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Bars and restaurants ready for big game

February 3, 2012 in Columbia County, Greenport, Hudson, Philmont by Noah Reibel | No comments

Super Bowl Sunday will be a busy day local bars and restaurants feeding hungry football fans and the Register-Star’s John Mason does a round up of what’s on tap in the area. Melino’s Pub, the 60-year-old bar on upper Columbia Street in Hudson, has 16 TVs to watch the game on; two of them have 82-inch screens. Angela’s Pizza and Pasta in Greenport offers three different game day family packs, with pizza, wings, garlic knots, salad and soda, depending on the package. They also have a three-foot sub, which needs to be ordered a day ahead of time, and family-style dinners to go. Don Conte of Bubba Bean Barbecue, at 93 Union Turnpike in Greenport, tells the paper his place has “the best (chicken) wings in the area.” He’ll be selling them until 6 p.m. Sunday, and then close down for the game. M.J. Sports Bar & Grill, 34 Hudson Ave., Chatham, sells seats to a private party. A ticket buys a designated seat for the game and an all-you-can-eat buffet that includes steamed clams, shrimp cocktail, chicken wings and homemade 18-inch subs. M.J.’s boasts 11 TVs, but as of Tuesday, there were only four seats left, out of 70. Park Falafel and Pizza, 11 N. Seventh St., Hudson, offers its own Super Bowl catering package, including 60 falafel balls, a quart of Jerusalem salad, a pint of humus, two pints of other salads, tahini dressing and 20 pita halves.Since it’s the 46th Super Bowl, Park Falafel is offering a cheese pizza for 99 cents more to the first 46 people to order the package. Lagonia’s on Main Street in Philmont, will be doing takeout — wings and pizzas — and people can come by to watch the game on the 50-inch screen.
Read the Super Bowl bar restaurant preview in the Register-Star.

Tags: catering, Super Bowl

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 local almanac

January 31, 2012 in Cairo, Ghent, Greene County, Hudson, Livingston by Staff | No comments

Weather right now

READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in studio.
FAR LEFT:The temperature on the far left is from the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page.
MIDDLE TEMP: Cairo from Weather Underground page.
FAR RIGHT: Catskill from Weather Underground page.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Hudson, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts a slight chance of snow and sleet before 10 a.m., then a slight chance of rain between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Tuesday night should be mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Wednesday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51, low around 29.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44, low around 25.
• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

Town meetings today
Today is the fifth Tuesday of the month, and towns do not schedule regular meetings in the fifth week of a month.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:08 a.m./ 5:11 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 11:01 a.m. / 12:54 p.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NCAA BB: Missouri 67 at Texas 66
Schedules
NBA: Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. (TV: MSG)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Tue. Jan. 31:
• “4th Tuesday Opera Scene,” Noon-2 p.m.: A bonus, fifth-week edition of Ed Beaty’s “Opera Scene” looks at Strauss.

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Candidates in place for special election

January 30, 2012 in Ancram, Austerlitz, Canaan, Claverack, Columbia County, Copake, Dutchess County, Ghent, Greenport, Hillsdale, Hudson, Millerton, Pine Plains, Red Hook, Stockport by Noah Reibel | No comments

The candidates are in place for the special election for the Assembly seat in 103rd district, which Marc Molinaro vacated to take up a position as Dutchess County executive. Both candidates are Millbrook residents. Didi Barrett will be the Democratic Party’s candidate, and she will face GOP candidate Richard Wager in the March 20 special election. Parry Teasdale previews the contest in The Columbia Paper. Barrett is a member of the Millbrook Education Foundation and helped launch the Dutchess Girls Collaborative. She is currently a board member of the Anderson Center for Autism Foundation and the North East Dutchess Community Fund. Wager is a former aide to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. He was chosen over two other GOP candidates including former Assemblyman Pat Manning. The 103rd Assembly District takes in the city of Hudson and the towns of Ancram, Austerlitz, Canaan, Claverack, Copake, Ghent, Greenport, Hillsdale and Stockport in Columbia County and 12 Dutchess County towns, including Red Hook, Milan, Millerton and Pine Plains and most of the eastern side of that county stretching south to the Putnam County border. The majority of the population in the 103rd Assembly District lives in Dutchess County, where registered Republicans have a plurality. Read the full story in The Columbia Paper.

Tags: 103rd Assembly District, Didi Barrett, elections, Marc Molinaro, Pat Manning, Richard Wager, special election

Scenic Hudson preserves the view from Olana

January 26, 2012 in Columbia County, Greenport, Hudson by Noah Reibel | No comments

Frederick Edwin Church, from Wikipedia.

Scenic Hudson has secured a conservation easement that protects 72 acres of land next to the Olana State Historic Site. The land resides on a hilltop overlooking the Hudson River in Columbia County. Scenic Hudson has been working to protect the views from the home of renowned 19th-century landscape painter Frederic Church. The conserved land offers views of the distant Catskills and is adjacent to the 95-acre Pleroma Farm, where Scenic Hudson also holds a conservation easement.

Tags: Olana State Historic Site, Scenic Hudson

Thursday, January 26, 2012 local almanac

January 26, 2012 in Athens, Chatham, Columbia County, Copake, Germantown, Hudson, Rensselaerville, Stuyvesant, Windham by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Ancram, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts Ancram has a 40 percent chance of rain before 4 p.m., then a chance of rain and sleet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Thursday night there will be rain and sleet, becoming all rain after midnight. Low around 34. The weekend forecast:
• Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 10 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 48, a low around 23.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41, a low around 26.
• Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

Town meetings today
Today is the fourth Thursday of the month.
ATHENS Athens The Town of Athens Planning Board holds a public hearing for an application for a commercial site plan review for propane bulk storage and filling on the lands of Cippitelli Brothers Realty Corp., located on Route 9W, Athens. A regular meeting of the Town of Athens Planning Board follows the public hearing for any other business which may come before the Board. 7 p.m. at Athens Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens, NY 12015
CHATHAM Village Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham (392-5821).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Budget/Salary Committee at 10:00 a.m.
Public Works Committee at 6 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
COPAKE Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
GERMANTOWN The Germantown Planning Board holds a Public Hearing on proposed subdivision by boundary line adjustment of Matthew Daly, Jr. of 311 Northern Blvd. Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown (537-6687).
HUDSON Historic Preservation Committee at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
RENSSELAERVILLE Rensselaerville Hydrofracking Committee meets at 7 p.m. at Rensselaerville Town Hall, 87 Barger Road, Medusa, NY 12120
STUYVESANT Greenway Committee meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant (758-6248).
WINDHAM Town Board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:12 a.m./ 5:05 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 8:37 a.m. / 8:58 p.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: New York Knicks 81 at Cleveland Cavaliers 91, Amare Stoudemire 19 points, 14 rebounds.
NBA: New Jersey Nets 97 at Philadelphia 90, Deron Williams 34 points.
Schedules
NBA: Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic, 8 p.m. (TV: TNT)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Thu. Jan. 26:
• “Tell It Like It Is,” 10 a.m.: Judith Brink from the Prison Action Network discusses parole reform with host Christina Malisoff, and McKenzie Schoonmaker, the staff attorney for Riverkeeper, reports on Monday’s anti=fracking rally in Albany.
• “Sound Forms,” 2 p.m.: Peter Wetzler visits with Woodstock musician Fredo Viola.
• “The Jazz Disturbance,” 7-9:30 p.m.: Host Cheryl K. talks with baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012 local almanac

