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Thursday, February 23, 2012 local almanac

February 22, 2012 in Chatham, Columbia County, Copake, Germantown, Hudson, Stuyvesant, Windham by Staff | No comments

Most local schools are on winter break now, and closed all week.

Weather right now

READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in Studio A.
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 Earlton, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts Earlton has a chance of rain and snow showers before 9 a.m. Thursday. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Thursday night there is chance of rain before 2 a.m., then rain and sleet likely. Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Friday: Rain and sleet, becoming all rain after 10 a.m. High near 48, rain, and perhaps a little snow Friday night, with a low around 30.
• Saturday: A slight chance of snow, mixing with rain after 10 a.m., then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high near 38, a low around 17.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

Town meetings today
Today is the fourth Thursday of the month.
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).
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 6:40 a.m./ 5:39 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 7:05 a.m. / 7:45 p.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: Atlanta Hawks 82 at New York Knicks 99; Jeremy Lin led Knicks with 17 points and eight assists.
Schedules
NBA: New York Knicks at Miami Heat, 7 p.m. (TV: TNT)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Thu. Feb. 23:
• “Sound Forms,” 2 p.m.: Peter Wetzler speaks with Hudson Valley singer/songwriter and activist Rebecca Martin and bassist Larry Grenadier, back from his tour with Pat Metheny.

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Athens fire causes major service outage

February 22, 2012 in Athens, Columbia County by Lynn Sloneker | No comments

An early morning structure fire in Athens caused a major service outage for Mid-Hudson Cablevision customers in Columbia County, Wed., Feb. 22. Cable, Internet and phone service was interrupted at approximately 6 a.m., and fully restored by mid-afternoon, according to a statement released by the company. Claude Haton is reporting in The Daily Mail Slice of Athens on Washington Ave. in the village was gutted. The remains of the structure were later leveled by the Department of Public Works. Owner Donna Passaretti said she was told the fire was caused by an electrical short in a freezer unit. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

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Catskill food pantry on the move

February 21, 2012 in Catskill, Greene County by Lynn Sloneker | No comments

Doron Tyler Antrim reports in The Daily Mail Matthew 25 Food Pantry is moving, and asking for donations of money and labor to repair its new space in a vacant former county office building on Union Street in Catskill. This will be the pantry’s third location since it was founded in 2009. It is currently located at 298 Main Street. The pantry will enter into a 10-year lease with Greene County for the new location at the cost of $1 per year. In an interview with Antrim, pantry Executive Director Patti Dushane said the new space is “a mess,” but expects to transition into the Union Street space by June 1. In addition to food, Matthew 25 offers clothing, outerwear, shoes and has a book exchange. It is open 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

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Flood-damaged properties may qualify for buyout

February 21, 2012 in Catskill, Greene County by Lynn Sloneker | No comments

Jim Planck writes in The Daily Mail owners of catastrophically damaged properties in Catskill can now qualify to participate in a federally funded buyout program as the result of action taken by the Greene County Legislature. The program allows owners of property irreparably damaged during last summer’s tropical storms to sell their property to the Town of Catskill for up to 75 percent of its appraised value. The property title is transferred to the town and must remain as open space or park land. Catskill Councilman Kevin Lennon said 13 sites potentially qualify. The program was designed to relocate people from flood-prone areas. The Greene County Economic Development, Tourism and Planning, and the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District will administer the flood-prone property acquisition program. Funding is through the federal Hazard Mitigation Grants Program. Applications are available at the town hall, and must be completed and received by Greene County Soil and Water by Thurs., Feb. 23. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

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HSBC acquisition nearly complete

February 21, 2012 in Capital District, Catskill, Greene County by Lynn Sloneker | No comments

Jim Planck writes in The Daily Mail the acquisition of HSBC Bank by First Niagara is nearly complete. On Fri., Feb. 17, First Niagara announced it will close 35 locations statewide, including the HCBC branch on Main Street in Catskill. First Niagara expects the takeover to be complete by mid-May and most branches identified for closure will remain open until mid-June. Five First Niagara banks located in Albany, Clifton Park, Rotterdam, Troy and Brunswick, will be shuttered May 18. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

 

 

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012 local almanac

February 21, 2012 in Columbia County, Durham, Germantown, Hillsdale, Hudson, Lexington, Taghkanic by Staff | No comments

In addition, most local schools are on winter break this week, and closed all week.

Weather right now

READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in Studio A.
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 Germantown, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts Germantown will be mostly sunny, with a high near 45 on Tuesday. Tuesday night there is a chance of rain showers before 2 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 34. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 9 a.m., then a slight chance of rain showers. Wednesday night there is a chance of rain showers before 4 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
• Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7 a.m., then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 53, low around 36.
• Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54, low around 33.

Town meetings today
Today 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).
GERMANTOWN Town of Germantown Town Board Meeting: Proposed Town Board Monthly Meeting Agenda. • Town Attorney – Ratify agreement to continue old business with Whiteman, Osterman Hanna LLC; • National Grid – Removal from demand meter and demand rate; • Sewer Issue with Peter Fingar Property – Estimate to scope line to determine needs and mapping. • Karol Harlow – Removal of synthetic marijuana and paraphernalia from local store shelves; G-Tel – Presentation; Gerald Smith – Request to add Mr. Smith to History Advisory Committee. 7 p.m. at Germantown Town Hall, 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown, 518-537-6687.
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 6:43 a.m./ 5:36 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 6:10 a.m. / 5:42 p.m.
New Moon: 5:36 p.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: New Jersey Nets 100 at New York Knicks 92; Deron Williams, 38 points.
Schedules
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at Memphis Grizzlies, 8 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Tue. Feb. 21:
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4-6 p.m.: Hosted by Mariel Fiori and Antonio Flores-Lobos.

