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After years of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by troop leaders, Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy.

The filing, which took place late Tuesday night, raises questions for dozens of people seeking compensation and for local councils caught in the middle of the scandal.

Local troops will not be affected by the filing, according to a Boy Scouts of America statement.

Filing for bankruptcy will

allow the organization to compensate victims, while also continuing to carry out its mission, according to a statement released Tuesday.

Local councils are legally separate, distinct organizations, according to the release, and are not filing for bankruptcy.

“The BSA cares deeply about all victims of abuse and sincerely apologizes to anyone who was harmed during their time in scouting,” President and Chief Executive Officer Roger Mosby said. “We are outraged that there have

been times when individuals took advantage of our programs to harm innocent children. While we know nothing can undo the tragic abuse that victims suffered, we believe the Chapter 11 process — with the proposed Trust structure — will provide equitable compensation to all victims while maintaining the BSA’s important mission.”

The organization plans to establish a Victims Compensation Trust.

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In this file photo, attorney Stewart Eisenberg, left, speaks during a press conference held by the Abused in Scouting legal team Aug. 6, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

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Catskill resident Hudson Talbott, a member of the Thomas Cole Board of Trustees, speaking about the negative impact a proposed merger of the state Bridge and Thruway authorities would have on the region. Talbott spoke about his concerns Wednesday following a presentation about the 2021 state budget at Columbia-Greene Community College.

By Kate Lisa Columbia-Greene Media

GREENPORT — Residents and officials questioned the governor’s proposal to abolish the state Bridge Authority on Wednesday following a 2021 budget presentation with several representatives.

State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon led a presentation in Columbia-Greene Community College’s Professional Academic Center on Wednesday morning to review Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $178 billion 2021 executive budget. Columbia and Greene counties’ chambers of commerce and the counties’ economic development corporations co-hosted the event.

Reardon reviewed the state’s Fiscal Year 2021 budget Wednesday, highlighting Cuomo’s vision for the coming year. The governor’s budget is a roughly 2% increase over the previous year and includes money allotted to tackle

several issues, including a $33 billion, five-year plan to tackle climate change to restore the environment and reduce carbon output.

“New York continues to lead the country as the country’s progressive capital,” Reardon said. “We must and we will continue to make that progress

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State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon gave a 2021 executive budget presentation Wednesday at ColumbiaGreene Community College.

for maintaining the Rip Van Winkle, Kingston-Rhinecliff, Newburgh-Beacon, Mid-Hudson and Bear Mountain bridges. The state Thruway Authority, established in 1954, oversees the 570-mile superhighway, with 814 bridges, 118 interchanges, 11 toll barriers and 27 service areas, according to

“New York continues to lead the country as the country’s progressive capital. We must and we will continue to make that progress continue in our state.”

— STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR COMMISSIONER ROBERTA REARDON continue in our state.”

One of the Cuomo’s budget proposals is to abolish the state Bridge Authority and merge it with the state Thruway Authority.

Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Bridge Authority in 1932. The authority is responsible

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Children’s author Hudson Talbott, of Catskill, who sits on the Thomas Cole House Board of Trustees, stood to voice his concerns about the proposed merger following Wednesday’s presentation.

The Rip Van Winkle Bridge connects

the Olana State Historic and the Thomas Cole National Historic sites.

Talbott brought up the Hudson River Skywalk — a new walkway connecting the Thomas Cole site with Frederic Church’s Olana, which opened last June — and how numbers at the Cole House have more than doubled since.

“But it’s more than that — it’s about creating this identity that’s attracting people,” Talbott said. “We have become the Hudson River School region, and that all started with the Bridge Authority. They are important neighbors and citizens of our region, and I am very concerned about the loss of that.

“The Bridge Authority isn’t technically economic development, but it virtually is for us,” Talbott said. “There might be a cost saving if you conflate the two, but we are probably going to lose, in other ways, generating income for our region.”

