Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

After 53 years, local fitness icon Mike Arteaga sold his Poughkeepsie and Highland gyms to John + Liz Parisio, who already run clubs in Rhinebeck and Saugerties.

They will invest in renovations and enhance member experience in the Hudson Valley.

New York lawmakers have proposed bills to shift school start times so that elementary classes begin at 8 a.m. and secondary classes at 8:30 a.m. The proposals — now in education committees — could change morning schedules and school bus routes if passed.

County Executive Sue Serino proposed banning kratom sales at outlets to protect families (health experts warn it can act like an opioid) amid resident concerns.

The plan includes penalties for sales to minors and may make Dutchess County one of the first in New York to restrict kratom.

Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino proposed a ban on kratom sales at gas stations and smoke shops (an herbal substance with effects similar to opioids) to protect community health, especially for young people.

The measure would impose strict penalties on sellers who target minors.

American Cancer Society and Earth Angels Believe Foundation will host Relay For Life of the Hudson Valley on Friday, Oct.

2 at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls. The family-friendly event will offer live entertainment, a luminaria ceremony, and activities to support cancer research and survivors.

Dunkin' will bring back its pumpkin spice selection on Aug.

19 and Starbucks will debut its fall menu featuring the PSL on Aug. 25. Fans can look forward to enjoying early autumn flavors in the community.

Stewart’s Shops now offers a limited-time Peanut Butter Cookie ice cream that blends rich cookie dough, peanut butter swirl + cookie chunks.

The new flavor is available at local Stewart’s and is expected to vanish soon.