Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

CAREERS and Opengate, two non-profits that help people with disabilities in the Hudson Valley, merged after announcing their plan on Tuesday — pending Attorney General approval, CAREERS will join Opengate on December 1 with all staff transferring and services continuing uninterrupted.

The Spirit Halloween store at 1895 South Road in Poughkeepsie will become Spirit Christmas in early November — the store will offer Christmas merchandise and join one other upstate location in Amherst.

The Hudson Valley Future Summit will take place on November 19 at SUNY New Paltz from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom, featuring panel discussions and a keynote by Luke Tilley.

Attendees must register by November 18.

A New York federal judge ruled in favor of online publishers including the owner of the Poughkeepsie Journal in an antitrust suit against Google—finding that Google used its ad placement tools to boost revenue unfairly.

The decision builds on key evidence from a government trial and may lead publishers to gain more control over their ad earnings.

A new owner is under contract to buy Alto Music on Route 9 in Wappingers and will transform the building into an adult medical day care that will serve about 33 clients daily.

The project awaits approval from the Town of Wappinger Planning Board — and the store remains open to customers.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is urging deer hunters to donate processed venison from legally harvested deer—collected through a free program with Feeding New York State—to local food pantries to help families facing uncertain SNAP benefits as deer season begins on November 15th. Hunters can bring their tagged deer to participating processors at no cost.

Hormel Foods recalled nearly five million pounds of chicken products—metal from a conveyor belt was found—and the USDA advised hotels, restaurants and food distributors to discard affected items—no injuries were reported.

Columbia Memorial Health in Hudson is planning to cut its hospital beds by 87 percent to become a critical access hospital — the move will lower the count from 192 to 25 for medical and surgical patients with no layoffs planned though some staff may be reassigned.

The union representing workers criticized the plan and a town hall meeting on November 1 at 4 p.m. will invite community input.

YES Network parted ways with longtime Yankees analyst John Flaherty + a Hudson Valley native who broadcast baseball for 20 years after joining the network in 2006 following his 14-year playing career.

The move is part of a broader shakeup as YES streamlines its coverage and Flaherty said he now looks forward to exploring new opportunities beyond baseball.

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.

Paint & Sip at Vino

6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — Ticketed event — Unleash creativity with guided painting and delicious drinks in a fun atmosphere.

Thanksgiving Feast at Shadows on the Hudson

11:30 AM – 6:00 PM — Shadows on the Hudson — Pricing not specified — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a bountiful meal prepared by the talented chefs.