Work is Underway at Former Rite Aid in Poughkeepsie

If you've driven down Hooker Avenue in Poughkeepsie recently, you may have noticed some activity at the former Rite Aid building. Work is underway inside the vacant storefront, and naturally, people are starting to wonder what's going on.

What's Happening at the Former Rite Aid in Poughkeepsie?

The Rite Aid at 238 Hooker Avenue in Poughkeepsie, New York, permanently closed in 2025 as part of the company's nationwide liquidation and Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Since then, the building has sat vacant, but it looks like something is finally happening at the property.

Former Rite Aid Hooker Ave Poughkeepsie, NY

I live fairly close to the former store, and recently I noticed workers doing some work both inside and outside the building. They were removing shelves, coolers, and other items from inside, along with doing some resurfacing and painting in the parking lot.

What's Moving In?

A recent discussion on social media has sparked plenty of guesses about what could be coming to the location. Some people are hoping it will become a grocery store, with one person mentioning the possibility of a Fresh Market. Others have heard rumors about a Dollar General or Dollar Tree moving into the space.

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Of course, there's also the possibility that the work has nothing to do with a new business just yet and the property is simply being cleaned up and prepared for a new tenant.

One person who reportedly spoke with workers at the location said they were hired by the landlord to clean out and fix up the building, but even they didn't seem to know what might eventually be moving in.

What Would You Like to See Move In?

For now, there doesn't appear to be any confirmed information about what's planned for the former Rite Aid. Still, with work happening inside the building, it's understandable why neighbors and people who regularly travel Hooker Avenue are curious.

What would you like to see move into the former Rite Aid on Hooker Avenue? And more importantly, has anyone heard anything from a reliable source about what's actually going in there? We'd love to know! Email me your suggestions at CJ@HudsonValleyCountry.com.