Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

A new study (by iSelect) found that I-87, Route 9, and Route 9W in the Hudson Valley ranked among New York’s deadliest summer roads after nearly 62,000 fatal crashes were recorded since 2020, with June and 9 p.m. posing the highest risks.

The U.S. Postal Service announced a 4.8% rate hike that will raise a Forever stamp’s price from 78 cents to 82 cents + this second increase in a year will take effect tomorrow.

Existing stamps remain valid, so residents do not need to purchase new ones immediately.

A woman behind the Soup Queen empire will reopen a vintage diner at 573 E.

Kerleys Corners Road in Elizaville on Sunday, July 26 for a grand opening with live music, games, and comfort food — aiming to create a welcoming spot for meals and conversation.

The NYSBA began installing new pre-cast concrete panels on the east side of the Mid-Hudson Bridge Friday night and will continue until 10 a.m. today — traffic is limited to one lane alternating directions.

Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time.

The State Department of Agriculture awarded grants to three Hudson Valley organizations – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County received $50,000 for marketing materials, North East Community Center got $20,033 for a community ambassador program, and Catskill Mountainkeeper earned $25,000 to boost digital promotion and vendor support.

Health officials announced on July 7 that upstate drug supplies contain N-propionitrile brorphine (a lab made opioid reportedly stronger than fentanyl) which can cause prolonged sedation; they urge users to adopt harm reduction measures like checking drugs and not using alone.

City cops used Crisis Intervention Training+ to talk a man off the Walkway Over Hudson on Thursday, July 9 after a 911 call reported a suicidal person attempting to climb the middle rail at 3:50 p.m., and they then escorted him to a hospital for evaluation.

Brewster’s Pegasus Therapeutic Riding has opened Hope Arena — a covered space for year‐round equine‐assisted programs that help build trust and boost resilience in trauma survivors including veterans and first responders.

Circus Vazquez

7-10 p.m. — Poughkeepsie Galleria — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrills and excitement of Circus Vazquez live in Poughkeepsie.

Green Day Tribute Release Show

3-9 p.m. — Reason & Ruckus — Donations encouraged — Experience an exciting tribute to Green Day while supporting local animal shelters.

Circus Vazquez

7-10 p.m. — Poughkeepsie Galleria — Tickets required — Experience the excitement of Circus Vazquez live with thrilling performances and family fun.