Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Colandrea Pizza King has opened its new Fishkill location after a soft launch on Wednesday, July 15, and will host its Grand Opening celebration on July 22 (featuring special offers).

The restaurant serves hand-tossed pizzas, homemade pasta, and classic Italian meals for the local community.

DEC forest rangers rescued a healthy fawn from a 10-foot-deep abandoned well in Milan last month using a ladder (borrowed from a local resident) and pruning shears, and the fawn was safely released into the woods near its mother.

On June 18, environmental officers in Milan rescued a fawn from an abandoned well in Dutchess County — they cleared vegetation, borrowed a ladder, and released the healthy deer near where its mother was last seen.

Dutchess Outreach hosted Commissioner Barbara Guinn for a tour and roundtable on food insecurity at its food pantry and Family Partnership Center; Executive Director Renee Fillette-Miccio said food must be treated as civic infrastructure — a shift from traditional charity models.

On Monday, Jul. 13 at 8:55 a.m., police and a mental health negotiator rescued a distraught woman from the Walkway Over the Hudson and took her to a nearby hospital for evaluation.

Dr. Priyam Bordoloi urged New Yorkers to avoid bagged salads and to buy whole heads of lettuce as he shared tips to prevent cyclosporiasis, a parasite causing explosive diarrhea.

Health officials confirmed 517 cases statewide + emphasized that older adults and chemo patients should take extra precautions.

Dr. Bordoloi now advises local residents to avoid bagged salads + thoroughly rinse whole heads of lettuce to reduce their risk from cyclosporiasis, which has sickened nearly 7,000 people nationally and 517 in New York.

High-risk individuals should seek help if symptoms develop.

Wildfire smoke from burning Ontario wildfires covered the Hudson Valley on Tuesday and spread across New York by Wednesday, with health officials warning residents with breathing issues to limit outdoor activity (air quality had declined).

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.