Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Local residents can vote for the best sandwich in a poll open until 11:59 p.m. Sept.

24, featuring top picks from local favorites such as Rossi's and Lola's (among others). Results will be shared in an upcoming report.

Marley, a 2-3-year-old German shepherd, and Miss Noogie, a 4-5-year-old mastiff mix, are available for adoption after months of rehab at the ASPCA Recovery and Rehabilitation Center in Pawling — both were rescued from cruelty and have made remarkable progress.

Interested families can inquire with the ASPCA.

Feeding America marks Hunger Action Month in September; the regional food bank is hosting its first 24-hour volunteer-a-thon — volunteers sign up for a two-hour shift.

Local schools, civic groups and businesses are joining to help combat food insecurity.

The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre will close on Oct.

31 after more than a decade of running community arts programs, yet all events remain on. The Catskill International Film Festival will run from Oct. 9 to 11, featuring film screenings + live music and filmmaker Q&As.

Roman Candle Casting is seeking babies, twins or triplets aged 12 to 24 months for a non speaking TV role filming from October to December in Hopewell Junction.

Parents must email a recent photo and contact details (child’s name, birth date, height, and weight) to the email address.

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority data shows Hudson Valley heating oil prices have risen to $5.74 per gallon this week from about $3.70 last year, meaning homeowners may face roughly an extra $560 per 275-gallon delivery as winter approaches.

New York State Education Department announced that beginning with the Class of 2028, students will earn one diploma without a required set of Regents exams — the tests will still measure achievement with regulatory changes proposed by February 2027 and implemented in the 2027—28 school year.

New state rules change graduation requirements starting with the 2027-28 school year—Regents exams will now measure learning while students earn one common diploma using classroom work, projects, and educator observations.

Students graduating in 2028 will benefit from these reforms as the Department of Education transitions to a broader assessment approach.

POUGHKEEPSIE — The Dutchess County Legislature marked Hunger Action Month by presenting a proclamation to the Dutchess County Food Access Network for its work addressing food insecurity amid rising costs.

Legislator Lisa Kaul highlighted the county’s commitment to ensuring access to nutritious food for all.

Gov. Hochul announced that eligible New Yorkers will receive energy rebate checks starting Sept.

21 to ease rising energy bills. The rebate offers up to $200 based on filing status and will be mailed through December + residents should check their mailboxes.

Fall allergy season is affecting the Hudson Valley as ragweed pollen peaks this week and causes sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion.

Dry, breezy weather after weekend rain may keep symptoms strong until the first frost in October.

Dutchess County's housing market showed strong growth in June as single-family home sales' median prices reached $535,000, up 7% + 24.4% from last year.

Realtor.com data indicates market momentum even though none of the homes sold for $1 million or more.