Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Local business Wreck Room HV will open November 1 at the Poughkeepsie Galleria to offer visitors a safe space where they can smash donated junk—like old TVs, computer monitors, and kitchen items—with a free bottle smash event and raffle prizes including a 50-inch TV.

Owner Justin Corson is working with local partners and first responders to use the space for charity events and community outreach.

Legendary rock guitarist Ace Frehley died at 74 after a fall at home led to a brain bleed while on life support—his 2017 flashback interview shows his role with Kiss and his lasting impact on rock music.

Residents across the Hudson Valley reported a swarm of Asian lady-beetles outside homes as fall weather prompted the insects to seek winter shelter.

Research shows the beetles favor houses with light walls and southwest sun exposure and advises residents to vacuum them up and seal gaps.

Town leadership in Wappinger installed two new bus shelters at Mesier Park and Wappinger Plaza for transit users—shelters that were donated nearly a decade ago by the Federal Government and required ADA compliance work under Town Supervisor Joseph D.

Cavaccini. Officials said more installations are planned to improve local transit comfort.

A list of five top Hudson Valley attractions appeals to both locals and tourists with the Walkway Over the Hudson near Poughkeepsie, Storm King Art Center, West Point, Mohonk Mountain House, and LEGOLAND with Woodbury Common — showcasing free scenic views, art, history, and fun for families.

The fate of the former Schatz Federal Bearings property in both the Town and City of Poughkeepsie will soon be decided.

Local voters can cast as many votes as they like in the online poll for football players of the weeks for Oct 9-11 and Oct 16-18 until Sunday, Oct 26 at 11 p.m.—coaches can also submit game reports and nominate a player, while winners will be announced weekly on the @Varsity845 account on X.

Rich Arnott released his Section 9 football rankings and noted that undefeated Minisink Valley will host undefeated Port Jervis at 7 p.m. on Friday—Port Jervis, which lost to Minisink Valley last October, aims to reverse that outcome.

Varsity 845 online voting for football players of the week is open for candidates based on games from Oct.

9—11 and Oct. 16—18 across both large and small school divisions with 35 athletes competing. Coaches can submit game reports and nominations until 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26—winners of each contest become ineligible for the following two weeks.

Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy Live — Cult of the Rock Star Night

6-8:30 p.m. — Bardavon — Ticket required — Experience a double feature with Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl at a legendary theater.

Paint & Sip Night at Crew Restaurant

6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — Ticket required — Unleash your inner artist while enjoying wine and appetizers in a guided painting session.

Hudson Valley Speed Dating Event for Ages 20s/30s

7-9 p.m. — Zeus Brewing Company — Ticket required — Experience a fun and efficient way to meet potential matches at this lively speed dating event.

Annual Meeting with Dr. Meg Ronsheim

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns — Registration required — Explore biodiversity changes in the Mid-Hudson region with expert insights from Dr. Meg Ronsheim.