January 25, 2012 in Athens, Catskill, Columbia County, Hudson, Kinderhook by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Earlton, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts Earlton will be partly sunny, with a high near 38 on Wednesday. Wednesday night should be mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Thursday: A slight chance of rain after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41, low around 35.
• Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 9 a.m., with a high near 45, low around 28.
• Saturday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41, low around 27.
• Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

Town meetings today
Today is the fourth Wednesday of the month.
ATHENS Village meeting at 7 p.m. at Community Center, 2 First St., Athens (945-1551).
CATSKILL Board of Education meeting 7 p.m. in in Catskill High School library, 341 West Main St. Catskill.
COLUMBIA COUNTY Public Works Committee at 6 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
HUDSON Department of Public Works Committee meeting at 6 p.m.; Legal Committee meeting starts at 6:45 p.m at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
KINDERHOOK Historical Committee meeting at 7 p.m., Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:13 a.m./ 5:03 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 8:10 a.m. / 7:57 p.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: New York Knicks 111 at Charlotte Bobcats 78, Tyson Chandler had 20 points, and 17 rebounds.
Schedules
NBA: New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7 p.m. (TV: MSG)
NBA: New Jersey Nets at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. (TV: YES)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Jan. 25:
• “The Schoemer Show,” Noon-2 p.m.: All sorts of music from former Newsweek and New York Times music critic Karen Schoemer.
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4-6 p.m.: Live from the Catskill Community Center with Ron Diamondstein, Matt Bua, Peter Krug, Jillian Sutton, and others.

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• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Gary Smulyan on WGXC Thursday

January 24, 2012 in Hudson by Cheryl K. Symister-Masterson | No comments

Joe Temperly and Gary Smulyan, from Wikipedia.

Host Cheryl K. interviews baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan this Thursday, Jan, 26 from 7-9:30 p.m. on “The Jazz Disturbance.” Smulyan has long been recognized as a major voice on baritone saxophone. Winner of the 2011 “DownBeat” Critics Poll and “Jazz Times” Readers and Critics Polls for baritone saxophone, Smulyan is known for his aggressive rhythmic sense, intelligent and creative harmonic vocabulary, and a strong and incisive wit. He’s been a member of Woody Herman’s Young Thundering Herd, and was part of the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra under the direction of the late Bob Brookmeyer, as well as the Mingus Big Band and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. He currently performs with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Joe Lovano’s Nonet, the Dave Holland Octet as well as Big Band, as well as George Coleman’s Octet and the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band.

Tags: Gary Smulyan, WGXC

Fund raises $100,000 for Hudson schools

January 24, 2012 in Columbia County, Hudson by Noah Reibel | No comments

Two anonymous donors helped the Hudson School District meet a goal to raise $100,000 to create an endowment for the Hudson Schools Arts and Humanities Fund. The fund is one of six such funds the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation launched over the last ten years. The Foundation received an anonymous check for $25,000 in December topping off a fundraising effort that had been underway for over a year. Berkshire Taconic’s consultant Jeffrey Levitsky, who administers the fund, said the check was a terrific vote of confidence, “in the power of the arts and humanities to bring inspiration and hope to the students of the Hudson public schools.” For more information on the program, to apply for a grant, or make a donation to the fund visit the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s webpage: www.berkshiretaconic.org

Tags: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Hudson School District

Monday, January 23, 2012 local almanac

January 23, 2012 in Catskill, Columbia County, Germantown, Halcott, Hudson, Philmont, Stuyvesant by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Climax, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts a general warming trend this week. Monday in Climax there is an 80 percent chance of rain or freezing rain before 1 p.m., then rain. High near 42. Monday night rain is likely, mainly before 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43, low around 24.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38, low around 22.
• Thursday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39, low around 25.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Town meetings today
Today is the fourth Monday of the month.
CATSKILL Village board meeting at 7 p.m. at Firehouse near Catskill Commons (Wal Mart) (943-3830).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Board of Supervisors’ Economic Development/Planning/Tourism/Agriculture/Transportation Committee Meeting, 5 p.m at 401 State St., Hudson.
GERMANTOWN A public hearing on a new, comprehensive parking law. Regular meeting follows, postponed a week due to the Martin Luther King holiday at 6:30 p.m. at Germantown Town Hall, 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown, 518-537-6687.
HALCOTT Town meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 813 Route 3, Halcott Center (845-254-9920)
HUDSON Common Council Police Committee Meeting, 6 p.m. at City Hall; Fire Committee Meeting at 6:45 p.m., at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
PHILMONT Local Development Corp meeting at 7 p.m., Village Hall, 124 Main St., Philmont (672-7032).
STUYVESANT Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant (758-6248).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:14 a.m./ 5:01 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 7:08 a.m. / 5:48 p.m.
New Moon: 2:40 a.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NFL SUN: Baltimore Ravens 20 at New England Patriots 23. The Ravens missed a last-minute field goal that would have tied the game.
NFL SUN: New York Giants 20 at San Francisco 49ers 17. The Giants play the Patriots in the Super Bowl in two weeks.
Schedules
NBA: New Jersey Nets at Chicago Bulls, 8 p.m. (TV: YES)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Mon. Jan. 23:
• “WGXC Morning Show,” 10 a.m.: Philip Grant hosts an hour-long tribute to Etta James.
• “Monday Musical Matinee,” Noon-2 p.m.: Lincoln Mayorga’s mostly classical, musical tour.

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• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Parties pick faves for special election

January 20, 2012 in Ancram, Austerlitz, Canaan, Claverack, Columbia County, Copake, Ghent, Greenport, Hillsdale, Hudson, Stockport by Tom Roe | No comments

Tom Casey in the Register-Star reports that the Columbia County Republican Committee backs Richard Wager of Millbrook, while Columbia County Democrats favor Didi Barrett of Millbrook to replace Marcus Molinaro for the 103rd Assembly district seat, up for special election March 20. In 2008, Wager lost a primary to Sandy Treadwell (R-Westport) for the U.S. House of Representative 20th District seat. Barrett failed to unseat New York State Senator Steve Saland in 2010. The seat in the Assembly in Albany represents Ancram, Copake, Hillsdale, Hudson, Greenport, Claverack, Stockport, Ghent, Austerlitz and Canaan in Columbia County, plus Dutchess County to the south.

Tags: Didi Barrett, elections, Richard Wager, Sandy Treadwell, Steve Saland

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 local almanac

January 18, 2012 in Cairo, Catskill, Columbia County, Ghent, Greene County, Hudson, Upstate New York by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Leeds, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts for Wednesday in Leeds a slight chance of snow showers between 7 a.m. and noon. Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 25 by 5 p.m. Windy, with a northwest wind between 23 and 29 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Overnight low around 12. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 28, a low around 16.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26, low around 16.
• Saturday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

Town meetings today
Today is the third Wednesday of the month.
ALBANY The DEC is considering changes rules regulating diesel fuel emissions, sludge incineration, and lead in the air. DEC holds public hearing on proposed amendments to air quality at 2 p.m. in the DEC’s Public Assembly Room 129A, at 625 Broadway in Albany.
CATSKILL at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill.
COLUMBIA COUNTY Human Services meeting at 4 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
GHENT Planning Board session at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
GREENE COUNTY Legislature meeting at 6:30 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
HUDSON Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals holds a Public Hearing to accept and consider public comment on an application submitted by Edward Tuck seeking side and rear yard variances to build a two story porch on an existing structure located at 36 North 3rd Street, Hudson; and an application submitted by Leo Carlin seeking a side yard variance to build a two story addition to an existing structure located at 446 East Allen Street, Hudson. Regular Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
TACONIC Taconic BOE Meeting held in meeting room at Taconic High at 7 p.m. at Taconic Hills High School, 73 County Rt. 11A, Craryville. 518-325-0390

