Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

HONOR will celebrate 50 years of service on Wednesday, Sept.

30 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Country Club at Otterkill in Campbell Hall; the event will mark five decades of impact with tickets at $225 and sponsorship options available by Sept. 1.

Poughkeepsie stores including Target, Staples, and Walmart offer back-to-school supplies as low as 25 cents, with prices checked August 20.

Parents may shop by splitting their lists to secure bargains on basics + fun supplies.

The Poughkeepsie City School Board voted on Aug.

19 to terminate Superintendent Gregory Mott effective Feb. 26, 2027; Mott will continue with full benefits until then as the board prepares to involve the community in its upcoming leadership search.

Maj. Gen. James B. Bartholomees III, a 1995 academy graduate — who previously led the 25th Infantry Division — took command as West Point's 62nd superintendent on Monday, Aug.

17 at Eisenhower Hall.

Local law enforcement reminds drivers to stop for school buses as back-to-school season brings more traffic — a recent near miss in Poughkeepsie underscores that fines up to $300 will be issued if drivers ignore flashing red lights.

A study by iFax shows New York hospitals earned 2.76 stars on patient experience, falling short of a national average of 3.29.

Hospitals in the Hudson Valley scored 2.9 stars, compared to lower ratings in the Finger Lakes and city centers.

A study by iFax found that 134 New York hospitals averaged 2.76 stars, placing the state as the third worst nationwide.

Hospitals in the Mid-Hudson Valley scored slightly higher at 2.9, while those in the Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, and New York City earned lower ratings.

John Jay football players shared their thoughts about preseason practice with the Poughkeepsie Journal + they expressed focus on getting ready for the season.