š± How would 517 new homes transform Poughkeepsieās Casperkill Golf Course?
Poughkeepsie, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Poughkeepsie! Weāre back, helping you stay up to date with whatās happening. Let's take on the day together! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How would 517 new homes transform Poughkeepsieās Casperkill Golf Course?
- Where can you drop toys and coats in Poughkeepsie this month?
- How did Poughkeepsie runners fare at the Section 9 meet?
Also on today's calendar: Top 10 Legal Issues for Nonprofits: A Free Webinar and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 68, low: 57.
- Friday: Rain, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Massive New Development Planned for Casperkill Golf Course (hudsonvalleypost.com) ā A massive proposal could reshape Poughkeepsieās Casperkill Golf Club with 517 new homes, an 80-room hotel, and new amenities while keeping the 18-hole course open. The developer is asking the Town Board to create a special zoning district that balances residential growth, limited commercial space, and preserved open land, with a presentation scheduled for Wednesday, November 4. 
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ā¢ New York holiday toy, coat and school supply drive runs to Dec. 4 (wnyt.com) ā Poughkeepsie residents can donate new toys, school supplies, and new or gently used coats at a local drop-off site as part of New Yorkās annual holiday drive running through December 4. Governor Hochul and state officials are urging communities statewide, including here, to help families in need by contributing items that will brighten childrenās holidays and keep neighbors warm this winter. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Cross country - Check out results of the Section 9 championships (poughkeepsiejournal.com) ā Poughkeepsie High Schoolās cross country team competed at the Section 9 championships in Esopus, though they did not field a complete boys squad. Warwick, Cornwall, Monroe-Woodbury, Rondout Valley and Tri-Valley captured team titles, with several standout individual performances setting the stage for the upcoming state championships in Queensbury on November 14. Ā Ā Ā
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College Hill Park Gardening ā
College Hill Park, 149 N. Clinton St., Poughkeepsie
9:30 pm
Wednesday November 4
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Other local events
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The Classic Mix IN PERSON ā
Dutchess County Pride Center, 766 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
4:00 pm -
November 5 Tasting Event ā
The Grandview, 176 Rinaldi Boulevard, Poughkeepsie
6:00 pm -
Hypno Jam (Nov. ā26) ā
Less Dead Studio, Poughkeepsie
7:00 pm -
Northside Hub: Designing for Climate, Health, and Community Impact ā
Scenic Hudsonās Northside Hub, 58 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie
9:00 am -
Holiday Bazaar ā
St. Johnās Lutheran Church, 55 Wilbur Blvd, Poughkeepsie
9:00 am -
Fatherhood Initiative Planning Meeting ā
The Northside Hub ā Community Meeting Room, 58 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie
11:30 am -
First Friday Poughkeepsie ā
Mural Square, 253 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
6:00 pm -
Dutchess Roots Annual Fall Festival ā
Dutchess Roots Dispensary, 2615 South Road, Poughkeepsie -
STEMz Fest 2026 ā
The Northside Hub - Auditorium, 58 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie
12:00 pm -
Top 10 Legal Issues for Nonprofits: A Free Webinar ā
Online (Zoom)
12:00 pm -
Top 10 Legal Issues for Nonprofits: A Free Webinar ā
Online (Zoom)
12:00 pm
Thursday November 5
Friday November 6
Saturday November 7
Tuesday November 17
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š¬ Chatter
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- Watchable Wildlife: Stockport Flats
Stockport Flats is a 1,544-acre protected nature sanctuary located along the eastern shore of the Hudson River in the towns of Stockport andā¦ (Nextdoor Lagrange) - Early sunrise to sunset.
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- Spectrum posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Poughkeepsie. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Poughkeepsie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poughkeepsie here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" ā Stationary! (Thank you Bee G. for sending it in!)
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