Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

The Roosevelt Inn, a family-run hotel on Route 9 in Hyde Park, celebrates 55 years of service today.

Known for its clean, comfy rooms & friendly staff, the establishment has earned rave reviews from guests exploring local attractions.

Downtown is hosting filming for the movie Zero Protocol, with fake storefronts and parking restrictions affecting traffic that began Friday and will resume Monday and Tuesday.

Local officials say permit fees support essential municipal services (City Hall confirmed).

Regular unleaded reached about $4.36 per gallon on May 1 due to global tensions with Iran and the EPA-required switch to a costlier summer blend — factors that drove a sharp week-over-week jump.

Jobs in the private sector increased by 5,800 year over year in the Hudson Valley in March, bringing the total to 841,300 (the highest count since 2000).

Sullivan County led gains while Putnam, Rockland, and Orange-Dutchess counties saw modest declines.

A recent study found that soaring property taxes (rising nearly 25% since 2019 to an average of $6,582 per year) have triggered a mass exodus of residents from the Hudson Valley and Upstate, adding to a shrinking local tax base.

The BOOK IT summer reading program returns for pre-K through 6th grade + registration is open May 1; kids who meet reading goals can earn free one-topping personal pan pizzas from Pizza Hut at select Hudson Valley locations from June 1 through August 31.

Wappingers school district calls for a referendum to ban non-public schools from the playoff format to give public school teams a fair chance at championships.

The proposal follows concerns that non-public schools—drawing players from broader regions—create an uneven playing field in Section 1.

State Senator Michelle Hinchey is urging Governor Hochul to support a Farm Security Resiliency Grant Program to help farms recover from last month's severe freeze that damaged Hudson Valley crops — a blow that hit small apple, grape, and stone fruit farms hard.

Local farmers — already facing a tight safety net — hope the measure will strengthen the region's agricultural backbone.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P.

DiNapoli announced a new law that will soon mail checks up to $5,000 to eligible residents with unclaimed funds + over 210,000 checks have already been issued, returning an average of $2 million daily.

Health officials report that tick season has started early and tick populations are rising at a decade-high level due to warmer winters & heavy snowfall.

Residents spending time outdoors in areas like the Hudson Valley and Capital Region are urged to check themselves and their pets for ticks.

FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select Adjustable Dumbbells sold at Walmart are being recalled after 115 injury reports including broken toes, bruises, contusions, and lacerations — the Consumer Product Safety Commission advises consumers to stop using them and contact Tzumi Electronics for free replacement.

Tick season hit Hudson Valley hard as the CDC reported emergency room visits for tick bites reached a decade-high in April (96 per 100,000 visits), marking the worst start in nearly 10 years.

Health officials urge residents to use EPA-registered repellent and check for ticks after outdoor activities.

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.

The Chain Gang Band: Billy Joel Tribute Concert

3-5 p.m. — Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center — Ticket details not specified — Experience the electrifying tribute to Billy Joel by the beloved Hudson Valley band.