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Rule changes jeopardize census funding

By Sarah Trafton Columbia-Greene Media

CATSKILL — Greene County lawmakers discussed recent changes to the eligibility requirements for state census funding Tuesday night.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed $70 million for improving census accuracy, $40 million of which will be used by state agencies, with the remaining $30 million to be locally deployed.

In December, the Legislature passed a resolution to apply for $87,000 from the funding. At the time, the county was authorized to conduct an awareness campaign, Deputy Greene County Administrator Warren Hart said.

The eligibility requirements recently changed, Hart said.

“Counties are ineligible to do the work directly,” he said.

Approved nonprofits must apply through the county and the county

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Census advocates want to make sure everyone participates in the 2020 census count, since federal funds and the state’s representation in Congress hinge on the turnout.

will apply for the grant on their behalf, Hart said. If the funding is received, the

county would then distribute the funds to the nonprofit.

“As of today, the list of nonprofits has not come out,” Hart said. The deadline for the application is March 2.

“They waited too long to roll this out and then changed the eligibility requirements,” Hart said.

Libraries are automatically pre-approved, Cairo Library Director Debra Kamecke said. She urged legislators to find a way to obtain funding.

“We need to get a message to them why it’s important for everybody to be counted,” Kamecke said.

In the last census, Cairo, Catskill and Hunter-Tannersville were considered “hard to count.”

“Only 68.5% of people sent back their questionnaires in Catskill,” Legislator William B. Lawrence, R-Cairo, said in December. State employees then had to go door to door for the remaining individuals.

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WASHINGTON — The coronavirus outbreak is prompting fears of drug shortages in the United States because of how deeply the pharmaceutical supply chain relies on China. For lawmakers who were already working on bills to address shortages and bring more drug manufacturing back to the U.S., the epidemic is helping them prove their point.

No drug manufacturers had notified the Food and Drug Administration about any risks to their supply chains as of earlier this month. But with no end in sight for the outbreak, experts predict it will happen sooner or later.

“We have to figure out a way to bring manufacturing of pharmaceutical drugs and generics back to the United States,” Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., told CQ Roll Call’s CQ on Congress podcast last week. “Now, it’s one thing if China makes Tshirts and sportswear and shoes and whatever, but we cannot be dependent on a foreign source, especially a country that is not exactly a 100% ally.”

Eshoo, who chairs the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, has been looking at this issue since last fall when her panel held a hearing on the drug supply chain. Now she says she’s launched a working group with committee members and that the issue is apriority for her this year.

“I don’t think it’s going to be easy,” she acknowledged.

Experts and lawmakers point to several options for improvements, including making supply chains more transparent and having the government make investments to bring manufacturing back to America. And despite a national discourse on the high cost of drugs, experts say in some cases they may be too low.

Many finished branded drugs are made in the U.S. But more commonly used generic products are mostly made in China and India, and the raw ingredients needed for them are predominantly made in China, according to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

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Medical team members prepare to check in at Hohhot Baita International Airport before leaving for Hubei Province in Hohhot, capital of north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. The seventh batch of medical workers from Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to Hubei Province departed Tuesday to help the novel coronavirus control efforts there.

That raises fear of a supply disruption if China’s government ever wanted to play geopolitical hardball, or because of other circumstances outside of its control — such as a massive outbreak.

Even before the outbreak, lawmakers from both parties were ringing alarm bells about the extent to which pharmaceutical ingredients, the most basic parts of what gets mixed into finished drugs, are made in China. An odd coalition of senators, including Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren and Arkansas Republican Tom Cotton, wrote to the Pentagon in December, concerned about how a pharmaceutical supply chain disruption could affect military readiness.

Later that month, Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer asked the GAO to examine U.S. reliance on China for pharmaceuticals, which the office is now investigating.

Manufacturing has moved to China because it’s far cheaper to produce pharmaceutical ingredients there, thanks to lower costs for labor and electricity, as well as looser environmental regulations.

Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner

Scott Gottlieb told senators at a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing last week that China supplies the raw ingredients for many generic anti-infective drugs made in India — a class of products that includes antibiotics and antiviral medications, both of which could actually play a role in treating coronavirus patients.

The products in shortage typically have in common one thing: They’re cheap. Manufacturers have small profit margins, which means they make money on volume. That leads to industry consolidation and fewer manufacturers, so if something happens to one of them, there are fewer companies to fill the void.

Lawmakers are pushing several bills that address drug shortages and manufacturing issues, some of which potentially could be considered for inclusion in a broader package of bills to renew health programs that expire in May. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Tina Smith, D-Minn., have a bill to give the FDA more power to prevent shortages and attempt to shed more light on the problem’s root causes.

The bill would allow the FDA to prioritize reviews and

inspections for drug applications if they are for a new version of a product already in shortage.

While drug makers themselves are already supposed to notify the FDA about interruptions that could lead to shortages, under the bill, the ingredient manufacturers also would have to do that. It would also require drug makers to report contingency plans to the FDA in the event of shortages.

The bill would also require a report to Congress on how to create incentives to ensure it is financially viable to make cheap generic drugs and how to bring more manufacturing back to the U.S. One idea for that is investing in so-called advanced manufacturing.

Experts distinguish advanced manufacturing from the status quo by highlighting how drugs are typically made in batches, but with better technology, plants might be able to run a continuous assembly line of product that would make the process more efficient and provide better quality control.

An advanced process might require less in terms of labor and electricity but would rely more on knowledge and skills more prevalent in the U.S. To support the more advanced processes, researchers say artificial intelligence could even be employed to ensure quality and guide the process.

While the FDA has actively tried to boost advanced manufacturing and Congress has provided some funding to facilitate it, some drug companies are hesitant to try new manufacturing practices involving things like AI when there is a risk that they might not be approved by the FDA, says Kelvin Lee, a University of Delaware professor and director of the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals, a collaboration between industry and many universities. (c)2020 CQ-Roll Call, Inc., All Rights Reserved Visit CQ Roll Call at www.rollcall. com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr has told associates he might resign in response to comments and tweets

by President Donald Trump about Justice Department investigations, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Barr has been discussing his frustration that Trump continues to wade into Justice Department business, after issuing a rare public rebuke against Trump last week, according to the person, who asked to remain anonymous speaking about the sensitive matter.

The attorney general’s private comments raise the stakes between Barr and Trump, although Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec tweeted late Tuesday that Barr has “no plans to resign.” The Washington Post reported earlier that Barr is considering quitting over Trump’s tweets.

Tension between Trump and Barr surfaced last week when Barr did an interview with ABC News in which he said Trump’s commentary on Justice Department matters is making it impossible for him to do his job.

Trump has continued to

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weigh in on department matters since then, including telling reporters on Tuesday that he’s the chief law enforcement officer of the country. Trump also said he has “total confidence” in Barr, while indicating that he plans to continue to use social media to express his views.

On Tuesday, Trump again commented on the case of his longtime associate Roger Stone, saying he thought it was a “very, very rough thing” that happened to him. Stone is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday after being convicted of obstructing a congressional

investigation, making false statements to Congress and tampering with witnesses.

Barr has come under intense criticism since he overruled front-line prosecutors last week to reduce the recommended prison time that Stone should receive. Democrats have accused him of taking partisan actions to protect the president and his friends.

Word of Barr’s displeasure emerged on the eve of a workshop he is convening to explore potential changes to a legal shield that protects internet companies from lawsuits over

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CALENDAR Thursday, Feb. 20 n Coxsackie Village Planning Board 7 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie

Monday, Feb. 24 n Catskill Village Planning Board 7 p.m. Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill n Greenville CSD BOE Business/Budget No. 2 Meeting 6 p.m. MS/HS Library, 4976 Route 81, Greenville 518-966-5070

Tuesday, Feb. 25 n Catskill Town Planning Board 7 p.m.

Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill

Wednesday, Feb. 26 n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens 518-9451551 n Catskill Village Board 7 p.m. Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill 518-9433830

Thursday, Feb. 27 n Coxsackie-Athens Central School

District board of education 6:30 p.m. High School Library, 24 Sunset Blvd., Coxsackie n Coxsackie Town Board workshop 6 p.m. Town Hall, 16 Reed St., Coxsackie

Monday, March 2 n Athens Town Board 6:45 p.m. Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens 518-945-1052

Tuesday, March 3 n Durham Town Board workshop

meeting 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham

Wednesday, March 4 n Catskill Central School District BOE

budget workshop 6:30 p.m. High School Library, 341 West Main St., Catskill

ICE to increase presence in sanctuary cities

By Abby Hoover Columbia-Greene Media

HUDSON — Additional Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are being sent to several sanctuary cities across the nation.

Hudson, designated a “welcoming and inclusive city” nearly three years ago, is not on the list.

Customs and Border Patrol will send 50 border patrol agents and 50 field operations custom officers to various sanctuary cities, according to the agency.

New York City, and Newark, New Jersey are on the list, as are Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, New Orleans, Atlanta, Detroit and other cities. The increased deployment will run from February to May 2020.

In March 2017, the Hudson Common Council passed a resolution to affirm the city of Hudson as a welcoming and inclusive city. This includes city departments’ commitment to providing local government services to residents regardless of immigration status.

“The enforcement of federal immigration laws is the prerogative of federal enforcement agencies, not local law agencies,” according to the resolution.

The Hudson Police

File photo/Courtesy of Bryan MacCormack of Left in Focus photography

In this March 5, 2019, file photo, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempted to detain two men on Fifth and Warren streets in Hudson. The presence of ICE agents will be stepped up in several sanctuary cities across the nation. Hudson, a “welcoming and inclusive city,” was left off the list.

Department has a policy of not inquiring into a person’s immigration status upon initial contact, except when necessary to investigate a crime that person is accused of committing.

When the Common Council first introduced the resolution, they spoke about concerns of losing federal funding and of Hudson

perceived as a place for illegal residents to hide out.

“Sanctuary cities release these criminals back to the street, it increases the occurrence of preventable crimes, and more importantly, preventable victims,” Acting ICE Director Matthew Albence said in a statement.

The action was being taken in response to

sanctuary-city law enforcement agencies not cooperating with federal authorities by turning over immigrants held in local jails, Albence said.

As a result, federal officers “are forced to make at-large arrests of criminal aliens who have been released into communities,” Albence said.

Two incidents involving ICE officers occurred over the past year in Hudson.

The first, a raid on Casa Latina Restaurant, resulted in the arrest of one community member.

The second was a thwarted arrest attempt by three ICE agents. Hudson resident and Columbia County Sanctuary Movement Director Bryan MacCormack was driving two community members from court when ICE stopped his vehicle.

Two Hudson police officers were sent to the scene to monitor the situation.

“When we are advised by any police agency in the city about the potential for violence, we will respond 100 percent of the time,” Hudson Police Chief L. Edward Moore said. “Our mission is to not only to ensure the safety of the officer, but also the public and the defendant.”

The ICE Buffalo Field Office is responsible for all of upstate and western New York, and did not respond to request for comment.

The Tribune News Service contributed to this report.

Abby Hoover is a reporter for the Register-Star. Contact her at (518) 828-1616 ext.

2500 or ahoover@registerstar.com.

Thursday, March 5 n Ashland Planning Board 6 p.m. at

the Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland n Coxsackie Village Workshop meeting 6 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie

Monday, March 9 n Ashland Town Board 7:30 p.m. at

the Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland n Catskill Village Planning Board 7 p.m. Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill n Coxsackie Village Board 7 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie

Tuesday, March 10 n Cairo Public Library Board of Trust-

ees at 3:30 p.m. at the Library, 15 Railroad Ave., Cairo 518-622-9864 n Coxsackie Village Historic Preservation Committee 6 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie

Wednesday, March 11 n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m.

Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens 518-9451551 n Catskill Village Board 7 p.m. Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill 518-9433830 n Jewett Town Board 7 p.m. at the Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 County Route 23C, Jewett

Thursday, March 12 n Windham-Ashland-Jewett CSD BOE

audit finance committee 5:15 p.m. in superintendent’s office; regular meeting 6 p.m. in the School Library, 5411 Route 23, Windham

Monday, March 16 n Athens Town Board 6:45 p.m. Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens 518-945-1052 n Greenville Town Board 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 11159 Route 32, Pioneer Building, Greenville

Tuesday, March 17 n Athens Village Planning Board 6:30

p.m. Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens 518945-1551 n Durham Town Board 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham n Hunter Town Board 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville

Police: Man wanted in Fla. charged in city

By Bill Williams Columbia-Greene Media

HUDSON — A Columbia County man, who city police said is a wanted Christopher felon in Simmons Florida, was taken into custody on Friday following a foot chase.

The information came to light Tuesday in a statement released by police.

Christopher Simmons, 50, of Hudson, was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped at the intersection of North 3rd and Warren streets, according to Hudson Police Chief L. Edward Moore.

As Hudson police officers Randy Strattman and Jessica Mausolf approached the vehicle, Simmons bolted from the car and fled the scene on foot, police said.

Hudson police received a call from a resident on the 200 block of Columbia Street soon after the vehicle was stopped, police said. The caller reported a person had just forced open their back door and was hiding in their apartment.

When officers arrived at the residence, they found Simmons hiding in the basement

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Wednesday, March 18 n Catskill Library Board 6:45 p.m. at either the Catskill Library, 1 Franklin St., Catskill or Palenville Library, 3303 Route 23A, Palenville n Catskill Central School District BOE 6:30 p.m. High School Library, 341 West Main St., Catskill n Coxsackie Village Election Day 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie

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and took him into custody without further incident, according to police. “[Officers] Mausolf and Strattman, as well as their sergeant, [Nick] Hodges, wrapped this up quickly to ensure public safety,” Moore said Tuesday in a statement. “I also commend our communication specialist, Joann Jubie, who kept her cool and professionally managed this fluid and potentially dangerous situation.”

Simmons was charged with second-degree criminal impersonation, fourth-degree criminal mischief, seconddegree criminal trespass and resisting arrest, all class A misdemeanors, according to police. He was also charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation.

Simmons was arraigned before Hudson City Court Judge Brian Herman and was sent to the Columbia County Jail, where he was held without bail.

Simmons is scheduled to return to city court Feb. 20, at 8:30 a.m. Simmons is expected to be returned to Florida to answer charges in Hillsborough County for felony drug and illegal gun possession charges, according to police.

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office assisted Hudson Police with the investigation.

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NOTICE OF FILING WITH THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. FERC Docket No. CP20-48-000 Please be advised that on February 3, 2020, Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. ("Iroquois") filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("Commission") an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity ("Certificate"). In that application, Iroquois seeks authority to construct and operate its Enhancement by Compression Project ("ExC Project"). In accordance with the Commission’s regulations, Iroquois is hereby providing some additional information regarding the ExC Project.

Docket Number/Party Status: As denoted above, the ExC Project has been assigned a docket number by the Commission: CP20-48-000. This docket number should be used in any communication with either Iroquois or the Commission with respect to the ExC Project. Please note that requests to intervene in this proceeding are to be filed with the Commission. A separate notice about the Project will be mailed to all affected landowners and governmental entities. Questions can be directed to the Commission’s Office of External Affairs at (202) 502-8004.

General Project Description: Iroquois is proposing to construct, own, operate, and maintain certain new natural gas compression and cooling facilities to be located at the sites of four existing Iroquois compressor stations, in Athens, New York; Dover, New York; Brookfield, Connecticut; and Milford, Connecticut (cooling only). There is no new pipeline proposed as part of this Project. A map is provided showing the location of the ExC Project in this area.

