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Poughkeepsie
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local Hudson Valley breweries earned major honors at the New York State Craft Beer Competition today—Apex Brewery in Monroe won gold for its Kölsch Kömmander, Drowned Lands in Warwick received silver for Gather House and bronze for Amai, and Two Farms Brewing in Bloomingburg won bronze for Snapping Branches. Hudson Valley Post
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A report from WalletHub (a research firm) shows New York has one of the highest tax burdens in the nation, ranking second overall with steep individual income and property taxes affecting residents' take-home pay. The study raises local concerns about financial strain and highlights the need for money-saving strategies. Hudson Valley Post
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local researchers from Bard Community Sciences Lab and Bard Lab at UAlbany are inviting Hudson Valley residents to monitor indoor air quality at home until April 18; volunteers earn a $30 gift card for a week-long study that includes a 30-minute setup and questionnaire (sensors measure about 2 ft by 2 ft). WPDH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dutchess County Assemblyman Anil Beephan sent a letter urging Governor Hochul to suspend the state gas tax as local prices near $4 per gallon, a move aimed at easing fuel costs for residents relying on vehicles for work + childcare. WPDH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The New York State Department of Health reported that tuberculosis cases have risen 65% since 2021 outside New York City; the CDC has documented over 10,300 cases in 2024. Doctors stress the need for patients to complete full antibiotic treatments to prevent drug resistance. Hudson Valley Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Floyd Patterson Boxing Club will host the Battle of the Northeast on Saturday, April 4 at SUNY New Paltz; doors open at 2 p.m. with fights starting at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 for kids aged 6 to 12 & are free for children five and under. 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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