Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Residents attended a public workshop at the former Kmart site to shape plans for the Brickyard BOA (expanded from 144 to 388 acres); they favored mixed-use spaces, improved trails, and community facilities.

The town will soon review survey responses and plan additional meetings in early 2027.

A local rally is planned in Poughkeepsie as part of the No Kings: Vote Early events taking place today across the Hudson Valley to boost voter engagement ahead of the midterm elections.

The gathering is one of several regional efforts organized to encourage voting.

Foam & Wash will transform its car wash into a haunted attraction on Oct.

23 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (across from the Galleria on Route 9), inviting locals to enjoy a spooky clean-up ahead of Halloween.

On Oct. 15, Dollar General agreed to donate $1.875 million in food and personal care items to Foodlink after an investigation found pricing errors that caused some customers to pay more than the displayed price, and the company must update its practices and receipts at New York stores.

Netflix is filming the third season of The Four Seasons in Newburgh, with production crews on Route 9W near the Mansion and casting calls for locals in Newburgh and Beacon.

Filming is underway with some interior scenes scheduled next week — details on the air date are pending.

Leaves in the Hudson Valley began turning in late September and will reach peak colors between mid-to-late October and early November; local parks and drives offer great views of the fall display.

Gov. Hochul announced that 3 million New Yorkers already received energy rebate checks while another 5.2 million will be mailed through December—eligible residents filing timely 2024 returns may receive between $100 and $200 based on filing status.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 3 million New Yorkers have received their energy rebate checks + 5.2 million more will soon be mailed to residents who filed timely 2024 tax returns; mailings began Sept.

21 and will continue through December.

Dutchess County high school football scores show intense action with Beacon losing 14-24 to Port Jervis on Friday, Oct.

16 and several teams edging closer to playoff spots; Poughkeepsie fell 14-42 to Spackenkill in the penultimate week of the season.

Millbrook (4-2) clinched a Section 9 playoff berth on Oct.

15 by defeating Pine Plains 16-6 and holding them to single digits; the team will face undefeated Pawling Saturday, Oct. 24.