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:20 a.m./ 4:54 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 7:46 p.m. / 8:30 a.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: Miami Heat 120, San Antonio Spurs 98; Lebron James 33 points.
NHL: Nashville Predators 0 at New York Rangers 3
Schedules
NBA: Golden State Warriors at New Jersey Nets, 7:30 p.m. (TV: YES)
NBA: Phoenix at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. (TV: MSG)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Jan. 18:
• “Catskill Review of Books,” 3 p.m.: Author Phillip Freeman discusses his book “Oh My Gods,” about Greek myths, with host Ian Williams from WJFF in Jeffersonville, NY.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012 local almanac

January 17, 2012 in Columbia County, Durham, Hillsdale, Hudson, Hunter, Lexington, Taghkanic by Staff | No comments

Weather right now
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Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Livingston, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts for Tuesday in Livingston there will be freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 8 a.m., then rain with a high near 41. Tuesday night there will be rain and snow showers before 4 a.m., gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind gusts as high as 31 mph. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
• Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29, a low around 14.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

Town meetings today
Today is the third Tuesday of the month.
ALBANY Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives 2012-13 Budget Proposal at 2 p.m. at Hart Theatre, Egg Center for Performing Arts, Albany.
COLUMBIA COUNTY Health and Medical Services Committee meets at 4 p.m. at 401 State St. in Hudson.
DURHAM Town Board meets at 7:30 p.m. at Town Building, 7309 State Rt. 81, East Durham (239-8260).
GREENE COUNTY Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection co-sponsor “In the Wake of Irene” as the annual Schoharie Creek watershed conference this January. The day’s program covers all sorts of water and stream issues in the Catskills. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Hunter Elementary, 7794 Main St., Hunter.
HILLSDALE Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall on Main Street (325-5073).
HUDSON 5 p.m. Finance Committee meeting; 7 p.m. Regular Common Council meeting at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
HUNTER Meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville (589-6150).
LEXINGTON Town board meeting at 7 p.m., at Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington, (986-6303).
TAGHKANIC Planning Board workshop meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall on Route 82 in West Taghkanic (851-7638).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:18 a.m./ 4:54 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 1:34 a.m. / 11:47 a.m.

Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: Orlando Magic 102 at New York Knicks 93
NBA: New Jersey Nets 91 at Los Angeles Clippers 101
Schedules
NHL: Nashville Predators at New York Rangers, 7:30 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Tue. Jan. 17:
• “Vocal Chords,” Noon-2 p.m.: Andrew Sosnowski host two hours of vocal music.

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Taghanic Supervisor in accident Saturday

January 16, 2012 in Columbia County, Hudson, Taghkanic, Upstate New York by Noah Reibel | No comments

John Mason in The Register Star reports that Taghkanic Supervisor Elizabeth Young was involved in a car accident Saturday that took out a power line along Route 9H. Valatie Rescue Squad, the Greenport Fire Department, and the New York State Police responded to the accident, which occurred at 11:26 a.m. Route 9H was closed while emergency personnel worked on the accident. The site was turned over to National Grid an hour later, who set about replacing a pole. Power was out to the surrounding area for several hours while the pole was replaced. State Police are investigating. An update to the story says Young’s car was totaled, and that she was examined at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson and his fine. Read the story in the Register-Star.

Tags: Columbia Memorial Hospital, National Grid, power outages, Taghkanic supervisor

Friday, January 13, 2012 local almanac

January 13, 2012 in Ancram, Hudson by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Cairo, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for Greene, Columbia, and all surrounding counties from 6 a.m. Friday through midnight. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Besides the wind, the NWS predicts Thursday in Cairo there will be rain, and snow showers before 4 p.m., then a chance of snow showers. High near 38. Friday night those snow showers should end before 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. The weekend forecast is cold:
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24, low around 8.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 25, low around 9.
• M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 30.

Town meetings today
Today is the second Friday of the month.
HUDSON Historic Preservation Commission at 10 a.m., 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
SATURDAY MEETING
ANCRAM The Ancram Town Board holds a special meeting to review the financial control processes and the 2011 books of the Town Court, Town Building Department, and the Town Clerk/Tax Collector, and conduct any other business that comes before the Board. 10 a.m. at Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram. 518-329-6512.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:19 a.m./ 4:50 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 10:03 p.m. / 9:31 a.m.

Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: New York Knicks 83 at Memphis Grizzlies 94
Schedules
NFL SUN: New York Giants at Green Bay Packers, 4 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Fri. Jan. 13:
• “Pure Moods,” Noon-2 p.m.: Shannekia McIntosh plays all sorts of music.
• “Guest DJ,” 7-9:30 p.m.: Chris Bishop plays music.

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The state of city of Hudson

January 12, 2012 in Hudson by Tom Roe | No comments

State of the City 2012

“The Hudson State of the City 2012″ from Hudson Common Council President Don Moore.

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Steve Earle at Helsinki last Sunday

January 11, 2012 in Hudson by Tom Roe | No comments

Bokonon at the Nippertown! blog posted this video of Steve Earle performing at Club Helsinki in Hudson this past Sunday, Jan. 8. The song may be called, “I’m Thinking ‘Bout Burning the Wal-Mart Down.” Earle, who lives part-time in Ulster County, is also an actor, who starred in “The Wire” and “Treme” on HBO. Read the full review in Nippertown!

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012 local almanac

January 11, 2012 in Athens, Catskill, Clermont, Columbia County, Copake, Ghent, Hudson, Jewett, Kinderhook, Lexington by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Catskill, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts it will be partly sunny, with a high near 40 Wednesday in Catskill. Wednesday night there is a chance of rain, snow, and sleet before 4 a.m., then snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Thursday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 10 a.m., then rain and sleet between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., then rain likely after 1 p.m. High near 38. Overnight low around 30.
• Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35, overnight low around 15.

Town meetings today
Today is the second Wednesday of the month.
VILLAGE OF ATHENS Board meets at 6:30 p.m at the Athens Community Center, 2 First St., Athens (945-1551).
CATSKILL The Town of Catskill Zoning Board of Appeals holds a Public Hearing on the request to allow the placement of a shed on lands owned by Benedetto Consiglio located at 10 Romitello Rd.; and a request to allow the construction of an addition to garage on lands owned by Dale Huber Enterprise located at 30 Browns Crossing. Hearing at 6 p.m. at Catskill Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill.
CATSKILL SCHOOLS BOE workshop/special meeting. Meeting is held in Catskill High School library at 7 p.m. at Catskill High School audititorium, 341 West Main St., Catskill. 518-943-2300.
CLERMONT Planning Board meets at Town Hall at 7 p.m. at 1795 Route 9, Clermont (537-6868).
COLUMBIA COUNTY holds a full Board of Supervisors meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 401 State St. in Hudson.
COLUMBIA GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Governor’s Cabinet Delivers Regional State of the State Message. Mr. Brian Stratton, Director of the New York State Canal Corporation at a presentation and discussion of Governor Cuomo’s economic agenda at 9:15 a.m. at Columbia Greene Community College, Saland Forum, 4400 Route 23, Hudson.
COPAKE Resource Advisory Committee meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
GHENT Planning Board Application meeting and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7 p.m. both at Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
HUDSON Planning Committee meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
JEWETT Town meeting at 7 p.m., at Municipal Bldg. 3547 Co. Rt. 23C (263-4626).
KINDERHOOK Town’s 9 & 9H Corridor Committee meets at 7 p.m. at at Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).
KINDERHOOK Village Board meeting and budget hearing, 7 p.m. at 6 Chatham Street, Kinderhook (758-9882).
LEXINGTON The Town of Lexington Town Board holds a Special Meeting to review the Septic Project and any other business that shall come before the Town Board.
Meeting at 7 p.m., Lexington Town Hall, 3542 Route 42, Lexington.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:20 a.m./ 4:48 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 7:46 p.m. / 8:30 a.m.

