Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

The Green Bowl Cafe in Wappingers addressed a social media complaint from a customer who received takeout boxes with Bible verses.

The owner apologized for the order mistake and said the messages came from an employee sharing comfort during hard times.

Nonprofits Hudson River Housing and Unshattered have teamed up to offer women in crisis a pathway to long-term independence in Poughkeepsie.

The partnership coordinates supportive housing with job training (which is expected to boost local economic contributions) to help rebuild their lives.

AAA recommends that homeowners secure loose outdoor items and trim branches to protect property ahead of the approaching nor’easter.

The organization also advises residents to ready their emergency kits and check their vehicles (wipers, tires and headlights) for safe driving.

Access: Supports for Living launched a mobile grocery program to deliver free groceries and health resources across Dutchess, Sullivan, and Ulster counties — upcoming stops will be announced soon.

Dutchess County IDA is set to decide on Tuesday, Sept.

29, the final PILOT approval for IBM’s new quantum computing facility on South Road, Poughkeepsie. The $2.5 billion project (IBM consultant Eric Stavriotis calls it the center of gravity for quantum work) will have a sales tax exemption.

U.S. News and World Report’s 2027 ranking rated West Point as New York’s top liberal arts college, with Poughkeepsie’s Vassar and Bard trailing closely based on academic quality and graduation rates—evaluation included over 1,700 schools.

A five-year-old kindergartener from (Ostrander Elementary) was mistakenly put on the wrong bus at dismissal, leaving his mother waiting while school officials review and strengthen boarding protocols.

Superintendent Anthony White said the child's safety was not compromised.

USDA recalled 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef & goat products with fake inspection labels from Star Meat Delivery Inc. and distributed to A&D Foods, advising consumers not to eat the recalled meat.

On Tuesday in Freedom Plains, Caroline Urso led the undefeated Arlington girls volleyball team to rally from a 2-1 set lead to win, marking a promising start to their season.