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Important local meetings this week

February 20, 2012 in Cairo, Germantown, Greenville, Philmont, Taghkanic by Tom Roe | No comments

Town meetings of note this week:

MONDAY
Greenville Public Hearing
Feb. 20, 2012: 7:30 p.m.
At Greenville Town Hall, 11159 Route 32, Greenville. 518-966-5055
Public hearing on changes to the dog ordinance. Followed by the regular town board meeting.

TUESDAY
Germantown Board Meeting
Feb. 21, 2012: 7 p.m.
At Germantown Town Hall, 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown. 518-537-6687
Proposed Town Board agenda includes:
• Town Attorney – Ratify agreement to continue old business with Whiteman, Osterman Hanna LLC;
• National Grid – Removal from demand meter and demand rate;
• Sewer Issue with Peter Fingar Property – Estimate to scope line to determine needs and mapping.
• Karol Harlow – Removal of synthetic marijuana and paraphernalia from local store shelves;
• G-Tel – Presentation;
• Gerald Smith – Request to add Mr. Smith to History Advisory Committee.

WEDNESDAY
Cairo Special Meeting
Feb. 22, 2012: 4 p.m.
At Cairo Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo, 518-622-3120.
The Town Board of Cairo holds a special meeting with the Highway Department in Executive Session to discuss labor matters. In October, during this season’s only snowstorm, several highway department employees were unavailable to plow, because their contract had not been resolved. A regular general town board meeting follows at 7 p.m., with a guest speaker from the Park Task Force to discuss the progress and vision for Angelo Canna Park.

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Taghkanic Special Meeting
Feb. 22, 2012: 6 p.m.
At Taghkanic Town Hall, 909 Route 82, Taghkanic, 518-851-7638.
The Taghkanic Town Board holds a special meeting to discuss appointments and personnel as a joint meeting with the Town Board and Building Committee to discuss the procedural list outlining the committee’s approved Highway Department Facility Proposed Improvement program.

SATURDAY
Farming Our Future
Feb. 25, 2012: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
At Taconic Hills High School, 73 County Rt. 11A, Craryville, 518-325-0390
“Growing Food, Farms and Community” is the subtitle of this series of workshops. The First Annual “Farming Our Future” will engage the agriculture community to think about its work in the context of a rapidly changing local, regional, and global food system. Just as the Hudson Valley sits at the crossroads of the consumer market positioned between the New York Metro area and New England, area farmers sit at the crossroads of the future of agriculture. See wgxc.org/events for full list of speakers.

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Kinderhook Workshop Meeting
Feb. 25, 2012: 9 a.m.
At Philmont Village Hall, 124 Main St., Philmont, 518-672-7032.
The Town of Kinderhook Town Board holds a workshop meeting to discuss the Martin H. Glynn building acquisition.

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DEC eyes Catskill Creek fishing change

February 20, 2012 in Catskill, Columbia County by Noah Reibel | No comments

A walleye, from Wikipedia.

Lissa Harris in the Waterhed Post reports that the DEC is recommending several changes that could affect fishing in local streams, including the Esopus and Catskill Creeks. The agency announced Friday that it is proposing a ban on fishing in Catskill Creek from the Route 9W bridge upstream to the dam in Leeds from March 16 through the first Saturday in May, to protect spawning walleye. The Walleye season officially opens in May but early poaching has been an ongoing problem on Catskill Creek, and some local anglers have called on officials close the creek to all fishing in early spring. The DEC is also proposing limiting the number of trout caught in a stretch of the Esopus from the Shandaken Tunnel to the Ashokan Reservoir. The agency is proposing a daily catch of five fish, with no more than two trout longer than 12 inches. Read the DEC’s proposed changes to Freshwater fishing rules in NY.

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Future of Catskill Farmers Market in jeopardy

February 20, 2012 in Catskill by Lynn Sloneker | No comments

In a letter to the editor of The Daily Mail, on Wed., Feb. 15, the Catskill Farmers Market vendors’ organization announced the majority of members will decline to participate in the market during the upcoming season. The decision was made after Village Trustees chose to move the market away from downtown to the west side of Catskill, for the second year in a row. In the letter, Donna Bonville, President, and Barbara Fox, Treasurer of the group, said vendors met with the Trustees Thurs., Feb. 9, to discuss a compromise to move the market to one side of Main Street. But the Trustees did not budge. The vendors expressed disappointment in the decision, and regret that vendors can no longer bring locally grown products to the community. Contacted by phone Mon., Feb. 20, Bonville reported the vendors have heard nothing further from the Trustees, and there has been no change in the group’s position. Read the full letter in The Daily Mail.

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Monday, February 20, 2012 local almanac

February 20, 2012 in Athens, Austerlitz, Canaan, Greene County, Greenville by Staff | No comments

Today is President’s Day. The Daily Freeman rounds up the local closings:
• Amtrak: Sunday schedule
• Banks: Closed
• County offices: Closed
• Federal offices: Closed
• Financial markets: Closed
• Greene County Transit: No service
• Mail delivery: None
• Metro-North: Saturday schedule
• Schools: Closed
• Trailways: Holiday schedule

In addition, most local schools are on winter break this week, and closed all week.

