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Poughkeepsie, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Poughkeepsie! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Poughkeepsie’s $14 million grant change your home’s water lines?
  • How colorful are Poughkeepsie’s leaves already this fall?
  • Why is the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh job market bucking the regional growth trend?

Also on today's calendar: Kaal Rock Park Concerts and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Dull and dreary, temps: high: 69, low: 48.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 60 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kingston gets nearly $9M to replace lead water service lines (dailyfreeman.com) — Poughkeepsie is set to receive $14 million in state funding to replace lead water service lines, part of a broader program that also awarded nearly $9 million to Kingston. Local homeowners should watch for details on how this money will support lead line inventories and replacements, helping protect drinking water and reduce out-of-pocket costs in older neighborhoods.
   

• New York's Fall Foliage Season Begins as I LOVE NY Releases First Weekly Report (vacationer.travel) — Early fall color is just starting to show in Poughkeepsie, with I LOVE NY’s first 2026 foliage report noting the Hudson Valley is seeing its first hints of yellow, orange, and red. Weekly updates through autumn will help you time local drives or weekend getaways as the region moves toward peak color in the coming weeks.
   

• Job growth increases in Sullivan, Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam but declines in Newburgh and Poughkeepsie (midhudsonnews.com) — Private-sector employment across the Hudson Valley is up 1.7% over the past year, but the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh area is the only part of the region where jobs declined. While counties like Sullivan and Rockland saw strong gains, local residents should note that Poughkeepsie’s labor market is lagging behind neighboring communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Went to Stop and Shop on route 9 around 8pm to pick up a few items , went to self checkout while paying I had my purse and also an envelope which I took the money from ..
    Unfortunately the envelope fell I didn’t realize it was missing until after 9pm… So I went back to my car check wasn’t in there . Came back found the… (Nextdoor Nassau)
  • Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Support Associate, Poughkeepsie Galleria - Part Time in Poughkeepsie. Apply here.
  • Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 0597 in Poughkeepsie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poughkeepsie here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • 1658 Prospect Pl, APT 3, Brooklyn, NY 11233 (zillow.com)
  • East New York fire leaves victim in critical condition • Brooklyn Paper (brooklynpaper.com)
  • Live: Farbrengen to Mark Yahrtzeit of Rebbetzin Chana (anash.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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