Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Truck driver Patrick Stewart saved a pregnant woman on I-84 near Middletown on April 15th by moving his dump trailer to let her avoid a near collision when he spotted a wrong-way driver—Kelly Rolison later thanked him—while State Senator Rob Rolison commended his quick response.

Market 32 and Price Chopper have teamed with DoorDash to bring fresh groceries and pantry essentials straight to local homes in Poughkeepsie—customers can order through the app and earn AdvantEdge Card points on eligible orders.

Officials have warned residents to take precautions as wildfire smoke and extreme heat push air quality into a danger zone across the tri-state region.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the National Weather Service issued code orange alerts and a heat advisory from 11 a.m. today through 8 p.m. Tuesday to protect those in sensitive health groups — including people with heart and lung conditions.

Accused criminals in Poughkeepsie can now be arraigned during evening and weekend hours in city court as judges hold proceedings in the Common Council chambers — relying on law enforcement officers for security instead of court officers.

Earlier this month, a truck severed phone lines and took Dutchess County’s 9-1-1 system offline, revealing that Verizon’s backup did not automatically reroute calls to fiber optic lines as planned.

County officials notified the public and have been working with Verizon — which is investigating the switch failure—as repairs restored full service after several hours.

Marist University will open its football camp tomorrow with a roster of 106 players as head coach Mike Willis begins his second season.

The roster includes 44 newcomers (29 freshmen and 15 transfers) to strengthen the team ahead of the season opener on Aug. 29.

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.

Dinosaur Adventure

9 a.m. – 8 p.m. — MJN Convention Center — Ticketed event — Explore life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and engage in hands-on activities for all ages.

Summer Preview Day at Mount Saint Mary College

10 AM — Mount Saint Mary College — Possible Visit Grant Available — Explore career-focused programs and experience campus life with student ambassadors.

Big Lawn Music Festival

2-10 p.m. — Plan Bee Farm Brewery — Free for children 12 and under — Celebrate live music with diverse artists in a festive outdoor setting.

Poughkeepsie PorchFest

12-6:30 p.m. — Academy Street Historic District — Free entry — Discover diverse musical performances on the porches of Poughkeepsie's historic district.