The former Staples location in Poughkeepsie has been sitting vacant and is prime real estate. We sought out your recommendations for what should replace it and got some great suggestions!

  1. White Castle - In what would be the largest White Castle location in America, however unlikely, one can only dream.
  2. Trader Joes/Wegmans/Adams - With the new Hudson Heritage development going in next door, a supermarket is rumored to be part of the development so a grocery store is unlikely.
  3. Dave & Busters - Everything about this says yes, please.
  4. Toy Store - Toys R Us closed their doors just down the road, could a toy store work?
  5. Walmart - At 23,000 square feet this would be a pretty small Walmart.

Honorable mentions: Caldor, casino, marijuana dispensary, Fiat factory, Giggles Superstore, WaWa, brothel

The property has been sitting empty since Staples moved out. What do you think will be the next business to move in?

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