Sports scores and schedules
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Scores
NHL: Detroit at NY Islanders, 7 p.m.
NHL: Phoenix at NY Rangers, 7 p.m.
Schedules

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Jan. 11:
• “The Schoemer Show,” Noon-2 p.m.: Karen Schoemer plays all kinds of music, new and old.
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4-6 p.m.: Peter Krug, Matt Bua, and Ron Diamondstein host live from the Catskill Community Center.

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Hudson music scene featured again

January 9, 2012 in Hudson by Tom Roe | No comments

Scott Waldman in the Albany Times-Union has another one of those, ‘boy, there sure are a lot of musicians in Hudson’ stories. In this one, he outs Replacements bassist Tommy Stintson, and name-checks, “Grammy-nominee Meshell Ndegeocello, and down the road is Melissa Auf Der Maur, the bassist for Hole and Smashing Pumpkins. Lenny Kravitz’s longtime producer, Henry Hirsch, turned an 1869 church into a recording studio. Members of indie bands Vetiver and Buke and Gass are now Hudsonians.” It leaves out others such as Alexander Turnquist, Bunnybrains, and Liv Carrow. Read the full story in the Albany Times-Union.

Tags: Alexander Turnquist, Buke and Gass, Bunnybrains, Henry Hirsch, Hudson music scene, Liv Carrow, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Tommy Stintson, Vetiver

Monday, January 9, 2012 local almanac

January 9, 2012 in Ashland, Catskill, Copake, Greene County, Hudson, Hunter, New Baltimore, Prattsville by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Jewett, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts it will be mostly sunny Monday in Jewett, with a high near 35. Monday night should be mostly cloudy on the mountaintop, with a low around 25. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38, low overnight around 23.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45, overnight low 34, a 50 percent chance of rain after 1 a.m.
• Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain, with a high near 44, and overnight low of 26.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high near 32.

Town meetings today
Today is the second Monday of the month.
ASHLAND Town Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, Main Street, Ashland (734-3636)
CATSKILL Village meeting at 7 p.m. at the Firehouse, 1 Central Ave. (behind Walgreens) (943-3830).
COPAKE Environmental Committee meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
GREENE COUNTY LEGISLATURE holds Buildings & Grounds, Conservation, Public Safety, Highway, Government Operations, and Finance committee meetings at 6 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
HILLSDALE The Planning Board of the Town of Hillsdale holds a public hearing to consider a three-lot subdivision for William Stratton, Route 7D LLC, on Route 7D in Hillsdale. 7:30 p.m. at Hillsdale Town Hall, Main St., Hillsdale, 518-325-7563.
HUDSON Common Council workshop meeting at 7 p.m., City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
HUDSON SCHOOLS Hudson School District meeting. The board will meet in the HHS library. Questar III BOCES Superintendent James N. Baldwin will be the featured guest. 7 p.m.
HUNTER The Village of Hunter Board of Trustees holds a Public Hearing to discuss a proposed Property Tax Cap Law of 2012. Village meeting at 8 p.m.
NEW BALTIMORE Town meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 3809 Rt. 51, Hannacroix (756-6671)/
PRATTSVILLE Town meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 14517 Main St., Prattsville (299-3125).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:20 a.m./ 4:45 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 5:31 p.m. / 7:19 a.m.
Full Moon: 2:31 a.m.

Sports scores and schedules
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Scores
NFL: Atlanta Falcons 2, New York Giants 24. Giants play at Greene Bay Packers next Sunday.
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Denver Broncos 29 (OT). Broncos at New England Patriots next week.
Schedules
NCAA: LSU Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide, national championship game, 8:30 p.m.
NBA: Atlanta at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.
NBA: Charlotte at New York, 7:30 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Mon. Jan. 9:
• “Monday Musical Matinee,” noon-2 p.m.: Lincoln Mayorga hosts two hours of music and more.

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Acres opens weekly indoor market Saturday

January 5, 2012 in Columbia County, Hudson by Noah Reibel | No comments

The Register-Star reports that Acres, Hudson’s new food co-op, will host a weekly Saturday indoor food market beginning Jan. 7 to “bridge the seasonal gap” until farmers markets resume in the springtime. Patrons will get a feel for what the market will look like inside the storefront at 702 Columbia Street (below WGXC’s Hudson studios.) North Wind Farms, Block Factory Tamales, Breezy Hill Orchards and Migliorelli Farm, Berkshire Mountain Bakery, Tierra Farm, and Amazing Real Life Food Company are among the vendors who will supply organic meat, vegetables, cheese, cider, and other locally made and grown foods. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and will run until early March when the Hudson’s farmers market opens once again. For more information call Mona Coade-Wingate at 774-722-0664.

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Hudson’s ‘ten-percent challenge’

January 4, 2012 in Hudson by Tom Roe | No comments

There is much we can do to stretch heating oil, and Elaine Fernandez has an interview with Hudson’s Michael O’Hara about the city of Hudson’s “ten percent energy challenge,” a program that encourages and supports people who want to reduce their energy costs. He also talks about New York State’s effort to help middle class households cut costs through free energy audits, low-interest loans, and in some cases, grants.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012 local almanac

January 4, 2012 in Germantown, Ghent, Greenport, Hudson, Livingston, Stockport by Staff | No comments

Weather right now
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Please credit the above temperatures: From the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page; and from Cairo and Catskill Weather Underground pages.
On the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page, when the computer at Hawthorne Valley is turned on, the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page reports weather information live from Harlemville. Check dates and times at bottom of image to see whether reports are live or from when the computer was last turned off. Please properly credit any other local temperatures you announce on the air.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Maplecrest, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts it will be cold. The Albany NWS issued a Wind Chill Advisory through 9 a.m. for Western Greene County, where wind chills could be as low as -24. The forecast Wednesday for Maplecrest includes a slight chance of snow showers after 4 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 7 to 13 mph becoming south. Wednesday night there is also a slight chance of snow showers, with a low around 18. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Thursday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 29, and an overnight low of 24.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high near 38.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

Town meetings today
Today is the first Wednesday of the month.
CAIRO Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 512 Main Street, Cairo (622-3120).
GERMANTOWN Germantown Re-Organizational Meeting at 6 p.m. at Germantown Town Hall, 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown.
GHENT The Town of Ghent Planning Board holds a public hearing regarding the application of Chatham Associates of Albany, L.P. for the construction of a new Price Chopper Supermarket, to be located at 2595 New York State Route 66 in the Town of Ghent; and a Public Hearing to consider request by Michael Alderstein for Lot Line Adjustment of Parcel 93.00-01-09.12 & 09.2, located at 115 and 145 Tice Hill Road, Ghent. Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, P.O. Box 98, Ghent (392-4644).
GREENE COUNTY Meetings for Human Services, Health, and Education Committees at 6 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
GREENPORT Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Greenport Town Hall, 600 Town Hall Drive, Hudson (828-4656).
HUDSON Hudson Common Council Youth & Aging Committee meeting, 6 p.m., and Arts, Entertainment & Tourism Committee meeting at 6:45 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
LIVINGSTON Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, County Rte. 19, Livingston (851-9441).
STOCKPORT Organizational and Regular meeting of the Town Board also. No workshop meeting is planned for Stockport for January. 6 p.m. at Stockport Town Hall, 2787 Atlantic Ave., Stottville.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:20 a.m./ 4:41 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 1:03 p.m. / 3:06 a.m.