Weather right now

READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in Studio A.
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 Purling, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts Purling will be sunny Monday, with a high near 40, low around 19. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Tuesday night there is a chance of showers before 1 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
• Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10 a.m., then a slight chance of rain showers, a chance of rain before 1 a.m., then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
• Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48, low around 33.
• Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47.

Town meetings today
Today is the third Monday of the month.
ATHENS Town meeting at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall, 2 First Street, Athens (734-3636).
AUSTERLITZ Comprehensive plan meeting at 7 p.m., at 812 Route 203, Austerlitz (392-3260).
CANAAN Planning board meeting at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 1647 Route 5 South, Canaan (781-3144).
GREENE COUNTY 6 p.m. meetings of Government Ops and Finance committees, plus party caucuses at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
GREENVILLE Town Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Offices, corner of routes 32 and 81, Greenville (966-8276).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 6:45 a.m./ 5:35.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 5:40 a.m. / 4:39 p.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: Dallas Mavericks 97 at New York Knicks 104; Jeremy Lin, 28 points.
Schedules
NBA: New Jersey Nets at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. (TV: YES/MSG)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Mom. Feb. 20:
• “Roots, Runners, Rhizomes,” 3 p.m.: Call in with health questions at 518-828-0290.
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4-6 p.m.: Hosts Sara Kendall and Noah Reibel step outside Greene and Columbia counties to talk about international issues.

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WGXC weekend ski report: President’s Day

February 17, 2012 in Hillsdale, Hunter, Windham by Tom Roe | No comments

Previous fireworks at Hunter Mountain, from their website.

All three local ski resorts feature special events and discounts this President’s Day weekend. Catamount Ski in Columbia County has 31 trails and four lifts open with 18-40″ of snow. The band Satellite Shine performs in the tavern on Sun., Feb. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Windham Mountain has a snow base between 14″ and 44″ on 40 trails with six lifts open. Windham opens for skiing at 8 a.m. all week, and offers night skiing February 17-25 from 4-8 p.m. Hunter Mountain has up to 18″ to 72″ of snow on 43 trails with six lifts. There will be fireworks at 7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 18.

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Route 42 in Lexington now open

February 17, 2012 in Lexington by Lynn Sloneker | No comments

Bridge and road damage caused by flooding during Tropical Storm Irene in August has been repaired on Route 42 in Lexington. Two bridges were reconstructed and are now open to traffic. The reopened areas are on Route 42 between state Route 23A and County Road 6, and the Route 42 bridge over the West Kill. See a photo of the reconstructed bridge at The Daily Mail Web site.

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Study finds Prattsville ‘never had a chance’

February 16, 2012 in Prattsville by Lynn Sloneker | No comments

Tropical Storm Irene created a “super flood,” Michael Ryan writes in The Daily Mail. Engineer James MacBroom was retained by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection to conduct the storm study that characterized the amount of rainfall and resulting water quantities as “off the chart.” MacBroom and DEP regional manager Ira Stern recently presented the preliminary findings to members of the Prattsville community. MacBroom said the little town “never had a chance” on Aug. 28, 2011, due in large part to its unique location among steep forest lands and narrow valleys. The study offers suggestions on how Prattsville can move forward. MacBroom said more data is needed before a final analysis can be made. The process was complicated, Ryan writes, because gauges used to measure water levels and stream velocities at Red Falls, on the Batavia Kill, and on the Schoharie Creek just above the Route 23 bridge, were lost in the flooding. Additional public information sessions are planned. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

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Thursday, February 16, 2012 local almanac

February 16, 2012 in Ancram, Chatham, Claverack, Columbia County, Copake, Durham, Ghent, Kinderhook, Windham by Staff | No comments

Weather right now

READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in Studio A.
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 Copake, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts rain in Copake Thursday, mainly after 4 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. Thursday night there will be rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3 a.m. Low around 30. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Friday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 7 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44, low around 22.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42, low around 24 and overnight snow showers possible.
• Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38, low around 20.
• Washington’s Birthday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

Town meetings today
Today 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).
CHATHAM Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. Town Hall, 488 State Route 295, Chatham (392-3262).
CLAVERACK A presentation and discussion of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s 2012-13 Executive Budget with Brian U. Stratton, Director of Canals, and former Mayor of Schenectady. Stratton will offer an overview of the Governor’s spending plan and take questions from attendees. At 11 a.m. at A. B. Shaw Firehouse, 67 Route 23, Claverack.
COLUMBIA COUNTY Public Safety Committee meeting at 6 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson.
COPAKE Comprehensive Planning Committee meeting at 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
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)
WINDHAM Town board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 6:50 a.m./ 5:30 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 2:44 a.m. / 12:20 a.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
(Hosts: Read scores in the a.m. only, and schedules in the p.m.)
Scores
NBA: Sacramento Kings 85 at New York Knicks 100; 10 points, 13 assists for Jeremy Lin. Seventh straight Knicks win with Jeremy Lin.
Schedules
NBA: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls, 8 p.m. (TV: TNT)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Thu. Feb. 16:
• “Between the Lines,” 2 p.m. Interviews with Guy Dayton and Professor Louie about the benefit concert February 19 at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville, New York, to benefit those impacted by Hurricane Irene. Also talking to Machan Taylor who has put together a compilation virtual CD by local musicians to similarly benefit Hurricane Irene victims. Hosted by Ann Forbes Cooper.

