Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

West Point's U.S. Military Academy invites up to 250 community members 12 and older to volunteer as cadets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 25.

Participants must register online and arrive at Stony Gate by 8:45 a.m.—candidates for the new class are not eligible.

Today, Putnam County marks its 214th birthday with the grand opening of its Veterans Museum at the Putnam Veterans Memorial Park in Kent, as County Executive Kevin Byrne credits local groups and Assemblyman Matt Slater (who secured $50,000 in state funding) for making the event possible.

County officials funded free events to celebrate America’s 250th birthday — RevCon was held in Hyde Park on June 13, and historic Quaker meeting houses open today in Pawling and LaGrange.

Additional events like Freedom Day on July 5 and Colonial Crafts Day on August 8 will brighten summer throughout the county.

The Hudson Valley Food Truck Festival will take place on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Barton Orchards in Poughquag.

The festival will offer food trucks, live music, and family attractions — including a Mobile Dairy Experience and free admission for kids under 10.

Governor Hochul signed a law allowing bars to serve alcohol until 4am during the World Cup from June 11 until July 20, overriding local limits except for establishments with stricter licenses + many venues in the Hudson Valley are adjusting their hours for late-night fans.

Results from the New York outdoor track and field championships are coming in from a meet outside Rochester, where athletes from various schools compete in races, hurdles + field events.

Competitors continue advancing through the prelims as the event runs through this weekend.

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.