Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

State Senator Rob Rolison joined staff from the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and firefighters on Friday for the annual Pinwheel display marking Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Arlington Fire District Headquarters near Route 44 + Burnett Boulevard.

Speakers highlighted the need for child safety.

Skywatchers can spot up to 20 meteors per hour tonight during the Lyrid meteor shower peak, though cloud cover in the Northeast (which may affect local visibility) could limit views.

Walmart announced plans to remodel 24 New York stores — including Hudson Valley locations such as Monticello, Newburgh and Monroe — to offer modern layouts and faster delivery options; work is set to begin this year.

A proposal for Tesla's repair facility on a 4.5-acre lot along Route 9 near Shoppes at South Hills is under review after a hearing on April 16.

Board members questioned parking needs, battery safety and access for the planned 20,500-sqft, one-story center with 14 service bays.

Walmart plans to remodel 24 New York stores, including those in Monticello, Hudson, Monroe, Mohegan Lake and Newburgh, later this year to boost modern layouts, faster delivery options and interactive displays (features to enhance the shopping experience).

Hudson Valley families attended a free spring planting class at Hurds Family Farm in Modena on Sunday, Apr.

19, where kids learned about planting, apple growing, and caring for animals.

SUNY Orange in Middletown and Newburgh will use nearly $30 million to update existing facilities and enhance student spaces starting in 2026 (as part of a three-phase master plan).

The improvements include relocating departments and upgrading shared areas to better connect academics and career opportunities.

More than $2 million in state funding will support local healthcare groups to improve dental & medical access for people with developmental disabilities.

Grants benefit The Center for Discovery in Sullivan County, The Arc Mid-Hudson, Westchester Institute for Human Development and Cornerstone Family Healthcare in New City.

In March, the Dutchess County Health Department inspected 304 restaurants and found 61 with critical violations, 122 with no issues, and 185 with lingering problems from past visits (including local inspections in Beacon and Poughkeepsie).

Mother’s Day Buffet

11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — The Grandview — $60.95 — Treat Mom to a gourmet buffet with scenic views of the Hudson River featuring hand-carved meats and gourmet entrées.