Sports scores and schedules
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Scores
NHL: New York Islanders 4 at Carolina Hurricanes 3
NCAAFB: Michigan 23, Virginia Tech 20 (OT)
Schedules
NBA: New Jersey at Boston, 7:30 p.m.
NBA: Charlotte at New York, 7:30 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Jan. 4:
• “The Half-Hour News Hour,” 3 p.m.: After a week off for a holiday, Julia Reichel and Lissa Harris from The Watershed Post are back with news from the Catskills.

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Hallenbeck sworn in as Hudson’s mayor

January 3, 2012 in Columbia County, Hudson by Noah Reibel | No comments

Jeff Alexander reports in the Register-Star on the swearing in of Hudson’s new Mayor, William Hallenbeck. The new mayor was sworn in Sun., Jan. 1, in front of a capacity crowd at City Hall. Hallenbeck praised his predecessor, Rick Scalera, and also his opponent, Nick Haddad, for running a tough campaign. The city is in contract negotiations with the Department of Public Works and the Police Deptartment. Hallenbeck told the paper those negotiations and job creation would be his two top priorities once taking office. November’s election was close, with the Democrats first insisting on an absentee ballot count and then challenging the counting method. Hallenbeck, a Republican, has appointed a Democrat, Gene Shetsky, to be his aide. Read the full story in the Register-Star.

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Man on ladder electrocuted in Hudson

January 3, 2012 in Hudson by Noah Reibel | No comments

David Lee of the Register-Star reports that a man was electrocuted in Hudson on Fri., Dec. 30, when his aluminum ladder touched a high voltage power line. According to witnesses at the scene, the ladder hit the primary electrical wires causing a loud roar and knocking the man down. The Hudson Police responded to the scene and the Greenport Rescue Squad rushed the man to Columbia Memorial Hospital. Read Lee’s article in the Register-Star.

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Hanson says business is up in Hudson

December 30, 2011 in Catskill, Hudson by Staff | No comments

Harold Hanson, from his blog, Threads.

WGXC’s Richard Roth spoke to Harold Hanson, who runs Verso, on Warren Street. Hanson started selling antiques in Hudson in the 1980s, and has also had a store in Catskill. He spoke with Roth about a recent upswing of business in Hudson. Listen to the interview here. PLAY CLIP

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Climate report examines impact on region

December 29, 2011 in Columbia County, Hudson, Saugerties, Upstate New York by Noah Reibel | No comments

Jim Planck reports in The Daily Mail about a region-by-region report on the effects of climate change in New York. Columbia University, the City University of New York, and Cornell University were involved in producing the large study for the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The report concludes that New York State’s climate is changing and divides the state up into seven regions. The study examines the impact of climate change on water resources, coastal zones, ecosystems, agriculture, energy, transportation, telecommunications, and public health and recommend measures for remediation. The report concludes that region #7, which includes Columbia County, will likely see a steady increase in precipitation in the future. It also contains a warning for communities, like Hudson, that rely on a single stream for much of its water. “Only six water supplies in the state appear to rely solely on a single small stream,” it says, noting that two of them are local — the City of Hudson and the Village of Saugerties. “Without secondary sources,” it states, “these run-of-the-river systems with small drainage basins are considered to be at risk for occasionally running out of water under conditions of climate change.” Read Planck’s article in The Daily Mail<./a>

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Wednesday, December 28, 2011 local almanac

December 28, 2011 in Athens, Columbia County, Greenport, Hudson, Kinderhook by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Hudson, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts there may be a little rain or snow showers Wednesday. Otherwise mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 14 mph increasing to between 21 and 24 mph. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy, with a low around 16. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 10 mph.
• Friday: A chance of snow showers before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

Town meetings today
This is the fourth Wednesday of the month.
ATHENS Village meeting at 7 p.m. at Community Center, 2 First St., Athens (945-1551).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Public Works Committee at 6 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
GREENPORT Special meeting, agenda unknown. 11 a.m.
HUDSON Department of Public Works Committee meeting at 6 p.m.; Legal Committee meeting starts at 6:45 p.m at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
KINDERHOOK Historical Committee meeting at 7 p.m., Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:19 a.m./ 4:35 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 9:43 a.m. / 9:12 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Dec. 28:
• “Tony Fallon live from Blackthorne Resort,” 7-9 p.m.: Tony Fallon, host of “The Irish Show” Sundays at 8 p.m. on WGXC 90.7-FM, hosts a special live night of music from the Blackthorne Resort in Durham. Tune in for unexpected guests, Irish music, stories, and more.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011 local almanac

December 27, 2011 in Greenport, Hudson, Stuyvesant by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Hudson, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts it will rain, mainly after 5 p.m. Tuesday in Hudson, with a high near 44. Tuesday night the rain continues, mainly before 1 a.m. Low around 36. The forecast for the week:
• Wednesday: Scattered rain showers before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of snow showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
• Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40.

Town meetings today
This is the fourth Tuesday of the month.
GREENPORT Unknown “special meeting” at 11 a.m., Planning Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Greenport Town Hall, Town Hall Drive, Hudson (828-4656).
HUDSON Common Council Economic Development Committee meeting, 6 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
STUYVESANT The Town Board of the Town of Stuyvesant has rescheduled the December Town Board meeting to 7 p.m. at Stuyvesant Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant. 518-758-6248

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:19 a.m./ 4:35 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 9:12 a.m. / 8:08 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Tue. Dec. 27:
• “4th Tuesday Opera Scene,” Noon-2 p.m.: Ed Beaty surveys the opera scene.

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Strongtree in Hudson closes

December 23, 2011 in Hudson by Tom Roe | No comments

The Strongtree Organic Coffee shop across the street from the Amtrak station in Hudson closes for the final time at 5 p.m. Dec. 23, 2011. The owners are moving to Florida, so the coffee may still be available here via mail order.

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Hudson schools win grant

December 22, 2011 in Columbia County, Hudson by Noah Reibel | No comments

The U.S. Department of Education awarded the Hudson City School District a $400,000 “Promise Neighborhoods” grant recentkly. The program aims to improve educational outcomes for students in distressed urban and rural neighborhoods. The Federal program was based on The Harlem Children’s Zone, a national model that ties social service programs and educational institutions into a supportive web designed to carry children in poverty from “cradle to college.” Non-profit Organizations, including faith based organizations, are eligible for the grants. Scott Waldman in the Times-Union reports that the Catholic Charities Diocese of Albany will head a group of community organizations working with the Hudson city school district to determine where services overlap. More than 230 groups across the country competed for the grants. Only 20 of them were awarded funds on Monday. Read the full story in the Albany Times-Union.

