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Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ East Fishkill PD advised residents to secure packages + remain alert this holiday season amid a national rise in package thefts, while the New York State Sheriff's Association warned against online shopping scams. Local community members in the Hudson Valley should report any suspicious activity. WRRV
- ➤ A new list of 7 local bucket-list experiences for 2026 is available, featuring cruises + marathons, wine tours and historical site visits that give residents a chance to be tourists in their own community. The community is invited to share ideas to help shape the list. Poughkeepsie Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Angelina Jolie is filming her new dark-thriller Sunny (about a female gangster protecting her sons) in Dutchess and Orange Counties until late January, adding excitement to the Hudson Valley film scene. WRRV
- ➤ Newburgh Brewing Company will host Eggbert After Dark, an adult-only event where the famed talking Christmas egg entertains visitors with candid commentary from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22 from 4-10 p.m. without reservations or an entrance fee. Hudson Valley Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After three months of the cellphone ban, school administrators in Hudson Valley report increased classroom engagement — students are interacting more and teachers say lessons are clearer. Educators will continue monitoring the policy’s effects as the school year progresses. WRRV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hospitals in the Hudson Valley updated their mask policies as flu, RSV, and COVID cases rise. Unvaccinated visitors are asked to wear masks when entering health care facilities — check with each hospital for current guidelines. Hudson Valley Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Varsity 845 poll for boys basketball players of the week (with 20 candidates for Dec. 1–7) accepts votes until Dec. 14 at 11 p.m.; coaches may also send game reports and nominate one eligible player per school. Poughkeepsie Journal
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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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New Year’s Celebration at Noon
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum — $12-$18 — Celebrate 2026 with music, crafts, science demos, and a lively countdown to noon.
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