Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

On Friday, first responders ran in the 40th Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, starting at the FDR Library in Hyde Park and passing through Poughkeepsie.

Dutchess County Sheriff’s Sgt. Montanya (organizer) led the event ahead of the Summer Games in Utica, June 5-7.

Nelly's Restaurant (a popular Dominican eatery) is set to take over the former Day and Nite Lounge space on East Main Street in Wappingers Falls after a legal dispute led to its closure.

Crews are preparing the venue, and an official opening date is yet to be confirmed.

Local ice cream makers honor a 400-year dairy tradition by using fresh, on-farm ingredients for their summer treats, promoting sustainable practices and letting customers see the process up close.

Jonas Brothers discussed their December 26 snowy Rhinebeck trip — including a sweet stop at Samuel’s Sweet Shop — during their new podcast 'Hey Jonas!'

New York’s 2027 budget adopted earlier allocated POWER rebate checks (up to $200 based on income) for over 8 million residents.

The checks will be sent as tax refunds from September until December.

Overnight construction to rehabilitate the east-side approach of the Mid-Hudson Bridge is delaying ambulances headed for local hospitals and commuters from Dutchess+Ulster counties, with some crews reporting wait times up to 1.25 hours as patients face increased risks.

New York lawmakers have advanced the Opioid Patients’ Right to Know Act (S.6758B/A.9010B), which will require brief, standardized discussions between providers and patients about opioid risks before initial and subsequent prescriptions.

The measure, approved in the state Senate on May 30, aims to help prevent addiction and promote safer pain management.

Marlboro's Dukes won the Section 9 Class A baseball title on Saturday by beating Beacon 2-0.

Their win sends the team to the regional final on June 6 at Cantine Field.

Pine Plains won the Section 9 Class C softball title 10-0 over Burke Catholic on Friday at Mount Saint Mary College when sophomore Talia Durant pitched a one-hitter & the Bombers with an 18-2 record will face Section 1 champions in the state quarterfinals on Thursday.

Chester beat Spackenkill 13-3 on Saturday at Cantine Field in Saugerties to clinch the Section 9 Class B title with a dramatic walk-off finish that saw six runs scored with two outs in the sixth inning.

The team will face either Pawling or Putnam Valley in the state quarterfinal on Saturday, June 6.

Minisink swept Valley Central to claim the Section 9 Class AA softball crown with a 7+6 victory Saturday, May 30 at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh.

The Warriors will face Section 1 champs in the state quarterfinals on Friday, June 5 at Monroe-Woodbury High School.

Spackenkill softball team won its first sectional title with a 6-4 victory over Chester on Saturday, May 30 at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh.

The Spartans now hold a 12-6 record and will face the Section 1 champion on Friday, June 5 at Monroe-Woodbury High School.

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.