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Kai's Chinese Kitchen at 145 Route 22 in Pawling was damaged by an early-morning fire on Aug.

3 and the Li family is seeking community support through a GoFundMe fundraiser to cover repairs + living expenses.

Rebel Creamery filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a judge ordered $23.785 million in profits to rival Van Leeuwen Ice Cream—and required the brand to change its packaging.

Rebel said its keto-friendly ice cream will remain on store shelves as it transitions to court-approved labels.

Local public schools in 67 districts will begin in September as back to school dates vary across Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster counties (Poughkeepsie students return Tuesday, Sept.

8).

U.S. News & World Report released its Best High Schools report Tuesday, ranking 15 Hudson Valley schools on student achievement, graduation, and college readiness.

The rankings highlight Putnam Valley High School among other local schools.

Forecasters say a strong Super El Nino building in the Pacific will bring heavy snow and flooding rain to New York this winter 2026–27; NOAA data supports that volatile conditions may challenge local preparedness.

State officials are investing over $300 million to replace the old forensic psychiatric center at 2834 Route 17M in New Hampton with a 340,000 sqft modern hospital for forensic patients — the facility is set for completion in 2028 to better serve growing mental health needs in the criminal justice system.