Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Rombout Assistant Fire Chief John Lucariello collapsed at a Fishkill fire on Aug.11 at 5:19 a.m. and was flown to Westchester Medical Center—after resuscitation attempts revived him—where he remains in critical condition.

A woman was struck by a car and killed Tuesday morning near Myers Corners Elementary School on Myers Corners Road around 9 a.m.—state troopers are investigating the wreck as the road remains closed.

Central Hudson Gas and Electric’s proposed rate hike plan will increase gas bills by 3.7% and electric bills by 7.3% over three years and include $2.8 million in executive bonuses; the Public Service Commission will vote on the plan tomorrow in Albany to support infrastructure and cybersecurity improvements.

A Poughkeepsie police officer fatally shot 36-year-old Brian Czornyj on June 5 after he held a sword during a call when a Dutchess County crisis team arrived — bodycam footage shows the officer warning him before firing — and investigations are underway.

Priceline ranked the Hudson Valley as the best US place for watching fall leaves in 2025 based on hotel searches from October 10 to 24.

Melaine Rottkamp, president of Destination Dutchess, said the area is known for its red, orange and gold leaves that will draw many visitors—showing its autumn charm.

Wegmans is recalling its Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese and related products after a supplier alert indicated a possible Listeria contamination—customers who bought the items should return them for a full refund.

The products were sold from July 1 to Aug. 12 in stores across several states.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released its updated Five-Star Quality Rating System in which 29 New York hospitals earned the lowest one-star rating—some in the Hudson Valley were included.

Among the 189 hospitals rated, 12 earned five stars while nearly 22 percent received the worst score.

Plumeria are tropical plants with sweet-smelling blooms and large leaves that many gardeners try to grow indoors during winter for protection from the cold.

Gardeners are advised to select compact, cold-tolerant varieties—such as Jungle Jack's Divine or California Sunset—to increase the chances of blooming in our northern climate.

Summer Preview Day at Mount Saint Mary College

10 AM — Mount Saint Mary College — Possible Visit Grant Available — Explore career-focused programs and experience campus life with student ambassadors.

Big Lawn Music Festival

2-10 p.m. — Plan Bee Farm Brewery — Free for children 12 and under — Celebrate live music with diverse artists in a festive outdoor setting.

Poughkeepsie PorchFest

12-6:30 p.m. — Academy Street Historic District — Free entry — Discover diverse musical performances on the porches of Poughkeepsie's historic district.

The Marauder’s Market

11 AM – 5 PM — Poughkeepsie Elks Lodge #275 — Free entry — Explore a vibrant market featuring 50+ artists, authors, and vendors, including a special appearance by Goosebumps artist Tim Jacobus.