Tags: Dept. of Education, education, grants, Hudson schools, schools

Thursday, December 22, 2011 local almanac

December 22, 2011 in Athens, Chatham, Columbia County, Copake, Germantown, Hudson, Hunter, Stuyvesant, Windham by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Ghent, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service says Ghent will be mostly sunny Thursday, with a high near 48. Thursday night there could be rain and snow, becoming all snow after 4 a.m. Low around 31. Little or no snow accumulation expected. The weekend forecast:
• Friday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
• Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
• Christmas Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Town meetings today
This is the fourth Thursday of the month.
ATHENS The Town of Athens Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals hold a joint public hearing on applications for a site plan review and a height variance for installation of two asphalt storage tanks at Peckham Asphalt Resale Corp, located at 763 Schoharie Turnpike in the Town of Athens. 7 p.m. at Athens Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens.
CHATHAM Village Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham (392-5821).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Budget/Salary Committee at 10:00 a.m.
Public Works Committee at 6 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
COPAKE Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
GERMANTOWN Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown (537-6687).
HUDSON Historic Preservation Committee at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
HUNTER The Village of Hunter Zoning Board of Appeals holds a public hearing to consider an application for an area variance submitted by PPWH, Inc. for the property located at 7527 Main Street, Tax Lot #164.15-2-16. The applicant is seeking a variance from the required Side Setback and Mean Lot Width distances in order to obtain site plan approval from the Village of Hunter Planning Board to operate a restaurant on the premises. 6 p.m. at Hunter Village Hall, 7955 Main St., Hunter.
STUYVESANT Greenway Committee meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant (758-6248).
href=”http://www.townofwindham.com”>WINDHAM Town Board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:17 a.m./ 4:32 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 4:58 a.m. / 2:41 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Thu. Dec. 22:
• “Radio Theatre,” 3 p.m.: Laurence Olivier leads “A Christmas Carol” and Spike Jones plays “Jingle Bells.”

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
This information is not meant to be read on-air.
The information below are options of pre-recorded material hosts can choose to play.

Audio clips to play
• Roundup of New Year’s Eve events in Greene and Columbia counties. Produced by Ron Diamondstein. PLAY CLIP 2:05
• Kellie Darling, Executive Director of the Catskill Community Center, discusses the center’s annual Christmas Dinner. Interview by Ron Diamondstein. PLAY CLIP 3:27
• Peter Krug and Matt Bua duet of “Angels We Have Heard on High.” Recorded on WGXC Afternoon Show. PLAY CLIP 2:59
• Catskill’s Lydia Daniels performs “O Holy Night” at Catskill Community Center. Recorded by Matt Bua on WGXC Afternoon Show. PLAY CLIP 4:31
• Brian Dewan plays two holiday songs at ‘Live from the Red Dot Open Mic’ holiday sing-a-long, “Hard the Herald Angels Sing,” and an original composition, “Mistletoe.” Hosted by Rob Johanson. PLAY CLIP 6:21
• Stephen Bluhm sings ‘Blue Christmas’ at ‘Live from the Red Dot Open Mic.’ PLAY CLIP 2:04

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A_OFF_PSA_20111226 Catskill High School Cat Camp.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 5:33 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:06
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 5:33 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:06
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 5:33 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:06
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 5:33 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:06
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

Tags: town meetings

Wednesday, December 21 local almanac

December 21, 2011 in Cairo, Catskill, Ghent, Greene County, Hudson by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Earlton, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service says there will be rain in Earlton, mainly after 10 a.m. Wednesday. High near 46. Wednesday night rain is also likely, mainly before midnight, with a low around 39. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
• Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon, which may turn to snow showers after dark.
• Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
• Christmas Eve: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
• Christmas Day: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.

Town meetings today
This is the third Wednesday of the month.
CAIRO at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo (622-3120).
CATSKILL at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill.
COLUMBIA COUNTY Human Services meeting at 4 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
GHENT Planning Board session at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
GREENE COUNTY Legislature meeting at 6:30 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
HUDSON Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
TACONIC Taconic BOE Meeting 7 p.m. at Taconic Hills High School, 73 County Rt. 11A, Craryville. 518-325-0390. Held in meeting room at Taconic High.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:15 a.m./ 4:31 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 11:22 a.m. / 11:59 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Dec. 21:
• “The Schoemer Show,” Noon-2 p.m.: Karen Schoemer and special guest co-host Sam Sebren play holiday music ranging from the sublime to the deranged.
• “Live from the Red Dot Open Mic,” 9-10 p.m.: Second annual Christmas sing-a-long at the regular Wednesday night open mic at the Red Dot Restaurant and Bar. Rob Johanson hosts every week, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., with the 9-10 p.m. hour live on WGXC 90.7-FM and wgxc.org. This week, carols will be sung. As always, anyone can turn out to sing or play an instrument, or, perhaps, find an unexpected collaboration.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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The information below are options of pre-recorded material hosts can choose to play.

Audio clips to play
• Roundup of New Year’s Eve events in Greene and Columbia counties. Produced by Ron Diamondstein. PLAY CLIP 2:05

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A_OFF_PSA_20111226 Catskill High School Cat Camp.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 7:13 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:13
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 7:13 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:13
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 7:13 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:13
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 7:13 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:13
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

Tags: town meetings

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 local almanac

December 20, 2011 in Columbia County, Durham, Hillsdale, Hudson, Hunter, Lexington, Taghkanic by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Philmont, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service says Philmont will be sunny, with a high near 36. Tuesday night will bring increasing clouds, with a low around 23. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Wednesday: A slight chance of rain, snow, and sleet before 10 a.m., then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
• Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

Town meetings today
This is the third Tuesday of the month.
COLUMBIA COUNTY Health and Medical Services Committee meets at 4 p.m. at 401 State St. in Hudson.
DURHAM Town Board meets at 7:30 p.m. at Town Building, 7309 State Rt. 81, East Durham (239-8260).
HILLSDALE Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall on Main Street (325-5073).
HUDSON 5 p.m. Finance Committee meeting; 7 p.m. Regular Common Council meeting at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
HUNTER Meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville (589-6150).
LEXINGTON Town board meeting at 7 p.m., at Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington, (986-6303).
TAGHKANIC Planning Board workshop meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall on Route 82 in West Taghkanic (851-7638).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:16 a.m./ 4:31 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 2:34 a.m. / 1:07 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Tue. Dec. 20:
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4-6 p.m.: Mariel Fiori hosts the “WGXC Afternoon Show” with local and international news updates, interviews, features, music, and more.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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The information below are options of pre-recorded material hosts can choose to play.

Audio clips to play

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A OFF PSA 20111219 CCC Christmas dinner
• A_OFF_PSA_20111226 Catskill High School Cat Camp.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 3:11 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 3:11 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 3:11 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 3:11 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:10
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

Tags: town meetings

Hallenbeck picks aides

December 15, 2011 in Hudson by Tom Roe | No comments

Tom Casey in the Register-Star reports that Republican Hudson Mayor-elect Bill Hallenbeck will appoint Democrat Gene Shetsky, a former Hudson Police Chief, as mayor’s aide. Previously, Hallenbeck announced in a press release to other news organizations that A. Colarusso and Son’s Vice President of Human Resources and Finance, Gary Graziano will be Hudson City Police Department Commissioner. Read the full story about the latest appointment in the Register-Star.

