Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

After strong winds knocked out power during the July 4 holiday weekend, NYSEG honored its workers + families with a special luncheon at Beekman Town Hall as the community recognized their dedication to restoring power for nearly 23,000 customers.

Children cooled off yesterday at Bowdoin Park's splash pad amid soaring temperatures + the facility offered misting towers and water fights for a fun way to beat the heat.

On August 12, the West Point Concert Band will perform for free at Vanderbilt Mansion's front lawn in Hyde Park; locals should bring chairs and coolers to enjoy a memorable summer night (rain date is August 13).

Old Farmers Almanac released its 2026 Fall Foliage Map showing that fall colors will appear in the Adirondacks by late September and cover the Hudson Valley by October 20th; fall starts Tuesday, Sept.

22 at 8:05 p.m. (plan your outings accordingly).

A new law is now in effect that lets terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live request medication to end their suffering.

Governor Hochul said the rule requires two doctor approvals, a mental health check + a recorded oral request and includes a five-day waiting period.

Canadian wildfires continue burning as a jet stream carries smoke toward the local area; health experts warn that exposure may cause coughing and worsen asthma.

The World Health Organization recommends staying indoors and wearing an N95 mask if you can smell the smoke.

A new law allowing terminally ill New Yorkers to request medication to end their lives took effect Wednesday — eligible residents aged 18 and older must submit a recorded oral request, receive two doctors’ confirmations, and complete a five-day waiting period.

U.S. News named Vassar Brothers Medical Center the best hospital in the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh region for the third year after reviewing 190 hospitals, and it earned a High Performing rating in 16 common procedures - a sign of quality care for families in the area.

According to a report from World Population Review, mosquitoes were named the deadliest creatures in New York because they can carry dangerous illnesses like West Nile virus (a major threat to public health).

The report also noted that only a few of the state’s 70 species can spread these illnesses.

A new report from the New York State Association of Realtors showed that the statewide median home price reached a record high of $475,000 in June as mortgage rates eased and inventory increased.

Dutchess County prices reached $530,000 while rates varied notably across counties.

Former Marist tight end Connor Hulstein has joined the New York Jets' 90-man training camp roster, marking the fifth time a Red Fox signed an NFL contract.

He will try to secure a final roster spot as the Jets begin preseason on Aug. 14 against the Buccaneers.