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Monday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nathan's Famous abruptly closed its Poughkeepsie Galleria location after equipment was stripped and calls (confirmed) returned no answer; Yelp now marks the spot as permanently closed, so locals must travel to Nyack for their hot dogs. Hudson Valley Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews began nighttime work today on the Mid-Hudson Bridge at the Poughkeepsie side to replace and strengthen the east approach deck (from the Route 9 ramps to the former toll house). Drivers will see one lane per direction open from 6pm to 6am until the project’s completion next year. Hudson Valley Post
- ➤ The State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced that Breakneck Ridge, Wilkinson Memorial and Lower Brook trailheads and the adjacent Metro-North station in Philipstown will remain closed through 2026 for road construction and renovations to improve safety. Mid Hudson News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local residents can join a paid air quality study that places small sensor monitors in homes (with a 30-minute setup and a $30 gift card incentive) to check indoor and outdoor pollutants; registration is open in the Poughkeepsie area until April 18. Hudson Valley Post
- ➤ Experts warn that this tick season may be one of the worst on record as last winter's heavy snowfall insulated ticks and an early warm spring boosted numbers by 25%, leaving Hudson Valley residents advised to use EPA-registered repellents (DEET, Picaridin, or IR3535) and check pets and themselves regularly. WPDH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting for the Poughkeepsie Journal Girls Athlete of the Week for March 30-April 5 is now open, with coaches sending game stats via email *nominations required* until polls close at 8:30 p.m. Sunday; the winner will be revealed on Monday morning. Poughkeepsie Journal
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