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Poughkeepsie
Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday at 8 p.m., a Wingdale woman was rescued after her car left Route 312 in Southeast and slid down a steep incline with live electric wires on top—Brewster firefighters and Putnam Sheriff's Department freed the driver who is 20 and she was taken to Danbury Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Mid Hudson News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ An arbitrator ruled that Porpiglia Farms must implement a union contract for its 120 apple orchard workers, boosting wages and benefits with the contract set to run from Aug. 1 until July 31 — but the owners have rejected the ruling, saying it conflicts with H2A rules. The dispute began after union certification in 2023 and has now continued a two-year fight over the unionization process. Times Union
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New York health officials warn that if the federal omnibus bill is approved, hospitals may cut services as nearly $8B in Medicaid funds will be lost, risking coverage for many vulnerable residents. Critics say the bill’s work and education requirements will further strain financially fragile hospitals + their staff. Times Union
- ➤ Beaches across New York, including sites in the Hudson Valley, remain closed today because dangerous bacteria from road runoff are making the water unsafe to swim in—officials added sites will reopen when water meets health code standards. Hudson Valley Post
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FDR Cheerleading Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser
6-10 p.m. — Pirate Canoe Club — $55 per person — Enjoy a lively night of bingo while supporting the FDR cheerleading team.
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Open House Tour
1-3 p.m. — 208 Hudson View Terrace — Free entry — Explore this beautifully upgraded townhome in a welcoming community with exceptional amenities.
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Spanish Conversation Meetup
6-8 p.m. — McGillicuddy's — Free to attend — Enjoy casual Spanish conversations over pub food and drinks in an inclusive environment.
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Mid-Hudson Comic Con: VIP 2-Day Pass
10 a.m. — MJN Convention Center - Mid Hudson Civic Center — Weekend VIP pass available — Discover a weekend of cosplay, gaming, panels, and special exclusives at the Hudson Valley's biggest pop culture event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.
~ John Wayne
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