Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
Good morning, Poughkeepsie.
A new paving project on Route 9 will add lane closures from Spackenkill Road to Dorsey Lane in Hyde Park and downtown as crews resurface the road starting the week of Oct.
19, and the work (lasting four to eight weeks) may slow travel.
Breeze Airways announced it will add service from Newburgh to Myrtle Beach (nonstop on Mondays and Fridays with fares starting at $59) and Fort Lauderdale (with one stop) launching May 28, 2027 for Memorial Day weekend with reservations already open.
Customers at Stop and Shop and Hannaford encountered online disruptions since Monday, Oct.12 due to a cybersecurity breach at their parent company.
In-store shopping remains available as teams work to restore digital services.
Stop & Shop and Hannaford experienced online outages since Monday, Oct.
12 due to a cybersecurity breach at their parent company Ahold Delhaize, but local stores remain open so Hudson Valley customers can shop in person while repairs continue.
82 local artists will display handmade gifts at the Holiday Dutchess Handmade Pop-Up Shop from Oct.
22 to Dec. 16. The shop (696 Dutchess Turnpike, Ste F) is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Town Supervisor Joseph Cavaccini unveiled two new historical markers in Wappingers Falls that honor Revolutionary War sites, including a shipyard on Creek Road near the boat & kayak launch and the Colonial Mill on New Hackensack Road near St. Nicholas Road.
The markers preserve local heritage.
Heating oil prices in the Mid-Hudson Valley hit $6.25 per gallon on Tuesday + nearly double last year’s rate, making a typical 275-gallon fill $675 more expensive.
State Energy officials say foreign conflicts are driving the surge, which may strain household budgets this winter.
New York State is waiving application fees at over 130 colleges to help high school seniors, including those from low-income families, apply for college.
The fee waiver initiative runs until Nov. 16 for CUNY students and until Nov. 2 for SUNY students — offering extended free application periods for students.
Drivers risk fines, license points, and court appearances for passing stopped school buses as enforcement cameras capture violations when yellow and red lights flash, indicating a bus is stopping.
Officials urge motorists to slow down and obey signals as school has resumed (camera enforcement is active).
The recalled salmon from Starfish Seafood Premium is under scrutiny for potential Listeria risk; sold in New York and New Jersey, the 8-ounce packages (best by Nov.
27) should be returned for a refund. No illnesses have been reported.
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