Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Dutchess County hosted an event at John Jay High School gymnasium on Thursday where adults 55 and older (seeking both volunteer and paid work) met with about 50 local organizations to put their skills back to work.

The event aims to connect seasoned talent with meaningful community roles.

Hudson Valley residents will get a chance to see an almost blood moon during a deep partial lunar eclipse that begins at 9:23 p.m. on Thursday, Aug.

27, peaks at 12:12 a.m. and ends early Friday morning; the event is visible with a clear view of the southern sky.

Doctor Michelle Rozenman, a local child psychologist, warns that back-to-school anxiety is common among kids (7 to 16) and advises parents to talk it through and adjust daily routines as school nears in Poughkeepsie.

She also notes physical symptoms like headaches and fatigue may not be illness-related.

Students statewide are starting the second school year under the bell-to-bell ban on unsanctioned cellphone use (which covers class, lunch, and passing times) to reduce distractions and boost engagement.

Families should check local guidelines before classes begin today.

A new Dark Skies Protection Act in Albany would require every outdoor light fixture statewide to be shielded by Jan.

1, 2028 (nonconforming lights will be off from 11 p.m. to sunrise except for emergency or decorative displays). Lawmakers say the measure would reduce light pollution and help wildlife.

The New York State Department of Transportation offers a free Adopt-A-Highway program in the Hudson Valley that lets residents, families, and community groups adopt a two-mile section and clean it four times a year for two years (renewals are available) and directs interested parties to the Region 8 office in Poughkeepsie.

Lawmakers in Albany introduced a bill that would require outdoor fixtures to be retrofitted by Jan.

1, 2028 (unshielded lights must shut off between 11 p.m. and sunrise) to reduce light pollution, protect wildlife, and improve public health statewide.

A new hospital ranking from U.S. News & World Report shows several Hudson Valley hospitals (including White Plains, Northern Westchester, Garnet Health-Middletown, and Vassar Brothers) ranked among the best in New York.

The study evaluated 190 hospitals statewide to help local patients choose quality care.

New York State Health Department reported 65 more cyclosporiasis cases, raising the total to 932 as of Aug.

10 — residents are advised to follow safe food practices and look for an update on Wednesday, Aug. 19.

New data shows that apartment listings in Poughkeepsie dropped 6% from July’s median price of $1,975—from $1,850 today—and remain 44% below the state median, while staying slightly below the national average.