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HUDSON — Police are investigating how a Chatham man ended up in the city with a gunshot wound despite few leads and one uncooperative witness. A 26-year-old man, who has not been identified by police, showed up in the emergency room of Columbia Memorial Hospital at 71 Prospect Ave. at about 10 p.m. Monday with a gunshot wound to the leg, according to a statement issued by the Hudson Police Department.

The hospital is required to notify police if a patient has suffered a gunshot wound. But it is unclear at this time if the wound was selfinflicted or if the man was shot by another person. It also is not known if the man was wounded in the city or somewhere else. Few details about the incident seemed to be uncovered as of Wednesday. The bullet had passed through the man’s leg, police said. The man also became combative when police and hospital staff attempted to

question him. “He refused to give any information as to where or how he suffered the wound,” according to the police statement. The incident remains under investigation, police said Thursday, and they are asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hudson City Police Department’s Detective Division at 518-828-3388. The unidentified man was treated at Columbia Memorial and released from the hospital around 3

a.m. Tuesday. As part of their investigation, police officers knocked on doors and interviewed neighbors. Several residents on the 200 block of State Street told police they heard a noise that sounded like a gunshot in the neighborhood earlier that evening, but apparently no one called police to report what they heard. To reach reporter Amanda Purcell, call 518-828-1616 ext. 2500, or send an email to apurcell@thedailymail. net, or tweet to @amandajpurcell.

The incident remains under investigation, police said Thursday, and they are asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hudson City Police Department’s Detective Division at 518-828-3388.

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HUDSON — City officials are considering a moratorium on internet-based homestays such as Airbnb and VRBO while it parses out its plan to regulate them. The idea came out of a discussion in the Legal Committee of the city’s Common Council

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process. The draft law can be viewed on the city’s website. There are about 150 shortterm rentals in Hudson registered through the city as part of the Lodging Tax. Committee Chairman and 4th Ward Alderman John Rosenthal led a robust discussion on the topic. The limit would be placed

on one owner per property/ building, not per unit. Any current rentals grandfathered in would be nontransferable if the property is sold after the law is in place, Rosenthal said. The conversation included how to regulate owner-occupied short-term rentals without being overly onerous to the owners. Some short-term rental

owners at the meeting recognized the need to limit the market to make sure the ones that are listed are utilized, but are concerned about the proposed restrictions and requirements. Among their concerns were costly operating fees, window signs and the requirement to See FREEZE A2

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on Wednesday at City Hall, 520 Warren St. About 20 people attended the meeting to hear the committee’s draft plan to limit and regulate short-term rentals in the city. There is still more work to be done before the law goes to a vote. And the city is seeking comments from the public as it goes through the law-writing

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo this week signed legislation criminalizing “revenge porn,” the distribution of sexually graphic images without the person’s consent. Under the new law, those convicted of revenge porn would be subject to criminal penalties of up to a year in prison, plus civil damages. Victims would also be able to seek a court order to remove images posted online. “Our laws have not kept pace with technology and how abusers can use it to harass, intimidate and humiliate intimate partners,” Cuomo said in a statement. “By criminalizing the publication of revenge porn, we are empowering victims of this heinous act to take action against their abusers and showing them a path to justice.”

The legislation defines revenge porn as “the criminal act of unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image when done with the intent to cause harm to the emotional, financial or physical welfare of another person” and when the image was taken with a “reasonable expectation” that it would remain private, according to the governor. Distribution of such pictures would be classified as a class A misdemeanor. Civil Rights Law was also amended to enable victims to seek damages. “It’s about time they did something about this. It’s long overdue,” said Michael Toomey, of Hudson. Assemblyman Jake Ashby, R-107, voted in favor of the law when it was in the Assembly. See LAW A2

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to several interview requests Thursday. The doctored image quickly became a talking point among liberals and conservatives alike. Online, some delighted in the dig and called it “brilliant trolling.” Others denounced the switch as an offense worthy of dismissal. The alterations were subtle enough. The traditional presidential seal contains the image of an eagle, which holds arrows representing war in one talon and olive branches representing peace in the other. A banner above its head bears the motto “E Pluribus Unum,” Latin for “Out of Many, One.” The eagle in the altered image had two heads, a symbol featured on the national emblem of Russia, the flags of several other countries and the logos for two Trump golf resorts in Scotland. The symbol is often associated with power and empire. The doctored seal appeared

to be the same as one used to sell anti-Trump merchandise in an online store, The Washington Post reported, based on a reader tip. (Requests for comment sent to the store’s social media accounts were not immediately answered.) In that seal, the eagle clutches golf clubs and what appears to be a wad of money in its talons. The banner above its head reads “45 Es un Títere,” Spanish for “45 Is a Puppet.” And a shield across the eagle’s chest features five instances of the hammer and sickle, a communist symbol associated with the Russian Revolution. The event was an unlikely setting for criticism, and it is unclear if the president was aware of the fake seal. He spoke for nearly 80 minutes in front of a supportive audience. The real presidential seal appeared on the lectern and on another part of the screen.

moratorium legislation would contain a hardship provision that allowed for those who want to challenge the city to open a short-term rental. City resident Peter Frank suggested there be no clause because it might create a rush for homeowners to get a license to operate a short-term rental before the moratorium. “I support a moratorium right away,” Kite’s Nest executive director Kaya Weidman said during the public comment period of the meeting. “Especially if we are talking about grandfathering

in and people rushing to get permits before we have a chance to really put forward the best bill that makes the most sense for this city.” Bob Rasner, who operates a bed and breakfast in town, cautioned that limiting short-term rentals would not “touch” the problem of affordable housing in Hudson. “We are trying to dispel the idea that this is a silver bullet and if we pass this law rents will suddenly drop,” Rosenthal said. Fourth Ward Supervisor Linda Mussmann asked the

board to get a better picture of what short-term rental stock is in Hudson before finalizing the law. A draft law creating a moratorium will be presented at the next Legal Committee meeting, Rosenthal said. The next meeting will be held Aug. 28 at 6:15 p.m. at City Hall. To reach reporter Amanda Purcell, call 518-828-1616 ext. 2500, or send an email to apurcell@thedailymail.net, or tweet to @amandajpurcell.

State Sen. George Amedore Jr., R-46, said he voted for the bill. “When we look at ways to properly protect victims, or potential victims, it’s so important that our laws reflect changing technologies,” Amedore said. “So much of our world today is driven by social media and online communication, and damaging or exploitive images can cause long-lasting, irreversible damage to individuals’ lives. This law will properly punish those who are responsible for these types of heinous crimes.” While the practice has been termed “revenge porn,” that appellation can be misleading, according to the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative, or CCRI, which championed the law through the state Legislature. “Many perpetrators

— nearly 80% according to a 2017 nationwide CCRI study — are not motivated by revenge or by any personal feelings toward the victim,” according to the organization’s website. “A more accurate term is ‘nonconsensual pornography,’ defined as the distribution of sexually graphic images of individuals without their consent.” So-called revenge porn images have been obtained through the use of hidden cameras, hacking phones or recording sexual assaults, as well as images consensually taken by partners, which were thought to be private at the time, according to the organization. “This can have long-term repercussions for people, especially young people. I hope the new law helps put a stop to

it,” Jennifer Watts, of Hudson, said. According to the study, 1 in 8 American social media users have been targets of the practice, with women roughly 1.7 times as likely to be affected as men. State Sen. Daphne Jordan, R-43, supports the law and said it may deter future cases. “The new criminal penalty imposed on the purveyors of revenge porn should serve as a deterrent for potential predators who would try using the internet and social media in their illegal efforts to victimize, intimidate and humiliate individuals,” Jordan said. New York is the 46th state to pass legislation criminalizing revenge porn. The New York Times News Service contributed to this report.

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A mystery was afoot in the leagues of conservative Washington this week after an audiovisual snafu made for an unexpected jab at President Donald Trump. Let us set the scene. The venue: a Washington hotel where Turning Point USA, the conservative youth organization, was hosting a conference for high school students, where Trump spoke Tuesday. The décor: the presidential seal appeared on the screen onstage, a fitting background for a speech by the president of the United States. The problem: The presidential seal was not, in fact, the presidential seal at all, as The Washington Post reported. Instead of the customary bald eagle, the altered image showed a double-headed eagle, similar to that featured in Russia’s national emblem. Instead of arrows, the eagle

clutches a set of golf clubs in a talon. It appeared on screen as the president emerged onstage. The fake seal’s appearance at the event seemed to catch everyone off guard. Turning Point USA initially said it had no idea how the image ended up onstage. Was it a simple mistake by the audiovisual team, who perhaps pulled the wrong image off the internet? Or was it an intentional prank, perhaps by someone who hoped to make a statement? “It was a last-minute AV mistake — and I can’t figure out where the breakdown was,” a spokesman for Turning Point USA told The Washington Post on Wednesday. “I can’t figure out who did it yet.” A White House spokesman told The New York Times that officials did not review the image before it appeared on screen and referred additional questions to Turning Point USA, which did not respond

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“I am hopeful that this effort will prevent any individual from having to deal with the invasion of privacy and humiliation related to the unlawful dissemination of personal images and video,” Ashby said. While some of the highestprofile instances of sexual images as blackmail or revenge have involved the rich and famous — Jeff Bezos, Jennifer Lawrence and Rihanna, for example — it has affected millions of people, from middle school students to Marines. As many as 10 million Americans have been victims of revenge porn, according to the Data and Society Research Institute, a think tank.

Michael Cohen calls out Robert Mueller from prison: ‘America deserves more!’ By Dave Goldiner New York Daily News (TNS)

Michael Cohen got to watch Robert Mueller from the big house — and he didn’t like what he saw. The former fixer and lawyer for President Donald Trump said in a jailhouse message that the special counsel blew a huge chance to hold the president accountable for his misdeeds. “Mr. Mueller today had the world stage to answer questions regarding obstruction of justice and witness tampering. Sadly, his reluctance just continues to leave the debate open and those responsible free from prosecution ... for the moment,” he said in a message reported by CNN. “The American people deserve more!” he added. Cohen, who was sentenced

to three years in prison for his role in Trump’s hush-money scheme to keep Stormy Daniels quiet, didn’t explain how he got to watch the much-anticipated hearing at the Otisville, N.Y., federal prison. Like many Americans, he apparently hoped Mueller would put some meat on the bones of his 400-plus-page report detailing Trump’s efforts to undermine the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Mueller’s halting testimony also failed to explain key questions like how Donald Trump Jr. got off scot-free despite apparently soliciting dirt on Hillary Clinton from Russian operatives. Cohen urged lawmakers to reach out if they want a more complete version of Trump’s

activities than Mueller was willing to offer. “If our elected officials want more information or clarification they know where to find me,” Cohen wrote. (c)2019 New York Daily News Visit New York Daily News at www. nydailynews.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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CALENDAR Friday, July 26 n Hudson Historic Preservation

Commission 10 a.m. City Hall, 520 Warren St., Hudson 518-828-1030

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Saturday, July 27 n Copake Conservation Advisory

Committee 9 a.m. Town Hall, 230 Mountain View Road, Copake 518-329-1234 n Germantown History Department 9 a.m.-noon 1767 Parsonage, 52 Maple Ave., Germantown 518-537-6687

Monday, July 29 n Ichabod Crane Central School District Board of Education special meeting 7 p.m. in the High School Library, 2910 Route 9, Valatie

Tuesday, July 30 n Canaan Zoning Board of Appeals 7

p.m. Upstairs Town Hall, 1647 Route 5, Canaan 518-781-3144 n Columbia Economic Development Corporation. Full board 8:30 a.m. 4303 Route 9, Hudson

Thursday, Aug. 1 n Austerlitz Planning Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 812 Route 203, Spencertown 518-392-3260 n Chatham Town Board Workshop 7 p.m. Town Hall, 488 Route 295, Chatham 518-392-3262 n Claverack Republicans Club 7 p.m. Town Hall, Route 217, Philmont 518-851-7570 n Copake Planning Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 230 Mountain View Road, Copake 518-329-1234 n Kinderhook Village Planning Board 7 p.m. Village Hall, 6 Chatham St., Kinderhook 518-758-9882 n Kinderhook Town Zoning Board of Appeals 7 p.m. Town Hall, 3211 Church St., Valatie 518-758-9882 n Rhinebeck Zoning Board of Appeals 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 80 East Market St., Rhinebeck 845-876-1922 n Stockport Town Board Workshop 7 p.m. Town Hall, 2787 Atlantic Ave., Hudson 518-828-9389

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9 a.m. to noon 1767 Parsonage, 52 Maple Ave., Germantown 518-537-6687 n Stuyvesant Recreation Commission 9 a.m. Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant 518-758-6248

Monday, Aug. 5 n Claverack Planning Board 7 p.m.

Town Court Building, Route 217, Mellenville 518-672-7911 n Clermont Town Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 1795 Route 9, Clermont 518-5376868 n Germantown Fire District 7 p.m. Board of Fire Commissioners. Fire House, 181 Main St., Germantown n Hudson Common Council informal meeting at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren St., Hudson, 518-828-1030 n Kinderhook Town Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 3211 Church St., Valatie n Red Hook Planning Board 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 7340 South Broadway, Red Hook 845-758-4606 n Red Hook Village Board 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 7467 South Broadway, Red Hook 845-758-1081 n Rhinebeck Town Board 6:45 p.m. Town Hall, 80 East Market St., Rhinebeck n Webutuck School District Board of Education 7:30 p.m. 845-373-4100

Tuesday, Aug. 6 n Claverack Fire District 7 p.m.

Board of Fire Commissioners. Fire House, 67 Route 23, Claverack n Hillsdale Zoning Board of Appeals 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, Main Street, Hillsdale 518-325-5073

Correction In Wednesday’s front-page story “Inequality root of problems, Delgado says,” U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-19, has held town halls in all 11 counties in the 19th Congressional District. His 16th town hall in Catskill on Monday was his second in Greene County. His first took place in Tannersville.

HUDSON — A Columbia County man who police said has gang affiliations and was wanted for parole violations in Texas was apprehended by two Hudson officers in the city Saturday. Xavier C. Anderson, 28, of Hudson was charged with fourth-degree criminal

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HUDSON — The city’s parks could see some improvements and consequently more use in the future. The city will submit a grant application under the 2019 Environmental Protection Fund Grant Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage for necessary improvements to Henry Hudson Riverfront Park and 7th Street Park. The Common Council approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for the grant July 16. The Finance Committee will make a cash match of $7,500, or 25%, of the total project. The total cost for the program and project is $30,000. “A 7th Street Park renovation has been talked about for many years and the proposed grant would provide us with the opportunity to review all aspects of the park and assist in proceeding towards a new master plan for it,” Rector said. “This, in my opinion, is long overdue for this important and historical park in the middle of our city.” The Environmental Pron tection Fund Grant Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage offers up to $19.5 n million in matching grants for the acquisition, planning, n

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The city is looking to make improvements to 7th Street Park and Henry Hudson Riverfront Park if it is successful in securing a city grant.

The 7th Street Park fountain has been gated for several years. The city is hoping to secure $30,000 in state funding to improve it and Henry Hudson Riverfront Park.

development and improvement of parks, historic properties listed on the National or State Registers of Historic Places and heritage areas identified in approved plans for statutorily designated Heritage Areas, according to the state’s website. The submission deadline for the grant is Friday. This is the ideal area, next to the riverfront park, will be going through major planning, design and ultimate changes as part of the Downtown Revitalization connectivity project, and the Dunn Warehouse stabilization and subsequent usage project and the new

“Creating a new master plan for the riverfront park that integrates it with the various DRI projects and the city makes good sense,” Rector said. The city’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative Committee, which includes Rector, Public Works Superintendent Rob Perry and Common Council President Thomas DePietro, is evaluating organizations to facilitate the renovation of Promenade Hill as it was one of the approved Downtown Revitalization projects. The city announced a request for qualifications in

Ferry Street Bridge are scheduled to begin construction next year, Rector said. Both the Dunn warehouse, which sits across from Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, and the Downtown Revitalization connectivity project, were awarded funds from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative in 2018, which awards funds to municipalities to improve their downtowns. The Dunn Warehouse will be adapted for year-round public and private use. The connectivity project will include curbing, sidewalks and lighting downtown.