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American Valve site no longer a threat

February 15, 2012 in Coxsackie, Greene County by Lynn Sloneker | No comments

Doron Tyler Antrim reports in The Daily Mail, the Department of Environmental Conservation has declared the American Valve Superfund site, located on Mansion Street in Coxsackie, is no longer a threat to the public health or environment. The state agency announced Feb. 8, the site was reclassified, but that it will remain on the state Superfund list for maintenance and monitoring. The site is the former home of American Valve Manufacturing Corp., a foundry where valves and pipe fittings were produced until 1988, when the company relocated to North Carolina and abandoned the 15-acre property contaminated by lead and other toxic solvents. The location was declared a state Superfund site in 1991. The DEC anticipates years of continued testing and says redevelopment of the site is unlikely. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

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Storm repair contracts approved

February 15, 2012 in Greene County by Lynn Sloneker | No comments

W.T. Eckert writes in The Daily Mail about the Greene County Highway Department’s continued work to repair major highway damage left in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene. At its meeting Mon., Feb. 13, the county Highway Committee authorized the department to enter into agreements with four engineering firms, totaling $819,852. County Highway Superintendent Gary Harvey said the resolutions approved covered the replacement of the County Route 17 slide, eight bridges and three large culverts. Four different engineering firms, all prequalified and previously approved, were retained. Each firm was assigned three or four projects each, according to Harvey. Read the full story in the Daily Mail.

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Program aims to recruit firefighters

February 15, 2012 in Columbia County, Greene County by Lynn Sloneker | No comments

Jim Planck reports in the Register Star the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York has extended the Higher Education Learning Plan filing deadline for tuition reimbursement to Wed., Feb. 15. HELP is a FASNY-created incentive program intended to draw in new volunteer firefighters. Eligible community college students can qualify to receive full tuition reimbursement when they become a volunteer firefighter. A student must maintain a passing average and be an active volunteer while in school, and during a service period of one to four years following graduation. The program is funded by a U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant. Read the full story in the Register Star.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012 local almanac

February 15, 2012 in Catskill, Columbia County, Ghent, Greene County, Hudson 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 Acra, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts a chance of snow showers before 9 a.m. Wednesday in Acra, then turning to rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Wednesday night should be partly cloudy, with a low around 24. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Thursday: Rain and snow likely before 2 p.m., then rain likely between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then rain and snow likely after 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 41, low around 33.
• Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10 a.m., then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43, low around 26.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41, low around 19.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

Town meetings today
Today is the third Wednesday of the month.
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).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 6:51 a.m./ 5:29 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 1:42 a.m. / 11:23 a.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
(Hosts: Read scores in the a.m. only, and schedules in the p.m.)
Scores
NBA: New York Knicks 90 at Toronto Raptors 87. Jeremy Lin hit the winning basket with a half-second left in the game, and scored 27 points total, as the Knicks are now 6-0 since the undrafted rookie from Harvard University took over the point guard position.
Schedules
NBA: Sacramento Kings at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. (TV: MSG)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Feb. 15:
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4-6 p.m. Live from the Catskill Community Center.

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Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 5:03 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:04
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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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DoS awards grants for rebuilding

February 14, 2012 in Delaware County, Greene County, Prattsville, Schoharie County by Lynn Sloneker | No comments

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Mon., Feb. 13, the Department of State has awarded grants to 13 upstate communities hit hard by flooding last year. Communities located in Greene, Delaware and Schoharie counties were each awarded up to $50,000 to support specific rebuilding projects. ”This funding will help towns and villages rebuild and find ways to make sure they are better prepared for future flooding,” Cuomo said in a statement. The list of Community Recovery Grant recipients included the towns of Prattsville and Blenheim. Prattsville, in partnership with Greene County, will complete a strategy that builds on the initial planning work started with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The town’s plan includes a detailed feasibility analysis for priority housing, economic development, and community facility projects ($50,000). Blenheim will establish a way to address revitalization needs relative to housing, business, community facilities, infrastructure and environmental assets ($50,000). Other recipients include Middletown, the villages of Fleischmanns and Margaretsville and Rotterdam.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 local almanac

February 14, 2012 in Cairo, Chatham, Copake, Coxsackie by Staff | No comments

From Wikipedia.

Today is Valentine’s Day. Wikipedia says:
Saint Valentine’s Day, often simply Valentine’s Day, is a holiday observed on February 14 honoring one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine. It was first established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD, and was later deleted from the General Roman Calendar of saints in 1969 by Pope Paul VI.

The day first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. By the 15th century, it had evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as “valentines”).

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 Hudson will have a chance of rain showers, mainly after 5 p.m. Tuesday. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Tuesday night there is a chance of rain and snow showers before 9 p.m., then a chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 9 a.m., then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47, a low around 26.
• Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 10 a.m., then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 44, low around 36.
• Friday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Town meetings today
Today is the second Tuesday of the month.
CAIRO Town of Cairo Planning Board holds a public hearing on the application of Slater’s Smart Stop for approval of a Subdivision and Site Plan Review. The store is proposing a storage building, and a diesel and kerosene pump. 7 p.m. at Acra Community Center, Old County Route 23, Cairo, 518-622-9898.
CHATHAM Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at 488 Route 295, Chatham (392-3262).
COPAKE Board of Ethics, 7 p.m.; Comprehensive Planning Comm., 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234)
COXSACKIE Town board at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, Reed St., Coxsackie (731-2727).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 6:53 a.m./ 5:28 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 12:35 a.m. / 10:32 a.m.
Last Quarter Moon: 12:05 p.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: LA Clippers 92 at Dallas Mavericks 96; Dirk Nowitzki 22 points.
Schedules
NBA: New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors, 7 p.m., Amare Stoudamire returns to join Jeremy Lin and company to try and extend the Knicks five-game winning streak. (TV: MSG)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Tue. Feb. 14:
• “Conversations on a Tight Rope,” 2 p.m.: Host Joan Geitz tells the story of Valentine’s Day.
• “Social Graces,” 3 p.m.: Maureen Boutin of Work Force NY will be the guest on this month’s “Social Graces” show. She will discuss LinkedIn, email address names, Facebook, and things of that nature, all pertaining to social skills, with host Nancy Marron.

