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Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Poughkeepsie firefighters from IAFF Local 596 delivered full Thanksgiving dinners to 10 families today using Engine 2 + Tower Ladder 2 to transport fresh turkeys and fixings. The meal packages included roasting pans to ease cooking, based on a list set up with the Poughkeepsie City School District for families facing food insecurity. Mid Hudson News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The bear exhibit at Bear Mountain State Park closed after 70 years when sibling bears Pal and Sadi passed away; officials are re-examining the exhibit and say new bears will be added when plans are complete—marking the end of an era. Hudson Valley Post
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in the Hudson Valley face mixed fuel prices as Ulster dropped three cents to $3.02 per gallon and Greene nearly seven cents to $3.05, while Dutchess and Columbia counties saw increases to $3.20 and $3.15 respectively; the state average remains slightly above the national rate. 1450 WKIP
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, students from Sojourner Truth Elementary School are marching in a Balloons Over Broadway themed Thanksgiving Parade organized by school faculty—marking a festive celebration of the season. The parade will showcase school spirit and community pride. Poughkeepsie Journal
- ➤ On November 25, about 470 kindergarten through second-grade students from Sojourner Truth Elementary paraded on Mansion Street in homemade turkey costumes as part of a Thanksgiving celebration event. School officials including principal Alicia O’Connell and Mayor Yvonne Flowers attended the parade—officials say the event supports efforts to boost attendance and strengthen community ties ahead of a new elementary school configuration. Poughkeepsie Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered landmarks across New York State (including the Mid Hudson Bridge, Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Niagara Falls and One World Trade Center) to be illuminated in bright orange on Tuesday to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the UN’s 16 Days of Activism campaign. The display will honor survivors and remind New Yorkers of the state’s commitment to protect women and girls. Hudson Valley Post
- ➤ Adam Bosch, president and CEO of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, will step down at the end of the year and return to a senior leadership role at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection — the board has formed a search committee to choose his successor. Mid Hudson News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu cases in the Hudson Valley spiked with Westchester County reporting 261 cases by November 15—Orange and Rockland counties reported 127 and 86 cases as numbers increased statewide. Health officials warned that the flu season could worsen over the holidays and urged residents to get vaccinated at local clinics and pharmacies. 1450 WKIP
- ➤ A report by the Benjamin Center at SUNY New Paltz found 62% of regional households are food secure after interviewing over 1,600 people in Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan and Ulster. The study shows food insecurity is more common among non-white households and about three in 10 households rely on SNAP benefits — a key detail for understanding local nutritional challenges. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ New York State health and agriculture departments advised home cooks to defrost turkeys safely in the refrigerator (allowing 24 hours per five pounds), avoid washing the bird to limit bacteria spread, keep raw meat separate, and refrigerate leftovers within two hours to prevent foodborne illness this Thanksgiving. Daily Voice
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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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