June from firms interested in helping redesign the 224-year-old Promenade Hill Park at the intersection of Warren and North Front streets overlooking the Hudson River. To reach reporter Amanda Purcell, call 518-828-1616 ext. 2500, or send an email to apurcell@ thedailymail.net, or tweet to @ amandajpurcell.

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STATE POLICE n Netta Fallon, 28, of Hudson, was arrested at 11:12 p.m. July 21 in Catskill n and charged with seventhdegree criminal possession of n a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor; unlawn possession of marijuana ful and having a controlled subn stance in a non-original container, both violations. She was issued an appearance ticket. n n Floyd R. Seymour, 30, of Copake, was arrested at 5:15 a.m. July 20 in Durham and n charged with second-degree

reckless endangerment and criminal mischief, both class A misdemeanors. His arrestee status is unknown. n Amanda L. Martinez, 24, of Bay Shore, was arrested at 3:25 p.m. July 19 in Taghkanic and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. She was issued an appearance ticket. n Francis J. Laiacona, 26, of Germantown, was arrested at 11:50 p.m. July 18 in Kinderhook and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, an unclassified misdemeanor; unlawful possession of marijuana,

a violation; and not having an adequate plate lamp, an infraction. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Joseph T. Schuster, 23, of Stottville, was arrested at 9:50 p.m. July 20 in Livingston and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a bloodalcohol content greater than 0.08% and driving while intoxicated, both unclassified misdemeanors, and unlawful

possession of marijuana, a violation. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Wesley Perez, 23, of Albany, was arrested at 2:38 p.m. July 21 in Kinderhook and charged with seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. He was issued an appearance ticket.

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Vigilance needed in Equifax settlement The settlement reached between 50 attorneys general including Letitia James of New York state and Equifax Inc. is a prime example of how you can’t please everybody, how a fortune can be too little and how too much is never enough. Two years after a massive data breach left sensitive information of millions of Americans exposed, Equifax was ordered to pay at least $650 million and perhaps significantly more to end state, federal and consumer claims over the 2017 data breach — one of the most potentially damaging in the history of digital thefts. The breach was found to have exposed consumers’ personal information including their full names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses and, for some consumers, credit card numbers and driver’s license identification numbers. So what’s wrong with a $650 million (or more) payout in fines, penalties, compensation and restitution? Well, it may not be enough to go around. Under the settlement, Equifax is required to pay a minimum of $380.5 million into a restitution fund for

American consumers who file claims showing they were financially harmed. A portion of the money will pay for lawyers’ fees, but at least $300 million must go to victims. If the initial cash is depleted, the company is ordered to kick in another $125 million to settle consumers’ claims. That’s $805 million right there, and there’s more to come. Under the settlement, Equifax will pay an additional $175 million in fines to end the state investigations Forty-eight states — except Indiana and Massachusetts, which separately filed their own lawsuits against the company — are part of the settlement, along with the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. In New York, the company will pay $9.2 million to the New York Attorney General’s Office as part of the settlement agreement. Now we’re talking around $1 billion. New York’s share, $9.2 million, amounts to around 47 cents for every man, woman and child in the state. Add in all the other fines and penalties, the compensation might make it. Then again, it might not. State Sen. Daphne Jordan,

R-43, wants to pass legislation that would create a Data Breach Insurance Tax Credit for small businesses to take advantage of a new type of insurance to better protect themselves and their customers. Attorney General James wants Equifax to augment the settlement money by providing every American who had their highly sensitive information exposed with the tools they need to battle identity theft in the future. Therein lies the rub. The ideas offered by James and Jordan are good, but they won’t help the victims of Equifax’s incompetence now. What’s needed is for elected officials and the attorneys general who worked out the settlement to ride herd on Equifax and see the company doesn’t try to renege. Compensation is on the way; it’s up to the governments that sued Equifax to make sure it meets the needs of all the victims. Visit equifaxbreachsettlement.com to learn if your information may have been compromised and what compensation is available to you.

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Mueller didn’t fail. The country did. Jennifer Rubin

completely truthful in written answers, that he could Being thousands of miles be prosecuted after leaving away from home, in a coun- office and that he misled try that 45 years ago was in Americans by calling the the grasp of a brutal dictator- investigation a hoax - tells ship, gives me an interestme that we have become ing perspective on former untrustworthy guardians of special counsel Robert democracy. Mueller’s Wednesday testiThe “failure” is not of mony and on the now nearly a prosecutor who found forgotten - was it only a week the facts but might be ill ago? - racist call for four equipped to make the pononwhite congresswomen litical case, but instead, of a to “go back” to where they country that won’t read his came from. report and a media obsessed I worry that we - the mewith scoring contests rather dia, voters, Congress - are than focusing on the damndangerously unserious ing facts at issue. when it comes to preservaMany well-meaning figtion of our democracy. To ures continue to beat the spend hours of airtime and drums of impeachment write hundreds of print and rather than demand that online reports pontificating Trump be voted out of office about the “optics” of Muelfor betraying his country and ler’s performance - when he lying to voters to conceal his confirmed that President crew’s unpatriotic sellout to Donald Trump accepted Russian actors. help from a hostile foreign Trump reads from the power and lied about it, that same hymnal of disinformahe lied when he claimed tion and recites the same exoneration, that he was not slander of democratic insti-

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I Am I am: a prisoner of love I am: a prisoner of life I am: a prisoner of the world I am: a prisoner of sacrifice I am: a prisoner of Anne Marie Venne, 1963-1979 Part One of this series concerned the prevalence of criminal justice reform movements in this country, along with the idea of jailing people for, in effect, the crime of being poor. It begins telling the story of Anne Marie Venne, a 16-year-old girl who committed suicide in the Albany County jail on Dec. 21, 1979, six days before she was due to be released. Part Two related the details of Anne’s life. She was in jail because she didn’t have the money to pay a $170 fine and no one else, including her parents, boyfriend and girlfriends, among others, could or would help her. Part Three included my (unfavorable) view of Anne’s boyfriend and letters from him and two of her girlfriends that illuminated some aspects of their lives. One of the great advantages of working as a journalist or an organization devoted to journalism is the opportunity it affords you to visit and see things — people and places — that you might not otherwise have reason to experience. I was very fortunate to have worked for an organization that for most of my working career afforded me those opportunities as I traveled over much of America and the rest of the world. Driving past Dannemora in 1980 to find YW, Anne’s best friend, the poverty so evident along the dirt roads, the desperation (quiet or not) of Anne, her parents and her friends, I saw a far different picture of rural America than I was used to imaging or thinking about. This was the same countryside, the same Adirondack Park, that looks so beautiful and bucolic, the summer playground for tourists like my middleclass family, the place where we spent summers when I was a child. Who thought of these other lives, the lives of so many who actually lived there? We New York City dwellers still tend to think of poverty in terms of blacks and Hispanics, not recognizing the extent of poverty among the working poor in places like Clinton County and the rest of the

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SALZ northern tier of New York, which is almost entirely white, not to mention in vast stretches of the rest of the country. I’m not sure how residents of other towns like Hudson imagine poverty and the lives of the working poor. It wouldn’t surprise me if reflexively we are inclined to think of people of color first no matter if the numbers challenge that notion. Regardless of color, I discovered rural America was not all it was cracked up to be. All was not family farms and cows and corn and loving homes where all the virtue of America resides. The underbelly of rural America can be as ugly, cruel and desperate as the underbelly of America’s large cities. The difference is that we romanticize the rural while overdramatizing the ugliness of the urban. As for Anne, who lived in this world, I returned to New York with a bag full of letters and notes and documents, wondering what to do with her story of failure and tragedy. It truly was a tragedy because the end was inevitable, at least in hindsight. It was hard to comprehend the totality of the failure. Simply put, it was the failure of every single institution that we have constructed in America to prevent Anne’s fate. It was a failure of the family, the social service agencies and its workers, the psychiatric profession, mental hospitals, therapeutic communities, the foster-family system and the courts. And if Steve truly loved Anne, then it was a failure of the curative and transformative power of love. Ultimately, it was Anne’s failure too. Even if she had some insight into her own condition (and I believe she did), for every step she took forward, she took two back. And finally, she thought there were no more steps to take. It occurred to me then, as it does now, that the self-styled “prisoner of love” really was a prisoner. It seemed to me that her frustration, rage, pain and loneliness was directed both outward and inward. No

matter how much she hated her life, hated all the institutions that did or didn’t try to help her, she hated herself even more for being unable to break out of it the things that trapped her, to break out of herself. She really was trapped in her prison. Is it possible that suicide was the only rational solution to a problem — herself — that neither she nor anyone else could help her with? What a terrible, ghastly, awful thought. I don’t know what Anne’s judge thought he would accomplish by putting Anne in jail. Punishment? Rehabilitation? Intervention? Redemption? What? Jail, certainly, could serve no purpose that I could see. In December 1979, none of these things seem to matter, if they ever had. It was way too late for Anne. Jail was just the last in the long series of institutional and societal failures, the failures of human beings. Criminal justice reform is always needed and always justified but it isn’t often a cure for anything. It certainly wasn’t for Anne, certainly not for the crime of driving a car without a license, one of her four traffic citations, for the crime of not being able to pay a $170 fine, for the crime of being poor. For far too many, jail for such crimes is just another stop on the road to eventual failure, maybe not for everyone but for most. An undated note from Anne: “My life is nothing. I keep screaming for help but no one hears me. I’m a prisoner of the family court. I tried for two years but I give up. This is the best peace and freedom I know. “God, take my soul. “Let me be peaceful. “With all my hate and love, Anne, the prisoner of life.” I promised to answer the question YW asked me: “Why won’t everyone leave Anne alone?” Eventually, I decided to put the story of Anne’s life away. The story was too depressing, the failures so universal that I felt I couldn’t immerse myself in it for very long without it negatively affecting my life. So, I put Anne away, the scraps and papers of her life in a file in my basement and for 30 years I did as YW asked. I left Anne alone. But Anne won’t leave me alone.

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While grilling Mueller, Republicans downplay Russian interference Aaron Blake The Washington Post

WASHINGTON — The Russia investigation has been one long, highly politicized slog. But even as Republicans have cast doubt on the idea that President Trump obstructed justice or colluded with Russia, there was one thing most everyone generally agreed upon: Russian interference in the 2016 election was bad, and a recurrence must be stopped. You wouldn’t know it from having watched Republicans on Wednesday. At two hearings featuring former special counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony, House Republicans generally mentioned Russian interference only while absolving Trump of blame or while attempting to poke holes in Mueller’s report. And often, they cast doubt on the importance of the interference and downplayed Mueller’s findings and indictments related to it. The top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Douglas Collins of Georgia, started by saying, “We were told this investigation began as an inquiry into whether Russia meddled in our 2016 election,” suggesting doubt about that original purpose. He went on to ask Mueller whether other countries were investigated, echoing Trump’s repeated suggestions that Russia’s interference might not be exceptional. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, suggested it was relatively pointless to indict “Russians no one’s ever heard of, no one’s ever seen, no one’s ever going to hear of them, no one’s ever going to see them.” Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., homed in on a theory that the Steele dossier was full of lies fed either by a deliberate Russian “disinformation campaign” or by Christopher Steele himself. Mueller had already said he couldn’t talk about the dossier, given that it’s part of the Justice Department’s investigation of the Russia probe’s origins. Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., argued that Mueller had implied an unfounded connection between the Russian troll farm behind the 2016 interference and the Russian government. (A judge has agreed with this. What McClintock failed to mention? The judge also faulted Attorney

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General William Barr for linking the two.) Rep. Greg Steube, R-Ohio, probed Mueller on whether Russia’s interference had affected any votes, suggesting there was no proof it had. Steube did this even though it’s completely unknowable what the impact was, as has been noted ad nauseam. It wasn’t until the second hearing - the one more focused on intelligence matters - that a House Republican even acknowledged the gravity of the situation. “Well, first of all, director, I very much agree with your determination that Russia’s efforts were sweeping and systematic,” Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas began. “I think it should concern every American. That’s why I want to know just how sweeping and systematic those efforts were.” Then Ratcliffe immediately proceeded to pick up on Gaetz’s conspiracy theory, which Mueller

already had declined to discuss. Rep. Eric “Rick” Crawford, R-Ark., followed that by trying again, asking whether “there could have been disinformation that was going from the Kremlin into the Clinton campaign and then being fed into the FBI?” Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., asked whether Mueller had identified Steele’s sources. All three times, Mueller, who again had made clear that he wouldn’t talk about this, demurred. At long last came Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, a former CIA agent who represents a swing district. Hurd was the second-to-last Republican questioner of the day, but he became the first to earnestly probe the severity of Russia’s interference without invoking some kind of pro-Trump and/ or anti-Mueller framing. “As a former CIA officer, I want to focus on something I think both sides of the political aisle can agree on: that is, how do we prevent Russian

intelligence and other adversaries from doing this again?” Hurd said, after two dozen of his colleagues declined to broach the topic. This exchange followed: HURD: After overseeing counterintelligence operations for 12 years as FBI director, and then investigating what the Russians have done in the 2016 election, you’ve seen tactics, techniques and results of Russian intelligence operations. Our committee made a recommendation that the FBI should improve its victim notification process when a person, entity or campaign has fallen victim to active measures attack (ph). Could you agree with this - with this? MUELLER: It sounds like a worthwhile endeavor. I will tell you, though, that the ability of our intelligence agencies to work together in this arena is perhaps more important than that. And adopting whatever -- and I’m not that familiar with legislation, but whatever legislation will encourage us working together - by us, I mean the FBI, CIA, NSA, and the rest - it should be pursued aggressively, early. ... HURD: In your investigation, did you think this was a single attempt by the Russians to get involved in our election, or did you find evidence to suggest they’ll try to do this again? MUELLER: It wasn’t a single attempt. They’re doing it as we sit here, and they expect to do it during the next campaign. And with that last response, Hurd earned one of the headlines of the hearings. None of this is to say that Republicans were the only ones playing politics on Wednesday. But their questioning was more single-mindedly focused on the domestic partisan debate. They were aiming to protect Trump by picking apart not just Mueller’s findings on Trump but also his findings on Russian interference. The latter used to be something only Trump and a handful of his strongest allies - Gaetz and Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., among them - would do. On Wednesday, it permeated almost the entire GOP side of the dais.

