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The Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency has preliminarily approved incentives for Crofton Mews, a 249-apartment project by O’Neill developers at 1269 Route 9G in Hyde Park (including a protected habitat for the threatened Blandings turtle).

A public hearing will follow before the IDA board’s final vote.

Stewart's Shops announced on social media that it is named New York State's BEST MILK for the fifth consecutive year and is hosting a milkshake sale this week at local stores featuring fresh & local milk.

Hudson Valley native Chris Murray will complete his 1,500th mile tomorrow as he walks and builds LEGO bricks, having lost nearly 70 pounds while raising $5,000 for MSK Kids + his effort supports better pediatric cancer care.

Film crews will work at Raccoon Saloon on Route 9W in Marlboro to shoot Netflix’s God of The Woods on September 9 and 10 (burger lovers may wish to reschedule their plans).

Dutchess County Legislator Rob Faust met with WCSD Superintendent Dr. Dwight Bonk and Assistant Superintendent David Seipp to discuss school safety protocols ahead of the new school year at Wappingers Central School District — the meeting underscored community collaboration to support students.

Paula Poundstone is set to perform a comedy show at Bardavon Opera House on Saturday, Dec.

19 at 7 pm (a nod to The Office reference featuring Michael Scott and Holly Flax); tickets cost $45, $55, or $85.

Optimum launched its annual Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest for students in grades 6-12 in the Hudson Valley.

The contest runs until Oct. 15 and offers four $3,000 Grand Prize scholarships plus Honorable Mention prizes to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Gas prices have surged at local stations today after record Labor Day levels, with a 10-cent jump in 24 hours bringing the average to about $4.33 per gallon.

The rise is driven by overseas tensions and extreme summer heat stressing refineries (which supply the region).