Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Local rules in Poughkeepsie advise homeowners to place raked leaves at the curb (leaves on the street can block storm drains and limit driver visibility), so residents should check guidelines before cleaning up as similar measures apply in nearby towns.

Dutchess County surplus auction offers unusual items including a 2017 transit bus and a snow plow, with bids starting at $1; bidding lasts until Wednesday, Oct.

14 and pickups are set in Poughkeepsie (and Millbrook).

Rossi & Sons, renowned for its Number 4 sandwich made with fresh in-house ingredients, won the local poll with 50.8% of the vote and is eyeing Beacon and Kingston for a possible new location.

The family-run deli, rooted in nearly a 50-year legacy, continues to grow its operations today.

Verity, a thriller starring Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett, is set to hit theaters on Friday, Oct.

2. The film was partially shot at a Hudson Valley mansion in Armonk — local influencers confirmed the detail during premiere week festivities.

Local residents can attend tomorrow night at 5 p.m. the unveiling of Voices Through Brushstrokes at Liberty Mall.

The exhibit features eight large paintings inspired by live performances and community stories (a collaboration with Grease Productions, Casa de Longa, Bardi, and Hope’s Compass).

IBM is moving ahead with a $2.5B quantum computing project on South Road after Dutchess County IDA approved tax incentives + a 30-year PILOT deal.

The Spackenkill school district has raised concerns over its share of benefits as IBM plans IBM Quantum Starling by 2029.

Pizza expert Dave Portnoy visited Dutchess County pizzerias recently and scored Pipinelli's while Cascarino's Pizzeria in Montgomery (a five-time local poll winner) has called for his return; co-owner Anthony Cascarino hopes more reviews will boost the region's pride.

New market data shows that Poughkeepsie apartment rents dropped 6% year-over-year, with the median listing falling to $1,850 in August from $1,975 last year+ this marks a continued mild decline from last month’s $1,899 median.