Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

A heavy fire engulfed the second floor and attic of a home at 122 South Cherry Street on Feb.

17, leaving the family displaced with no injuries and prompting a daughter to start a GoFundMe (goal: $1,600).

Orange-Ulster BOCES is celebrating Career and Technical Education Month in Goshen this February to showcase programs that give students hands-on training in fields such as digital cinema and culinary.

In the coming weeks, hundreds of students will tour the campuses to explore career pathways.

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for over 20 counties as a powerful blizzard is forecast to hit with heavy snow and strong winds.

The National Guard will be activated today + travel restrictions will take effect at 4 p.m.

The New York State Department of Health reported a 16% rise in flu cases last week, with Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties recording the highest numbers.

Health experts advised residents to get a flu shot if they have not yet been vaccinated this season.

Former Wallkill star guard Zoe Mesuch returned to the Hudson Valley on Saturday by scoring 14 points for Navy in a 54-51 comeback win over Army at Christl Arena — she earned her third straight Patriot League Rookie of the Week award and is now tied for second all-time in rookie honors.

Fleet Feet's Shamrock Fun Run

5:45 PM – 2:00 PM — 1895 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY — Registration required — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a fun run and earn exclusive SWAG!

The First Ever Famous Pickle Festival

12-6 p.m. — MJN Convention Center — Free for kids 12 & under — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with pickle tastings, lively music, and delicious eats.

St. Patrick's Day Paint Class

6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — Cash bar available — Unwind with friends while painting a festive St. Paddy’s gnome and enjoying complimentary appetizers.