Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Flo Rides Trackless Electric Train is offering rides at the Poughkeepsie Galleria and extending service through Easter to let families enjoy a nostalgic ride with realistic sounds and puffs of steam.

The ride operates on both indoor and outdoor surfaces for up to 20 passengers.

Rutgers PhD student Allegra Kuney from West Nyack advanced to the 'Jeopardy!

Tournament of Champions' semifinals after a dominant quarterfinal that aired Tuesday, Jan. 20. She answered 21 clues correctly and finished with $18,000, more than the other contestants combined.

A recent study shows New York ranks as the eighth-safest state for truck drivers, offering an average annual salary of $64,410 and a strong safety record despite heavy interstate traffic.

The research used federal data from a Texas-based law firm to highlight key crash statistics.

AARP’s report shows Hudson Valley customers paid nearly $4 million for Central Hudson’s legal defense during four years of rate hikes, and it supports proposals for new laws to limit spending & protect ratepayers from further bill increases.

Mexico tightened its vaping laws effective Jan.

16, banning the import of vaping devices for personal use. Hudson Valley residents planning trips to vacation spots (such as Cancun) may face on-the-spot fines at airports and border crossings and should leave their devices at home.

Assemblyman Beephan urged that NYS Comptroller DiNapoli investigate rising delivery fees from Central Hudson and NYSEG—costs that are straining local families’ budgets and raising transparency concerns.

His call for action comes as state proposals aim to protect consumers from steep utility charges.

Army baseball will open its 2026 season with a road trip to Clemson on Feb.

13 and games in South Carolina on Feb. 20 before moving home to Doubleday Field on March 3. Coach Chris Tracz will lead the team through Patriot League matchups into May.

The Varsity 845 poll for boys basketball players of the week (Jan.12-18) is live online, and residents can vote until 11 p.m. Sunday, Jan.25.

Coaches may submit game reports and nominate one athlete per school to help select the top performer.

Varsity 845 has launched its online vote for girls basketball Players of the Week for Jan.

12-18, allowing fans to vote until 11 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 (22 candidates come from local counties and coaches may submit game reports).

Paint & Sip Night at Crew Restaurant & Bar

6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — $35 — Unleash your inner artist while sipping your favorite drink and making colorful memories.

Live Music with Just Two

7-10 p.m. — Curry Estate (Restaurant Six) — Free entry — Enjoy captivating performances by a dynamic duo playing hits from the 1960s to today.

Valentine’s Day Comedy Show

8:30-11:59 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie — Check event page for ticket info — Enjoy a night of laughter with top comedians in a lively setting.