Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Hudson Valley Renegades and Heritage Financial Credit Union announced that Stanley Still Park, home to the Town of Poughkeepsie Softball program, will be refurbished this spring through the Youth Field Betterment program.

The project aims to improve the field for local youth softball with work led by Renegades Manager Tanner Puff + community partners.

Protests by the 'No Kings' movement are taking place today at 19 sites (including Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties) to oppose political dynasties and certain government actions.

Organizers expect many local residents to join the peaceful demonstrations.

The Springtime Apple Blossom Festival will take place Sunday, May 3 at Fishkill Farms in Hopewell Junction from 11am to 3pm.

The event will feature live music, wagon rides, farm-to-table food, local vendors + dog adoptions.

Highland firefighters + a Lloyd police officer rescued an elderly woman from a burning house on Vineyard Avenue early Friday and took her to a local hospital while additional crews controlled the flames until nearly 2 a.m.

The Hyde Park Drive-In Theatre is set to reopen this year with a new operator as the National Park Service signs a lease for the historic venue on Franklin D.

Roosevelt's estate. The drive-in will show films from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The Ulster County Fair will run from August 4th through 9th at the fairgrounds on 249 Libertyville Road in New Paltz.

Attendees can enjoy live music including performances by The Bunker Boys, Exile, Thunderstruck, StevieMac, Eli Young Band & Chubby Checker along with rides and food.

State officials announced that controlled burns will be conducted in Dutchess County’s Lafayetteville Multiple Use Area this spring; residents may notice smoke or trail closures as trained crews work to reduce wildfire risk until early May (burns depend on weather conditions).

Hyde Park lowered the speed limit on East Dorsey Lane from 45 mph to 35 mph this week — the state approved the change and new signs are in place as police boost enforcement for safer commutes.

AARP is urging state lawmakers to help older New Yorkers avoid choosing between essential groceries and paying rising utility bills—a recent survey shows many have cut back on basics and face future shutoffs; proposals include rebate checks and investments to ease the crisis.

Trader Joe's has recalled nearly 40 million pounds of products — including varieties of fried rice and dumplings — after detecting a potential glass contamination, and shoppers are advised to return any affected items for a full refund.

Easter Dinner Celebration

1:15 p.m. — Shadows on the Hudson — Prices vary — Delight in a sumptuous Easter feast with a stunning view of the Hudson River.