The ExC Project has been developed to provide a total of 125,000 Dekatherms per day of incremental firm transportation service to two existing local gas utility customers of Iroquois. The ExC Project is designed to facilitate a rational and orderly transition to a renewable energy future, complementing and supporting the region’s policy choices while at the same time addressing the need for incremental natural gas transportation capacity into the region.

In order for Iroquois to meet the ExC Project’s proposed in-service date of November 1, 2023, Iroquois must commence construction of the Project facilities by early Spring 2023.

Description of Iroquois: Iroquois is a Delaware limited partnership comprised of affiliates of two major North American energy companies, Dominion Energy, Inc. and TC Energy Corporation. Iroquois’ principal office

is located at One Corporate Drive, Suite 600, Shelton, Connecticut 06484. Iroquois is engaged in the business of transporting natural gas in interstate commerce under authorizations granted by, and subject to the jurisdiction of, the Commission. The Iroquois system is 414 miles long and extends from the U.S.-Canadian border at Iroquois, Ontario and Waddington, New York through New York State, western Connecticut and under the Long Island Sound to South Commack, New York, and then extending back under the Sound to a terminus at Hunts Point in the Bronx.

Additional Information: A complete copy of the public portions of the application filed by Iroquois can be viewed at the following location: D.R. Evarts Library 80 Second Street Athens, NY 12015 (518) 945-1417 The Commission has issued a pamphlet entitled "An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on My Land?

What Do I Need To Know?" The pamphlet briefly explains the Commission’s process and how landowners may participate in that process, and is available on the Commission’s website at www.ferc.gov/resources/ guides/industry-guides.asp. Questions about the pamphlet or your rights at the Commission can be directed to the Commission’s Office of External Affairs at (202) 502-8004 or through the general Commission web site at www.ferc.gov.

This notice provides an overview of Iroquois’ proposed ExC Project and how it might affect you.

In general, Iroquois already owns the property related to the compressor and cooling facilities.

In addition, to the extent access to property would be necessary, representatives of Iroquois should have already contacted the affected landowners to discuss an easement agreement or similar arrangement. For further information the application may be reviewed at the location listed above. In addition, you may contact Iroquois at (800) 253-5152 option 4 with any questions or for a copy of the application.

Alternatively, you may contact any of the following individuals for further information or email us at excproject.com.

Kimberly A.E. Pritchard Director, Legal Services and Corporate Secretary (203) 944-7032 kimberly_pritchard@iroquois.com Rob Perless Director, ExC Project (203) 944-7016 robert_perless@iroquois.com Ruth Parkins Director, Public & Govt Relations - ExC Project (203) 925-7209 ruth_parkins@iroquois.com

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Yet another waterfront battle looms It’s been just a few months since public pressure in Catskill ended Wheelabrator’s quest to site an ash landfill at the old Peckham Materials along the Hudson River, but the fight will be joined again, this time in the village of Athens.

A construction & demolition debris processing facility along the Athens waterfront was proposed by Athens Stevedoring & Environmental Development LLC to import 8,400 tons of C&D materials each week to a 6.1-acre site off North Washington Street.

This is no small project. The debris will be imported by barge from Allocco Recycling in Brooklyn. After processing in Athens, the materials will be exported by truck to locations in five state Department of Environmental Conservation regions, according to the company.

So much for the village’s attempt to update its 13-year-old comprehensive plan, which is vital to what Athens residents want their waterfront to look like. We wager their vision didn’t include a C&D processor and barges on the doorstep of the Athens Boat Launch.

To its credit, a citizens group called Keep It Greene informed the Athens Village Board

about the project. Keep It Greene formed in response to the Wheelabrator Technologies proposal that would have trucked in 445,000 tons of waste per year from its incinerators for burial.

