Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of June.
Good morning, Poughkeepsie.
Severe storms on Thursday evening and Friday morning left hundreds without power across eastern Dutchess County, with outages affecting 495 in Pawling, 119 in Dover, and 79 in the Village; utility crews continue clearing downed trees while officials advise residents to fuel generators amid a heat advisory.
Scientists from Cornell have confirmed that Atlantic sturgeon are producing a deep, thundering sound during spawning in the Hudson.
Using hydrophones, the team found that males thrashing to fertilize eggs create vibrations that resonate through their swim bladders & reveal an ancient behavior.
Officials warn locals not to eat the unusual Osage orange found in the Hudson Valley.
The fruit (native to Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas) is not edible but can be crushed to repel insects and may cause injuries if it falls.
Vassar Brothers Medical Center earned two national honors for age-friendly care after a multi-year effort to improve treatment for older adults.
It received Level 2 recognition from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement + Level 3 accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians yesterday.
A conceptual plan to redevelop the former Rite Aid at 1604 Route 9 (located at New Hackensack Road) into Wappinger Fresh Market has been submitted to the Town of Wappinger Planning Board and will be discussed on Monday, June 15.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new $6 million NY Kicks program to improve soccer fields, with $5 million earmarked for field projects and $1 million for equipment in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster counties.
Community partners will soon apply for grants that cover half of construction costs.
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