2-year-old injured Scientists launch weather balloons into violent storms to improve tornado forecasts during ride on Atlanta airport baggage belt Matthew Cappucci The Washington Post

Penn State professors Paul Markowski and Yvette Richardson have a pretty unusual job. They launch weather balloons into supercell thunderstorms. These rotating storms are what most commonly produce tornadoes and the data these scientists collect could improve their forecasts. “We’re trying to go where traditional instruments haven’t gone before,” said Markowski. “This is something new.” The team aims to launch miniature weather balloons about 12-16 inches in diameter into the air at the periphery of the storm. Attached to each balloon is a probe that measures temperature, dew point and relative humidity. Markowski hopes his team can use the data to re-create the nearsurface temperature field of the environment surrounding and within the storm. “The horizontal temperature gradient in storms has a huge role in determining buoyancy,” explained Markowski. Buoyancy describes the air’s affinity to rise. Hot air balloons are positively buoyant. But if suddenly all the air inside were chilled, the balloon would sink. The same premise applies to pockets of air in the atmosphere. If air is buoyant and rising, a tornado is more likely to form. “Buoyancy can in turn influence vorticity,” said Markowski. Vorticity describes the amount of horizontal rotational energy present at different levels of the atmosphere. It’s one of many ingredients that interact to ultimately contribute to tornadogenesis - tornado formation. “We’re not launching balloons into tornadoes themselves,” said Yvette Richardson. “We’re sampling regions that the inflow air will pass through en route to the tornado.” Launching balloons may seem like a straightforward process, but designing a balloon-carried apparatus that can transmit data in realtime is an entirely different challenge. “It used to be that we’d

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need a different frequency and receiver for each probe we launched,” said Markowski. “When we’re launching up to two balloons per minute, that’s just not feasible.” In recent years, however, it’s been possible to partition “time slots” on an individual frequency. “Let’s say you have 100 probes, and you want data from each of them every second,” explained Markowski. “If you have precise time-syncing, you could have each one transmit in a different hundredth-of-a-second window.” It’s sort of like a conference call. If fifty people were in the same phone conversation talking at once,

no information would get through. But if the time was divided up and each person took a turn to talk, all the information would get through. That technology has made an endeavor like Markowski’s possible. But it comes with a tradeoff. “The more probes we launch, the more things we have to keep track of, and the less resolution we can get time-wise.” The team also had to design a setup in which the balloons would rise slowly. The faster they move, the quicker the pass through a given layer, and less data points can be collected. “We have to get it just right,” said Markowski. “The balloons have to actually take off and rise,

but not too fast. And if even a few raindrops - the weight of a penny or less - can make a balloon . . . stop, or even start to descend.” “Each probe we launch has a cost,” said Markowski. “Radar you can just scan. It’s expendable. But we have to be careful to only launch balloons into worthwhile storms.” Markowski’s project has been a long time in the making. “Some people have asked why we’re not using drones. The Federal Aviation Administration doesn’t allow people to fly drones into places without visual contact,” he explained. “Besides, drones aren’t really disposable.” This year, the team sampled a number of storms, taking advantage of the severe season to collect data. “We were out there for 11 days this year, and got to deploy balloons on multiple strong supercells,” said Richardson. “We went during 2017, but it was a much quieter season.” Markowski says the project is still in the era of “beta testing” to an extent, but estimates they’ve launched about 220 probes since the start. Markowski hopes the team’s 3D temperature mapping may help make progress on one of the biggest weaknesses of storm modeling: precipitation. “We can run storm simulations and computer models, but all of them make the same assumptions on how to handle precipitation.” When computers make guesses about temperature, they’re also making conjectures about the distribution of water droplet sizes. “We know there’s a finite amount of water that enters the storm. But what that water ends up as - whether it be big hailstones or tiny droplets of mist - is extremely important in terms of the physics.” Better understanding subtle temperature variations could make bountiful progress in this area. “These are the sort of things we need to know to better understand tornadogenesis,” emphasized Markowski. “It’s fragile. It’s nonlinear. And . . . this will hopefully help.”

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Edith Vega looked away for “one second” to print her boarding pass, she told police. But that was all the time it took for her 2-year-old son, indulging a curiosity that has struck even grown-up travelers, to climb up on a baggage conveyor belt behind a ticket counter at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Surveillance video footage shows the child’s ride Monday afternoon taking him through a behind-the-scenes labyrinth that few travelers ever see. Footage shows Vega and airline workers rushing to the belt and peering through the flaps that bags go through, looking for her son. According to the video, the toddler climbed over suitcases in a moving obstacle course, tunneled through an X-ray screening machine, headed up a chute and finally ended up in a Transportation Security Administration screening room, where several agents spotted him and rushed to help. According to an incident report written by the Atlanta Police Department, officers found the child with a “severely swollen and bruised” right hand. Fire-rescue workers treated the injury before taking him and his mother to a hospital. Vega, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, told WSB-TV in Atlanta that authorities said her son’s journey lasted five minutes. She told the station she wanted to jump on the belt to follow her son but wasn’t allowed. In a statement, Spirit Airlines said the boy was in a section of the ticket counter that wasn’t open or attended by staff. “The child was able to access a back baggage area via a bag belt and sustained some injuries,” the airline said. “We are currently working with TSA and airport officials to ensure all protocol was followed. We wish the child the best in their recovery.” Vega, the boy’s mother, told the TV station his hand was fractured. “I’m thankful he’s alive,” Vega told WSB-TV. “That’s all that goes through my mind. I’m just grateful he’s here.” Jenny Burke, a TSA spokeswoman, said pets have

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Saisonnier, a new family-owned beer and cheese bar and shop, celebrated its official grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting July 11 in Kinderhook. The husband-and-wife team, Kasey and Patrick Kenny, came up with the concept for a beer and cheese shop where customers can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere while having a drink, grabbing a bite to eat, getting some work done, or shopping, all while spending quality time with friends and family. Pictured are Jeffrey Hunt, president, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce; Dave Fingar, board chair, Columbia Economic Development Center; Patrick Sylvester, manager Saisonnier; Patrick Kenny and Kasey Kenny, owners of Saisonnier; Matt Griesemer, past board chair, Columbia County Chamber; Erik Larsen, board member, Columbia County Chamber; James Dunham, Kinderhook mayor; Derick LaTorre, board chair, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce; Carol Patterson, Columbia County Chamber membership director; and Kristan Keck, board member, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.

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Living Poetry at the Library: A collaboration with ‘Fence’ and The Home School HUDSON — Hudson Area Library presents Living Poetry at the Library 7-9 p.m. July 30 at the library, 51 North Fifth St., Hudson. This annual poetry reading is an ongoing collaboration with “Fence,” a 20-year old nationally renowned literary journal published in Hudson and The Home School, a poetry conference that takes place in Hudson every summer and which brings more than 60 poets to town to meet, study, read, and write. This year’s featured poets are Tess Brown-Lavoie, Edgar Garcia, and Ariana Reines. Brown-Lavoie writes and farms in Providence, Rhode Island. “Lite Year,” her first book, won the Fence Modern Poets Series prize. Brown-Lavoie cofounded Sidewalk Ends Farm with her sisters in 2011, works on land access at Land For Good, and is president of the National Young Farmers Coalition. Garcia was born in California to a family of Central American extraction. He is a Neubauer Family Assistant

Professor at the University of Chicago, and works in the fields of indigenous and Latinx studies, American literature, poetry and poetics, and environmental criticism. His collection of poems and anthropological essays, Skins of Columbus: A Dream Ethnography, won the 2018 Fence Modern Poets Series award. Reines is an American poet, playwright, performance artist, and translator. Her books of poetry include “The Cow,” which won the Alberta Prize from Fence Books; “Coeur de Lion”; “Mercury”; and “A Sand Book.” She has taught at UC Berkeley, Columbia University, The New School, and Tufts University. This event is free and open to the public. It will take place in the community room, which is wheelchair accessible. For more information email programs@hudsonarealibrary. org, call 518-828-1792 x101, or visit the main desk in the library. In continuous publication since 1998, “Fence” is a biannual print journal of poetry,

fiction, art and criticism that redefines the terms of accessibility by publishing challenging writing distinguished by idiosyncrasy and intelligence rather than by allegiance with camps, schools or cliques. “Fence” is committed to publishing from the outside and the inside of established communities of writing, seeking always to interrogate, collaborate with, and bedevil all the systems that bring new writing to light. The Home School organizes week-long conferences for poets and artists, bringing together the most diverse poets and artists of our time to explore poetry’s relationship to dance, film, music, painting, theater and other theories of thinking. By championing a system of knowledge outside the traditional academic paradigm, The Home School facilitates a community of creative recklessness that celebrates writers and artists who break the rules, ignore traditional artistic boundaries and question the very nature of their practice.

PHILMONT REFORMED CHURCH PRESENTS CHECK IN MEMORY OF NANCY HOOD

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The historic General Richard Montgomery House Museum is open to the public again this summer for visitors, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays in July and August. There is no admission charge, however donations are appreciated. It is the oldest house in the Village of Rhinebeck, dating back to 1750. On their wedding day in 1773, General Montgomery and Janet Livingston were given this cottage by her grandfather, Judge Henry Beekman, the founder of Rhinebeck. General Montgomery left this house to lead his troops in the capture of Montreal and then hoped to also capture Quebec as directed by General George Washington. Unfortunately, as he cried “Follow Me” into battle, he was mortally wounded by “grape-shot” on New Year’s Eve 1775, becoming the first military officer killed in the Revolutionary War. Janet never remarried. The General Richard Montgomery House, owned by the Chancellor Livingston Chapter NSDAR, is located at 77 Livingston St., Rhinebeck.

Hudson Valley Community College 2019 spring president’s list TROY — More than 1,600 students were named to the spring 2019 president’s list at Hudson Valley Community College. Ashton Meriam of Ancram, Michele Maxwell of Canaan, Matthew Burgess of Lebanon Springs, Delia McEwan of Chatham, Barbara Pinto of Chatham, Lillian Potter of Chatham, Kenneth Sperl of Chatham, Hayden Spock of Chatham, Carli Hathaway of Claverack, Jeffrey Hotaling of Craryville, Jacob Howard of Craryville, Sean Madey of Craryville, Hannah Askren of East Chatham, Aidan Jackson of

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The Philmont Reformed Church recently presented a check for $500 to the Pine Haven Nursing and Rehab activities department in memory of Nancy Hood. Hood worked at Pine Haven for many years, and was a resident as well. Pictured are Activities Director Brandi McCagg, Cathy Moore, Nancy’s mother, and church Elders Terry Guntert and Dawn Olson.

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Tanglewood 2019 - Interview with Boston Symphony Orchestra Assistant Concertmaster Elita Kang by Thomas E. Jensen As the 2019 Tanglewood season begins, with the addition of the new buildings of Linde Center for Music and Learning, we can look forward to another great Tanglewood season, with Elita Kang as Assistant Concertmaster. With her striking features, erect posture and strong bowing style, watching Ms. Kang enhances the enjoyment of hearing her on stage with The Boston Symphony Orchestra. Her grace and precision make her a leader particularly in the string section for which is orchestra is so well known. Kang was born in Manhattan and grew up there. Her parents, both from South Korea, are her greatest inspirations; her father worked for Chase bank, and her mother was an operating room nurse. Kang says she acquired from them a strong work ethic and learned to take on responsibilities. Her parents wanted her to become a surgeon, and also to learn music to supplement and round out her education. The small apartment they shared was not large enough for a piano, so at age four, Kang began playing violin. She then attended the Julliard PreCollege program, and then the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. She was hired

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by the BSO in 1997 right out of Curtis, and has been with the BSO since, having been appointed assistant concertmaster in 2001. Kang is inspired musically by Elle Fitzgerald “The First Lady of Song” , who’s distinctive phrasing, freedom, intonation, and timing Kang admires greatly. Kang feels that

Fitzgerald is the finest musician across all genres. Kang noticed how Fitzgerald always seemed to sing a song differently each time, but always perfectly. In 1998 when Kang first went to Tanglewood she had to first learn how to drive, for having lived in the cities of New York and Philadelphia, she had no need for a car. And at that time, she was not so “outdoorsy”. Since then, Kang has enjoyed country life very much, and has become an outdoors enthusiast, often hiking in the Berkshire Hills. The experiences at Tanglewood that surprised Kang are the movie nights, when the Pops plays in front of the big screen. She was surprised how much she likes this, and especially enjoyed playing for West Side Story. The BSO has a diamond in Elita Kang, but she is not alone. It is a virtual tiara of gemstones up there, bold luminaries who sparkle and shine radiantly, and who enhance each other’s beauty. Well worth seeing live, at The Shed, at Tanglewood this summer. For concert details, see: http://bso.http.internapcdn.net/bso/images/uploads/brochures/TWD19_Brochure.pdf

Nature Presents: Pastels and Oils by Rita Buttiker and Tami Elise ARCE — Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia and Greene Counties on July 27th when we celebrate the works of Rita Buttiker and Tami Elise. Both inspired by the world around them, they have come together to create an atmospheric yet detailed must see experience. Rita Buttiker was born and educated in Switzerland and later living in Canada and New York. Rita’s landscapes record the natural beauty she observes. Tami Elise is currently

residing in the Village of Valley Falls, NY. Tami Elise grew up in West Lebanon, NY, where her family had a farm for four generations. Self-taught, Tami has spent the last twenty-three years painting ornaments and doing commissioned fine art oil paintings for clients. Who/What: Nature Presents: Pastels and Oils by Rita Buttiker and Tami Elise Where: CCE Columbia and Greene Counties, 6055 Route 23, Acra, New York 12405 By Devon Connelly When: July 27th 3 p.m.

band will feature Chris Vitarello (guitar/vocals), Jay Collins (vocals/reeds/keys), Alana Wyld (guitar/vocals), Johnny Pisano (bass), and Sonny Rock (drums). The Club Helsinki Pro Jam is

a bimonthly event, with dozens of professional musicians from the greater Hudson Valley region having taken part since it was launched in summer 2013. The event welcomes all working musicians in the region to sit

in for a freewheeling jam. Admission is free. For reservations in The Restaurant or in the club call 518.828.4800. For the most upto-date concert information, visit www.helsinkihudson.com.

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‘Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn Kids’ CHATHAM — Friday 7/26 at 7 p.m. Columbia County Youth Theatre Summer Workshop students will transport Chatham to the middle ages when they present their production of Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn KIDS. The familyfriendly musical, directed by Ed Knight with the assistance of Megan Fabiano, and choreographed by Cassie Pearson follows the adventures of a brother and sister who travel to medieval times through a magic tree house in hopes of joining a legendary knight on his quest.

In Magic Tree House: The Knights at Dawn KIDS, the characters discover that true success is not achieved through sword or might, but by using one’s brain and heart. Two siblings, Jack and Annie, return to visit a magic tree house filled with a magnificent collection of books that can transport the reader to the wonderful faraway settings featured in their pages. As they look at a book about knights and the middle ages, Annie is intrigued by the Black Knight and the mysterious quest he says one must successfully complete

before becoming a knight. When she wishes to visit the castle in the book, the siblings are whisked away to medieval times and set off to learn more about the Black Knight and his quest. Through their adventure, the two discover the power of hope and the true meaning of gallantry. With a book by Jenny Laird, music and lyrics by Randy Courts, and additional lyrics by Will Osborne, Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn KIDS is based on Magic Tree House #2: The Knight at Dawn,

the second book in the Magic Tree House series written by Mary Pope Osborne and illustrated by Sal Murdocca. COLUMBIA COUNTY YOUTH THEATRE will present Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn KIDS on FRIDAY, JULY 26 at 7 p.m.. at the CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM at 50 WOODBRIDGE AVE., CHATHAM, NY. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased at the door. For more information, please visit ccyt.org or call workshop director Edgar Acevedo at (518) 821-2136.

