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Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Legendary New York news anchor Ernie Anastos died at 82 on March 12 at a hospital in Mount Kisco after battling pneumonia. He spent over four decades anchoring at all four major local stations and winning more than 30 Emmys (his deep ties to the region made his loss keenly felt). WPDH
- ➤ Oscar statuettes for the awards are being crafted in Hudson Valley by UAP Productions and finished at Epner Technology — a process that begins with bronze casting and multiple metal layers. Over 60 hand-finished trophies continue the local legacy in Hollywood’s biggest night. Hudson Valley Post
- ➤ Mahoney's Irish Pub in Poughkeepsie will host the long-running live St. Patrick's Day broadcast today at 6am, featuring a Guinness-tapping ceremony at 8am, live music, a traditional Irish breakfast, and a chance to win concert tickets (with new cast member Jana Deak). Hudson Valley Post
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gusty winds have led to power outages in parts of New York, and residents are advised to check their local utility sites for real-time updates and safety tips (like keeping refrigerators closed and using flashlights). The outage tracker offers current details as power is gradually restored. Poughkeepsie Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Assembly members proposed utility rebates to ease rising energy bills. Households earning up to $150K will get $500 and those between $150K and $300K will get $300 (the plan pauses rate hikes for two years and establishes a commission to study utility costs). Mid Hudson News
- ➤ New York State DOT limits gas purchases to four approved 5-gallon fuel cans per vehicle amid rising prices, impacting drivers statewide including those in Poughkeepsie. The rule aims to ensure safe fuel transport. WPDH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Crystal Run Healthcare in the Hudson Valley revamped its patient portal so urgent health questions come first plus shifted routine tasks to non-doctor staff to let physicians focus on care. Prescription refills now take one day and messages are answered quickly, giving patients faster access. Poughkeepsie Journal
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