News across Dutchess County
Mid Hudson News
Published 7 hours agoNew law gives school districts more time to pay for clean energy upgrades
NEW YORK- School districts across New York will have more time to recover the cost of clean-energy improvements under legislation recently signed by Governor Kathy Hochul. The new law extends the period school districts can use savings from lower utility bills to pay for…
Mid Hudson News
Published 7 hours agoCounty baby shower to help expecting parents this afternoon
POUGHKEEPSIE – The Family Partnership Center on North Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie is the site of a free Dutchess County Community Baby Shower today, September 29, from 3 to 7 pm, organized by the Dutchess County Department of Health (DCDOH), in partnership with the Institute…
Mid Hudson News
Published 7 hours agoTown to get millions for IBM Quantum project
TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE – The proposed IBM Quantum computing facility at the existing IBM campus on South Road (Route 9) in the town has become a financial windfall worth millions of dollars for the town. The $54 million IBM has agreed to pay the town is separate from the Payment in…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 28Fleeing suspect crosses bridge and causes major wreck on I-84
TOWN OF FISHKILL — A motorist was seriously injured Sunday evening when a vehicle that had earlier been pursued by police in the Town of Newburgh crossed into the westbound lanes of Interstate 84 and struck a pickup truck head-on, authorities said. The crash occurred around 5:15…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 28Town to get millions for IBM Quantum project
TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE – The proposed IBM Quantum computing facility at the existing IBM campus on South Road (Route 9) in the town has become a financial windfall worth millions of dollars for the town. The $54 million IBM has agreed to pay the town is separate from the Payment in…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 28New York launches cider campaign as Fall goes in full-swing at local orchards
WARWICK- As the first week of Fall arrives, New York is putting its apple orchards and cider makers in the spotlight with a new statewide campaign celebrating the state’s cider industry. The NY State of Cider campaign, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to promote New…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 28Mayor frustrated by plan to eliminate Flock cameras
POUGHKEEPSIE – Following an announcement by Dutchess County DA Anthony Parisi and Sheriff Kirk Imperati that they will phase out the use of the Flock License Plate Reader cameras (LPRs) amidst public pressure, the Dutchess County Legislature Democratic majority announced plans to…
The Highlands Current
Published September 27Metro-North Begins Work on Hudson Line
Plans to protect rails from flooding, mudslides
Mid Hudson News
Published September 27Mayor frustrated by plan to eliminate Flock cameras
POUGHKEEPSIE – Following an announcement by Dutchess County DA Anthony Parisi and Sheriff Kirk Imperati that they will phase out the use of the Flock License Plate Reader cameras (LPRs) amidst public pressure, the Dutchess County Legislature Democratic majority announced plans to…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 27Latest ratings put three area house races in different tiers
HUDSON VALLEY/CATSKILLS- The latest ratings from the Cook Political Report show significant differences among the three Hudson Valley congressional races, with New York’s 17th District rated a “toss-up,” the 18th rated “solid Democrat,” and the 19th rated “likely Democrat.” The…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 27Nor’easter slams Hudson Valley
HUDSON VALLEY- Winds and rain from a strengthening nor’easter lashed the Hudson Valley Saturday as the storm crawled up the coast, flooding low-lying areas and knocking out power due to falling tree limbs and broken utility lines. The immediate region was spared from the worst of…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 27Slater: Local school districts projected to receive $1.9M more in UPK aid
ALBANY – Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced that school districts serving the 94th Assembly District are projected to receive nearly $1.9 million in additional Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) aid for the 2026–27 school year, supporting a projected net increase of…