Tags: Gene Shetsky, William Hallenbeck

Thursday, December 15, 2011 local almanac

December 15, 2011 in Ancram, Chatham, Columbia County, Copake, Coxsackie, Durham, Ghent, Greene County, Hudson, Kinderhook, Rensselaerville, Windham by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Chatham.
The National Weather Service says the weather in Chatham Thursday will be rainy, mainly before 4 p.m., with a high near 46. Thursday night there is a chance of showers, mainly before 11 p.m., with a low around 36. The weekend forecast:
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind between 10 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

Town meetings today
This is the third Thursday of the month.
ANCRAM Board meeting at 7 p.m. in Town Hall at 1416 County Rte. 7, Ancram (329-6512).
CAIRO Cairo-Durham Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Cairo Elementary School, 424 Main St., Cairo, 518-622-3231.
CHATHAM Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. Town Hall, 488 State Route 295, Chatham (392-3262).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Public Safety Committee meeting at 6 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
COPAKE Copake Zoning Review Meeting at 7 p.m. This committee will continue to meet on a regular basis on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the same location at 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
COXSACKIE The Village of Coxsackie Planning Board holds a Public Hearing for a minor sub-division for property owned by William and Betty Jane Nevins located in the Village of Coxsackie at 7 p.m. at Coxsackie Town Hall at 16 Reed St., Coxsackie. 518-731-2727
DURHAM Town board meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Town Building, 7309 State Rt. 81, East Durham.
GHENT Town Board meeting at the Ghent Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644)
GREENE COUNTY The Greene County Industrial Development Agency holds their board meeting. 8 a.m. at Greene County IDA Office, 270 Mansion St., Coxsackie, 518-731-5500
HUDSON Hudson holds a public hearing on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 4:00PM in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson, on the following proposed Local Laws which were adopted by the Common Council on November 30, 2011: Proposed Local Law Introductory No. 4 of 2011 – A Local Law amending the City Zoning Code to implement the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program and for other purposes. Proposed Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2011 – A Local Law amending the City Zoning Code to implement the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program by providing for Local Consistency Review. Proposed Local Law Introductory N0.6 of 2011 – A Local Law amending the City Charter to implement the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program by providing for the appointment of a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Consistency Review Board. Proposed Local Law Introductory No. 7 of 2011 – A Local Law amending the City Charter to provide for the appointment of a Harbor Master in order to implement the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. 4 p.m. at Hudson City Hall, 520 Warren St., Hudson, 518-828-1030
RENSSELAERVILLE The Rensselaerville Hydrofracking Committee meets at 7 p.m. at Rensselaerville Town Hall, 87 Barger Road, Medusa.
WINDHAM Town board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:12 a.m./ 4:29 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 9:55 p.m. / 10:27 a.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Thu. Dec. 15:
• “Between the Lines,” 2 p.m.: Ann Forbes Cooper talks with local authors Randy Treu and Ed Breslin.
• “Radio Theatre,” 3 p.m.: “Involuntary Reception” by Kristin Lucas, and a work by Anna Friz’s “The Clandestine Transmissions of Pirate Jenny.”
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4 p.m.: Hosts Richard Roth and Ellen Thurston talk to local artist Wayne Coe.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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The information below are options of pre-recorded material hosts can choose to play.

Audio clips to play

New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A OFF PSA 20111219 CCC Christmas dinner
• A_OFF_PSA_20120127_henriquez_youth_fund.mp3
• A_OFF_PSA_20120301_prescription_drug_help.mp3
• A_OFF_PSA_20120315_probono.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:14
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:14
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:14
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:14
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

Tags: town meetings

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 local almanac

December 14, 2011 in Athens, Cairo, Catskill, Claverack, Clermont, Columbia County, Hudson, Jewett, Kinderhook by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Athens.
The National Weather Service says the weather in Athens Wednesday will be partly sunny, with a high near 41. Wednesday night there is a chance of rain before 1 a.m., then a chance of sleet between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., then rain likely after 4 a.m., with a low around 34. The forecast into the weekend:
• Thursday: Rain likely, with a high near 46.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Town meetings today
This is the second Wednesday of the month.
VILLAGE OF ATHENS The Village of Athens holds a Public Hearing on the proposed amendments to the Village’s Vehicle and Traffic Law at 6:30 p.m at the Athens Community Center, 2 First St., Athens (945-1551).
CAIRO Robert Hempstead, just elected Town of Cairo Highway Superintendent, holds a public meeting/”open highway forum” at 6:30 p.m. at Gallagher’s, 513 Main St. in Cairo.
CATSKILL Board of Education meeting in Catskill High library at 7 p.m.
CLERMONT Planning Board meets at Town Hall at 7 p.m. at 1795 Route 9, Clermont (537-6868).
COLUMBIA COUNTY holds a Columbia County Water & Sewer District #1 public hearing in the Supervisors’ Chambers relating to the adoption of the water and sewer rates and the review of the 2012 proposed budget for the Columbia County Water & Sewer District #1 at 6:30 p.m., also a public hearing will be held at the Legislative Chamber of the Columbia County Board of Supervisors to consider the proposed acquisition of a temporary easement to be used as a temporary detour over the lands of Henry J. Meininger connecting Route 22 and River Road in the Town of Austerlitz, in connection with the replacement of BIN 3221950 carrying Upper Hollow Road over the Green River (the “Pratt Bridge Replacement Project”). Both meetings before a full Board of Supervisors meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 401 State St. in Hudson.
CLAVERACK Town of Claverack holds a Public Hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals for the on the following application(s): Schnackenberg, Jurgen: 79 Donnelly Rd. Tax Map #(SBL) 123 . – 1 – 63 . 111 Site Plan Review for construction of 28’ X 40’ barn to house hay, firewood, and utility room equipped with solar panels. The following application(s) are on the agenda for board review at the December 14, 2011 meeting of the Town of Claverack Zoning Board of Appeals: Almstead Nursery Company and Almstead Realty Company: 905 NYS Rte. 66 Tax Map #(SBL) 101 . – 1 – 53. Site Plan Review for installation of a temporary 24-foot by 8-foot office trailer. Coyote Flaco/Elle Mae: 6032 Rte. 9-H/23 Hudson Tax Map #(SBL) 131 . – 1 – 5 Area Variance for the expansion of a non-conforming use. At 7:30 p.m. at Claverack Town Hall, 91 Church St., Mellenville.
COPAKE Resource Advisory Committee meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
GHENT Planning Board Application meeting and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7 p.m. both at Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
HUDSON Planning Committee meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
JEWETT Town meeting at 7 p.m., at Municipal Bldg. 3547 Co. Rt. 23C (263-4626).
KINDERHOOK Town’s 9 & 9H Corridor Committee meets at 7 p.m. at at Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).
KINDERHOOK Village Board meeting and budget hearing, 7 p.m. at 6 Chatham Street, Kinderhook (758-9882).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:12 a.m./ 4:29 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 8:48 p.m. / 9:55 a.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Dec. 14:
• “The Half-Hour News Hour,” 3 p.m.: Lissa Harris and Julia Reischel of The Watershed Post blog cover all the news in the Catskills.
• “Live from the Red Dot Open Mic,” 9 p.m.: Rob Johanson hosts an hour of live music from the Red Dot Restaurant on Warren St. in Hudson.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
This information is not meant to be read on-air.
The information below are options of pre-recorded material hosts can choose to play.