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Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 5:13 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:04
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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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Washington Post profiles ski towns

February 13, 2012 in Greene County, Hunter, Windham by Noah Reibel | No comments

The Watershed Post’s Lissa Harris writes about a feature about skiing the Catskills in The Washington Post. In “The Impulsive Traveler,” freelancer Irwin Curtin takes his family for a weekend of skiing at Hunter and Windham, and compares the experience at the mountains which are ten miles apart. He also gives a thumbs up to several of the area’s inns and restaurants. Read the Washington Post’s feature about Hunter and Windham.

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Important meetings this week

February 13, 2012 in Cairo, Catskill, Greene County, Hudson by Tom Roe | No comments

Here are some of the most important public meetings in the WGXC listening area this coming week:

MONDAY
Hudson Board of Education Curriculum Committee meeting
Feb. 13, 2012: 3–5 p.m.
At Hudson Jr./Sr. High School
215 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, 518-828-4360.
The discussion will focus on a variety of curriculum-related issues, including: The newly established Limited English Proficiency program, the ongoing curriculum mapping project and a Monday afternoon mentoring program for students at M.C. Smith Intermediate School. The meeting will be held in the Hudson Jr. High School conference room. Members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend.

TUESDAY
Cairo Public Hearing
Feb. 14, 2012: 7 p.m.
At Acra Community Center, Old County Route 23
Cairo, 518-622-9898.
The Town of Cairo Planning Board holds a public hearing on the application of Slater’s Smart Stop for approval of a Subdivision and Site Plan Review. The store is proposing a storage building, and a diesel and kerosene pump. The Smart Shop is next to the Slater’s Great American grocery store which will soon be torn down and replaced with a Hannafords.

WEDNESDAY
Greene County Agriculture District Public Hearing
Feb. 15, 2012: 6:15 p.m.
At Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill.
A public hearing will be held by the County Legislature of Greene County, in the Legislative Meeting Room, on the Agricultural District encompassing 38,333.49 acres within the Greene County Towns of Athens, Ashland, Cairo, Catskill, Coxsackie, Durham, Greenville, Halcott, Hunter, Jewett, Prattsville, Lexington, New Baltimore, and Windham, and the Villages of Athens, Catskill, Coxsackie, Hunter, and Tannersville (entire County of Greene), known as Agricultural District No. 124, to consider proposed district modifications and recommendations of the Greene County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board. Proposed modifications and recommendations of the Greene County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board.

FRIDAY
WGXC Afternoon Show: Bill Hallenbeck
Feb. 17, 2012: 4–6 p.m.
On WGXC 90.7-FM: Hands-on Radio, 90.7-FM and wgxc.org
Not a town meeting, but a chance to ask questions of Hudson’s new mayor. WGXC’s Jack Ross-Pilkington will be joined by Bill Hallenbeck for a conversation about his plans as mayor. And we will play some of the Mayor’s favorite Elvis Costello songs too. If you have a question for Mr. Hallenbeck that you would like Jack to consider asking on the “WGXC Afternoon Show,” email info@wgxc.org. The Mayor will be on in the 5 p.m. hour, after the news.

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Monday, February 13, 2012 local almanac

February 13, 2012 in Ashland, Catskill, Copake, Greene County, Hudson, Hunter, New Baltimore, Prattsville, Tannersville 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 Surprise, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts scattered snow showers before 8 a.m. Monday in Surprise. Then, mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Monday night should be partly cloudy, with a low around 17. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers after 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 37, low around 23. Chance of snow showers overnight.
• Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers before 10 a.m., then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., then a slight chance of rain showers after 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 41, with a low around 25.
• Thursday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 41, low around 33.
• Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

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).
HUDSON Common Council workshop meeting at 7 p.m., City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
HUDSON Board of Education Curriculum Committee meeting. The discussion will focus on a variety of curriculum-related issues, including: The newly established Limited English Proficiency program, the ongoing curriculum mapping project and a Monday afternoon mentoring program for students at M.C. Smith Intermediate School. The meeting will be held in the Hudson Jr. High School conference room. Members of the community are invited
At 3 p.m. at Hudson Jr./Sr. High School, 215 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, 518-828-4360.
HUNTER 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).
TANNERSVILLE The Village of Tannersville ZBA holds a public hearing for an area variance for a parcel located at 93 Spruce Street (Vacant Land) Tax Map ID 182.09-1-36; and for an area variance for a parcel located at 6042 Main Street. At 5 p.m. at Tannersville Village Hall, 1 Park Lane, 518-589-5850.

