Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

National Night Out was held on Aug.

4 at Civic Center Plaza and featured games, activities, and community connections between residents and police. The event promoted local civic engagement in Poughkeepsie.

Spirit Halloween is opening two pop-up stores in Poughkeepsie — one at the former Rite Aid near Marist University, which will open in August, and another at the former Sears in the Poughkeepsie Galleria that opens soon — featuring tech-driven animatronics and a Camp Harbor Lake theme.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs is returning to Hudson Valley with a new restaurant under construction near its former spot at the Galleria — the classic wiener chain plans to serve its menu again soon.

Spirit Halloween will open 10 pop-up stores across the Hudson Valley and Greater Danbury area, including two in Poughkeepsie at the former Rite Aid across from Marist University + the former Sears at the Poughkeepsie Galleria.

The Rite Aid location opens in August and the Sears site opens soon.

Roy C. Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls named Anthony Giovinazzi (a longtime assistant principal and alumnus father) as interim principal, with his role starting when the new school year begins following Dave Seipp’s departure.

After heavy storms and flash floods this week — sediment runoff turned the Hudson River brown by carrying soil and debris into its channel.

Experts say the water will gradually clear as the weather improves.

Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino announced on Aug.

5 that a mobile CVS pharmacy is now open at 26 East Main St in Pawling after a July 4 fire destroyed the former building. The service aims to restore local access to prescriptions while plans for a permanent site move forward.

New York's Medical Aid in Dying Law went into effect Wednesday, allowing terminally ill patients to self-administer life-ending medication after meeting strict safeguards (including oral and written requests, mental health evaluations, and a mandated waiting period).

On Aug. 12, residents will enjoy a rare stargazing night with a planetary alignment before sunrise, a partial solar eclipse around 11:34 a.m. & a peak of the Perseid meteor shower under a new moon.

Check local weather and head to a dark spot to view these events safely.

Former Marist football star Connor Hulstein signed with the New York Jets on Wednesday, Aug.

5, amid the team's need for tight end depth following injuries. He set school records and led FCS tight ends in receiving yards last season (highlighting his local success).