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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dutchess Community College Foundation (DCCF) will host its annual gala, 'Our Community’s Bridge to the Future,' at The Grandview on March 28 to honor donors and community leaders; guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner and awards. Mid Hudson News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart is rolling out digital shelf labels in all New York stores to replace paper price tags, updating prices instantly outside shopping hours to ensure on-shelf prices match checkout totals (a move aimed at addressing customer complaints). Hudson Valley Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dutchess County Parks is offering summer outdoor programs for kids aged 6 to 17 that teach hiking, survival, and nature exploration at Bowdoin Park and Wilcox Memorial Park. Online registration for the Adventure program opened Tuesday, Mar. 17 while registration for the Survival and Eaglet Adventures opens Thursday, Mar. 19. WRRV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A damaging windstorm hit the Hudson Valley Monday night into Tuesday morning, leaving thousands of customers without power in Westchester, Dutchess, Ulster and nearby counties; utility crews are working to restore electricity today while some outages may extend into Wednesday. Daily Voice
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kathy Hochul urged the federal government to ease rising gas prices affecting New Yorkers, noting prices jumped roughly 62 cents per gallon amid Middle East conflict (as state measures are planned). Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted prices will drop below $3 per gallon by summer when tensions ease. 1450 WKIP
- ➤ Governor Kathy Hochul announced a proposal to curb rising gas and diesel prices by removing hidden utility fees, linking executive wages to affordability, and having large energy users cover their own costs (a plan that may adjust the state's climate law). Rising prices have affected local rates since late February. Hudson Valley Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New Yorkers traveling for spring break risk carrying bedbugs from crowded hotels to their homes, as pest experts warn these tiny hitchhikers can spread infestations across state lines (including Florida, Texas, Tennessee, and Georgia). Hudson Valley Post
- ➤ After the arctic winter ended, Putnam Health Department warns tick season is coming to the Hudson Valley. Officials urge residents to check for ticks and use repellent (to reduce risk for Lyme disease and other infections). Mid Hudson News
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