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Poughkeepsie
Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Deputy John Carney delivered a sack of Christmas gifts on Tuesday to 3-year-old Anya in Pleasant Valley after her presents were stolen from the family's porch, easing a tough holiday for her family. Times Union
- ➤ On Friday night in Pleasant Valley, Santa Claus helped reunite Army Reservist Alexa Peterson with her four young children as state troopers, the fire department, and the sheriff’s office coordinated the surprise at her home. The event ended an 11‑month wait for the family, sparking joy in the community. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ Cardinal Dolan retired on Friday after Pope Leo XIV accepted his resignation and welcomed Bishop Ronald Hicks at St. Patrick’s Cathedral; he is remembered in Putnam for regular visits to local churches and community outreach (including support for incarcerated individuals). Mid Hudson News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newburgh native James Patterson awarded $500 bonuses to 55 bookstore employees across New York, including 6 Hudson Valley members, through his Holiday Bonus Program. He will launch new titles in 2026 (including an Alex Cross novel and a Women’s Murder Club book), continuing his support for the state's literary community. Hudson Valley Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The CDC reported that New York and four other states are experiencing very high flu activity due to a fast-spreading new variant that reduces vaccine match, with doctors urging residents to get a flu shot (even as the current vaccine still protects against other strains). Daily Voice
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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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