Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Eastdale Village is hosting its Ferragosto Celebration on Saturday, Sept.

26 at Palladino Piazza — the free festival will feature authentic Italian food, live music, wine tastings, mozzarella-making and a chef sauce competition.

Walkway Over the Hudson celebrates fall today as visitors can join a sunrise stroll from 6:30 to 8 a.m. at the Center Overlook or attend a free tai chi class starting at 6:30 p.m. from the entrance at 61 Parker Avenue, led by local instructor Don Cao.

Meteorologists are tracking a potential early-season nor’easter that may bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and coastal flooding to our region this weekend (forecasts will improve by midweek) as models differ on the storm’s track.

Legislators approved a controversial homeless shelter in Poughkeepsie following a 23–2 vote, ending years of conflict between city and Dutchess County over its location and management.

New York is awarding over $130 million in grants to replace lead service lines.

Poughkeepsie is set to receive $14 million and Port Jervis will get $13.4 million under a program designed to protect public health — easing financial burdens for communities.

Realtor.com's Metro Housing Report Card shows the New York metro received an F due to high listing prices and a permit-to-population ratio of 0.51 (less than half the national average), signaling slow homebuilding amid strict zoning rules.

Section 9 football rankings now show Middletown cementing its spot with a 27-0 win at John Bell Field while Washingtonville plans a field opening Friday+ Rich Arnott’s review outlines key matchups for teams this week.