Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

CARE of DC in Wappingers Falls rescued 26 at risk dogs via emergency transport and is vetting, vaccinating, and treating them while preparing for adoption + the group will soon share each animal’s journey.

Upper Landing Park will host Starry Starry Night on Friday, Oct.

2 at 6 p.m., offering local food+wine, live music, exclusive after-hours access to the Walkway observation deck and a fireworks display. The event honors local organizations and raises funds for the landmark.

Sabbellico Greenhouses & Florist has announced it will close on Sept.

30 after 76 years serving Hopewell Junction. The business will honor all fall fundraisers and existing orders and is holding a 50 percent off sale during this farewell.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are fueling up at backyard feeders as they prepare for migration along the Hudson Valley today.

Experts advise keeping sugar-water feeders up for several weeks after the last sighting to support late migrants + maintain energy for the journey.

NOAA has released its new winter outlook for New York, predicting a warmer-than-average season with above-normal precipitation from December through February.

Experts warn that the Super El Niño will bring heavy snow and coastal storms, so residents should prepare.

County officials issued a boil water notice for Hyde Park, Staatsburg and Pine Brook Estates after a failure at the water plant stopped chlorine from being added.

Testing is underway and residents should use boiled or bottled water while the notice may remain for 2-4 days.

Four WMCHealth hospitals earned national American Heart Association honors for stroke care based on data (Jan.

1, 2024-Dec. 31, 2025). The awards went to hospitals in Valhalla, Poughkeepsie, Kingston and Suffern, highlighting the region’s strength in rapid stroke response.