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Poughkeepsie
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The famous Cousins Maine Lobster truck is visiting the Dutchess County Board of Health (located at 85 Civic Center Plaza) on Wednesday, Feb. 25 (from noon to 5 p.m.). Hudson Valley Post
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officers recovered a man's body from the Hudson River on Friday, Feb. 20 after he jumped from the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge as officials resumed discussions on installing climb-deterrent fencing to improve bridge safety and suicide prevention. Hudson Valley Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ K&D Deli (the last Hudson Valley location) closed its Taft Ave spot this past Friday, ending 40 years of service and leaving locals without their favorite lunch stop. WRRV
- ➤ McDonald’s will launch its Big Arch Burger at local locations on March 3 with two beef patties, white cheddar, lettuce, pickles, onions, and a special Big Arch Sauce on a poppy-seed bun. Fast food fans in the Hudson Valley can look forward to trying this game changer. Hudson Valley Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ With snow piling up today, health experts warn that shoveling can put extra strain on the heart for residents over 45 or with heart conditions. Past winters saw about 200,000 ER visits, and doctors advise using snowblowers + taking breaks to ease the risk. Poughkeepsie Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local chef Roble teams up with Duces Grill (at 10 Crannell St.) for a Wing Wednesday promotion starting this week; Duces Grill will host regular pop-up events with updates posted on its Facebook page. WRRV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A short video will showcase exciting bouts from the Ring Masters Championships on Saturday in Poughkeepsie (highlighting local talent). Poughkeepsie Journal
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Fleet Feet's Shamrock Fun Run
5:45 PM – 2:00 PM — 1895 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY — Registration required — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a fun run and earn exclusive SWAG!
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The First Ever Famous Pickle Festival
12-6 p.m. — MJN Convention Center — Free for kids 12 & under — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with pickle tastings, lively music, and delicious eats.
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St. Patrick's Day Paint Class
6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — Cash bar available — Unwind with friends while painting a festive St. Paddy’s gnome and enjoying complimentary appetizers.
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