Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said more than 500 New York students dropped from Howard University will be eligible to apply for late admissions at participating SUNY and CUNY campuses for the fall semester.

An $800 credit will help cover enrollment deposits (if students qualify).

A historic rainstorm broke records between Tuesday and Wednesday, dropping 5 to 12 inches of rain across the Hudson Valley — Dutchess County saw up to 6 inches while nearby areas reached 12 inches; floodwaters washed out roads and destroyed a 300-year-old mill.

A record rainstorm dropped five to twelve inches of rain across Hudson Valley and upstate New York on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29, washing out roads and destroying a 300-year-old mill (in Castleton-on-Hudson).

Officials are now assessing damage.

New York will soon enforce rules under the SAFE for Kids Act to limit addictive feeds for users under 18 that require parental consent + age verification and restrict notifications from midnight to 6 a.m. Companies have six months to comply as the rules take effect Jan.

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Scientists reported that drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii may pass between household pets and humans, raising concerns over infections like pneumonia (and eye infections in pets).

They advise pet owners to wash hands and cover wounds to reduce the risk.

Local health officials report that Acinetobacter baumannii (a drug-resistant superbug) is transferring between pets and owners, raising concerns in the community.

Experts advise residents to wash hands and cover cuts after pet contact to help reduce the spread.