GIFT Community Screening with Filmmaker Robin McKenna GHENT – Hawthorne Valley to Premiere GIFT. A tribute to something that can’t be measured or counted, bought or sold, GIFT will screen at Hawthorne Valley (330 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075) on Saturday, July 27th at 7 p.m. Following the screening, filmmaker Robin McKenna will be in conversation with Hawthorne Valley’s Executive Director, Martin Ping. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door. Inspired by Lewis Hyde’s beloved classic The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World, GIFT is a richly cinematic film that explores the parallels between artists’ work and a gift

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economy. Director, producer and writer Robin McKenna artfully interweaves the stories of a young indigenous man undertaking preparations for a potlatch, an Italian

living museum occupied by migrant families, a bumblebee art car at Burning Man, and artist Lee Mingwei sharing the “transformative gift” of song. The real-life gift economies in

JULY 26 Drop in Hudson! Friday, July 26, 9 a.m. - noon Ever wonder what kinds of fish live in the Hudson River? Are you interested in learning how to fish but do not know where to start? Are you looking for something FREE and FUN to do with your family? Come fish with us this summer! Just bring yourself and we will handle the rest. We run a fully stocked fishing program. We will also have a fish display tank where you can observe some of the Hudson River’s finned residents! This is a drop in program, so no reservations are required. All children 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult to fish. Everyone is welcome to attend! Free, Friday, July 26, 9 a.m. - noon, https://www.facebook.com/ events/1822522197849333 Nutten Hook, Ice House Road, Stuyvesant Just for Fun – West African Dance and Drum Performance Friday, July 26, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Choreographer/dancer Jamal Jackson, with members of his company will join the kids from the dance and drum workshop to sweep us up in a high energy display of West African dance and drumming from Mali. This performance is an annual favorite and is not to be missed! Free, Friday, July 26, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., https://ps21chatham.org/event/ just-for-fun-west-african-danceand-drum-performance/ PS21, 2980 NY-66, Chatham, 518392-6121 www.ps21chatham.org Indian Street Food Pop Up! Friday, July 26, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Join us for a night of Indian street food by Inner Flame Kitchen made with fresh organic ingredients. Cocktails, beer, wine, cider, mocktails, and craft sodas available at the bar. Friday, July 26, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/ events/1573521149451353/ Olde York Farm Distillery & Cooperage, 284 State Route 23, Claverack, 845-480-1237 www.oldeyorkfarm.com

Region’s All-Stars to Play Helsinki Hudson Jam Session HUDSON — The 29th Pro Jam at Club Helsinki Hudson takes place on Thursday, August 1, at 8 p.m. As always, the region’s top musicians will join together for an evening of jamming. This time out, the core

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the film challenge the logic of global capitalism, inviting us to reflect on the creative process and the reasons we labor in service of our gifts. A tribute to something that can’t be measured or counted, bought or sold, GIFT is a celebration of the imagination, and the transformative power of art. In the words of Lewis Hyde, “What we have been given must be given away, not kept—the gift must always move.” Follow on Instagram @ hawthornevalley, on Twitter @HawthorneV_NY, and on Facebook. For more information, visit https://hawthornevalley.org.

Mueller Report Graphic Novel book launch Hot on the heels of Robert Mueller’s testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary and Intelligence Committees, the berkshire Antiquarian Book and Ephemera Fair is both pleased and honored to host the book launch for the Mueller Report Graphic Novel by Barbara Slate, Friday July 26, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday July 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Berlshire Soth Regional Community Center, 15 Crissey Road in Great Barrington, Mass. Slate, the illustrator and author of this, the first graphic novel of the Mueller Report, will sign copies at the fair on Saturday, July 27, 1 - 3 p.m. Madagascar Friday, July 26, 7 p.m. Youth Theater Production Friday, July 26, 7 p.m., https:// valatiecommunitytheatre.org/ events/ Valatie Community Theatre, 3031 Main Street, Valatie, 518-758-1309 www.valatiecommunitytheatre. org I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Friday, July 26, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. (2018 version) Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro Music by Jimmy Roberts The longest running off-Broadway revue in history has been revised for the 21st century! This celebration of romance takes on the truths and myths behind that contem-

porary conundrum known as ‘the relationship.’ This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance. The 2018 version features two new songs, revised lyrics and dialogue throughout the show to reflect dating in modern times. $29.00, Friday, July 26, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm, https://www.thetheaterbarn.org/love-perfect The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, 518-794-8989 www.thetheaterbarn.org Ragtime Friday, July 26, 8 p.m. E.L. Doctorow’s novel comes to life in what many say is one of the greatest musicals ever written. We follow three families as they pursue their dreams in the early 20th century melting pot of New York City. Their stories weave together through their courage, compassion, and hope for a brighter future in America. This Tony award winning score includes “Back to Before,” “The Wheels of a Dream,” and “Your Daddy’s Son” just to name a few. This one is not to be missed! $15 – $39.50, Friday, July 26, 8 p.m., http://www.machaydntheatre. org/ragtime-2019/ Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 NY-203, Chatham, 518-392-9292 http://www.machaydntheatre. org/ Retro-Rock Friday, July 26, 9 p.m. New York City-based retro-rock group The Fopps bring their singular brand of British Invasion-styled garage-rock to Hudson. The Fopps nail every detail of 1960s rock, from the vocal harmonies to fuzz guitar and swelling organ and from the go-go boots to ruffle collars. The Fopps current lineup includes Cynthia Lamb (bass and vocals), John Keim (keyboards and vocals), Peter Russell (guitar), Tom Avitable (drums), and Rachel Smit (vocals and percussion). $10 – $15, Friday, July 26, 9 p.m., https://helsinkihudson.ticketfly. com/e/the-fopps-64614110544/ Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street, Hudson, 518-828-4800 www.helsinkihudson.com

JULY 27 Free Golf Clinic Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. . . .adults and children!! Equipment provided. We are offering FREE Northeastern New York PGA Instruction. Lucas Cohen, PGA Professional and assistant golf professional Kevin LeClair will be readily available to help yo with your game absolutely FREE. Free, Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., http://nygolfpark. com/2017/pga-instruction/ free-golf?fbclid=IwAR2J3TlHDSo_ g2HdbnWSTqC1sxnpE31VwUGMwTnjTg41XTnyF-vnG3FiJY NY Golf Park, 5490 Route 9H & 23, Hudson, 518-851-7017 www.nygolfpark.com MAMMA MIA!, the Broadway hit musical, will be presented onstage at The Center for Performing arts in Rhinebeck July 27 -August 18. Tickets $27 Reserve at 845 876 3080 or online at www.centerforperformingarts.org Umbrella Sky Hudson Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. A curated outdoor pop up market featuring local artists, makers, and music. Hours: Weekends until October Saturday, July 27,11 a.m. - 5 p.m. pm, https://www.instagram.com/ helloumbrellasky Umbrella Sky Hudson, 411 Warren Street, Hudson https://www.instagram.com/helloumbrellasky

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BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL Austerlitz Historical Society Old Austerlitz, 11550 State Route 22, Austerlitz, NY

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Rory Block’s Gospel & Blues Fest at PS21 CHATHAM — PS21 brings a weekend of blues, soul, and gospel your way with Rory Block’s Gospel & Blues Fest, through July 27. Acoustic blues legend Rory Block leads an all-star weekend that includes two-time Grammy-nominated guitarist Duke Robillard and his band; the electrifying Shemekia Copeland; and the spirit-infused gospel gathering of the Heavenly Echoes and the Macedonia Men’s Chorus. The weekend-long festival will take place in PS21’s open-air theater located on 80 lush acres of rolling hills. The PS21 Cafe will be serving beer, wine and hard cider throughout the festival. For tickets and event details go to ps21chatham.org. “The goal of our Gospel & Blues Fest Weekend is to present an incredibly exciting program of blues and gospel music featuring world-class artists,” said Block. “This year’s blues talent, guitar legend Duke Robillard and phenomenal blues powerhouse Shemekia Copeland, are award-winning performers known for electrifying audiences around the world. Then on Sunday, we have a gospel concert featuring two exceptional choirs: The Macedonia Baptist Church Men’s Chorus and The Heavenly Echoes. As always, the gospel concert delivers a powerful and spirit-filled close to the festivities.”

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The Duke Robillard Band Friday, July 26, 8 p.m. Grammy-nominated Duke Robillard brings his immense talent and signature sound to swing standards, ballads, rockabilly hits, and Chicago gutbucket blues. Advance Tickets: $25 general / $20 members / $10 students Tickets at the Door: $30 general / $25 members / $10 students Rory Block & Shemekia Copeland Saturday, July 27, 7:30 p.m. Rory Block

Rory Block has been called “a living landmark” and “a national treasure” with her fiery and haunting guitar and vocal style that redefines the boundaries of acoustic blues and folk. Shemekia Copeland Multi-award winning Shemekia Copeland takes the stage with her instantly recognizable voice that swings between sultry, assertive and roaring, on contemporary Americana roots and soul music. Advance Tickets: $45 general / $40 members / $10 students Tickets at the Door: $50 general / $45 members / $10

The Heavenly Echoes and The Macedonia Men’s Chorus at ChurchLive Sunday, July 28, 3 pm For more than fifty years the Heavenly Echoes have brought their inspiring, rocking, and joyous music to the world and now they’re bringing it to ChurchLIVE. The quartet of singers, plus guitar, bass, and drums, combines gospel tradition with Southern-soul style. The Macedonia Men’s Chorus has been performing for nearly 30 years under the direction of the Rev. Leonard D. Comithier, Jr., pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Albany, NY. The high-intensity chorus, that includes more than two dozen singers and musicians, has performed around the region, the country, and in the Carribean. “We make everybody happy with our singing to the glory of God,” said Deacon John Jerkins, president of the male chorus. “We’re looking forward to it.” NOTE: This event is being held at ChurchLive, the Old Methodist Church, 8 Church Lane, Chatham Center NY 12184. Advance Tickets: $15 general / $10 Member $5 Student Tickets at the Door: $20 general / $15 Member $5 Student

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ARSENIC AND OLD LACE BEACON — Meet Abby and Martha Brewster, two charming elderly sisters who poison lonely old men to send them to a better place, in Theatre on the Road’s production of the Joseph Kesselring classic comedy Arsenic and Old Lace. Four evening performances are scheduled on historic Bannerman Island this summer through July 28. Arsenic and Old Lace, a play that first opened in 1941 with Hollywood and Broadway legend Boris Karloff in the cast, became one of Broadway’s longest running plays, filled with colorful characters and witty plot twists. The Bannerman Island performances will include a special appearance after the Friday and Saturday shows by Sara Karloff, daughter of Boris Karloff. She’ll showcase autographed photos of the play’s original Broadway cast and filmed interviews with her father, as well as lead a discussion of what the play meant to him, followed by a Q&A. The play’s hilarious plot unfolds when the Brewster sisters serve their guests a

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concoction of elderberry wine laced with arsenic and they enlist the aid of their nephew Teddy, a robust fellow who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, to bury the bodies in their cellar. When nephew and theatre critic Mortimer discovers a body, high comedy ensues as he attempts to hide his aunt’s unusual activities from his fiancée, his vengeful brother, a crazed plastic surgeon, and the local police.

This is the fourth consecutive year Theatre on the Road will produce a play on Bannerman Island. Performances take place through July 28 at 7 p.m.; guests arrive and leave by boat via the dock in Beacon. For tickets and reservations: 855-256-4007 or visit bannermancastle.org. About Theatre on the Road Theatre on the Road is the creation of actor, writer and director Frank Marquette and wife and producing partner,

Meet Sara Karloff! Arsenic and Old Lace, a play that first opened in 1941 with Hollywood and Broadway legend Boris Karloff in the cast, became one of Broadway’s longest running plays, filled with colorful characters and witty plot twists. The Bannerman Island performances will include a special appearance before the Friday and Saturday shows by Sara Karloff, daughter of Boris Karloff. She’ll showcase autographed photos of the play’s original Broadway cast and filmed interviews with her father, as well as lead a discussion of what the play meant to him, followed by a Q&A.

The Fopps Bring Retro-Rock to Club Helsinki Hudson HUDSON — New York City-based retro-rock group The Fopps bring their singular brand of British Invasionstyled garage-rock to Club Helsinki Hudson on Friday, July 26, at 9 p.m. The Fopps nail every detail of 1960s rock, from the vocal harmonies to fuzz guitar and swelling organ and from the go-go boots to ruffle collars. A typical set covers the revolutionary music of iconic bands such as the Sonics, the Kinks, Paul Revere and the Raiders, the Zombies, and early Rolling Stones. A Fopps’ original, “I Never Met a Boy Like You,” is featured in the season two finale of the Amazon series, “The Other F Word.” The Fopps For over a decade the Fopps have satisfied New York City’s A reshuffling of the line up in appetite for 1960s garage-rock 2014 allowed the Fopps to foand psychedelia while dressing cus on three-part vocal harmothe part. The group were stal- ny and add keyboard-driven warts of Lower East Side hang- material. They expanded their outs including Otto’s Shrunk- reach to larger venues in Miden Head and Arlene’s Grocery. town and the Catskills as well

JULY 27 Open House & Dedication Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. You are cordially invited to join us for an open house and dedication of our new historical marker. Step back in time & visit an historic 1700’s water-powered mill complex – including a saw mill, cider mill, blacksmith and woodworking shop – all powered by the on-site stream & Waterfalls! Saturday, July 27, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, https://www.facebook.com/ events/452626795470219/ The Mills at Green Hole, 2136 County Route 11, Hillsdale, 518-360-1715 https://www.millsatgreenhole.com/ Open House & Dedication Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. You are cordially invited to join us for an open house and dedication of our new historical marker. Step back in time & visit an historic 1700’s water-powered mill complex – including a saw mill, cider mill, blacksmith and woodworking shop – all powered by the on-site stream & Waterfalls! Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/ events/452626795470219/ The Mills at Green Hole, 2136 County Route 11, Hillsdale, 518-360-1715 https://www.millsatgreenhole.com/ Estate Auction Saturday, July 27, noon UNRESERVED Estate auction (with selected additions) Featuring Estate fresh 18th and 19th c. furniture, artwork, folk art, period accessories, china, glass, stoneware, primitives & more. Saturday, July 27, noon, https:// www.copakeauction.com/auction/ estate-auction-2019-07-27/ Copake Auction, Inc, 266 Route 7A, Copake, 518-329-1142 Artists on Olana: Daniel McCabe Saturday, July 27, 3 p.m. Hudson River Study: Impacting Olana with Daniel McCabe Hudson River Study is a meditation through landscape photography on human interaction with the environment. Join artist and filmmaker Daniel McCabe, artist in residency at Basilica Hudson’s Hudson as Muse program, in conjunction with his exhibition of new photographic works on view July 1 – 30. $10 – $15, Saturday, July 27, 3 p.m., https://www.olana.org/programsevents/ Olana, 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson, 518-828-1872 www.olana.org I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Saturday, July 27, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (2018 version) Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro Music by Jimmy Roberts The longest running off-Broadway revue in history has been revised for the 21st century! The 2018 version features two new songs, revised lyrics and dialogue throughout the show to reflect dating in modern times. $29.00, Saturday, July 27, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., https://www.thetheaterbarn. org/love-perfect The Theater Barn, 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, 518-794-8989 www.thetheaterbarn.org Ragtime Saturday, July 27, 4 p.m. E.L. Doctorow’s novel comes to life in what many say is one of the greatest musicals ever written. We follow three families as they pursue their dreams in the early 20th century melting pot of New York City. Their stories weave together through their courage, compassion, and hope for a brighter future in America. This Tony award winning score includes “Back to Before,” “The Wheels of a Dream,” and “Your Daddy’s Son” just to name a few. This one is not to be missed!

