Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

On July 28, 2026, after closing their Route 9 location following 40 years in business, the Annunziata family launched Carmine’s Wood Fired Pizza Truck — available for events like weddings and corporate parties.

Ben Stiller and his co-hosts on the Smartless podcast recently praised Hudson Valley for its charm.

Stiller noted that his Westchester office — compared by Sean Hayes to Batman's library — highlights the unique appeal of the region.

Route 9 between Van Wyck Lake Road and Clove Road in Fishkill was shut down after floodwaters damaged the roadway early Wednesday morning (July 29), and it will remain closed until NYSDOT completes repairs.

Metro-North has announced that weekend service on the Hudson Line will run on a modified schedule due to track work between Beacon and Poughkeepsie; some trains will start and end in Beacon until Sept.

13 (except Labor Day).

New York State announced a $1 billion utility rebate program to ease surging bills for eligible residents.

Checks will arrive between September and December with joint filers receiving $200 for incomes under $150k, $150 for incomes from $150k to 300k, and single filers $100.

Health officials warn Poughkeepsie residents to use caution with fresh produce as a cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads beyond lettuce.

The CDC has confirmed thousands of cases nationwide while investigations continue (local testing remains ongoing).

Goodnight Kenny's cocktail was created by co-owner Davina Thomasula based on a legend that Eleanor Roosevelt drank in the historic building (near Roosevelt National Historic Sites in Hyde Park).

Named among USA TODAY’s 38 Bars of the Year, the bar shares a recipe so locals can make it at home.