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Poughkeepsie
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Walkway Over the Hudson will host Walkwayhenge on Friday, March 20 when the rising sun aligns with the deck to create a glowing corridor of light. Park gates open at 6:30 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie and Highland entrances and the free event welcomes all. WRRV
- ➤ St. Patrick's Day festivities fill the area as parades in Kingston, Goshen and Rockland County are set for March 15 and March 22. Live coverage airs at Mahoney's Irish Pub on March 17 starting at 6 a.m.—a nod to our rich Irish heritage in the region. WRRV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On March 9, SUNY released a report showing the system generated $35.5 billion in annual economic impact and supported nearly 160,000 jobs statewide—figures including over 70% of alumni working in New York. The report highlights SUNY’s role as a key economic driver. Poughkeepsie Journal
- ➤ Gas prices in Poughkeepsie have climbed as global oil costs surged amid the ongoing Iran conflict; the New York average now sits around $3.40 per gallon while shipping delays and lower output contribute to the rise. Daily Voice
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Minisink Valley junior Hannah Wieboldt was selected as the 2026-27 New York State Dairy Ambassador and will promote dairy farming at statewide events; she builds on her role as Orange County Dairy Ambassador to advance local industry education. Mid Hudson News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in the Hudson Valley are dodging deep potholes formed after a harsh winter due to freezing water and plowing wear. The state DOT urges motorists on state highways to call 1-800-POTHOLE (local roads require reports to local agencies). Hudson Valley Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vassar College's men's basketball season ended on March 6 with an 84-71 loss to Hood College in the NCAA Division III opener in Frederick, Maryland. The Blazers, with a record 20 wins, stayed in the game until Hood built a 16-point lead. Poughkeepsie Journal
- ➤ The Varsity 845 poll for girls basketball players of the week is open for Feb. 16-22, Feb. 23-28 & Mar. 2-8, with online voting ending at 11 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 15. Poughkeepsie Journal
- ➤ Six athletes from Mid-Hudson, including two Vassar College students and four high school graduates, will compete in the NCAA Division III indoor track and field championships in Birmingham, Alabama on March 13 and 14; local standouts include Monroe-Woodbury grad John Urciuoli and Rhinebeck's Parker Ruger (competing in relays). Poughkeepsie Journal
- ➤ Varsity 845 has opened online polls to vote for boys basketball player of the week for Feb. 16-22, Feb. 23-28 and March 2-8; coaches may submit game reports or nominate one player per school until 11 p.m. Sunday, March 15, and winners will be announced on @Varsity845 on X. Poughkeepsie Journal
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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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Easter Dinner Celebration
1:15 p.m. — Shadows on the Hudson — Prices vary — Delight in a sumptuous Easter feast with a stunning view of the Hudson River.
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