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Morning Poughkeepsie! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How long will Poughkeepsie train riders wait for working elevators?
  • How much will Poughkeepsie drivers actually save under the new gas cap?
  • How IBM’s Quantum expansion could reshape jobs and taxes in Poughkeepsie

Also on today's calendar: Spring Into Savings All April Long and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy and remaining warm, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Showers; breezy, cooler, with a high of 56 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. MTA responds to broken elevators at Poughkeepsie train station (midhudsonnews.com) — Riders who rely on elevators at the Poughkeepsie train station are still facing major accessibility problems, with two key elevators out of service for months and no immediate repairs planned. The MTA says ongoing construction is delaying fixes but promises refurbished elevators that will improve access long term. Until then, passengers with mobility challenges must navigate limited options between the platform and main level.
   

2. Dutchess County action gives tax relief at the gas pump (poughkeepsiejournal.com) — Dutchess County lawmakers, including representatives from Poughkeepsie, have unanimously backed a plan to cap county gas and diesel sales tax at the first $3 per gallon starting June 1, pending state approval. For Poughkeepsie drivers, that means small but real savings at the pump and a county budget hit of roughly $300,000–$400,000, as officials say easing costs for families must come first.
   

3. IBM proposes 511,710 square feet of new buildings at Quantum computing facility (westfaironline.com) — IBM is planning a massive expansion of its South Road campus in the Town of Poughkeepsie, proposing over 500,000 square feet of new Quantum computing facilities. The project could bring about 200 permanent jobs, boost the local tax base by hundreds of millions of dollars, and trigger environmental and traffic reviews by the town’s Planning Board.
   

4. Long-Time Hudson Valley Family Business Sold to ‘Mega Company' (hudsonvalleypost.com) — A longtime Poughkeepsie trash and recycling company, Recycle Depot on Van Wagner Road, has sold its residential and commercial pickup business to large hauler Casella Waste Systems. The family-owned firm will still run its Poughkeepsie drop-off and processing facility, dumpsters, and recycled materials, while customers can expect new Casella-branded cans and a promised smooth transition in service.
   

5. Hyde Park man convicted of threatening church rector (midhudsonnews.com) — A jury in Poughkeepsie has convicted a Hyde Park man of criminal contempt and stalking after threatening a church rector over her congregation’s LGBTQ+ acceptance. With Town of Poughkeepsie Police assisting the investigation, prosecutors say the case highlights Dutchess County’s commitment to protecting residents’ safety and religious practice from intimidation and hate-motivated behavior.
   

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    Shifting around to different areas in the sky . No noise following like if it was lightening. Was thinking maybe from heat but every few minutes can… (Nextdoor 8th Ward)
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    We actually don't know if it's Lara Carmen or Carmen Lara. We have been getting their United Health Care mail for over a year. We've called, sent… (Nextdoor De Garmo & Dutchess)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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