$15 – $39.50, Saturday, July 27, 4 p.m., http://www.machaydntheatre. org/ragtime-2019/ Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 NY-203, Chatham, 518-392-9292 http://www.machaydntheatre.org/ Architects on Art: Cathryn Dwyre & Chris Perry Saturday, July 27, 5:30 p.m. Experience Olana’s Main House through the eyes of an architect. The Olana Partnership introduces a new series which invites contemporary architects to interpret Olana. Susan Wides, Director and Curator of Steven Holl’s ‘T’ Space, Rhinebeck has curated the series to include some of the world’s leading voices. $20, Saturday, July 27, 5:30 p.m., https://www.olana.org/programsevents/ Olana, 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson, 518-828-1872 www.olana.org Demolition Derby! Saturday, July 27, 6 p.m. A $500 To Win DEMOLITION DERBY (4&6 Cylinders Only) All Weekly Divisions $2 – $16, Saturday, July 27, 6 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/ events/365611780700953/ Lebanon Valley Speedway, 1746 US Route 20, West Lebanon, 518-7949606 www.lebanonvalley.com 9th Annual Hootenanny Saturday, July 27, 6 p.m. - 10: p.m. Shake the hands that feed you! Honey Salt at Empire Farm returns this summer with Special Guests & Authors Elizabeth Blau and Host Chef Kim Canteenwalla from Honey Salt Food and Drink in Las Vegas. A celebration of local food and the family farmer, the annual FarmOn! HOOTENANNY! is a unique interactive farm to table experience. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. • Cocktail hour invites guests to shake the hands that feed them • Open bar with locally crafted spirits, and CBD farm mocktails, cocktails and beverages • Tour the Industrial Hemp fields and learn about CBD production • Farmers attend as FarmOn! guests and vendors. • Open fire spits and pit masters roast locally sourced organic meat 8pm-10pm • Family style 3-course dinner • Chefs cook from organic ingredients . • VIP Tables Seat 10 • Dance under the stars with a Barn Party to follow in a 200 year old red barn • Dedicated entry and photo moments on a John Deere tractor • Silent Auction & Live Music $165 – $325, Saturday, July 27, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., http://farmon.org/ hoot-2019/ Empire Farm, 556 Empire Road, Copake, 518-329-3276 www.farmonfoundation.org Exhibition Opening Saturday, July 27, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tschabalala Self will be on view daily in the Newmark Gallery at Art Omi July 27 – September 29, 2019. The exhibition features works on paper, a new wall mural, new works from the studio, a sculptural work and a new neon piece. *The opening reception for Tschabalala Self will be followed by the latest installment of Free Range, an ongoing performance series organized by Tschabalala Self, Shanekia McIntosh and Michael Mosby. This installment will feature performances by Joey De Jesus, DonChristian Jones, RaFia Santana, and a DJ set by FULATHELA, and is curated by Shanekia Mcintosh. Saturday, July 27, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., http://www.artomi.org/calendar/ free-range Art Omi, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, 518-392-4747 www.artomi.org

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C-GCC standout Tanisha Edge returns as women’s basketball coach Columbia-Greene Media

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Tanisha Edge of Catskill has been named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Columbia-Greene Community College, of which she is an alumna and former Twins Women’s Basketball Team Captain. She’s pictured here with her C-GCC Twins jersey.

HUDSON — Once the captain, now the coach: Tanisha Edge of Catskill has signed on as ColumbiaGreene Community College’s new Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Edge, who began her basketball career at Saugerties High School, lead the 2017-2018 Twins to one of the college’s most impressive athletic seasons in its history. The team recorded its first-ever NJCAA Division III national poll listing and rose to the runner-up position in the Mountain Valley Conference and NJCAA Region III, which lead to the team’s induction into the C-GCC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018. Edge also reached her 1,000-point milestone in January 2018, becoming the first woman ever from C-GCC to do so, and in the same month was named NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National Player of the Week and notched her eighth alltime NJCAA Division III Regional Female Athlete of the Week distinction. Edge went on to earn the titles of NJCAA Regional Player of the Year and Mountain Valley Conference Player of the Year, NJCAA Second

Team All-American, and saw her jersey requested to appear in the Ring of Honor at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn. The ring of honor recognizes young basketball players for achievements in the sport, including high school- and college-level players, and only 100 player jerseys are selected each year. Nick Dyer, Athletic Director at C-GCC, said Edge brings with her a deep understanding of the both the strengths and needs of the Twins women’s basketball program. “Tanisha is a strong leader,” Dyer said. “She knows how to organize and communicate with teams, and how to identify each player’s talents and how to use them best. We are all very excited to see one of the best players the college’s has seen in its history join our coaching staff.” Edge holds an associate’s degree of arts in Applied Sciences from CGCC, a certificate in Advanced First Aid and Safety from the National Safety Council, and a certificate of Health Sciences Applied to Coaching. For more information, please visit CGCCTwins.com.

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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during mini camp at Quest Diagnostic Training Center.

Eli Manning knows his 16th season with the Giants could be his last Tom Rock Newsday

NEW YORK — Eli Manning reported to training camp with the Giants for the 16th time on Wednesday. Sixteenth and final time? Manning recognizes that it is a possibility. Maybe even a strong one. He’ll be 39 years old when this season is over, he’s in the last year of his contract with the Giants, and he’ll spend the rest of his career with the team trying to keep a step ahead of sixth overall draft pick Daniel Jones, who was brought in to replace him. So yeah, the veteran quarterback who has seen it all, from euphoria to indignity, is taking some time this summer to absorb as much as he can of the experience of being a Giant. If for no other reason than that at this point next year, he might not be. “I think the longevity of things, you have more appreciation,” he said of feeling “blessed” (a word he has not used much in the past)

to be back for 2019. “You don’t know how long you get to play this or how long you get to do it ... You don’t know what the future holds. When you are younger you assume you are going to keep playing, you just assume you’ll be back playing and you don’t think about it. Now there is that mindset that you don’t know kind of the future of things. Which is fine. I think that makes you appreciate being here and want to take advantage and prepare more and be ready to take advantage of this opportunity.” That’s not to say that Manning is in a reflective mood. Just more aware of how fragile it is and how unique his tenure with the team has been. No one, after all, has ever suited up for a 16th season with the Giants. And when Manning does trot down memory lane, thinking about his two Super Bowls and the indelible mark he has left on the franchise See GIANTS B3

GREENPORT — Brandon Bonesteel went 4 for 5 with four singles and an RBI as the Storm past the Bucks, 8-4, Wednesday night at Greenport Town Park to earn a spot in the Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League championship series. The best of three championship series will begin on Saturday with a third game, if necessary, on Sunday. Chris Colotti had a triple, single an an RBI for the storm, who won the league’s regular season title with a 17-7 record. Matt Ferriero contributed two singles, Christian Baaki and Derrek DuPont both had a double, Jeremiah Ernst singled and drove in two runs, Jarid Lucier singled and had an RBI and Kyle Caccamiss singled. Ethan Lounsbury led the Bucks with a double, single and an RBI. J.L. Cianciolo added two singles and an RBI, Chris Kordziel had two singles See STORM B3

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The Storm’s Derrek DuPont swings at a pitch during Wednesday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League game against the Bucks at Greenport Town Park.

Darnold believes Jets can contend for playoffs this season Al Iannazzone Newsday

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New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during Jets training camp at Atlantic Health Center.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Sam Darnold didn’t make any bold guarantees like some past Jets quarterbacks. But he did say confidently that he expects “a lot of wins” this season. The Jets have added stars on both sides of the football. But the one who will have it in his hands the most believes he and the Jets are ready to take a big step this year. “There’s enough talent on this roster to be a playoff contender,” Darnold said Wednesday. “You definitely have expectations of making it to the playoffs and we definitely have talent to do it.” Darnold is no longer a rookie, coming to camp, trying to prove himself. It’s his team for sure. Darnold knows it and feels comfortable in that role as he prepares to open training camp Thursday. See JETS B3

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American League Tuesday’s games Toronto 2, Cleveland 1, 10 innings Boston 5, Tampa Bay 4 Oakland 4, Houston 3, 11 innings N.Y. Yankees 14, Minnesota 12, 10 innings Texas 7, Seattle 2 Wednesday’s games Tampa Bay 3, Boston 2 Houston 4, Oakland 2 Seattle 5, Texas 3 Cleveland 4, Toronto 0 N.Y. Yankees 10, Minnesota 7 Thursday’s games N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 7-5) at Boston (Porcello 8-7), 7:10 p.m. Minnesota (Berrios 8-5) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 11-4), 8:10 p.m. Cleveland (Plutko 3-2) at Kansas City (Montgomery 0-1), 8:15 p.m. Baltimore (Eshelman 0-2) at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. Texas (Jurado 5-6) at Oakland (Anderson 9-5), 10:07 p.m. Detroit (Norris 2-8) at Seattle (TBD), 10:10 p.m. Friday’s games Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. Baltimore at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. Texas at Oakland, 10:07 p.m. Detroit at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. National League Tuesday’s games Washington 11, Colorado 1 St. Louis 4, Pittsburgh 3 N.Y. Mets 5, San Diego 2 Cincinnati 14, Milwaukee 6 San Francisco 5, Chicago Cubs 4, 13 innings

Wednesday’s games Washington 3, Colorado 2 Milwaukee 5, Cincinnati 4 Chicago Cubs 4, San Francisco 1 Washington 2, Colorado 0 St. Louis 14, Pittsburgh 8 San Diego 7, N.Y. Mets 2 Thursday’s games San Diego (Lauer 5-7) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 5-7), 12:10 p.m. St. Louis (Mikolas 6-10) at Pittsburgh (Musgrove 7-8), 12:35 p.m. Colorado (Hoffman 1-3) at Washington (Scherzer 9-5), 4:05 p.m. Friday’s games Colorado at Cincinnati, 6:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Atlanta (at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Arizona at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. San Francisco at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. Interleague Tuesday’s games Philadelphia 3, Detroit 2, 15 innings Kansas City 5, Atlanta 4 Miami 5, Chicago White Sox 1 Baltimore 7, Arizona 2 L.A. Angels 5, L.A. Dodgers 4 Wednesday’s games Philadelphia 4, Detroit 0 Arizona 5, Baltimore 2 Kansas City 2, Atlanta 0 Miami 2, Chicago White Sox 0 L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Today’s games No games scheduled Friday’s game Houston at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

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Saturday, Aug. 24 New Orleans Saints at New York Jets (7:30 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 24 San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs (8 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 24 Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Rams (9 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 24 Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Chargers (10 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 24 Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans (NBC, 8 p.m.), Sunday, Aug. 25 Week 4 Minnesota Vikings at Buffalo Bills (7 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29 Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers (7 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29 Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals (7 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29 Atlanta Falcons at Jacksonville Jaguars (7 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29 Philadelphia Eagles at New York Jets (7 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29 Detroit Lions at Cleveland Browns (7:30 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29 New York Giants at New England Patriots (7:30 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29 Baltimore Ravens at Washington Redskins (7:30 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29 Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears (8 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys (8 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29 Kansas City Chiefs at Green Bay Packers (8 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29 Los Angeles Rams at Houston Texans (8 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29 Miami Dolphins at New Orleans Saints (8 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29 Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos (9 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29 Los Angeles Chargers at San Francisco 49ers (10 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29 Oakland Raiders at Seattle Seahawks (10 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 29

NFL PRESEASON SCHEDULE Hall of Fame Game Atlanta Falcons vs. Denver Broncos (NBC, 8 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 1 (game played at Canton. Ohio) Week 1 Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills (7 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 8 New York Jets at New York Giants (7 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 8 Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens (7:30 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 8 Washington Redskins at Cleveland Browns (7:30 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 8 New England Patriots at Detroit Lions (7:30 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 8 Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins (7:30 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 8 Tennessee Titans at Philadelphia Eagles (7:30 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 8 Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears (8 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 8 Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers (8 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 8 Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals (10 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 8 Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks (10 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 8 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Pittsburgh Steelers (7:30 p.m.), Friday, Aug. 9 Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints (8 p.m.), Friday, Aug. 9 Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs (8 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 10 Los Angeles Rams at Oakland Raiders (8 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 10 Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers (9 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 10 Week 2 Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars (7 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 15 New York Jets at Atlanta Falcons (7:30 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 15 Green Bay Packers at Baltimore Ravens (7:30 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 15 Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Redskins (7:30 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 15 Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals (ESPN, 8 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 15 BuffaloBillsatCarolinaPanthers(7p.m.),Friday,Aug.16 Chicago Bears at New York Giants (7:30 p.m.), Friday, Aug. 16 Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7:30 p.m.), Friday, Aug. 16 Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts (4 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 17 New England Patriots at Tennessee Titans (7 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 17 Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers (7:30 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 17 Detroit Lions at Houston Texans (8 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 17 Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams (10 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 17 (game played in Honolulu) New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Chargers (CBS, 4 p.m.), Sunday, Aug. 18 Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings (FOX, 8 p.m.), Sunday, Aug. 18 San Francisco 49ers at Denver Broncos (ESPN, 8 p.m.), Sunday, Aug. 18 Week 3 New York Giants at Cincinnati Bengals (7 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 22 Washington Redskins at Atlanta Falcons (7:30 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 22 Carolina Panthers at New England Patriots (7:30 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 22 Baltimore Ravens at Philadelphia Eagles (7:30 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 22 Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins (FOX, 8 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 22 Green Bay Packers vs. Oakland Raiders (8 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 22 (game played in Winnipeg, Manitoba) Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7:30 p.m.), Friday, Aug. 23 Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions (CBS, 8 p.m.), Friday, Aug. 23 Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings (1 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 24 Houston Texans at Dallas Cowboys (7 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 24 Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts (7 p.m.),

Transactions BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago White Sox - Sent SS Tim Anderson on a rehab assignment to Charlotte (IL). Detroit Tigers - Optioned LHP Daniel Stumpf to Toledo (IL). Placed RHP Victor Alcantara on the 10-day IL. Recalled RHP Jose Cisnero from Toledo (IL). Kansas City Royals - Placed RHP Jakob Junis on the paternity list. Recalled RHP Jake Newberry from Omaha (PCL). Minnesota Twins - Designated RHP Blake Parker for assignment. Recalled LHP Devin Smeltzer from Rochester (IL). Selected the contract of RHP Carlos Torres from Rochester (IL). New York Yankees - Optioned RHP Jonathan Holder to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Placed C Gary Sanchez on the 10-day IL. Recalled C Kyle Higashioka and LHP Nestor Cortes Jr. from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Oakland Athletics - Activated C Nick Hundley from the 10-day IL, designated him for assignment. Optioned RHP Tanner Anderson to Las Vegas (PCL). Sent LHP Sean Manaea on a rehab assignment to Las Vegas (PCL). NATIONAL LEAGUE Arizona Diamondbacks - Activated LF David Peralta from the 10-day IL. Optioned 2B Ildemaro Vargas to Reno (PCL). Sent C Blake Swihart on a rehab assignment to Reno (PCL). Atlanta Braves - Designated RHP Shane Carle for assignment. Optioned RHP Wes Parsons to Gwinnett (IL). Selected the contract of RHP Jeremy Walker from Gwinnett (IL). Chicago Cubs - Activated C Willson Contreras from the 10-day IL. Optioned SS Addison Russell to Iowa (PCL). Colorado Rockies - Recalled RHP Yency Almonte from Albuquerque (PCL). Milwaukee Brewers - Optioned RHP Burch Smith to San Antonio (PCL). Recalled RHP Taylor Williams from San Antonio (PCL). Sent RHP Jimmy Nelson on a rehab assignment to San Antonio (PCL). Philadelphia Phillies - Activated 2B Sean Rodriguez from the 10-day IL. Placed 2B Brad Miller on the 10-day IL.

