Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

The City of Newburgh opened three splash pads at Xavier Lunan Park, Tyrone H.

Crabb Memorial Park and Audrey L. Carey Family Park on Tuesday, May 19. Bowdoin Park in Wappingers now offers a splash pad and water spray area daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weather permitting.

Luis Pinto sold Maya Café to the Van Wyck Restaurant Group after 25 years of serving local favorites.

The restaurant on Route 9 in Fishkill—famed for its Cinco de Mayo celebrations—will soon welcome new changes.

The Senate House State Historic Site in Kingston has reopened today after a $2.5 million fix-up that added two new exhibits + celebrates its role as the first meeting place of New York’s Senate.

Local schools saw the new classroom heat law come into effect as high temperatures in the low 90s were recorded yesterday; the law signed last September requires cooling measures to begin at 82 degrees and students to be relocated when classrooms hit 88 degrees.

Military training near West Point has started and will continue through mid-August.

Drivers near Routes 293 and 9W are advised to proceed cautiously as infantry drills, weapons training + flying operations bring increased noise and military vehicle movement to the area.

Crews are rehabbing the Mid-Hudson Bridge on the Poughkeepsie side as part of a $34.4 million project ahead of its 100th anniversary—contractors removed about 14,600 sqft of the deck so drivers should plan ahead for delays.

A spring 2026 report released May 19 shows that 40 New York hospitals earned an A grade for patient safety and quality, with 11 facilities receiving extra recognition as having sustained excellence.

Emergency room visits for tick bites have risen in New York as warmer weather increases tick activity.

Local residents in Poughkeepsie are urged to check themselves after outdoor activities to reduce the risk of Lyme disease.

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.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - Dance Recital

2-6 p.m. — Bardavon 1869 Opera House — Tickets available — Experience a captivating ballet journey to Narnia battling the White Witch with powerful choreography and enchanting music.

Paint YOUR Pet at Vino - Crew Restaurant & Bar

6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — Price varies — Unleash your creativity by painting your pet while enjoying wine and appetizers.