Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Dutchess Outreach unveiled its renovated Lunch Box in Poughkeepsie; the facility now features new appliances, flooring, furniture and a plaque honoring late Steven Chickery (a key supporter) while strengthening meal services for neighbors in need, having served over 100,000 meals in 2025.

Party City is set to open locations inside Staples stores nationwide — including one in Poughkeepsie — as announced on April 21.

The new stores will offer party supplies combined with Staples' same-day print services ahead of graduation season, with more locations opening by the end of 2026.

On Tuesday, the Energy Hog bus, outfitted with a pig’s snout, visited Seed Song Farm in Kingston as part of a statewide tour calling for a pause on new AI data center permits.

Local advocates and officials urged a moratorium on permits to protect residents from rising utility bills.

Drivers on Washington Street will face delays near Verrazzano Boulevard as the city begins replacing the Washington Street Bridge over Fallkill Creek.

Construction (including asbestos abatement and southbound detours to North Bridge Street) will run from early July through mid-November 2027.

Consumers with Lundberg Family Farms White Jasmine Rice in 2-pound bags or frozen fried rice from Trader Joe’s should check product packaging for UPC codes and best-by dates, as both recalls are in effect for possible contamination; return any matching items to the store for a full refund.

Poughkeepsie rental prices held steady in March with a median rent of $2,000, according to Zumper data.

One-bedroom listings increased slightly to $1,820 while two-bedroom listings hovered near $2,020 — levels that keep them below state medians and above national figures.

John Jay baseball survived a thrilling, back-and-forth contest against Arlington today — players noted the win fueled team spirit as they look forward to upcoming matchups.

The Hudson Valley Renegades released their 2026 schedule featuring a game today against Brooklyn at 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Financial Park — with upcoming contests through May 3 including matchups at Jersey Shore and roundups that highlight walk-off homers and late rallies.

Eleven players from the Mid-Hudson were named to the boys basketball all-state small school all-star team on April 22 by the New York State Sportswriters Association.

Bruce Maendel from Mount Academy was the top pick and teammates from Seward and James I. O'Neill also earned honors.

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.