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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 9, the residential building at 11 N Hamilton collapsed with no injuries reported as officials evacuated 13 residents and planned demolition to begin tonight—closing North Hamilton between Main and the westbound arterial. Poughkeepsie Journal
- ➤ Teddy, a miniature horse, is recovering at Rhinebeck Equine Center after being hit by a train near Catskill early Wednesday, April 8, and a fundraiser has begun to cover his $7,500 treatment while investigators look into how he reached the tracks (another horse, Duke, remains missing). 1450 WKIP
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jersey Mike’s opened a new shop in Kingston on Wednesday at 1204 Ulster Avenue (Kingswood Commons) and held a ribbon cutting; the sandwich chain confirmed 15 more locations are coming soon, including a site at 34 Winslow Gate Road in Poughkeepsie. WPDH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library in Hyde Park offers a 45,000 sqft exhibit featuring 34,000 artifacts including the president’s campaign hat — and his preserved study. Multimedia displays and historic furnishings give visitors a hands-on lesson in his influential presidency. News 12 Hudson Valley
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Daniel Van Voorhis of Fishkill won $2 million in the Mega Millions drawing on January 23 after matching five numbers; he bought his winning ticket at the Citgo Food Mart in Pine Island and received a lump sum of $1.3 million after withholdings. Hudson Valley Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says trapping and releasing raccoons without permission is illegal because it can spread rabies (which can lead to wider problems). Homeowners are advised to secure garbage and use licensed wildlife control if raccoons become a nuisance. Hudson Valley Post
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Mother’s Day Buffet
11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — The Grandview — $60.95 — Treat Mom to a gourmet buffet with scenic views of the Hudson River featuring hand-carved meats and gourmet entrées.
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