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Poughkeepsie
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wappinger residents with a Grinnell library card can now borrow free museum passes to visit local spots like Dia Beacon and the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum & enjoy access to regional attractions such as Bethel Woods and Mohonk Preserve. Many libraries offer similar passes to their cardholders. Hudson Valley Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shake Shack is set to open its first full-service restaurant in the Capital Region this summer at Albany’s Stuyvesant Plaza – occupying a former TGI Fridays space that will serve its signature burgers, fries and shakes, while the chain recently opened on Winslow Gate Road in Poughkeepsie on March 24. WRRV
- ➤ Dave's Hot Chicken's viral Hot Mozz dish returns Tuesday at all 20 state locations. The fast-casual chain, known for its crispy fried mozzarella and spice options from Not Hot to Reaper+ sold out nationwide and is restocking by popular demand. WRRV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rustic Tables Restaurant & Bar (in Red Hook) is hosting its first dinner in a movie experience featuring Mrs. Doubtfire on Saturday, Apr. 25 with seatings at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy a seven-course meal, complimentary popcorn, and film trivia. Hudson Valley Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Beth Fletcher (a seasoned athletic administrator) was recognized as a Certified Athletic Administrator by a national group today in Hyde Park. The district superintendent said her certification will boost programs for student-athletes and coaches. Mid Hudson News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials in the Hudson Valley have warned residents after new rabies cases were confirmed in a raccoon and a white-tailed deer in Columbia County; anyone bitten or scratched should wash the area and seek medical care, and a vaccination clinic is scheduled for Apr. 21. WPDH
- ➤ The CDC warns that a drug-resistant Shigella superbug causing severe bloody diarrhea is rising in New York and can spread through contaminated food, water, or close contact. Residents should wash their hands regularly and seek care if symptoms persist. WRRV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Ben’s Fresh in Port Jervis was named in the New York Beef Council’s 2026 top 10 best burgers list with its Empire State of Prime burger—made with premium beef, aged cheddar, and bacon jam—marking its fifth consecutive year on the list; secret judges will soon sample the nominated burgers. WRRV
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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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