Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Copper Faucet Soap Company—a mother-daughter business based in the Hudson Valley—has been crafting handmade soaps, body oils, and candles with quality US ingredients since 2015.

The thriving skincare venture remains committed to traditional, handcrafted methods.

Orange County Chamber CEO Heather Bell and Orange County Partnership president Conor Eckert were named among the Hudson Valley Trailblazers (recognized by City & State) for their vision and leadership in driving the local economy.

Their recognition highlights seven counties in the region.

Stop & Shop is offering a 10% discount up to $10 for in-store purchases through Thursday, Oct.

22 as it works to restore its offline website and app after a cyberattack disrupted online orders. Hannaford also experienced outages, but its stores remain open + officials confirmed no customer data was compromised.

As temperatures fall and some areas dipped below freezing this weekend, Hudson Valley homeowners face heating oil costs nearly 68% higher than last year, with a typical 275-gallon fill priced around $1,713 (up from $1,020).

State education officials announced that starting with the Class of 2028, students will earn a single high school diploma without needing to pass a prescribed set of Regents exams while current seniors graduate under existing rules; schools will use varied assessments to measure student learning.

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $42 million in funding to advance a proposed pipeline spanning 125 miles from Pennsylvania to New York.

The initiative in Dover Plains aims to lower local utility costs — officials say it will boost energy access.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program will open Nov.

2 to help eligible households pay higher heating bills as delivered fuel prices rise, with added benefits for those using oil and kerosene. Families of four earning up to $82,000 may qualify.

Family Farmstead Dairy in Worcester recalled its Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese after tests found E. coli strains, and the U.S. FDA advised customers in New York + other states to discard the product or seek a refund.

Beacon’s The Yard — an outdoor music and event venue — is on sale as part of a three-property package totaling $7.8 million on 2.42 acres.

The listing includes a $3.6 million venue at 4 Hanna Lane along with a former school building and a converted residence.

Local high school football teams will face key matchups in Week 7 as Section 1 schools wrap up their regular season and Section 9 teams play additional games.

Games are scheduled for Oct. 22 (Thursday), Oct. 23, and Oct. 24, featuring contests like Poughkeepsie at Beacon at 3 p.m.