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FREE Haircuts for Veterans In Need

A band of misfit barbers are teaming up to provide free haircuts for veterans in need for one day only in Poughkeepsie. Here's where you can find out where and when.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 22h

Poughkeepsie Journal

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Arlington volleyball sweep Monroe-Woodbury, punch ticket to regionals

CROSS RIVER - It's been a week to remember for Arlington volleyball. On Saturday, the Admirals broke a drought for the program, winning the school's first Section 1 Class AAA championship in 15 years in dramatic fashion. Arlington avenged early-season losses to John Jay with a thrilling four-set victory to capture the sectional crown. Just four days later, the Admirals were back on the court. The results were the same in the end, just a little less stressful this time. Controlling momentum from the opening serve, Arlington grabbed a convincing three-set sweep over Section 9's Monroe-Woodbury in the New York State Class AAA subregional at John Jay-Cross River on Wednesday afternoon. It's been a dream week inside of a dream season for the Admirals, who are making sure to cherish the moments and achievements along the way. "It means the world to me. These girls are my best friends, I say it all the time," senior Amelia Giorgi said after the game when asked about the emotions of the past two victories. "Our team, we love each other so much and it shows on the court." On Wednesday, there was a slight sweat for Arlington in the second set with

Arlington, NY · 1d

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Former Putnam game warden to be recognized in Washington, D.C.

CARMEL – Sixty-eight years ago today, poachers murdered Putnam County Game Warden Clarence Edward Smith while he was serving on the Cushman estate in Patterson. He left behind his wife and three young children. Smith, 29, worked as the caretaker of the Cushman family’s property and was killed after...

Putnam County, NY · 1d

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‘Mud-pie’ roads, library moves, orchard closes

The following excerpts from The Millerton News were compiled by Kathleen Spahn and Rhiannon Leo-Jameson of the North East-Millerton Library. Herzog Passes on $498,370 “Mud-Pie” Projects in Townships. A $498,370 “mud-pie” road program for Dutchess County was approved last week by Lester W. Herzog, upstate WPA administrator. Part...

Millerton, NY · 2d

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Let's hear it — November 12, 2026

Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino has proposed a $722 million budget for 2027, a 10.5% increase in spending. The proposal would raise the county sales tax from 3.75% to 4% and draw $28.5 million from reserves to help cover rising costs and a nearly $90 million gap between projected expenses and revenues.

Dutchess County, NY · 2d

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National Guard Soldier turns wartime letters into music

DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Ian Gindes has served in the National Guard for 22 years. Gindes is also a concert pianist and worked with a composer and singers, to put together 100 pages of sheet music that is based off letters that soldiers received and sent from the Revolutionary War to the Gulf War. […]

Dutchess County, NY · 1d

Poughkeepsie Journal

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Median rent in Poughkeepsie dips to $1,850 as prices trend down

Renters in Poughkeepsie saw apartment listing prices decrease 6% from October 2025's median of $1,975, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,850 in October. Median listing prices in Poughkeepsie are trending slightly downwards from the previous month's $1,899 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.poughkeepsiejournal.com Out of 321 rental listings in Poughkeepsie, none are subsidized. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $1,760, no change since September, when they were $1,760. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,800. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were slightly lower than September at a central price of $2,040, compared to $2,090. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $2,030. Statewide, New York rental listing prices are slightly lower than September's median of $3,399. One-bedroom rentals were listed for a typical

Poughkeepsie, NY · 13h

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NYSPHSAA field hockey schedule for Section 1 teams in final four

The state field hockey tournament shifts to Arlington High School in Freedom Plains Saturday and Sunday for the semifinals and finals. Mamaroneck, which won state championships in 2023 and 2024, lost in the state Class A final in 2025 to Windsor, which is its opponent on Saturday morning. So there's some history. Lakeland, which has won 13 state championships under longtime coach Sharon Sarsen, is seeking its first since 2019. It faces Vestal, which was state runner-up in Class B in 2025. Watch NY field hockey playoffs with NFHS NYSPHSAA field hockey tournament At Arlington High School Saturday, November 14 Semifinals Class C: Whitney Point vs. Bayport-Blue Point, 9 a.m., Field 2 Class C: Greenwich vs. Rondout Valley, 10 a.m., Field 1 Class A: Mamaroneck vs. Windsor Central, 11 a.m., Field 2 - Watch live with NFHS Class A: Hilton vs. Bethlehem, noon, Field 1 Class B: Lakeland vs. Vestal, 1 p.m., Field 2 - Watch live with NFHS Class B: Pittsford Sutherland vs. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, 2 p.m., Field 1 Sunday, November 15 Finals Class C final, 10 a.m. Class A final, 12:30 p.m. - Watch live with NFHS Class B final, 3 p.m. - Watch live with NFHS

Arlington, NY · 2d

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Tenth Annual “Beacons of History” Awards Held

BEACON – The Beacon Historical Society presented its annual “Beacons of History” awards on Nov. 5 to a group of individuals and a business that have made substantial contributions to Beacon and helped to preserve its history and sense of community. It was the most successful installment to date of the ten-year tradition, raising more money to support the non-profit’s operations than ever before. More than 200 people attended the friend- and fund-raiser at the historic Roundhouse event space. The 2026 recognition was presented to:

Beacon, NY · 1d

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14 Coolest Restaurants In New York That Belong On Your 2027 Foodie Bucket List

One of the restaurants on this list used to be a village hall and a jail. Today, the old lockup serves duck, hanger steak, and sticky toffee pudding. I love that kind of plot twist. Another pick welcomes diners into a historic estate overlooking gardens and a lake, complete with afternoon tea.