Warriors’ coach Kerr chides Lakers’ Anthony Davis Gary Peterson The Mercury News

When was the last time the Warriors and Lakers acted like bitter rivals? You’re wrong. You’re wrong again. And you’re wrong again. These two most tenured NBA California franchises have never had an actual rivalry. There has never been anything approaching gold-plated ill will between them. That may be changing. Recently, Warriors coach Steve Kerr appeared on an NBC Sports Bay Area podcast. He criticized the actions of Anthony Davis, the Lakers’ most recent Anointed One. See, last season Davis asked for a trade and told the Pelicans he would not sign a contract extension. It was pretty obvious where he wanted to land. For going public on his wish upon a star, Davis was fined $50,000 by the KYLE TERADA/USA TODAY league. Glove box change for a Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr yells at the referee during the fourth quarter against the guy who is still earning $25 mil- Toronto Raptors in game five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena. lion a season per his New OrBack to the nonrivalry. The offseason lured forward Jamaal “If you come to an agreeleans contract, and figures to reach for the planets when he ment with the team that, hey, Lakers arrived in California Wilkes as a free agent. There it’s probably best for us to part from Minneapolis in 1960. The was fleeting satisfaction for the talks money with the Lakers. “I’m talking about the An- ways, that’s one thing. But the Warriors moved from Philadel- Warriors in 1987 when Sleepy thony Davis situation,” Kerr Davis stuff was really kind of phia to the Bay Area in 1962. Floyd put a finger in the eye of said. “Where a guy is perfectly groundbreaking — and hope- In 58 years of cohabitation it the Showtime Lakers. Is anybody home? I can rehealthy and has a couple years fully not a trend, because it’s seems that when one team (typically the Lakers) is ascendant, member the Warriors getting left on his deal and says, ‘I want bad for the league.” Kerr referenced LeBron the other (usually the Warriors) into playoff scraps with the Pisto leave.’ That’s a real problem that the league has to address James, who moved on from has fallen and can’t get up. tons, the Bullets and the Suns. and that the players have to be Cleveland (twice) and Miami — Hardly an ideal environment But I don’t recall any substanafter his contracts were up. Dit- for enmity. tial physical confrontations becareful with.” The postseason? They’ve met tween the Lakers and Dubs. Unable to make a deal last to Kevin Durant, who left OklaWilt Chamberlain played season, Davis sat out 21 of the homa City to come to Golden seven times. The Warriors won team’s final 41 games. He (or State, then moved to Brooklyn. the first series; the Lakers the for both teams; until his death “It’s a little disturbing,” Kerr next six. in 1999 he was a close friend of someone) got creative in exThe Lakers slaughtered the Warriors ambassador Al Attles. plaining his absences. Eleven said, “that there has been some of his missed games were noted action that happens before Warriors in Game 3 of the 1973 Jerry West, Lakers legend, spent “inactive.” Nine were “did not contracts are up, where teams conference finals, 126-70. In some time in the Warriors’ front dress.” Yes, that could be em- are sort of held hostage and the 1977 the Lakers beat the War- office. His son still works there. I’ll tell you, this is like trying barrassing. And there was one league is sort of held hostage. riors in Game 7 of the conferI’m not a big fan of that.” “not with team.” ence semifinals, then in the to light a match in a driving rain.

Ballmer’s energy takes center stage at Leonard and George introduction Dan Woike Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — Steve Ballmer owned the stage. He held a microphone in his hand, but he didn’t need it. His voice filled the room. It was a party, Ballmer was the host and everyone was going to hear him. He begged fans to get loud, to get out of their seats and to make some noise. He clapped his hands together harder and more violently than anyone else under that roof. He praised last year’s team, but talked about wanting more. He lusted after the Lawrence GARY A. VASQUEZ/USA TODAY O’Brien championship trophy. Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer speaks before That was the goal, the standard to which the Los Angeles Clippers introducing newly signed players Paul George and Kawhi Leonard at Green Meadows Recreation Center. would be judged. As Ballmer yelled, Doc Rivers of their desirable zip code in ways competitive first-round series, laughed while the team’s all-NBA they couldn’t with free agents caught George’s attention, too. players smiled and smirked, se- Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and But the Clippers’ couldn’t duced by the multibillionaire’s Kevin Durant, this was more have gotten to the six-time Allenergy. about Ballmer and the power of Star without Blake Griffin and He did all of these things near- ownership, the positive impact the haul they got for him — and ly five years ago when Ballmer the person signing the checks the haul they later got for Tobias first introduced himself to the can have on his investment. Harris, who was in the original city as the Clippers’ savior, his Ballmer’s catchphrases — re- Griffin deal along with the first$2 billion purchase from Donald member, it wasn’t too long ago round pick that turned into Shai Sterling the first step in a des- when the former Microsoft exec Gilgeous-Alexander. perately needed organizational uttered the word “relentless” While the Paul deal was a nocleansing. at every chance — finally came brainer, the Griffin and Harris It’s why Wednesday felt so to fruition on the court after the trades took real guts and confifamiliar, a room soaked in opti- Clippers shed the superstars that dence that Lawrence Frank and mism and promise loving every laughed and smirked with him the Clippers’ deep front-office Ballmer exclamation. But this five years ago. roster could turn those assets wasn’t just the celebration of a The Chris Paul trade loaded up into something special. high-priced acquisition or two — the Clippers with three valuable But before that chance could this was the Clippers’ governor role players in Patrick Beverley, come, the Clippers made do with celebrating the organization’s the Clippers’ heartbeat, and ex- what they had, creating the kind validation and growth. pert bench scorers Lou Williams of team stars such as Leonard Forget the notecards and and Montrezl Harrell. That deal and George wanted to be a part the prepared remarks, Ballmer two summers ago helped the of — something the Clippers did thought. Kawhi Leonard and Clippers redefine themselves as a more out of necessity than out of Paul George are Clippers. “blacktop team” — the kind that brilliance. “Pretty cool. Pretty damn would do anything just to keep When the Lakers added LeBcool,” he said before un- the next five from taking their ron James last summer and Anleashing his inner Ric Flair. place on the court. thony Davis earlier this month, “Wooooooooo!” “It’s how I play,” Leonard said. general manager Rob Pelinka As much as Wednesday was The Clippers’ on-court at- built the roster around the stars, about Rivers regaining his repu- titude, particularly last season speaking to them about the right tation as a championship-level when they put their chest di- kinds of players to fill out the roscoach after two-straight expec- rectly into the Golden State ter around the All-NBA guys. tation-defying seasons, or the Warriors’ and surprised the The Clippers approach was Clippers finally taking advantage defending champions in a different. It relied on Beverley’s

grit, Williams’ scoring, Harrell’s intensity, Landry Shamet’s shooting and everything that made last year’s team special in the hopes of landing their top targets. It worked. “You could just see their connection on the court, everybody on the same page, everybody pulling for one another, everybody elevated their games,” George said. “To be part of that camaraderie, to be a part of what they already had and sprinkle in what we have to offer, that’s what made it such an attractive spot.” Five years ago when Ballmer led a fan rally to announce his presence, he made a vow. “We’re going to be bold,” Ballmer said. “... Bold means we’re going to be willing to take risks.” The Clippers’ bright future? It’s limited now. Their best young player and their best draft picks have been routed to Oklahoma City to acquire George and ensure that Leonard would come on board. It’s a risk, but it was the kind of risk Ballmer was always going to take. As the introductions began Wednesday, Ballmer sat on stage, energy flowing through his veins. He snarled a little and rocked forwards in his chair as Frank and Rivers talked about the team that would be on the court next season, one that should give the Clippers their best chance at winning an NBA title. And like a bull inside the chute, when it was his turn, he busted through the gates, showing the enthusiasm and passion that has the Clippers in the best position they’ve ever been in. “You don’t think we’re going to win some ballgames this year with Paul and Kawhi on our team? We’re going to win some ballgames,” he said. “There’s only a few games we need to win. This last game played during the NBA season, that’s the game we gotta win.”

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and Justin Germain and Joe Matala each had a single. Taylor Price started on the mound for the Storm, striking out seven, not walking a batter and allowing four runs (three earned) and seven hits in five innings. Owen Coady threw the next three innings, striking out six,

walking one and not allowing a run or hit. Noah Ernst closed the show for the Storm, striking three, walking one and allowing one hit in one inning. Ethan Caiazza pitched the first five innings for the Bucks, striking out one, walking two and surrendering two runs (none earned) and four hits. Joe Polletta came on in relief and allowed six runs (three earned) and nine hits with three strikeouts and no walks.

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Storm third baseman Brandon Bonesteel throws to first base during Wednesday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League game against the Bucks at Greenport Town Park.

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He said he’s grown from all the experiences he had last season and all the work he put in this offseason to make sure his body was ready for the grind and to learn new coach Adam Gase’s offense. Darnold showed improved leadership by getting some of his teammates together for workouts in California leading up to camp. “I learned a ton,” Darnold said. “Most importantly I think we were able to spend time going over the verbiage of the offense and I got to know them a lot better. I think everyone talking, having different conversations with each other was good. “The more you get to know your teammates the more you know them on the field as

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— not to mention its record books — he uses it to focus more on the present than the past. “I think about the players we have on this team, I want those guys to experience some of the successes we’ve had here with the Giants in the past,” he said. “To make playoffs, to win championships, to get on winning streaks and feel like you are playing better than anybody else in the league at that moment. Those are fun and great memories, but I’m not reflecting on those. I want these guys who haven’t had that to experience that.” He also wants what may be one last chance at feeling it himself. For Manning, the urgency heading into this season is palpable. If he can’t succeed in guiding the Giants to wins early, if he gets off to a slow start in the offense the way many of his past few seasons have, the Giants may decide it’s time to see what the kid can do. Manning said having Jones in camp nipping at his heels doesn’t change his approach to this summer. “Hey, I have a job to go out there and do my best,” he said. “It hasn’t changed for 16 years and it never will ... First

well.” Building chemistry will be a major key to whatever success the Jets have after going 4-12 last year. They’re all learning a new offense and defense, and Darnold has a number of skill players with whom he has to get quickly acquainted. Versatile backs Le’Veon Bell and Ty Montgomery and slot receiver Jamison Crowder join returning receivers Robby Anderson and Quincy Enunwa. The Jets could have an explosive if not dynamic offense in Gase’s system. But if the Jets are going to snap their eight-year playoff drought, it all will start with Darnold, who threw for 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 13 games as a rookie. Darnold showed improvement as the season progressed. Everyone inside the Jets practice facility hopes it will carry over to Year 2, and

and foremost I’m a competitor. I love to win and succeed and do my best and have great games, great practices. To win, to have that feeling of winning in the locker room, that’s what drives you, to create those feelings. We feel like we have a good squad, a good character of guys, a good talent of players. All the guys are hungry to make something special this season.” None of them, however, see it from Manning’s perspective. Having been with the same franchise for so long. Having experienced such

Ryan Nowak of the Bucks at bat during Wednesday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League game against the Storm at Greenport Town Park.

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Bucks catcher J.L. Cianciolo looks to make a play during Wednesday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League game against the Storm at Greenport Town Park.

Starting pitcher Taylor Price of the Storm delivers a pitch during Wednesday’s Hudson River Collegiate Baseball League game against the Bucks at Greenport Town Park.

Darnold can follow the career trajectories of Carson Wentz, Jared Goff and Mitchell Trubisky. “For me, and I think with a lot of guys that make that leap that second year, it comes with experience,” Darnold said. “Playing a lot of games last year and kind of getting the NFL experience, it’s helpful. The more reps you get in a game, the more comfortable you become. I think you saw that later in the year with my play. The last few games I felt so much more comfortable out there. The more games that I play the more comfortable I’ll feel.” Darnold feels he has much of Gase’s offense down. Gase agreed, saying he saw plenty of development from Darnold from the first offseason practice to the last, and he just expects him to get more comfortable in it.

what he’s got for you the next day, what’s he going to bring.” That’s how Darnold feels about Gase. After spending last year playing for defensiveminded Todd Bowles, Darnold has an offensive head coach who has made a quick impact on the organization. “His personality’s great,”

highs and lows with one organization. And facing a season that could punctuate a career that will either fade away in an ellipsis or end with an exclamation point. “I never worried about playing a certain amount of years or this or that,” Manning said. “It’s just all about taking advantage of this year and making something special with this year, this team, this season.” And determining whether this season if Manning’s Sweet Sixteen, or a Bittersweet Sixteen.

“He works hard,” Gase said. “He puts his head down, he grinds, he does extra, he asks the right questions when he’s on the field. There is no change of speed. Whatever he’s got, he’s giving it. When you’re around a guy like that it’s exciting to work with him, every day show up and see

Darnold said. “The whole building you can kind of sense almost a rebirth. The whole building’s very energized. There’s a lot of energy within the building, a lot of good vibes. For us, it’s feeding off of that. As long as you have that good energy, we can win with that.”

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Rays’ substitutions rile up Red Sox manager Cora Bill Koch The Providence Journal

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Confusion reigned late in Wednesday’s series finale between the Red Sox and Rays at Tropicana Field. Two delays totaling more than 20 minutes in the eighth inning ended with Boston formally protesting its 3-2 defeat against Tampa Bay. A series of substitutions made by the Rays drew a series of questions from Red Sox manager Alex Cora to the umpiring crew, which was headed by Angel Hernandez. The ensuing discussion finished with a call placed to Major League Baseball’s New York offices. “I don’t know if I’ve ever seen them have to go to the replay guys in New York for something like that,” Red Sox starter David Price said. “I still don’t know if it’s right. I guess we’ll find out.” Adam Kolarek replaced Charlie Morton on the mound for the Rays to begin the top of the eighth. He retired pinch hitter Sam Travis on a pop up to first base. Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash came out of the dugout and signaled to the bullpen for right-hander Chaz Roe to face Mookie Betts, and moved Kolarek to first base. Kolarek took the place of Ji-Man Choi, who had served as a pinch hitter for Mike Zunino in the bottom of the seventh. Choi was in the No. 9 spot of the order. Roe retired Betts on a fly to left, Cash came back to the mound and two more changes were made — Kolarek came back to pitch to Rafael Devers and Nate Lowe entered to play first base. “When (Cash) brought in the lefty and we saw what was going to happen — when he put him at first — I asked Angel about it,” Cora said.

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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora , left, talks with the umpire crew about a defensive switch in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg, Fla. on Wednesday.

“He gave me an answer. I was like, ‘OK, this is about to get interesting.’ It did.” By putting Kolarek in the field, the Rays forfeited the designated hitter. Austin Meadows was batting third and due to lead off the bottom of the eighth. There was no initial indication as to whether or not Kolarek was entering the batting order at No. 3 or No. 9, a detail that prompted Cora to hold a lengthy discussion with the umpiring crew. “They did the pitcher moving to a position and we felt they made some illegal

substitutions,” Cora said. “It was a mess at one point. I wasn’t able to keep up with Angel, so we protested the game. Let’s see where it goes. “There’s a lot there. They brought in the lefty (Kolarek) for Charlie, and then they brought in Roe for Choi. They kept the DH at that moment. They had a pitcher at first base. They had a pitcher on the mound. And they still had the DH. “It’s kind of hard to explain. I’m sorry I can’t go over it, because there’s a lot. It’s just an illegal substitution. We’ll see what happens.”

