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Poughkeepsie
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Town of East Fishkill announced its 2026 lineup of food trucks that will serve weekly at 2670 Route 52. Empanada Mama (Friday 12-noon to 4:30), Cousins Maine Lobster (Friday 12-noon to 8) and The Cluck Truck (Thursday 11:30 to 6:30) are among those scheduled to rotate. WRRV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ IBM has proposed a 511,710 sqft expansion at its longtime campus off South Road to boost research in quantum computing and next-generation technology. The Town is now reviewing site plans & environmental factors for the project that could enhance local tech growth. WRRV
- ➤ A beloved Hudson Valley pizzeria at 85 Main Street is for sale now with the building priced at $550,000 and the operating business at $150,000—offering separate purchase options for those interested in the historic spot. Hudson Valley Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Beacon Artists Union is a cooperative gallery run by 14 artists that now features works by Nate Hill & George Kimmerling, inviting visitors to bring their own stories to the art and make personal connections. News 12 Hudson Valley
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Putnam County’s Garrison and Haldane school boards asked the state commission to study whether utilities—such as Central Hudson—can support the shift to electric school buses required for purchases after 2027 and full replacement by 2035. Local districts say more charging stations, heated garages and battery backups are needed. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ West Point will host the 59th Sandhurst Military Skills Competition on May 1 and 2, with 48 teams competing in 15 events to test physical fitness, teamwork, and leadership. The awards ceremony will be livestreamed (May 2, 6:30 p.m.). Mid Hudson News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sojourner Truth State Park in Kingston is recruiting lifeguards for the summer season. Applicants must be 16 and certified — starting pay is $24.04 hourly and interviews will follow completion of the NYS Lifeguard Qualifying Event. WRRV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Three Mid-Hudson hospitals may see service cuts, layoffs, or closures as a study warns Medicaid cuts set by federal decisions could strain facilities — local officials call for reviewing state funding policies. The report finds 45 hospitals statewide at risk if they depend heavily on government revenue. Mid Hudson News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Army football named rising seniors Stephan Nnadozie, Brady Small and Owen Walter as captains for the 2026 season. The Black Knights completed spring practices and will resume preseason drills in early August before hosting Bryant on Sept. 5 at home. Poughkeepsie Journal
- ➤ Yankees’ left-hander Carlos Rodon, recovering from elbow surgery, pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings for the Hudson Valley Renegades on Friday at Heritage Financial Park in a 6–4 win over the Brooklyn Cyclones. He is working to rejoin the major league rotation. Mid Hudson News
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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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