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 6:54 a.m./ 5:27 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET n/a (12:35 a.m. early Tuesday) / 9:48 a.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: Miami Heat 107, Atlanta Hawks 87, Lebron James, 23 points.
Schedules
NBA: LA Clippers at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Mon. Feb. 13:
• “Monday Musical Matinee,” Noon-2 p.m.: Host Lincoln Mayorga plays classical music and more.

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• A OFF PSA 20120226 WGXC First Year Membership
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Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 4:29 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:08
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 4:29 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:08
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 4:29 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:08
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 4:29 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:08
• 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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WGXC weekend ski report: Bruce Fansue

February 10, 2012 in Hillsdale, Hunter, Windham by Staff | No comments

Hunter Mountain snowmaking.

Click here to play entire WGXC Ski Report with Intro/Outro, report, and interview.

National Weather Service forecasters predict that it may actually feel a bit like winter on the area’s three mountains this weekend. Catamount Ski in Columbia County has 28 trails and four lifts open with 16-36″ of snow. Windham Mountain has a snow base between 14″ and 44″ on 40 trails with six lifts open. Hunter Mountain has up to 18″ to 72″ of snow on 43 trails with six lifts.

WGXC’s Paul Smart talked with Hunter Mountain snowmaker Bruce Fansue Wed., Feb. 8 on the “Work” show on WGXC, about just how many people it takes to make all the snow on the mountain. Click here to here an excerpt of that interview.

(Note to hosts: 10-second Ski report bumper is available in Campcaster for intro/outro.)

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Catskill seeks to fill flood repair funding gap

February 10, 2012 in Catskill, Greene County, Palenville, Upstate New York by Lynn Sloneker | No comments

Jim Planck writes in The Daily Mail that the Town of Catskill is looking for additional funds to repair damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene. At the Town Board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7, Councilman Kevin Lennon reported a documentation package was submitted to the U.S. National Conversation Resources Service, Jan. 31. Lennon said the NCRS is expected to send a task force to Greene County to examine flood damage not covered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Sites identified for possible NCRS assistance include: Woodstock Ave. in Palenville, Drummond Falls Road and bridge, the junction of Route 23A and Bogart Road, and the culvert on Pennsylvania Ave. NCRS could cover up to 75 percent of the repair costs. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

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Powerline developer releases study

February 9, 2012 in Albany, Columbia County, Greene County by Lynn Sloneker | No comments

Jim Planck writes in The Daily Mail about a report just released by Transmission Developers, Inc. of Albany, the developers of the Champlain Hudson Power Express, the 333-mile power line project proposed to run from Canada to the greater New York City area. The project is currently in the review process. CHPE will run both underground and underwater for its entire length, utilizing railroads rights-of-way where no water body is available, according to Planck. It is being designed to deliver 1,000 megawatts of hydro- and wind-produced electricity, and has been in the works for more than three years. If approved by the state Public Service Commission, the construction period could run from 2013-2016, bringing the work through the Columbia-Greene corridor in 2014 or 2015. The commissioned study, performed by Boston-based London Economics International, estimates the project has the potential to create anywhere from 300 to 600 construction jobs. Read the full article in The Daily Mail.

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Athens incumbents face Republican challenger

February 9, 2012 in Athens, Greene County by Noah Reibel | No comments

Melanie Lekocevic of The Daily Mail reports that John Moree, Sr. will be the lone Republican on the Athens village ballot in March. Moree and Rick Surrano were chosen to run by the GOP caucus, but days later Surrano declined the nomination, saying he is not an Athens resident. Moree is seeking to unseat either Democratic incumbent, Deputy Mayor Herman Reinhold and Village Trustee Gail Lasher. Village elections are March 20. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

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Thursday, February 9, 2012 local almanac

February 9, 2012 in Chatham, Copake, Gallatin, Greene County, Kinderhook, Livingston, Stuyvesant, Tannersville, Windham 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 New Lebanon, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts New Lebanon will be sunny, with a high near 39, and a low around 24. The weekend forecast:
• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 39. Friday night there is a 40 percent chance of snow showers, with a low around 24.
• Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, with a high near 24, low around 8.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high near 19, low around 6.
• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 27.

Town meetings today
Today is the second Thursday of the month.
CHATHAM Village meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham (392-5821).
COPAKE Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mountainview Road, Copake (329-1234).
GALLATIN Town Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 667 Route 7, Ancram (398-7519).
GREENE COUNTY Finance & Audit committee meets at 5 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
KINDERHOOK Planning Board Workshop meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).
LIVINGSTON Town board meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 119 County Route 19.
STUYVESANT Town board meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant (758-6248).
TANNERSVILLE Village trustees meet at 7 p.m. in their Village Hall on Route 23A.
WINDHAM Town board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 6:59 a.m./ 5:22 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 7:50 p.m. / 7:32 a.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
(Hosts: Read scores in the a.m. only, and schedules in the p.m.)
Scores
NBA: New York Knicks 107 at Washington Wizards 93; Tyson Chandler 25 points for Knicks.
NBA: Detroit Pistons 99 at New Jersey Nets 92; Deron Williams 34 points for Nets.
NCAABB: Duke Blue Devils 85 at North Carolina Tar Heels 84.
Schedules
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics, 8 p.m. (TV: TNT)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Thu. Feb. 9:
• “Radio Theatre,” 3 p.m.: “The Dating Game: A Fractured Remake II,” a Radio Theater Production from KZGM via the Pacifica Radio Network.
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4-6 p.m.: Artist Irene Wiley discusses her work with hosts Ellen Thurston and Richard Roth. Richard Roth will also talk with Laetitia Hussain about her installation at Basilica Hudson this weekend. And Peter Krug highlights Greene County events, and Thurston looks at Columbia County events this weekend.