Mets need to Take a Padres-style leap Tyler Kepner

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NEW YORK — The New York Mets began their final home stand before the trade deadline with two bold additions: Chick-fil-A advertisements running vertically up the foul poles — or fowl poles now, it seems — at Citi Field. Presumably in the next week, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen will be just as active as the team’s ad sales staff. Van Wagenen needs to add vital long-term talent by subtracting from the major league roster. He tried a quick fix after becoming the GM last fall, trading prospects and signing veterans. By the time his centerpiece, Robinson Cano, erupted for three home runs Tuesday, the season had already dissolved into a well-intentioned failure. A.J. Preller, general manager of the visiting San Diego Padres, can relate. The Padres are enduring their ninth consecutive losing season — they are 47-53 after Tuesday’s 5-2 loss to the Mets — but their direction is clear. “We feel like, right now, we’re interesting,” Preller said Tuesday. “We have a talent base. Every night, you can see some players that are performing right now, and some guys that we think are going to continue to get better in the next few years. But we’re still not where we want to get to.” Like Van Wagenen, Preller quickly commanded attention when he tried to build an instant contender after his hiring in August 2014. He collected established stars with a flurry of trades and signings, a noble effort that had almost no effect in the standings. Preller’s initial moves cost the team some players who would blossom into solid major leaguers, like catcher Yasmani Grandal, shortstop Trea Turner and starter Max Fried. But when the Padres realized their plan had flopped, they reversed course. They traded veterans for prospects, acquiring Fernando Tatis Jr., Manuel Margot and Chris Paddack, among others. They spent aggressively on two Cuban pitchers, Adrian Morejon and Michel Baez, who made their major league debuts this week. Their farm system ranked as the majors’ best before this season. “We talked about that at the beginning of the year: We’d rather be young and talented than experienced and lacking in talent, which

Through a pool reporter, Hernandez cited Rule 5.10(b) as his justification for Tampa Bay’s changes. It states, “The manager shall immediately notify the umpire-in-chief of any substitution and shall state to the umpire-in-chief the substitute’s place in the batting order.” Cash didn’t specify a place in the lineup for Kolarek, but Hernandez cited a comment accompanying the rule in question to further explain what happened. “If this information is not immediately given to the umpire-in-chief, the umpire-in-chief shall have the authority to designate the substitutes’ place in the batting order,” the comment states in part. Based on that, the game’s final box score indicates Hernandez placed Kolarek in the No. 3 spot and Lowe in the No. 9 spot. Lowe replaced Roe and Willy Adames pinch hit for Kolarek leading off the bottom of the eighth. “We went to the headsets to verify,” Hernandez told a pool reporter. “But it takes a long time to explain that, as you saw, and then to check with replay.” Devers swung at the first pitch from Kolarek after the first delay, bouncing softly to Lowe at first base. Josh Taylor tossed a scoreless bottom half of the inning after the second delay, working around a one-out walk. “Mentally I was already prepared to go into my at-bat,” Devers said through translator Bryan Almonte. “To have to wait that long, it’s not an excuse for the result of the at-bat. But it is tough to have to turn it back on after having to wait as long as I did.” “It’s a little frustrating warming up and standing there and warming up and standing there and warming up again,” Taylor said. “They’ve got to make the right call either way.”

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New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) pitches in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field.

maybe in ‘16 and ‘17, that’s where we were,” manager Andy Green said. “It’s insane the 20-to-24 age group we have here at the big-league level right now. And those guys, every time they step on the field it’s like, ‘I see why he’s here.’ “ The downside is that the Padres were terrible for the last three seasons, losing at least 91 games each time. The Mets fear that kind of protracted rebuild, but they also fear spending for free agents the way the Padres have done. Because the Padres assembled such a deep stable of low-cost young talent, they have signed two players to deals richer than any the Mets have ever given. San Diego gave first baseman Eric Hosmer eight years and $144 million before last season and lavished a 10-year, $300 million deal on infielder Manny Machado this February. Hosmer had a disappointing debut in San Diego but is back to his usual Keith Hernandez impression: a lefthanded Gold Glover who hits fewer home runs than a typical first baseman but makes up for it with leadership and a solid batting average. (Yes, Hernandez walked more and struck out less but go with it.) Machado started slowly, with a .240 average through June 12. But in his last 30 games before this series, he hit .320 with 15 home runs. The stretch overlapped with Machado’s 27th birthday. “He’s been the guy we’ve anchored ourselves around, in the lineup-construction

sense, every single day,” Green said, adding that Machado has starred on defense. “And clubhouse-wise, he brings in an expectation to win and win now.” The Mets surely felt that trading for Cano would bring them the same kind of presence. But Cano is almost 10 years older than Machado, and he failed a test for performance-enhancing drugs last year. To get him and closer Edwin Diaz from Seattle, the Mets parted with two of their best prospects, Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn. Yet at the start of this series, only one National League team — the hapless Miami Marlins — had a worse record than the Mets. Are they finally willing to face that reality? Trading Todd Frazier, Jason Vargas and Zack Wheeler, all nearing free agency, would not be a sufficient shift. Trading starter Noah Syndergaard, who is under team control through 2021, would. Syndergaard has been inconsistent but has the stuff to tilt any team’s chances in October. The Mets should stage an all-out auction and reap a bonanza in return. With Machado in town, though, a big-picture question is perhaps more nagging: Will the Mets owners ever have it in them to pursue a major free agent from another team? The Wilpons committed to an overall payroll this season that is far richer than the Padres’ — roughly $158 million compared with $97 million — but their investments are dubious.

The Mets are paying more than $83 million this season to a group of nine players who have given them very little: Cano, Yoenis Cespedes, Jeurys Familia, Jed Lowrie, Juan Lagares, Wilson Ramos, Justin Wilson, Travis d’Arnaud and Keon Broxton. The lesson, as always: It’s not how much you spend, but how you spend it. Cano’s big Tuesday night was a respite from his usual spot in the Carlos Baerga/ Roberto Alomar quicksand, where a star second baseman’s productivity abruptly ends upon his arrival in Queens. Machado cost a lot more money than Cano, but he would not have cost any prospects. And he presented something close to a sure thing. “There were a lot of unique situations that came up — the position the organization was in with the talent, not a lot of committed dollars on the books, and he was already an established superstar at 26 years old,” Preller said. “He’s a two-way player, and especially at third base, we didn’t have an immediate guy to step in and play for us. All those reasons lined up pretty well.” The Mets have never given a contract worth more than David Wright’s $138 million, and they were not about to do so for Machado. The Padres have not won with him yet and are not close to being a superpower like the Los Angeles Dodgers. But at least they know where they are heading. The Mets cannot say the same.

Texas Rangers slugger Joey Gallo likely will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a possible broken bone in his right wrist. Rangers manager Chris Woodward told reporters that Wednesday’s MRI exam was inconclusive and that the team sent Gallo back to Dallas. The All-Star outfielder is slated to be examined by hand surgeon Thomas DiLiberti. The team is concerned that Gallo may have broken the hamate bone and will be sidelined at least three weeks. Gallo has been playing through pain in the wrist all month. He departed Tuesday’s game against the Mariners after batting in the eighth inning due to the soreness. He is batting .253 with 22 homers and 49 RBIs in 71 games. –The New York Yankees placed All-Star catcher Gary Sanchez on the 10-day injured list due to a left groin strain. Sanchez, 26, is batting .229 with 24 home runs and 58 RBIs. He departed in the eighth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins after a groundout. The Yankees also optioned right-hander Jonathan Holder to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after the Tuesday game. In corresponding moves, the team recalled catcher Kyle Higashioka and left-hander Nestor Cortes Jr. from Triple-A. –The Philadelphia Phillies activated utility man Sean Rodriguez from the 10day injured list and placed utility man Brad Miller on the IL. Rodriguez, 34, had been out since July 7 because of a right abdominal strain. Miller, 29, is dealing with a right hip flexor strain.

–The Chicago Cubs optioned infielder Addison Russell to Triple-A Iowa on after he continued to struggle since his return from a suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy. To take Russell’s place on the active roster, the Cubs activated catcher Willson Contreras from the injured list. He had been out since July 14 with a sprained right foot. In addition, left-hander Jon Lester was scratched from his start Wednesday because of illness and was replaced on the mound by right-hander Tyler Chatwood. Russell served the final 28 games of his 40-game suspension at the start of the season. His punishment came after an MLB investigation into domestic violence against former wife. The demotion came three days after a rough game against the San Diego Padres when Russell failed to catch two popups, was thrown out at home plate after a ground ball on the infield and admitted to missing signs. –The Arizona Diamondbacks activated left fielder David Peralta from the 10-day injured list after he missed three weeks with a right shoulder ailment. Arizona opened up a roster spot for Peralta after Tuesday’s game when it optioned infielder Ildemaro Vargas to Triple-A Reno. –The Atlanta Braves purchased the contract of righthander Jeremy Walker from Gwinnett and optioned right-hander Wes Parsons to the Triple-A club. Walker, 24, is a combined 2-6 with a 2.84 ERA this season at Double-A Mississippi and Gwinnett. Parsons, 26, was 1-2 with a 3.52 ERA out of the bullpen for the Braves this season.

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LIMITED LIABILITY ARTICLES OF OR- COMPANY (LLC) The name of the LLC is GANIZATION OF PROPERLIMITED LIABILITY MCMANN TIES, LLC. The ArtiCOMPANY cles of Organization of HUGGATREE, LLC Notice of formation of the LLC were filed with Limited Liability Com- the New York Secretary of State, under pany (“LLC”). Articles of Organiza- Section 203 of the tion filed with the Sec- Limited Liability Law of retary of State of New the State of New York November 21, York (“SSNY”) on on 06/25/2019. Office lo- 2018. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in cation: Columbia County. SSNY has any lawful act or acbeen designated as tivity. The office of the LLC is to be located in agent of the LLC upon The whom process against Greene County. it may be served. latest date on which SSNY shall mail a copy the company may disof any process to the solve is November 8, LLC to Kristal Heinz, 2118. The Secretary of State is designated as ESQ., P.O. 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Notice of Formation of Living In The Hub Farm LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/25/19. Office location: Columbia SSNY desg. as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 8 Moonshadow Lane Hudson, New York, 12534. Any lawful purpose. NOTICE of formation of Snowflake Sister LLC. On March 20 2019. Office location: Greene County. United States Corporation Agents Inc. 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228 is the Registered Agent. The address is 53 Evergreen Lane, Maplecrest, NY 12454. The New York Secretary of State is named as the agent for service of process. The purpose is to provide sports education workshops. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPEAL FOR VARIANCE TO BUILD A STRUCTURE 16' FROM CENTER OF RIGHT-OF-WAY Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Cairo, Greene County, will meet at the Town Hall 512 Main Street, Cairo, New York 12413, on the 8th day of August 2019, at 6:00 PM, prevailing time, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing upon an application for a variance to build a structure from the center of right-of-way to 16' from center of right-of-way by Dawn Williams relating to property located at 8802 Route 32, Cairo, New York. Tax ID# 66.00-3-32. The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear all persons interested in the subject. By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Cairo, New York Diane M. Newkirk Zoning Board of Appeals Clerk of Cairo Pursuant to Section 206 of the New York State Limited Liability Company law, FAIRE, LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State on 4/18/19, office location: 356 Warren St., Hudson, Columbia County. NY Sec. of State designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NY Sec. of State shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Paul A. Culler, 5508 Landmark Place, Fairfax, VA. 22032. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Tanya Hall a/k/a Tanya M Hall; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May 24, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Columbia County Courthouse, Hudson, New York on August 16, 2019 at 8:30AM, premises known as 11524 Route 22, Austerlitz, NY 12017. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Austerlitz, County of Columbia, State of NY, Section 88. Block 2 Lot 27. Approximate amount of judgment $186,374.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 12632-18. Craig M Crist, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: June 12, 2019 #97210

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF COLUMBIA JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Josephine Oliveri; Frederick Allen Jr. a/k/a Frederick Allen; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 12, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Columbia County Courthouse, Hudson, New York on August 23, 2019 at 11:00AM, premises known as 49 Berkshire Road a/k/a CraryvilleBerkshire Road, Hillsdale, NY 12529. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Taghkanic, County of Columbia, State of NY, Section: 164. Block: 1 Lot: 66. Approximate amount of judgment $194,557.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 13345-18. Albert P. Kolakowski, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 Notice of the formation (877) 430-4792 of EvelynLee LLC. Arti- Dated: July 9, 2019 cles of Incorporation #97334 filed with SSNY 4/09//2019. Location: VILLAGE OF PHILColumbia County. MONT SSNY designated as PUBLIC NOTICE agent of LLC upon The Annual Treasurer's whom process against Report for the Village it may be served. of Philmont has been SSNY shall mail copy completed and filed of process to The Bal- with the New York ance Sheet Inc 1100 State Department of Route 295 Po Box 148 Audit and Control for East Chatham, NY the fiscal year ending 12060. Purpose: Gen- May 31, 2019. A copy is available in eral purpose. the village Office for WHITE STAG FARMS review. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT 06/17/19. Office: Columbia County. COUNTY OF GREENE CHASE SSNY designated as JPMORGAN agent of the LLC upon BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff whom process against it may be served. AGAINST JEFFERY J. SSNY shall mail copy WOOD A/K/A JEFof process to the LLC, FREY J. WOOD, et al., c/o Stuart J. Flum CPA Defendant(s) Pursuant & Associates, 1400 to a Judgment of ForeOld Country Road, closure and Sale enWestbury, NY 11590. tered 5-1-2019 I, the undersigned Referee Purpose: will sell at public aucAny lawful purpose. tion at the Greene Untold Pacific LLC County Courthouse, Arts. of Org. filed w/ 320 Main Street, CatsSSNY 7/23/19. Off. in kill, NY on 8-12-2019 Columbia Co. SSNY at 9:30AM, premises desig. as agt. of LLC known as 73 MOORES whom process may be ROAD, CORNWALLserved. SSNY shall VILLE, NY 12418. All mail process to the that certain plot piece LLC, 41 Purdy St, PO or parcel of land, with Box 367, Rye, NY the buildings and im10580. Purpose: any provements erected, lawful activity. situate, lying and being

in the Town of Durham, County of Greene, and State of New York, Section: 48.00, Block: 4, Lot: 32. Approximate amount of judgment $125,220.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #1037/17. Monica Kenny-Keff, Esq., Referee Fein, Such & Crane, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103 Westbury, NY 11590 XCHNY174 63616 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF GREENE, DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs. MENTOR NIMANI, IF LIVING, AND IF HE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKOWN TO PLAINTIFF, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on May 9, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Greene County Courthouse, 320 Main Street, Catskill, NY on August 6, 2019 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 110 Skyview Drive, Greenville, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Greeneville, County of Greene and State of New York, Section 12.15, Block 3 and Lot 3. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 325/2013. John T. Hilscher, Esq., Referee

Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff Take Notice, that pursuant to an order of Hon. Lisa M. Fisher dated January 7, 2019 entered in an action pending in Greene County Supreme Court, “Mary Catherine Palmer vs. Eileen Prior” (Index #17-0729) for partition of real property located in Palenville, New York, as described in a deed recorded in the Greene County Clerk’s Office at Liber 1084 of Deeds at Page 224 and more fully described below, each person not a party to the action who, at the date of the order, had a lien upon any undivided share or interest in the property,is hereby required to appear before David E. Woodin, Esq., as referee, at 285 Main Street, PO Box 433, Catskill, New York 12414 on or before August 9, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. to prove his or her lien and the true amount due or to become due to him or her by reason thereof. The description of said property is as follows: “All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Palenville, Town of Catskill, Greene County, New York, known, numbered and distinguished on a certain map entitled ‘Map of Lands of the Palenville Land Development Company, Saugerties, N.Y.’ and filed in the Office of the Clerk of said County of Greene, as Lot No. 10; which said Lot No. 10 is

bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northerly side of Malden Turnpike distant eighteen hundred and forty-six feet westerly from an iron pin sunk in the ground at the southeast corner of the tract of land heretofore conveyed by Maximo Poellath of Palenville Land Development Company by deed dated February 28, 1913, recorded November 24, 1913 in Liber 203 of deeds at page 378, as shown on said map, on a course of North 40 degrees 40' West, and running thence along the northerly side of said Malden Turnpike North 40 degrees 40' West 100 feet to the southeast corner of Lot No. 9, as shown on said map; thence northerly along the easterly bounds of said Lot No. 9 200 feet to the southwest corner of Lot No. 38 as shown on said map; thence easterly along the southerly bounds of said Lot 38, 100 feet to the northwest corner of Lot No. 11 as shown on said map, and thence southerly along the westerly bounds of said Lot No. 11, 200 feet to the place of beginning; reference being hereby made to said map for a more particular location of the lot of land hereby described. EXCEPTING and RESERVING the right of way, if any, over twenty feet and no more on the westerly side of said Lot No. 10 for its entire depth of 200 feet, running northerly from said Malden Turnpike as shown on said map for use as a part of the roadway. BEING THE SAME PREMISES described

