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Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A once-thriving plaza on Route 9 in Wappingers now hosts only two businesses—Bagel World and Piece of the Game—with a 'For Lease' sign on a storefront after several popular eateries closed, leaving locals curious about what lies ahead. Hudson Valley Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site will host USA250 celebrations with a free Celebration of Cessation of Hostilities event on April 19 at 1 p.m. The event includes a walking tour plus a reading of the preliminary Proclamation of Peace and Revolutionary War reenactments scheduled through the season. Poughkeepsie Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DEC awarded grants to eight Hudson Valley communities to fight invasive species, including water chestnut removal in Middletown and forest restoration in Hudson Highlands State Park — efforts that will protect natural resources and local economies. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ Black bears in the Hudson Valley are awakening today after winter hibernation as sightings increase across the region & experts urge residents to keep a safe distance while following BearWise tips. WRRV
- ➤ If it survives, Comet C/2026 A1 nicknamed the Easter Comet will make its closest pass to the sun today and tomorrow, coming within 100,000 miles of its surface. Skywatchers with clear western views can expect it to shine as bright as Venus after sunset. Daily Voice
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ulster County is proposing a gas tax cap to waive a four-percent sales tax on gas above three dollars per gallon from June through August to help drivers cope with rising fuel prices. The plan follows similar measures in neighboring counties. 1450 WKIP
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Experts warned that heavy snowfall last winter helped ticks survive and an early spring may bring the worst tick season to the Hudson Valley. Health officials advise residents to use EPA-approved repellents (like DEET) and check themselves and pets after being outdoors. Hudson Valley Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hudson Valley Renegades will open their 2026 season on Tuesday, Apr. 7 at 6:35 p.m. at Heritage Financial Park against the Wilmington Blue Rocks; the team’s Break Camp Roster features seven top prospects and will host a postgame Senior Stroll for Silver Gades members. Mid Hudson News
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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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