Lucky Powerball Numbers Everyone in the Hudson Valley Should Know

With that Powerball jackpot skyrocketing over $1.5 Billion, there are a few special numbers Hudson Valley residents may want to take note of.

Of course, we won't pretend to know exactly what numbers will hit. Heck, if we knew that we'd be keeping them to ourselves. But there are some interesting numbers that seem to hold a special meaning for the Hudson Valley that you may want to consider instead of just going for a quick pick.

16
There are 16 screens at the movie theaters in both Poughkeepsie and Middletown.
Aside from the main branch, there are 16 Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union locations.
The Dutchess County property tax rate was reduced by 1.6% this year.
The newest Adams Fairacre Farms location sits at 160 Old Post Road in Wappingers.

23
The original city seal of Poughkeepsie shows 23 bees flying around a hive
The Luckey Platt building was completed in 1923
For some mysterious reason Mole Mole on Broadway in Kingston is known as "Pier 23"

37
Stewart Airport has 37 check-in stations.
37% of the Hudson Valley's 8,803 farm workers are women.
In 2006 one of the biggest drug busts in Newburgh history landed 37 people in jail.

42
Riders must be 42 inches tall to go down the water slides at SplashDown Beach.
There are 42 more millionaires living in Dutchess County than in Orange County.
42% of students in Pine Plains opted out of Common Core testing this year.

13
Finally, if you think 13 is an "unlucky" number than think again. It's actually quite common in the Hudson Valley.
The Duchess Rail Trail is 13 miles long
The Newburgh Beacon Bridge is .13 Miles long
Most non-express trains from Grand Central to Poughkeepsie stop at 13 stations
Marist College has 13 on-campus residence areas for their students
And, of course, the jackpot drawing takes place on January 13.

What do you think? Well, our guess is as good as yours when it comes to winning $1.5 billion.  In fact, our listeners came up with their own lucky numbers this morning and we bought a ticket with them. If you want in on our winnings, just let us know on our Facebook posting.