Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Arabella, now two, visited Walden PD with her mother this week to thank Officer Mauro for quickly saving her life during a choking emergency one year ago—an event that gave her family another precious year together.

Pretzelmaker opened yesterday at Poughkeepsie Galleria at 2001 South Rd., Suite C114 offering fresh-made Pretzel Bites and all-natural lemonade.

The shop is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Poughkeepsie's Mill, Church, and Market Streets reflect a rich local history (dating back to early settlers) as they once led to active mills, public markets, and churches.

The street names continue to remind residents of the town’s original centers of commerce and community.

New York offers Free Fishing Day on Saturday, Sept.

26, letting residents fish without a license in local lakes+streams; however, a potential nor'easter may bring showers and strong winds to the Hudson Valley so anglers should check weather conditions before heading out.

NASA shared an image of the Adirondacks from space to show vibrant fall colors now visible across New York.

Locals are enjoying cooler temperatures and festive leaf peeping as the Old Farmers Almanac (predicting leaves change by week's end) adds to the season's charm.

Fall has arrived and health experts warn that shorter days and cooler temperatures may affect immune systems, sleep patterns and moods — residents are urged to adopt routines for wellness while forecasts predict a warmer, drier fall through November.