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Monday, November 24th, 2025
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Retailers in New York are set to offer extended Black Friday shopping hours on Nov. 28, with most stores opening early—some as soon as 5 a.m.—and ongoing online deals that began earlier this month. Shoppers will find a range of options at major stores like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Macy’s, with many offering deals well into the weekend. Poughkeepsie Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County officials plan to redevelop the former Schatz Bearing factory site off Fairview Ave in Poughkeepsie into a mixed-income housing project as part of a partnership with RUPCO and Kearney Realty Co.—the public is invited to review the draft report from the Department of Planning and Development. Hudson Valley Post
- ➤ The rebuilt Modena service area reopened on the southbound Thruway just in time for Thanksgiving travel—completing the overhaul of 27 service areas with a $450 million investment that began in 2021 and generated 2,000 jobs through Applegreen; governor Kathy Hochul said the improvements will make travel more convenient as millions have already visited the updated stops. Mid Hudson News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A turkey salmonella outbreak in 2018 that caused over 350 cases - including 12 in New York - led federal and state officials to update food safety guidelines for Thanksgiving. Officials advise thawing the turkey in the refrigerator, not washing raw meat, and using a food thermometer to ensure it reaches a safe minimum of 165 Fahrenheit. Poughkeepsie Journal
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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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Small Business Holiday Party
6-11 p.m. — The Grandview — $90 — Celebrate the season with cocktails, a delicious buffet, and dancing overlooking the Hudson River.
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MET Live in HD: Andrea Chenier
1-3 p.m. — Bardavon — Ticket prices vary — Experience the majestic opera performance of Andrea Chenier broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera.
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