Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Two men, Christopher Cortez age 46 and Eric Espinosa age 36, were arrested after a burglary at a home on Pershing Avenue on Tuesday morning—officers later caught them on Main Street and recovered all stolen property.

Central Hudson’s new rate plan will raise most customers’ electric bills by about 4.2% and gas bills by 5.2% while lowering rates by 4.2% for those in the Home Energy Assistance Program — the three-year agreement aims to balance essential investments with more affordable costs.

State and federal leaders criticized Central Hudson for planning to raise electric and gas rates over three years, saying the hikes hurt customers & boost company profits.

The Public Service Commission will decide on the proposal this fall while officials also explore a publicly owned utility option.

Dutchess Community College is holding its commencement ceremony today at 4:00 p.m. where local graduate Rob Watson Jr.—a national education leader and longtime community volunteer—will deliver the keynote address, highlighting his deep ties to Poughkeepsie.

County Executive Sue Serino announced on May 14th that Dutchess County will award $250,000 in grants to 14 youth-serving organizations through the YOU Drop-In Center Grant Program—helping them build safe spaces and support programs for young people across the county.

Hudson 7 held its monthly meeting Wednesday in Poughkeepsie with renewed focus on protecting the Hudson River as a source of drinking water — the council reestablished contact with the U.S. Coast Guard to plan an upper river spill response drill and reviewed reports on PFAS, wastewater concerns, and a diesel spill while planning a public celebration on May 29 to honor local water operators and present its Drinking Water Source Protection Plan under state review.

Governor Kathy Hochul opposes National Grid's planned rate hikes—electric rates would increase by 20% and natural gas rates by 27% over three years, costing households about $600 more annually.

The Public Service Commission is reviewing the proposal with a final decision expected this summer.

State Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson has urged the Public Service Commission to reject a three-year rate hike plan from Central Hudson Gas+Electric that will raise electric bills by 3.12% and gas bills by 5.19% in the first year and even higher amounts later; he said the plan offers a high return on equity for shareholders rather than real benefits for customers.

The FDA issued a nationwide recall of Knockro Inc.’s Bonya-branded yogurt parfaits sold in New York after detecting an undeclared almond that can cause a life-threatening reaction.

The 12-ounce cups (expiring May 5) were removed from store shelves (warning for customers with almond allergies not to consume the product).

Peach Hill 'Run For the Hill of It' 5K

9 AM – 1 PM — Peach Hill Park — Early registration available — Experience scenic trails and stunning views while supporting a local non-profit.