Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

HUDSY, a Kingston nonprofit, invites Hudson Valley residents to share their acts of positive change for a documentary project that will collect 250 short videos shared online this year.

Selected stories will be featured in a film and celebrated at the nonprofit's Community Awards at the end of the year.

Today, Stewart's Shops introduced its new Chocolate Protein Shake Refresher with 30 grams of protein from its well-known milk, joining popular snacks, ice cream and online merchandise.

The drink is available in local stores + online for customers seeking a nutritious protein boost.

A 14-year-old boy reported missing in Holmes was found safe — after a coordinated multi-agency search near East Forest Trail he was reunited with his family without injuries.

New York lawmakers propose that schools add Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as mandatory holidays.

Districts with over 50,000 residents must close while smaller districts may opt in, potentially changing school calendars across the Hudson Valley.

Assemblymember Deborah Glick has proposed the Dark Skies Protection Act that will require shielded outdoor lights from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Jan.

1, 2028 (holiday and emergency lighting remain exempt) so residents can see clearer night skies.

New York is offering free well testing for PFAS in Dutchess, Putnam and Ulster counties and if contaminants exceed safety limits, residents may receive up to $10,000 in rebates to improve water quality — the program aims to curb risks like increased cancer chances.

World Atlas has highlighted 12 New York towns as ideal getaway spots with charms like lakes, historic sites, & art scenes.

The list offers ideas for a relaxing weekend trip, featuring destinations from Aurora to Woodstock.

A hidden waterfall near Mount Beacon offers a breathtaking alternative for local hikers.

The 2.7-mile trail follows yellow blazes to a 150-foot waterfall over rocky plateaus — a scenic spring escape for those seeking less crowded trails.

Easter Dinner Celebration

1:15 p.m. — Shadows on the Hudson — Prices vary — Delight in a sumptuous Easter feast with a stunning view of the Hudson River.