Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Nextdoor has updated its Halloween treat map to help residents learn which homes and businesses in the area offer candy and festive decorations.

Residents can add their home to the free map while local businesses use it to share costume promotions with neighbors.

Trader Joe's will open multiple new locations in New York including Yonkers, Syracuse, Glenmont, and Staten Island, with hiring underway (starting pay is $16 to $32 an hour) and some opening dates yet to be announced.

A 6-year-old student left the supervised playground at Plattekill Elementary at 1 p.m. Monday and was found safe an hour later in a wooded area while school officials investigate security measures after the incident raised community concerns.

A new Investopedia report shows that achieving the American Dream now costs an estimated $5.32 million over a lifetime (a 4.1 percent rise that outpaces wage growth) and that expenses are even higher in New York and the Hudson Valley, with home ownership driving most of the cost.

A new report shows that the lifetime cost for achieving the American Dream is now over $5.3 million for locals, driven by high housing and childcare expenses.

Wage growth has not kept pace with rising costs, prompting concerns over future financial planning.

New York officials warn that lithium-ion batteries from everyday devices can spark fires in waste and recycling facilities; they urge residents to use approved drop-off sites — a measure designed to lower fire risks.

Rep. Pat Ryan campaigns on his record for affordability and his opposition to expanding AI data centers along with Central Hudson challenges (highlighting local priorities) as special election coverage launches tonight, with challenger Jackie Auringer featured tomorrow.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York will begin accepting HEAP applications on Nov.

2 to help households cover rising heating costs — eligible families of four earning up to $82k may qualify as delivered fuel benefits increase.

A report from Lantana Recovery showed that alcohol-related deaths in New York climbed from 6.5 to 7.7 per 100,000 residents over the past decade, up 18.46 percent.

In 2024, 1,745 residents died from causes such as liver disease and poisoning (a sign of ongoing public health challenges).