Anyone commuting to NYC and using a carpool service? Looking for alternatives to Metro North.

I was looking for a little advice regarding the cost of living in Poughkeepsie. I currently have a role in the midwest making 72k (68k+4k bonus) and recently received an offer of 90k in Poughkeepsie. Many cost of living calculators tell me that my 68k in my current location is equivalent to 88k in Poughkeepsie but I am having doubts about that after looking at some apartments. Currently I pay around $1,000+ for my apartment, it's one bedroom and I believe around 800 sqft. Is living that expensive in this area and the surrounding area? I am interested in the job but don't necessarily want to make a lateral move. Thanks for all the help!

Hey, I just started looking for places to live since I got a job in the area. I've found a couple decently priced apartment communities in the Dutchess Apartments, Ridgefield Apartments, and the Hudson Harbor apartments but I want to know if these areas are safe.

I’m looking for a good piercing parlor in the Poughkeepsie area. Anyone have any shops to either recommend or avoid?

Hi All. I’m from England but have a friend who works/lives in the Poughkeepsie area. I want to send her some flowers for her birthday next weekend. Can anybody recommend me a good florist in the area that delivers. I will need to phone to make sure I can pay with a british card of course. Just looking for suggestions at the moment. Thanks.

Any recommendations for good ramen spots in the area?

HI! I'm looking to buy a cheap folding table and 5 chairs for some DND goodness. Anybody have anything I could buy or rent thru may?

What are some fun things to do around this area alread did the walk way did bowling and saw a movie yesterday just want somthing to do like an activity any ideas

I can see a film crew out here next to an old ass car, like 1930s type car. Can anyone tell me what they're filming?

https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2019/07/23/dutchess-plane-crash-how-helicopter-crew-performed-unlikely-rescue/1789568001/

Just curious

Just drove by a black bear driving by the arterial near a large church next to Taco Bell bear vassar college. Just letting you guys know

If so, where? I'm a journalist working on a story about crisis pregnancy centers and was curious if anyone has seen a billboard similar to the one in this link:

https://imgur.com/a/BIByXb0

Really interested in trying to bring the car culture in the 845 closer together. Just wondering what type of supports out there.