New York · 12h

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Habitat for Humanity Has Dedicated 120th Home

NEWBURGH – “Welcome home!”. The joyful, emphatic chant resonated throughout the interior of 43 East Parmenter Street Saturday afternoon, as the packed living room crowd put the closing exclamation on Habitat for Humanity’s 120th Dedication. The organization, dedicated to providing affordable housing and a “hands-up” through its “sweat equity” program allows participants to be directly involved in the building of their homes while guiding them each step of the way through the oftentimes daunting ownership process. The result is a deep, personal connection to that residence along with special, unbreakable bonds with the entire Habitat team who work right alongside them.

Newburgh, NY · 1d

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Hudson Valley-Famous Moonrise Bagels to Be Featured on Shark Tank

Whether it's the bakers bringing them to life and the bagels themselves, Moonrise Bagels lives up to its motto: "It's what's on the inside that counts." But what could be so special about a bagel that it's about to appear on a well-established reality competition? Well, Moonrise Bagels stuffed-bagel creations have taken The Hudson Valley and New York City by storm with its novel concept: Why put put something between the bagel when you can just put it INSIDE?

New York, NY · 2d

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Marist University Downs Morehead State

POUGHKEEPSIE – The Marist University football team defeated Morehead State 14-13 in a Pioneer Football League game at Tenney Stadium on Saturday, as the Red Foxes erased a 13-point fourth quarter deficit. Morehead State got on the scoreboard first with a 26-yard field goal by Jordan Price at the...

Morehead, KY · 1d

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District and Student Leaders Share Briarcliff’s Collaborative Approach to AI at NYSCATE Regional Conference

On Tuesday, November 3, Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Kaishian, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Jasmine McQuay, and Briarcliff High School senior and Student Government Co-Class President Sofia Cruz presented the Briarcliff AI Community Playbook at NYSCATE’s Hudson Valley State of Mind: Navigating Tomorrow Together regional conference. Hosted...

Wappingers Falls, NY · 1d

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Newburgh superintendent defends team during Middletown football court battle

NEWBURGH – Newburgh school Superintendent Dr. Jackielyn Manning Campbell is defending the district’s football program amid criticism surrounding Middletown’s disqualification from the Section 9 Class AA championship and its subsequent court challenge. In a letter posted on Facebook on Thursday afternoon, Manning Campbell said Newburgh’s student-athletes and...

Newburgh, NY · 3h

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Hudson Valley Drivers Can Score $500 in Gas This Tanks-Giving

With gas prices soaring past $4 a gallon, one Hudson Valley gas station is giving drivers a chance to fill up their tanks for free.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 11h

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PREVIEW: Butler Travels to Marist for Final Regular Season Road Game

GAME 11: Butler (8-2, 5-1 PFL) at Marist (5-5, 4-2 PFL) Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. | Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff. The Butler football team is riding a three-game winning streak as it hits the road to face PFL foe Marist. Butler defeated the St. Thomas Tommies 41-14 in Indianapolis last weekend, marking BU's third straight victory over the Tommies. With the win, Butler stayed tied for first in the PFL and received votes in the AFCA Coaches' Poll for the first time this season.

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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Democrats earn big wins in 2026 elections

Democratic candidates in northeast Dutchess County scored wins alongside their state and federal counterparts. Voters cited the rising cost of living and opposition to the Trump administration’s policies as reasons for turning out. In the Pine Plains town supervisor race, transparency and police surveillance were also concerns. Pine Plains...

Dutchess County, NY · 2d

Daily Voice

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All Smiles: Conley, Lawler Pose Together As NY-17 Transition Begins After Hard-Fought Race

Just over a week after the closely watched NY-17 race ended in Republican Rep. Mike Lawler's defeat, he and Democratic Congresswoman-elect Cait Conley have appeared to have put their political rivalry aside to prepare for a change in leadership. Conley and Lawler both shared photos of themselv…

Rockland County, NY · 1d

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Lake Carmel Veterans Day ceremony salutes our heroes

LAKE CARMEL – America is the greatest country on earth and Americans are free for five basic reasons: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. Silver Star recipient, Vietnam War veteran and former New York State VFW Commander Karl Rohde, who currently serves as the Director of the Putnam Office of Veterans Affairs, echoed that sentiment at Veterans Day celebrations in Lake Carmel, Carmel and Kent Wednesday.

Putnam County, NY · 12h