Audio clips for WGXC programmers
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Audio headlines for top of the hour
• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 5:17 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:19
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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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Rallies set to support small farms

February 8, 2012 in Albany, Columbia County, Greene County, Upstate New York by Noah Reibel | No comments

Amy Halloran writes in Metroland about two rallies in support of independent farmers and locally grown/raised food, scheduled to take place in Albany. The first, sponsored by Food & Water Watch, will take place Wed., Feb. 8, at the Capitol and will appeal to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to support a fair Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is due for reauthorization by Congress this year. Food & Water Watch, according to the article, supports a variety of measures intended to level the playing field between independent small farmers and large agri-business. The American Farmland Trust of New York organized the No Farms, No Food rally for Wed., Feb. 15, to urge state legislators to support measures that back farms, farmers and local food production. Those measures include: Farmland-protection programs; restoration of funds for the New York Farm Viability Institute; increased funding for the New York State Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program; and funding for incentives to increase use of SNAP (food stamp benefits) at farmers markets. Read the full story in Metroland.

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Gillibrand announces grants to local farms

February 8, 2012 in Columbia County, Dutchess County, Greene County by Noah Reibel | No comments

On Friday, Feb. 3, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $333,000 in federal funding for five Hudson Valley farms. Edgwick Farm in Cornwall will receive $120,000; Catskill Dudukju in Wurtsboro will receive $49,000; Food Gems, LTD in Middletown is to receive $35,004; Maple Shade Farm in Delhi is going to receive $49,750; and Dagele Brothers Produce gets $79,425. The money was allocated through the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. The program is designed to boost farms’ income and productivity by providing access to capital and technical assistance, and developing marketing strategies for independent producers.

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012 local almanac

February 8, 2012 in Athens, Catskill, Clermont, Columbia County, Copake, Ghent, Hudson, Jewett, Kinderhook 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 Catskill, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts Catskill will be partly sunny, with a high near 35, low around 22. The weekend forecast:
• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 40, low around 23.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42, 30 percent chance of snow showers overnight with a low around 21.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, low around 15.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high near 30.

Town meetings today
Today is the second Wednesday of the month.
VILLAGE OF ATHENS Public Hearing on local law which would override the property tax cap for the coming fiscal year. Board meets at 6:30 p.m at the Athens Community Center, 2 First St., Athens (945-1551).
CATSKILL Workshop/special meeting held in Catskill High School library. Meetings are typically webstreamed at school district website. Meeting at 7 p.m. at Catskill High School audititorium, 341 West Main St., Catskill, NY 12414. 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.
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 a.m./ 5:21 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 6:40 p.m. / 7:01 a.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: Charlotte Bobcats 84 at Boston Celtics 94.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers 91 at Miami Heat 107.
Schedules
NBA: New York Knicks at Washington Wizards, 7 p.m. (TV: NBATV)
NBA: Detroit Pistons at New Jersey Nets, 7:30 p.m. (TV: YES)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Feb. 8:
• ”@Issue,” 10-11 a.m.: Rich Volo aka Trixie Starr and other guests from the Hudson Pride Foundation discussing The Love Ball fundraiser.
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4-6 p.m.: Greene County Minority Historian Charles Swain talks about the past with Matt Bua.

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• 5 a.m.: WGXC News 8:31 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:09
• 6 a.m.: WGXC News 8:31 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:09
• 7 a.m.: WGXC News 8:31 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:09
• 9 a.m.: WGXC News 8:31 PLAY CLIP also International Network News (INN), through Audioport 3:09
• 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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Winter Blast raises money for hospital

February 7, 2012 in Columbia County, Greene County, Hudson by Noah Reibel | No comments

W.T. Eckert in the Register Star writes about the eighth annual Winter Blast, the benefit held over the weekend for the Columbia Memorial Hospital and Kaaterskill Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The benefit at Helsinki Hudson raised over $100,000 in ticket sales for the hospital and rehab center. The event featured ten silent auction items that ranged from a week-long stay at a private, five-bedroom African estate overlooking the Indian Ocean, and ballooning over the Hudson Valley for two, to a private “hawk walk” at Talons in Earlville, with an overnight B&B stay for two. The Glen David Andrews Band, a New Orleans jazz group played music late into the night. Columbia Memorial Hospital President Jane Ehrlich said the funding will go toward improvements in the nursing home and projects in the hospital that include expanding the psychiatric unit with a goal to offer private rooms for patients. Read about the Winter Blast benefit in the Register Star.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012 local almanac

February 7, 2012 in Catskill, Columbia County, Copake, Durham, Lexington, 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 Chatham, in Columbia County.
The National Weather Service predicts Chatham will be partly sunny, with a high of 41, and a low around 14. The forecast for the rest of the week:
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30, around 20.
• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 36, low around 20.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

Town meetings today
Today is the first Tuesday of the month.
CATSKILL Town Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill (943-2141).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Finance Committee meets at 5 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State St., Hudson.
COPAKE Park Commission meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
DURHAM Town Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Building, 7309 State Rt. 81, East Durham (239-8260).
LEXINGTON Town Board meeting at 7 p.m., at Municipal building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington, (986-6303).
LIVINGSTON Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, County Rte. 19, Livingston (851-9441).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:01 a.m./ 5:19 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 5:29 p.m. / 6:28 a.m.
Full Moon: 4:55 p.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: Utah Jazz 88 at New York Knicks 99. Jeremy Lin, 28 points, 8
assists for Knicks.
NBA: Chicago Bulls 108, New Jersey Nets 87. Deron Williams, 25 points for Nets.
Schedules
NBA: Charlotte Bobcats at Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m.

