Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of July.
Good morning, Poughkeepsie.
🌲 Environment
Spotted lanternflies are active in multiple New York counties (including New York City, Long Island, and Hudson Valley) and threaten local agriculture, vineyards, and forests.
Experts urge residents to inspect vehicles and outdoor equipment and report sightings to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
The DEC released its Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda 2026-2030 to protect water quality, fish habitats, and community resources in the Hudson Valley.
The plan (which focuses on environmental justice and Indigenous engagement) sets eight priority goals.
🏛️ Government
USDA granted a Secretarial Disaster Designation for Ulster County farms affected by the April freeze + making them eligible for low-interest emergency loans through the Farm Service Agency.
Local officials hailed the designation after months of advocacy.
📰 Lifestyle
Olive Garden is giving away 100 Never-Ending Pasta Passes that offer 13 weeks of unlimited pasta, homemade sauces, protein toppings, and sides.
Fans can enter on Instagram by Monday, July 27 at 11:59 p.m. (contest rules apply).
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