Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

The popular Speedway in Wappingers Falls (located at 1542 Route 9) will permanently close on Monday, June 15, and an employee said there are no plans to convert the store (despite local speculation), leaving customers to shop at nearby Poughkeepsie and Fishkill locations for coffee and snacks.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare opened its new $33 million Samuel H.

Scripps Theater Center in Garrison on May 17. The venue features a 14,850 sqft outdoor LEED Platinum theater and restored 98 acres and will host summer productions like As You Like It and King Lear.

Two SUNY campuses in the Hudson Valley have been awarded $1.7 million to freeze tuition and support students heading for college.

SUNY New Paltz will receive $1.2 million while SUNY Purchase College gets $500,000 for campus improvements and regional job growth.

Dutchess County Legislature has unanimously approved a 'Skip the Stuff' law that will require Hudson Valley restaurants to include utensils, napkins, and condiment packets only on request — the measure will take effect after the County Executive signs and includes an 18 month phase in for local businesses.

Ulster, Orange and Dutchess county executives have urged the USDA to approve Governor Hochul’s request for a federal disaster designation to help Hudson Valley farmers after severe spring crop losses — with some producers losing up to 90 percent of their yields and over $30 million in damages.

New York law requires pools built or modified after Dec.

14, 2006, to have an ASTM F2208-approved alarm that sounds at two locations to detect child entry. The regulation also mandates a 48-inch fence with self-closing, self-latching gates, though local codes may be stricter.

Health officials warn that a rare but dangerous bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus is now being found in New York waters, increasing risks for infection from open wounds or eating raw seafood (symptoms include high fever and swelling).

Following a fire that damaged the administration building and five other structures at the long-vacant psychiatric center site, preservationists are inventorying what remains to decide if the halted housing redevelopment can proceed (the project has been stalled for years).

Sophomore Denis McAteer qualified with partner Victor Januario for state doubles and will join other Section 9 qualifiers today on Flushing Meadows’ outer courts, a venue linked to US Open history + the three-day event gives young players a chance to compete where top pros began.

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.