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GWANGJU, South Korea — So how are things going for the Americans at the last big swim meet before next summer’s Tokyo Olympics? One of their most iconic records was just obliterated by a 19-year-old Hungarian, their national anthem didn’t play once Wednesday, one of their world champions was disqualified in a race Thursday morning, and their biggest star is still sidelined with an unknown malady. But the U.S. team feels it has reason for hope. Thursday, Katie Ledecky was cleared to swim in the 4x200-meter relay after she withdrew from two races at the FINA world championships this week, citing unspecified medical issues. Ledecky’s other remaining event, the women’s 800 freestyle, which she has never lost in a major competition, begins Friday morning. Ledecky’s return marks a rare bit of good news for the U.S. team at this meet. The Americans’ struggles continued Thursday morning when Lilly King was disqualified following her preliminary heat of the 200 breaststroke. King, who won gold in the 100 breaststroke Tuesday, was the first swimmer to the wall, but race officials ruled that on her first turn, King’s hands didn’t touch the wall at the same time, a rare violation at a major international competition. USA Swimming filed an initial appeal, which was denied, and then protested the matter to FINA’s jury of appeal, which turned down the appeal. Midway through these world championships, the Americans have managed only three gold medals and eight overall. Australia leads all countries with nine total. To be fair, the U.S. team set a high bar at the 2017 world championships. Its 38 medals were nearly four times that of any other country

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(Russia, China and Australia each had 10). They finished with 18 golds; Britain was second with four. The first few days in Gwangju have seen several disappointments. Ledecky, the 14-time world champion, missed out on two possible medals by withdrawing from the 200 and 1,500 freestyle and was a stunning runner-up in the 400 free. The Americans won a silver in the men’s 200 freestyle in 2017, for example, but no U.S. swimmer made the final here. They won silver and bronze in the men’s 100 backstroke two years ago but missed the podium this time around. Ryan Murphy, the world record holder in that event, finished in fourth place,

going out too hard over the first 50 and not leaving enough in the tank for the final push. An “age group mistake,” he called it. “So disappointed in myself for putting myself in that position.” “It’s a good mistake to make here and not next summer,” he said. Murphy was a part of the U.S. 4x100 mixed medley relay team that had a chance to defend its world title Wednesday night. Caeleb Dressel turned in a monster butterfly leg (49.33) and freestyle sprinter Simone Manuel had a chance to swim the Americans to gold on the final leg. But Australia’s Cate Campbell, the world record holder in the individual event, chased her down with

a 51.10, more than a second faster than Manuel, leaving the United States with a silver medal. “Of course we would have liked to have been first. That’s our goal, and that should be our job here,” said Dressel, who has two gold medals and a silver here. “We take a lot of pride in what we do, so a little disappointed.” The Americans surely will add to their total here with five relays yet to be contested. Dressel is still scheduled to compete in three more individual events and Manuel in two. In fact, there are still 20 events yet to be staged in which the United States won medals at the 2017 world championships.

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“I think Team USA has been kind of off to a rough start,” King, who also was part of Wednesday’s second-place medley relay, said before the disqualification. One night earlier, after winning gold in the 100 breaststroke - the lone American woman to reach the top of the podium thus far - King motioned to her U.S. teammates in the stands, trying to fire them up. “I really wanted to do that to kind of get the ball rolling. I felt like I needed it for them,” King said. “We want to finish the meet a lot better than we started.” While the U.S. team fell behind in the medal count, the Americans also saw one of their most storied marks fall from the record books Wednesday. Michael Phelps was only 15 when he first set the world record in the 200 butterfly. That was in March 2001. He lowered the mark seven more times after that, most recently at the 2009 world championships in Rome, where he posted a blazing 1:51.51. Kristof Milak was all of 13 months old when Phelps ascended to the top of 200 fly charts. On Wednesday, the teenager supplanted the sport’s biggest icon, ripping through the pool and touching the wall in 1:50.73, nearly eight-tenths of a second faster than Phelps’s best time. “I thought it was going to be one of the last world records, to be honest,” Dressel said. “That was awesome.” Besides Phelps, no one had ever raced below 1:52. Milak joked afterward that he didn’t leave himself enough of a margin to lower his personal best. “It’s a tremendous honor to get such a record,” he said. “After that swim, I don’t think anybody can go close to him,” said fellow Hungarian Laszlo Cseh, who spent years chasing Phelps in the event. “It was an amazing swim.”

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Small wedding makes big waves among family I recently got married at the courthouse. We had been considering it for months. (A courthouse wedding doesn’t take a lot of planning.) We decided it was best for us and went for it. We didn’t want to spend thousands of dollars on a wedding, and I’m not one for tradition. We invited immediate family and two of our friends. DEAR ABBY My grandmother made excuses not to come, saying, “Not enough space,” and, “I’m taking care of my grandchildren.” It hurt my feelings that she didn’t want to be there. Both my parents have passed away, and I wanted what family I have left around me. However, I now know that my grandmother didn’t want to come because she’s “traditional.” She assumed I’m pregnant. (I’m not.) Many other people are also assuming that I’m pregnant because we didn’t announce it and did it at the courthouse. I’m a private person and don’t feel the need to tell everyone everything that’s going on in my life. My grandmother is currently not speaking to me. Should I tell her I know she was talking to our family behind my back? How do I tell her how much she hurt my feelings by staying away, assuming something and spreading rumors? What should I say to my family who are hurt because I didn’t invite them? What should I tell people who think I’m pregnant? Should I just leave it alone, and in nine months they’ll realize how stupid they were for assuming?

JEANNE PHILLIPS

Family Circus

Not Pregnant In Texas Not every couple wants a large, formal wedding. Many people prefer to put the money toward a down payment on a house, paying off credit card debt or travel. If your grandmother thought you might be pregnant, she should have ASKED you. If you would like to tell her you were hurt that she wasn’t with you when you pledged your vows, feel free to do so. And while you’re at it, point out that you have “heard through the grapevine” that she has been telling people you are pregnant, which you’re not. And explain to anyone who feels hurt not to have been invited that you kept your wedding small for financial reasons, not because you had to rush into anything.

Classic Peanuts

I have an etiquette question about differences in time zones. My son is currently serving in the military overseas, and there is a 14-hour time difference. My question is: When we talk to him on the phone before we go to bed, do we tell him good night, even though it is morning or early afternoon for him? Different Time Zones Because you are in a zone in which it is night, it’s only natural that you would say good night before signing off. If it bothers your son, which I doubt, ask him what he would prefer that you say.

Garfield

The relationship between TIA and stroke Ten years ago, I experienced a brief five-second TIA with classic symptoms. I had an MRI, which confirmed it was a stroke. But nothing was done, as it had just gone away after the five seconds. The cause was, I believe, an overdose of erectile dysfunction pills I had taken. Then about four years ago, TO YOUR they saw on my ultrasound GOOD HEALTH that there was a 50% blockage on left carotid. Two years ago, it was 50 to 60%. Then last fall, I had a longer-duration TIA event. Again, I believe the cause was also an overdose of ED pill (only the second time I took more than the prescribed dose). There doesn’t seem to be any lasting effect, but the ultrasound now shows 70% or higher for the left carotid artery. The vascular surgeon said the blockage had progressed and he has me scheduled for a carotid surgery, not a stent, in a few weeks. He told me the operation has a 3% heart attack risk, so I’m apprehensive. I haven’t been scheduled for any preop heart check. I really feel all right and I’m thinking that these two TIAs would not have occurred if I didn’t overdose on the ED pills. So, I’m thinking that an alternative to surgery at this point might be to go on an artery-cleansing diet and hope that it can clear out the artery enough to lower my risk. I see in YouTube all the time videos about certain foods, drinks or diet regimens that clear arteries! Is this a reasonable alternative to life-threatening surgery? I just turned 80 and have been in excellent health.

DR. KEITH ROACH

There’s a lot for me to comment on here, but let me start with the relationship between TIA (transient ischemic attack) and stroke. Both of

these are a type of damage to brain cells coming from lack of oxygen to the brain tissue. In a TIA, the cells are not permanently damaged, whereas there is cell death in a stroke. Symptoms from TIAs last for a short while, almost always less than 24 hours, and strokes are highly variable: Some can show no symptoms at all, some very mild and transient symptoms, while others may cause permanent or catastrophic damage. In your case, the blockages in the carotid artery suggest that you have had TIAs or strokes due to poor blood flow. Drugs like Viagra, especially if taken in too-large doses, can cause a transient drop in blood pressure. When combined with blockages in the arteries, it can cause such poor blood flow to the area as to cause a TIA. A stroke would be rare but possible, so please stop taking excess doses (I would be concerned about prescribing these drugs at anything other than low dose, to be frank). Unfortunately, you are still at risk even without ED drugs. Surgery for blocked carotid arteries in symptomatic people with a blockage of 70% or more is considered the standard of care. Surgery does have a risk of damage to the heart, so an evaluation of the heart should be considered, especially in people with blockages in the carotid and who are at higher risk for blockages in the heart. While I recommend a healthy diet, which can certainly help with blockages, there is no miracle food, drink or supplement that can clear out arteries. If there were, nobody would need surgery. Medical management, including statins, aspirin (or other antiplatelet drug) and blood pressure control if necessary, has a significant benefit as well.

Blondie

Hagar the Horrible

Zits

Horoscope By Stella Wilder Born today, you have a certain inimitable style that is the product of your own eclectic and often-changing taste, and a gift for selfawareness that the stars have bestowed upon you. Because of that astrological influence, you may find it all but impossible to avoid being noticed, simply because you have been endowed with so much that is attractive to others — looks, personality, inner strength, resolve and a wicked, unorthodox sense of humor. It is this last that you may discover can cause you a good deal of trouble, for you are able to laugh at things in ways that others do not always understand — and they will surely fault you for it. You can be quite easygoing when not challenged, but when someone comes up against you, the results can be quite startling. You can become cold, duplicitous, aggressive and uncompromising — and woe betide anyone who gets on your bad side. Also born on this date are: Elizabeth Gillies, actress; Sandra Bullock, actress; Mick Jagger, singer; Kate Beckinsale, actress; Kevin Spacey, actor; Helen Mirren, actress; Vivian Vance, actress; Stanley Kubrick, director. To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide. SATURDAY, JULY 27 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You will always hope for the best, no matter how difficult things might get. The unexpected serves to propel you forward very quickly today. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You know what’s going on, but you may doubt that others have complete control over their own parts of the overall project.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You can demonstrate, in no uncertain terms, what is at stake today. After you have the floor, others will be willing to step up, surely. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — You may feel as though someone has backed you into a corner, but the position you are in is not quite that dire. You can maneuver freely. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You want to be a part of something that is developing very quickly and that promises to yield handsome rewards when the time is ripe. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You have the feeling that no matter what you do, you’ll be making very little progress. Be patient; things will surely pick up! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Someone is likely to give you all the time you need to think things through very carefully — but you must make a decision by day’s end. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — You will be satisfied by the progress you make today, but you may not be quite as pleased with how someone else uses the time available. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Putting your best foot forward may be much more difficult than usual today — still, it must be done. Familiar tools come in handy. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Things are likely to speed up and slow down almost at random today, yet you have the feeling that someone is calling the shots. Investigate! GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — What you say or write is likely to have a long-lasting effect over those around you, so you must be sure to choose your words with great care. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — An early start allows you to pack more into your day than usual. If travel is in the picture, you’ll want to pack all necessities ahead of time. COPYRIGHT 2019 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC.

Baby Blues

Beetle Bailey

Pearls Before Swine

Dennis the Menace

CMYK

COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

B8 Friday, July 26, 2019 Close to Home

SUPER QUIZ

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek Get the free JUST JUMBLE app • Follow us on Twitter @PlayJumble

Unscramble these Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

CTAFE NRLEI DOLDOE DDDEEW

Level 1

(e.g., What is the lowest level of par for a hole? Answer: Three.) Freshman level 1. This small peg is used to support a golf ball. 2. The winner of the Masters Tournament receives a jacket of what color? 3. This area of sand is designed as a course obstacle. Graduate level 4. Term for the long grass on a golf course. 5. From what country is golfer Gary Player? 6. The clubhouse bar is often called what hole? PH.D. level 7. Although this golfer’s first name is Eldrick, by what name is he known? 8. A hole that bends either to the left or to the right is called a _____. 9. Difficult obstacles on a course are known as _____.

Yesterday’s

Golf

Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.

Answer here:

Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: COVET SALAD UTOPIA FALTER Answer: The 104 satellites launched by India on a single rocket would get — SPACED OUT

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Solution to Thursday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit

Heart of the City

SUPER QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Tee. 2. Green. 3. Bunker. 4. Rough. 5. South Africa. 6. 19th hole. 7. Tiger (Woods). 8. Dogleg. 9. Hazards. 18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points — honors graduate; 10 to 14 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 4 to 9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 3 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?

Mutts

Dilbert

Pickles For Better or For Worse

Get Fuzzy

Hi & Lois

Crossword Puzzle Mother Goose & Grimm ACROSS 1 Aria 5 Acknowledges 9 Shine 13 __ the boys 15 Frontal __; part of the brain 16 “__ Me Do”; Beatles song 17 Movie star 18 Lessened 20 Kind of rock 21 Corrida cry 23 Parents & grandparents 24 Introvert 26 Anti’s vote 27 So-called 29 Arranges 32 Endures 33 Entire 35 Wynken, Blynken & __ 37 Sci-fi fleet 38 Bananas 39 Actor Christian 40 Garnet or opal 41 __ away; subtracts 42 Hell’s ruler 43 Lose weight 45 Lyrical writing 46 Buck 47 Actor Tony 48 Summer Olympics sport 51 Nation with the most airports: abbr. 52 Life-saving technique, for short 55 Capable of being prevented 58 Lake near Reno 60 Actress Carter 61 Without slack 62 Make corrections to 63 Low joint 64 Quiche base 65 “Beware the __ of March!” DOWN 1 Ivory or Lux 2 Infrequent 3 Causing annoyance

Bound & Gagged

Created by Jacqueline E. Mathews

4 Sticky stuff 5 Not as youthful 6 Misfortune 7 “The Voice” network 8 In a calm way 9 __ Knight & the Pips 10 Misplace 11 Higher than 12 Gives up the single life 14 Palm tree leaves 19 Make joyful 22 Baseball’s Durocher 25 Loopholes 27 Lamp part 28 TV’s Morley __ 29 Some heirs 30 Single and dating no one 31 Word with bears or opposites 33 Roused 34 Garden tool 36 Declare untrue 38 Make a jagged cut

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Thursday’s Puzzle Solved

Non Sequitur

39 Singer Joan 41 Adjusted a grand 42 Hyundai sedan 44 Submissive 45 Dance bit 47 Songs for two 48 Didn’t float 49 Hotpoint appliance

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50 Composer __ Porter 53 Southern corn bread 54 Ohio nine 56 Paper sack 57 Drag 59 Bordeaux buddy

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