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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Longtime Stanfordville Fire Company chief Robert Stramm died on Saturday, April 4 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center with family by his side. The respected veteran served over 50 years in Dutchess County fire service and is honored by local leaders including Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino. Daily Voice
- ➤ East Fishkill Provisions (567 Old Hopewell Road) will offer free ice cream cones on April 11th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locals can choose chocolate, vanilla, or twist flavors to celebrate the start of ice cream season. Hudson Valley Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Carole's Hot Dogs, a community favorite, will reopen Saturday, Apr. 11 on St. Andrew’s Road in Hyde Park after a year-long recovery from a fire. The food truck will serve customers on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Check local updates for any schedule changes.) Hudson Valley Post
- ➤ Price Chopper/Market 32 has expanded its online grocery service for SNAP/EBT users through DoorDash, letting them buy eligible produce, dairy, and meat while paying separately for non-eligible items. The move aims to improve food access and convenience. 1450 WKIP
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared Financial Aid Awareness Month to boost FAFSA and TAP submissions using new tools—such as a Financial Aid Navigator—while state officials report last year's efforts attracted over 155,000 FAFSA and 45,000 TAP applications. Poughkeepsie Journal
- ➤ Marist University unveiled Marist+AI today to build student skills for a tech-driven future, merging technical learning with ethical principles ahead of the Hudson Valley AI Summit co-hosted with Dutchess County Government. University President Kevin Weinman said the strategy gathers input from faculty, staff, and students. Mid Hudson News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Poughkeepsie Common Council unanimously passed a resolution naming April 11 Jane Bolin Day to honor the first black female judge and native of Poughkeepsie. The NAACP will host a celebration (58 Parker Ave) while the school board and county legislature review the measure on Wednesday and April 13. Mid Hudson News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Residents can vote for mid-Hudson Valley's best brunch spot by browsing a list featuring local eateries (Beacon Bread Company, Blu Pointe, among others); ballots may be cast online until 11:59 p.m. April 12. Poughkeepsie Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hudson Valley Renegades lost their home opener Tuesday night at Heritage Financial Park, falling 8-6 to Wilmington Blue Rocks. Elijah Nunez broke the tie with an RBI triple in the 11th inning (errors by the Renegades helped the win) as both teams now stand 2-1. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ Lourdes’ record-breaking lacrosse scorer Taryn Satkowski gives an extended interview where she explains her journey & her team’s fast start, offering local fans a closer look at her historic play. Poughkeepsie Journal
- ➤ Lourdes girls lacrosse beat Middletown on Monday in a game where they held their opponents scoreless — video highlights and player interviews capture the team’s postgame excitement. Poughkeepsie Journal
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