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Tue. Feb. 7:
• “WGXC Afternoon Show,” 4-6 p.m.: Stephanie Monseau from the
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is a guest with Mariel Fiori.

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• 4 p.m.: International Network News (INN), through Audioport
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• Midnight: International Network News (INN), through Audioport

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Skier dies on Windham Mountain Saturday

February 6, 2012 in Windham by Tom Roe | No comments

A report in The Daily Mail says Staten Island 54-year-old Matthew Falco was killed skiing the Upper Warpath trail on Windham Mountain Sat., Feb. 4. Just above the Wall St. trail intersection, he passed through a culvert ditch and struck an embankment, police said eyewitnesses reported. The report did not note if he was wearing a helmet or not. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

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Monday, February 6, 2012, local almanac

February 6, 2012 in Ancram, Athens, Claverack, Clermont, Hudson, Taghkanic 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 East Durham, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts East Durham will be sunny, with a high near 45 on Monday, and mostly clear, with a low around 27 overnight. The forecast for the week:
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40, low around 20.
• Wednesday: A slight chance of light snow after 1 p.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 34, low around 21.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38, low around 23.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

Town meetings today
Today is the first Monday of the month.
ANCRAM Conservation Advisory Council at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 1416 County Rte. 7, Ancram (329-6512).
ATHENS Town meeting at 7 p.m. at 2 First Street, Athens (734-3636).
CLAVERACK Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, Church Street, Mellenville (672-7911).
CLERMONT Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 1795 Route 9, Clermont (537-6868).
HUDSON Informal meeting of Common Council at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren St., Hudson (828-1030).
TAGHKANIC Town meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, Route 82, West Taghkanic (851-7638).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:02 a.m./ 5:18 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 4:21 p.m. / 5:52 a.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NFL: New York Giants 21, New England Patriots 17. Giants win Super Bowl. Ticker-tape parade planned for Tuesday morning in Manhattan.
Schedules
NBA: Utah Jazz at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. (TV: MSG)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Mon. Feb. 4:
• “Living Lightly on the Land,” 2 p.m.: Interview with members of the Columbia-Greene Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

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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

Weekend ski report

February 3, 2012 in Hillsdale, Hunter, Windham by Staff | No comments

Another winter week without real snow on the mountains, and higher temperatures. Catamount Ski in Columbia County has 30 trails and four lifts open with 16-36″ of snow. Windham Mountain has a snow base between 14″ and 44″ on 40 trails with six lifts open. Hunter Mountain has up to 18″ to 72″ of snow on 45 trails with seven lifts. All three mountains are offering Super Bowl-weekend specials.

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Greene County sales tax receipts up in 2011

February 3, 2012 in Greene County by Tom Roe | No comments

Ariel Zangla in The Daily Freeman reports that Greene County took in $26.66 million in sales tax in 2011, up $1.26 million from county forecasts, according to Greene County Treasurer Peter Markou. He said the county benefited from folks repairing damage from Hurricane Irene and buying things such as lumber and new appliances, and that vehicle sales were also strong locally. Read the full story in The Daily Freeman.

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Cairo student wins character contest

February 1, 2012 in Cairo by Tom Roe | No comments

Ryan Holdridge with his English teachers, Mrs. Erin Murphy, left, and Mrs. Donna Howell.

Cairo-Durham sixth grader Ryan Holdridge won Scholastic’s Storyworks Magazine’s “Create A Character” contest, the school announced Tue., Jan. 31. Barbara O’Connor, an award-winning children’s book author known for books such as “How to Steal a Dog” and “Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia,” selected Ryan’s entry out of five thousand others from around the country. O’Conner will use Holdridge’s character, Roy Rigatoni, in a story the April/May issue of magazine.

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DOT’s McDonald sells budget in Cairo Thursday

February 1, 2012 in Cairo by Tom Roe | No comments

Governor Andrew Cuomo is sending his minions around the state to sell his budget plan to voters. Greene County Democrats are announcing that New York Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald will be in Cairo at 5:30 p.m. Thu., Feb. 2 in the Town Hall (on Main St.) meeting room to explain Cuomo’s 2012 budget proposal.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 local almanac

February 1, 2012 in Ancram, Austerlitz, Cairo, Copake, Ghent, Kinderhook, Windham 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 Catskill, in Greene County.
The National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers in Catskill Wednesday, mainly before 1 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Wednesday night should be mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. The weekend forecast:
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37, low around 24.
• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41, low around 24.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39, low around 19.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

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).
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).

The skies above
SUNRISE/SUNSET 7:07 a.m./ 5:12 p.m.
MOONRISE/MOONSET 11:39 a.m. / 1:51 a.m.

Last night/Today’s big games
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Scores
NBA: Detroit Pistons 86 at New York Knicks 113
Schedules
NBA: Detroit Pistons at New Jersey Nets, 7:30 p.m. (TV: YES)

WGXC Program Notes
Special Programming Wed. Feb. 1:
• “Radio Explosion,” 3:30 p.m.: Youth radio on WGXC.

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