Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

The Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River reminded boaters during National Safe Boating Week to check their life vests—especially for children—to ensure everyone, including pets, stays safe on the water this summer.

Services were held all weekend to honor veterans, with American flags placed at cemeteries in the region.

At St. Peter's Cemetery in Poughkeepsie, Troop 37, Troop 275 and Pack 153 + their families placed flags donated by VFW post 170 while Middletown Junior ROTC placed flags at the Orange County Veterans Cemetery in Goshen.

More than 100 people gathered at the War Memorial in Arlington on Memorial Day to remember the local servicemembers who died defending the nation.

Marine Adam Roche, now Director of Dutchess County Veterans Services, emceed the service and introduced retired Lt.—Col Beth-Anne Canero who delivered a keynote address on honoring fallen comrades and seeking mental health support for veterans.

Walt Kane’s reporting shows that New York and New Jersey have some of the lowest DUI death rates at 1.9 per 100,000 people, while Connecticut is at 3.5 and the national average is 4.1.

National drunk driving deaths have risen 22% since 2019 plus Congress has passed a bill to require new cars to include technology that prevents impaired driving by 2030.

Tick season is here in the Hudson Valley and residents are urged to take precautions as blacklegged ticks carry Lyme disease, babesiosis and Powassan virus—experts advise cutting grass short and staying on cleared paths.

Lone star ticks are moving north and may cause red meat allergies, so local residents should check their bodies carefully after being outdoors.

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.

Poughkeepsie Passion Play

7-9 p.m. — Living Water Church — Free admission — Experience a dramatic retelling of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ through music and drama.

Paint & Sip at Vino

6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — Ticketed event — Unleash your inner artist while enjoying delicious drinks and appetizers in a fun, social setting.