as many people moved to lower-tax states—this loss has reduced funding for schools, roads, and public services.

Local families may feel the pinch as tax revenues decline.

ByHeart, a New York baby nutrition company, is recalling its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula nationwide after the FDA raised concerns that the formula—produced on April 23 and May 6—may be contaminated with dangerous spores linked to infant botulism.

Parents are urged to stop using the recalled products and follow company instructions for free replacements.

A new guide details Hudson Valley restaurants offering Thanksgiving dine-in and takeout meals—listing prices, timing, and reservation deadlines for options like Reds Restaurant and Blackbarn Hudson Valley.

The list is updated as more restaurants share their plans to serve Turkey Day meals.

Data from rental marketplace Zumper shows that Poughkeepsie apartment rents remain steady with a median near $2,074 and typical listings around $2,063.

The analysis covers apartments of all sizes — from studios to four-bedrooms — and shows little overall change since last October.

On Friday night at Monroe-Woodbury High School, Minisink Valley beat Cornwall 24-21 with a 40-yard touchdown pass on fourth down from Robert LaBarbera to Stetson Terpak—avenging last year’s loss and advancing the Warriors to the playoffs, where they will face Rye at 6 p.m. on Friday while Cornwall will play an Albany-area opponent at 7:30 p.m.

Former New York Yankees pitcher Joe Ausanio was honored at the Dutchess County Baseball Hall of Fame induction luncheon at the DoubleTree Poughkeepsie on Nov 9—his career with the Yankees and contributions to local baseball were celebrated.

He now serves as the director of baseball operations for the Hudson Valley Renegades.

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.

Pet Photos with Santa

4-7 p.m. — Poughkeepsie Galleria — Reservations recommended — Capture magical moments with Santa and your beloved pets.