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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation admitted fault for a November 2, 2023 gas explosion at 7 Brick Row in Wappingers Falls that injured a dozen people and destroyed a home, prompting the New York State Public Service Commission on Aug. 14 to approve a settlement that includes a $5M penalty and a $2.5M to $3.5M remediation fund to improve gas safety. Daily Voice
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Central Hudson customers will see a three-year rate plan approved that raises electric bills 3.5% and gas bills over 5% for year one—low-income discounts expand under the Energy Affordability Program. The Public Service Commission cut its original electric request by more than $17 million and its gas request by $800,000. News 12 Hudson Valley
- ➤ Central Hudson will start a three-year rate increase plan on Sept 1 that will raise electric bills by about 3.12% and natural gas bills by about 5.19% for most customers—with low-income households receiving a credit on electric bills. The Public Service Commission approved the plan while Gov. Hochul said the rises remain high as the company expands outreach for eligible customers. Poughkeepsie Journal
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Some New York homeowners have already received their STAR checks while others will see theirs by year-end. In mid-Hudson, eligible residents can expect a check between $350 and $600 as part of the state's $2.2 billion tax relief distribution — with the region set to receive $488.5 million in total. Poughkeepsie Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County Executive Sue Serino has allocated $35,000 in funds to give eligible residents free window air conditioning units after the state’s Cooling Assistance Program ran out — a move aimed at helping older adults and medically vulnerable neighbors cope with the heat. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds are exhausted. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ Ulster County has opened Round 2 of its Food Security Grant Program with $410,000 available—applications are due by October 15 to help expand local emergency food services and build long-term resiliency. The grants offer amounts from $5,000 to $20,000 for individual proposals and up to $75,000 for collaborative efforts. Mid Hudson News
- ➤ The Mid-Hudson Bridge in Poughkeepsie will begin a $34.4 million rehabilitation project this fall aimed at strengthening the east side and enhancing road quality—minimal traffic disruptions are expected as work continues until summer. 1450 WKIP
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