Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Port Jervis firefighter Gene Hughes has launched a toy drive for local children after learning Toys for Tots is not coming this year.

With neighbor support and a local business discount, he has raised over $2,600 and will accept donations until Christmas Eve.

Local crews responded to a mysterious fire in Amenia, Dutchess County on Dec.

1 after a 911 call + used an excavator to stop flames from a burning mound, and officials issued a ticket for leaving the fire unattended.

On December 1, fire crews responded to a mysterious burning mound in Amenia after a thick column of smoke was spotted above Dutchess County hills — officials later issued a ticket for leaving the fire unattended.

Regal Cinemas is showing classic Christmas movies on big screens until Dec.

31. The lineup features festive favorites like Elf + A Christmas Story at local theaters for a holiday treat.

The FDR Library in Hyde Park will screen 'It's A Wonderful Life' on Monday, Dec.

22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Henry A. Wallace Center (located on U.S. Route 9) and free entry requires online registration.

The Staatsburg State Historic Site in Dutchess County was named sixth best for its holiday tour ‘A Gilded Age Christmas’ by USA Today, showcasing lavish decor and a travel-themed exhibit.

The tour runs today (Dec. 12) through Dec. 14 with reserved entry and charges $10 for adults.

After the season's first snow, local officials remind residents to clear sidewalks promptly as Port Jervis mandates a 24-hour clearance and Poughkeepsie requires sidewalks and fire hydrants to be cleared within 12 hours, leaving a 36-inch path for pedestrians (check local guidelines).

The Holmes Post Office near the border of Putnam and Dutchess counties will be renamed in honor of late Sheriff Butch Anderson after Congressman Michael Lawler’s bill passed the House and now moves to the Senate.

Anderson is remembered for his dedication to community service and public safety.

Poughkeepsie Police responded to a 911 call at 7:49 p.m. concerning a distressed man on the Mid-Hudson Bridge and used crisis intervention training to calm him before transporting him to a local hospital for evaluation + treatment.

John Cena expressed disappointment that a match at the Mid Hudson Civic Center was not part of his farewell tour, as he had hoped to stage 200 dates before his final match on Dec.

13. His comments were made during an interview ahead of the tour.

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.

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.

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.