Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

A new ice cream truck service called License to Chill will travel the Hudson Valley to serve summer events including those in Poughkeepsie.

The company recently made a stop at Tom's Repair Shop (in New Paltz) and will bring its treats to private parties and public spots as temperatures rise.

Chick-fil-A is planning to open full-service restaurants across New York State with new sites in Nanuet, the Town of Ulster, and Fishkill.

The Nanuet location is expected to be its largest in the Northeast—opening dates and construction timelines have not yet been set for most sites.

On June 9th in Wassaic, a forest ranger found two illegal campers near a creek using a motorized vehicle on state land – one suspect with active bench warrants, a revoked license and an active protection order was arrested by the sheriff while the other received a ticket.

A schedule of New York fairs for 2025 has been released, listing dates for county fairs from early July through September such as the Allegany County Fair on July 15—20 and the New York State Fair from August 20—September 1.

The list details events across the state that continue a long tradition of fair time festivities.

A nearly 800-pound great white shark (Dold) tagged by OCEARCH earlier this year was tracked moving north from Florida after its tag pinged in New Jersey on June 19 and 20; it is now swimming close to New York beaches and has alarmed local swimmers.

New York State is sending tax relief checks to nearly 3 million eligible homeowners — amounts range up to $1,500 for seniors and between $350 and $600 for most others.

The checks began being mailed out at the end of June and will keep coming through the summer and fall.

FDR Cheerleading Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser

6-10 p.m. — Pirate Canoe Club — $55 per person — Enjoy a lively night of bingo while supporting the FDR cheerleading team.

Open House Tour

1-3 p.m. — 208 Hudson View Terrace — Free entry — Explore this beautifully upgraded townhome in a welcoming community with exceptional amenities.

Spanish Conversation Meetup

6-8 p.m. — McGillicuddy's — Free to attend — Enjoy casual Spanish conversations over pub food and drinks in an inclusive environment.

Mid-Hudson Comic Con: VIP 2-Day Pass

10 a.m. — MJN Convention Center - Mid Hudson Civic Center — Weekend VIP pass available — Discover a weekend of cosplay, gaming, panels, and special exclusives at the Hudson Valley's biggest pop culture event.