Audio clips to play

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:16
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:16
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:16
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 5:00 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:16
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

Tags: town meetings

Hudson discrimination suit still alive

December 13, 2011 in Hudson by Tom Roe | No comments

Lynn Sloneker at Unmuffled reports how the Audra Jornov-penned story in the Register-Star posted Monday evening falsely reports that a Hudson principal’s racial discrimination complaint against the Hudson City School District and its Board of Education was “unfounded” according to the New York State Division of Human Rights. “In fact, the Division of Human Rights rendered no such opinion, and the process of adjudicating the complaint has barely begun — the district has yet to file a formal answer to Spicer’s allegations, according to statements made by HCSD Superintendent John F. Howe, Monday,” Sloneker reports. The report that Jurnov says comes from the Division of Human Rights is actually from Delmar attorney Ira Lobel. “Lobel was contracted November 14, upon the recommendation of the district’s labor attorney, Stuart S. Waxman, of Donoghue, Thomas, Auslander & Drohan of Hopewell Junction,” Sloneker writes. “He was brought in to sort through the ongoing dispute between district administrators that led to allegations of racial discrimination, and the filing of a formal complaint with the Division of Human Rights…. At the [school] board meeting Monday [Dec. 12], Howe acknowledged the report was completed. He said Lobel’s findings would be ‘incorporated into the board’s formal response [to Spicer's complaint]….’ and subsequently filed with the Division. The district has until Friday to file that response, Howe said,” Sloneker writes. So, the district is clearly still preparing a response to the lawsuit. In the Register-Star, Spicer is quoted saying: “With the exception of the pay issue and the district’s response to my receiving offensive e-mails, the report did not deny that any of the acts of discrimination happened. Mr. Lobel, the writer of the report just found the acts more of a result of ‘sloppy administration,’ than racially motivated discrimination,” Spicer wrote in an e-mail with Jornov, reported in the original story, which WGXC reported first without Sloneker’s corrections. Read the the Register-Star story here and Unmuffled’s correction here.

UPDATE: At 11:42 a.m. Tuesday the Register-Star retracted the story:

“EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of this story stated that New York State Division of Human Rights declared Steven Spicer’s complaint of racial discrimination unfounded. This is incorrect. It was the Hudson City School District’s internal investigation that was completed. The results of that investigation were that Spicer’s complaints were unfounded. The state’s investigation is still ongoing. We apologize for the error.”

The newspaper has kept the original, incorrect story online for Google searches to find.

Tags: education, Hudson schools, Jack Howe, Peter Merante, schools, Steven Spicer

CCHS unearths local archive

December 13, 2011 in Chatham, Columbia County, Hudson, Kinderhook by Noah Reibel | No comments

Barbara Reina in the Register-Star reports that the Columbia County Historical Society has come into a trove of historical documents, dating back to the 18th and 19th Century. The Society’s curator Diane Shewchuk said the archive of 160 yellowing documents includes records of local mills and taverns, in Kinderhook, Chatham Center, Hudson and Valatie. A collector in Albany apparently notified local historian Ruth Piwonka that the archive was available. The Columbia County Historical Society then purchased the material with a small grant from the Kinderhook Bank. Read the full story in the Register-Star.

Tags: Columbia County Historical Society, local history

Demolition continues despite safety concerns

December 12, 2011 in Columbia County, Hudson by Noah Reibel | No comments

Some Hudson residents have raised concerns about the ongoing demolishing of a building on the corner of Columbia St. and North 3rd, where Columbia St. is blocked. The city has posted signs warning about asbestos nearby. WGXC’s Noah Reibel found Hudson’s Code Enforcement Officer, Peter Wurster, at the site and asked him why the City felt the building, at 255 Columbia St., had to come down now. PLAY CLIP

Tags: demolition, environment, Hudson

Friday, December 9, 2011 local almanac

December 9, 2011 in Hudson by Staff | No comments

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Philmont.
The National Weather Service predicted the weekend will be clear but cold. Friday should be partly sunny, with a high near 43. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. The forecast for the weekend:
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36, low overnight near 20.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 38, low around 21.
• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

Weather in Harlemville

From the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page. When the computer at Hawthorne Valley is turned on, the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page reports weather information live from Harlemville. Check dates and times at bottom of image to see whether reports are live or from when the computer was last turned off.
Hosts: You can also read current temperature in Hudson, in Studio A in Hudson.

Town meetings today
This is the second Friday of the month.
HUDSON Historic Preservation Commission at 10 a.m., 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:08 a.m./ 4:28 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 3:50 p.m. / 6:14 a.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Fri. Dec. 9:
• “Imprint,” 10 a.m.: Terry Doyle profiles Hudson Valley musicians, and features area concerts and events.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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New PSAs/STATION IDs
• A_OFF_PSA_20111209_dot_holiday_concert.mp3
• A OFF PSA 20111226 Coop Ext Little Theater in the Woods.mp3
• A_OFF_PSA_20120119_farm_film_fest_4 in Chatham at Crandell Theatre.mp3
• A_OFF_PSA_20120128_catskill_filmvid_fest.mp3

Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 4:35 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:02
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 4:35 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:02
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 4:35 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:02
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 4:35 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:02
• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
• 5 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News headlines, through fsrn.org
• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Capitol Confidential Albany Times-Union blog of state politics.
ccScoop Columbia County website.
Chatham Courier Weekly newspaper.
Chronogram Monthly Hudson Valley arts magazine.
Cluckin' A Critter Farm Greene County farm blog.
Cocotodo Columbia County events.
Columbia County News Wiki aggregator of Columbia County news.
ColumbiaPage Volunteer fire fighters of Columbia County website with emergency news, photos.
Fox 23 Albany-based Fox-affliate television station.
GayHudson
Greene County News HCN-owned weekly covering Greenville, Coxsackie, and Athens.
Greene County Real Information Real estate-centric from “Windham Real Estate Lady.”
Helderberg Hilltowns Berne, Knox, Westerlo, and Rensselaerville in Albany County are covered here.
History and Genealogy of Berne, NY
Hudson Urbanism Matthew Frederick’s blog about Hudson architecture.
Hudson Valley Magazine Glossy monthly.
Lance Wheeler Local videographer’s YouTube account.
Mid-Hudson News
Mildly Discordant Opposition to the Sunshine on the Hudson blog.
Nippertown! Albany and Hudson Valley music and art.
Our Town Quarterly magazine from Claverack that covers Columbia County, and sometimes, Greene and Dutchess and the Berkshires.
Ravena News-Herald HCN-owned weekly covering southeastern Albany County.
Register-Star (reg. req.) Columbia County daily newspaper.
Roll Magazine Monthly about “creative living in Hudson Valley.”
Sam Pratt Columbia County opinions from environmental activist.
Seeing Greene Dick May’s blog about Greene County and Catskill.
The 12534 Hudson-oriented items if interest.
The Berkshire Eagle Based in the Berkshires, with a little coverage of Columbia County.
The Business Review Albany-based business journal.
The Clover Network Sam Pratt’s Columbia County automated aggregator.
The Columbia Paper Columbia County weekly newspaper.
The Daily Freeman Hudson Valley daily newspaper covers Greene County.
The Daily Mail (reg. req.) Greene County daily newspaper.
The Gossips of Rivertown News of Hudson, with occasional rumors and fiction.
The Hudson Valley Chronic
The Mountain Eagle News of the mountaintop every Thursday.
Unmuffled Exhaustive coverage of Hudson school system.
Upstater Real estate blog.
Watershed Post News, arts, environment, and culture from the Catskills.
WHUC Community calendar from AM station.
Windham Journal News for western Greene County on Thursdays.
WNYT Albany-based NBC-affliate television station.
Word on the Street Gotohudson.net’s blog.
WRGB Albany-based CBS-affliate television station.
WRIP Windham-based commerical radio station.
WTEN Albany-based ABC-affliate television station.
YNN Albany-based television station.

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