Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Metro-North is adding 28 extra trains to its fall weekend schedule so riders can see the changing leaves.

The new service begins today + runs through Nov. 8 along the Hudson Line from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon, Croton-Harmon and Poughkeepsie.

Everclear headlines the Sleepy Hollow Music Festival at Kingsland Point Park today, where a children's costume parade, local Halloween vendors + spooky photo ops celebrate the start of fall.

The event offers a fun and festive kickoff to spooky season in the community.

This October, First Friday closed Main Street (Market to Academy Streets) at 3 p.m. to let local businesses and entertainers set up; Corey Glover, acclaimed frontman of Living Colour returned to perform and draw crowds as part of the monthly celebration run by the Business Improvement District.

On Oct. 1, the DEC awarded $2.7M in conservation grants statewide; nearly $900k supported Hudson Valley projects that boost public recreation and climate resiliency, with funds going to groups like Mohonk Preserve + Dutchess Land Conservancy.

Before packing away summer patio furniture, inspect for spotted lanternfly egg masses that mimic dried mud.

Local experts say to scrape any suspicious patches into a resealable bag with rubbing alcohol (or hand sanitizer) to help prevent the pests from spreading next spring.

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law today to establish a statewide rebate program for electric landscaping equipment for schools, local governments and landscapers.

NYSERDA will set funding details soon to offer point-of-sale incentives that help reduce noise+air pollution.

Doctors say that flu prevention relies on simple habits, including vaccination, adequate sleep, hydration, and exercise.

Experts urge Poughkeepsie residents to stay prepared with essentials (like thermometers and HEPA air purifiers) as flu season unfolds.

Fishkill’s newly opened Mommò Pizza Napoletana earned an 8.2 rating from Dave Portnoy on Sept.

26 during his One Bite Pizza Tour. Originally a food truck, its new location now serves New York slices & fresh, local ingredients, a change expected to boost business.

On Friday night, Ketcham held a homecoming game where Joseph Marucci scored twice to lead the team to a 12 to 0 shutout over Mount Vernon; the Storm will face the Tigers in White Plains on Oct.

9 + they aim to improve their record.