Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Employees from HONOR celebrated National Youth HOPE Month in November at A Friend’s House & provided vital support for runaway and homeless youth.

The shelter at 138 Seward Avenue in Middletown offers 24-hour care for those aged 17 & younger.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit filmed earlier this week in Blauvelt, with Assemblyman Mike Lawler sharing behind-the-scenes photos that show a production boom boosting local restaurants and businesses.

More filming may be seen across the Hudson Valley in upcoming episodes.

Staff photographer Patrick Oehler captured the first snowy week, showing Town operations with salt spreader calibrations on Dec.

1, school snow shoveling on Dec. 2 and holiday light shows on Dec. 4 at Heritage Financial Park and Union Vale. His images capture community winter moments.

Dutchess Community College and SUNY Delhi have signed an agreement to streamline transfer for Electrical Technology graduates into the BT in Mechatronics Technology program; the deal includes a new ($32M) applied technology facility set to open in 2030 at SUNY Delhi.

Ten students from Hyde Park Central School District earned spots in the Zone 19 Area All-State Festival after a rigorous selection process by NYSSMA — they performed in Mixed Choir, Treble Choir and String Orchestra concerts at Arlington High School on Nov.

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Congressman Mike Lawler hosted Dr. Mehmet Oz (CMS administrator) at Dominican University on Friday, Dec.

5, with local hospital leaders to discuss changes to Medicare and Medicaid. The roundtable tackled workforce shortages and cost challenges for families (hospital executives and health advocates attended).

Small Business Holiday Party

6-11 p.m. — The Grandview — $90 — Celebrate the season with cocktails, a delicious buffet, and dancing overlooking the Hudson River.

MET Live in HD: Andrea Chenier

1-3 p.m. — Bardavon — Ticket prices vary — Experience the majestic opera performance of Andrea Chenier broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera.

New Year’s Celebration at Noon

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum — $12-$18 — Celebrate 2026 with music, crafts, science demos, and a lively countdown to noon.