This Week in Poughkeepsie: Repair Cafe, Housing Report & More!

This Weekend in Poughkeepsie

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Trevor Redl
February 06, 2025

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Good evening, Poughkeepsie!

In today’s Poughkeepsie Weekly:

  • Emma Arnoff for Dutchess County Legislature District 2 🇺🇸 

  • Poughkeepsie Repair Cafe 🔨 

  • Housing Report, Marist IPA🦊, and This Weekend!

Let’s get to it.

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THE DIGEST

Emma Arnoff, a small business owner, social worker, and LaGrange Little League coach, has launched her campaign for Dutchess County Legislature in District 2, pledging to focus on affordability, mental health services, and small business support. Founder of The Sensory Space, Arnoff has firsthand experience addressing gaps in community resources and has trained organizations like Astor Services and area school districts to improve mental health support.

Recognized as a Forty Under 40 honoree, she is committed to innovative solutions that help families and businesses thrive. Drawing from her experience as a coach, she emphasized the importance of teamwork, resilience, and strategy—values she intends to bring to the legislature. “On the baseball field, we learn how to work together, handle challenges, and celebrate victories," Arnoff said. "With your support, we’ll hit this election out of the park.” District 2 covers Ward 3 in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Learn more.

Need something fixed? Join the Poughkeepsie Repair cafe this weekend!

Recently, I watched a documentary on Netflix titled Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy. The documentary discusses the tricks brands use to keep consumers consuming and the real impact of overconsumption on our world. It also discusses how certain brands design products that can’t be repaired.

Would You Rather Repair or Replace?

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Save up to 10% on your electric bill with the Town of Poughkeepsie Community Solar! ⚡️ 

Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress Center for Housing Solutions released its 2024 Hudson Valley Regional Housing Market Report. Housing prices in the Hudson Valley have reached record highs, with the median home price exceeding $300,000 across all nine counties and surpassing $400,000 in most.

Inventory remains near historic lows, with the number of homes for sale at half of pre-pandemic levels, fueling a strong seller’s market where many homes sell for over asking price. Meanwhile, new construction is overwhelmingly focused on rentals, limiting homeownership opportunities and further driving up costs. First-time buyers and working families are finding it increasingly difficult to purchase a home in Dutchess. Full report.

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

Red Fox IPA – A bold, hazy IPA crafted in collaboration with Marist University and Sloop Brewing, featuring a curated blend of hops for notes of ripe tangerine and tart berry. Available at McCann Arena, Sloop Brewing, and select local spots—check their beer finder to grab yours! 🦊 🍺 

@POUGHKEEPSIEWEEKLY

The Mid-Hudson Bridge was illuminated in red and white for Marist University on January 29th!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Friday

Saturday

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: The 17th Annual Cookie Walk at Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church.

Sunday

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! 🏈 

CIVIL NEWS ⚖️ 

WEATHER 

Friday

36 🌡️ 22 | ⛅️ 

Saturday

32 🌡️ 20 | ☁️ 

Sunday

36 🌡️ 19 | ☁️

Monday

32 🌡️ 11 | ⛅️ 

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