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Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents can join the first townwide yard sale on Saturday, April 25. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers early permits, a master map, and a yard sale sign for the first 100 registrants, with fees of $30 for town and $35 for city residents. WPDH
- ➤ The No Kings Protest will take place Saturday, Mar. 28 at Victor C. Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., with local organizers inviting residents to join the series of community gatherings. Hudson Valley Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stewart's Shops has unveiled its 2026 ice cream lineup with five new and two returning flavors — Philly Espresso, After Dinner Mint, and Dirt Cake are available now, while Peanut Butter Brownie Bonanza starts March 30, Caramel Cookie Dough April 6, Strawberry Shortcake April 13, and Sunshine Swirl April 20. WRRV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hudson Valley breweries earned top honors at the New York State Craft Beer Competition as Apex Brewery in Monroe won gold for its Kölsch Kömmander+ Drowned Lands in Warwick won silver and bronze while Two Farms Brewing in Bloomingburg secured bronze; their wins highlight the region's craft beer scene. WPDH
- ➤ Jesse Welles has been chosen as the headliner for the Hudson River Music Festival + set for Sunday, June 21 at Croton Point Park. The event will honor Pete Seeger with family-friendly activities and live folk music during its second year. WPDH
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New York’s burn ban allows small campfires from March 16 to May 14, as long as the flames remain under 3 feet high and use only clean, untreated wood - residents must always supervise the fire until it is completely out. Hudson Valley Post
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Conde Nast Traveler has named Hudson Valley one of the best places to visit in the U.S.; tourism may soon grow as the area offers new hospitality openings, diverse culinary experiences, and wellness options that continue to attract visitors. Hudson Valley Post
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In February, Dutchess County homes saw their median listing price rise 1.6% to $581,875 and price-per-sqft climb as homes averaged 2,077 sqft and $288 per sqft, while new listings dropped 20% from February last year and typical market days fell to 74. Poughkeepsie Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Basketball Coaches Association of New York Mid-Hudson chapter revealed Section 9 girls basketball all-star teams for the 2025-26 season on March 25 at 2:33 p.m. The selections honored top players and coaches from local schools across Class AAA to Class C/D. Poughkeepsie Journal
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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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