What’s On This Weekend in Poughkeepsie (Jan 17–19)

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In today’s Poughkeepsie Weekly:

• This Weekend

• Strong Towns Poughkeepsie

• Dutchess Selected for Childcare Pilot

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THE DIGEST

Dutchess County Selected for State Child Care Expansion Pilot

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new child care expansion pilot that will include Dutchess County, as part of the state’s broader push toward universal child care. The pilot will invest $20 million to expand child care options for children ages 0–3, building on existing local programs and aiming to make child care more affordable and accessible for working families.

What to know

• The pilot focuses on children ages 0–3, where child care shortages are most severe.

• Each participating county, including Dutchess, will receive $20 million in state funding, with counties contributing additional local funds.

• The program is expected to support up to 1,000 child care seats per county, with the first slots coming online in 2027.

• Because demand is high, not all families will be able to participate right away, and access may depend on availability and program criteria as the pilot rolls out.

Why it matters

• Child care costs are a major barrier to work for many families in Dutchess County, particularly for parents of infants and toddlers.

• Expanding child care capacity can help parents stay in the workforce, support local employers, and strengthen the regional economy.

• Early childhood access is closely linked to long-term educational and health outcomes, making investments at ages 0–3 especially impactful.

• While the pilot won’t meet all demand, it represents a significant step toward broader access and could inform future statewide expansion.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Saturday

1:00–4:30 PM – Young Adventurers Guild: D&D Club – Joba Children’s Program Room, Boardman Road Branch Library

2:00 PM – Marist Men’s Basketball vs. Fairfield – McCann Arena, Marist College

2:00–3:00 PM – Error Code: A Mystery of Bolts, Bytes, and Betrayal – Greene Rooms, Boardman Road Branch Library

2:30 PM – Loofah-Making Class – Clover Brooke Llama & Alpaca Farm

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM – Vic DiBitetto – Laugh It Up Comedy Club, Poughkeepsie

Sunday

1:00 PM – Learn How to Home-Brew Beer – Clover Brooke Farm

5:30–7:30 PM – Family Free Night – Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

6:00 PM – Sushi Omakase Dinner – Dassai Blue Sake Brewery

7:00 PM – Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour – Bardavon, Poughkeepsie

Monday

10:00 AM – Planetarium Shows: One World, One Sky – Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

2:00 PM – Marist Men’s Basketball vs. Merrimack – McCann Arena, Marist College

All Day – Celebrate National Popcorn Day at Regal – Regal Cinemas, Poughkeepsie Galleria

All Day – New York Blood Center Blood Drive – Poughkeepsie Galleria

CIVIL NEWS ⚖️ 

• City of Poughkeepsie Common Council Meeting - Jan 20th

• Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting - Jan 21st

WEATHER 

Saturday

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Sunday

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Monday

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