Moreover, Keep It Greene is worried about the facility’s planned operating hours from Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This could turn the quiet and beauty of a simple fishing expedition or kayak trip into a noisy, dusty day on the river. The organization is also concerned about the safety of having barges in the area and the increase in truck traffic.

It’s important to keep in mind that Keep It Greene and other watchdog groups have put in hours of time to research the effects of ash landfills, waste incinerators and, likely now, C&D processors can have on our environment and economy. We who live in riverside communities deserve better than constant battles to preserve our way of life. And Athens residents deserve better than seeing more than a decade of planning for a beautiful, modern waterfront with all the amenities go down the drain.

ANOTHER VIEW

Saudi crown prince has learned that he can persecute Americans with no pushback from Trump or Pompeo (c) 2020,The Washington Post ·

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Saudi Arabia beginning Wednesday probably will focus on the administration’s continuing campaign against Iran. But also on the agenda, a briefer said, are “human rights and consular issues related to Saudi Arabia.” We hope that means Pompeo is going to stop accepting Saudi stonewalling on the continued persecution of several U.S. citizens.

For months, the Saudi regime has been stiffing the administration on a promise to end its groundless prosecution of Walid Fitaihi, a physician who frequently provided care to U.S. diplomatic personnel stationed at the Jiddah Consulate. Fitaihi was arrested and tortured in November 2017, during one of the sweeping domestic crackdowns launched

by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

He was held for 21 months without charge, and when his sham trial finally began he and seven members of his family - all U.S. citizens - were banned from leaving the country.

U.S. officials were promised that Fitaihi would finally be cleared at a hearing on Dec. 9, according to Mohamed Soltan, who leads the Washington-based Freedom Initiative.

Instead, the proceedings were delayed for two months - and then delayed again on Feb. 2. Such gross disrespect for an American interest might seem remarkable, considering that President Donald Trump has recently deployed thousands more troops and U.S. assets to the Persian Gulf to defend Saudi Arabia against Iranian attacks. But then, Mohammed bin Salman no doubt has concluded that he can persecute journalists, dissidents and even American citizens without consequences to his relationship with Washington - because there have been none to speak of.

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Take the case of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a U.S. resident and Post contributing columnist who was killed 16 months ago by an official Saudi hit team. Pompeo has said repeatedly that the United States was investigating the case and would hold accountable those responsible. Yet apart from denying visas to 21 people who would be unlikely ever to travel to the United States, the administration has done nothing. Last month, it failed to comply with a congressional mandate, included in defense legislation passed in December, that it submit a report to Congress identifying any Saudi implicated in “the directing, ordering or tampering of evidence” in the Khashoggi case. That, of course, would necessarily include the crown prince, who the CIA concluded ordered the hit.

U.S. officials have repeatedly pressed the regime to take action against Saud alQahtani, who directed the operation against Khashoggi and also is believed to be responsible for the arrest and torture of a number of leading women’s rights activists. Yet Qahtani remains immune. A closed Saudi trial of 11 people charged with Khashoggi’s death concluded in December with death sentences for five scapegoats and prison sentences for three, based on the demonstrably false conclusion that the killing was not premeditated.

Last week, a senior State Department official briefing reporters on U.S. human rights advocacy was asked what had become of the Khashoggi investigation touted by Pompeo.

With perhaps unintentional irony, the official responded: “We continue to dig into the facts of the case. It’s a never-ending process.” So, too, it seems, is the Saudi response to Pompeo’s requests for the release of Fitaihi and other imprisoned Americans.

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Ron Wyden’s patient politics and momentous proposal WASHINGTON — If next February Democrats control the presidency and both houses of Congress — this is neither probable nor highly improbable — the legislative branch’s most consequential member might be chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. Oregon’s Ron Wyden, 70, and in his fifth term, understands the patience that politics both requires and rewards. He is spending 2020 tilling the political soil in Congress and the private sector to earn at least a hearing for a momentous proposal: taxation of unrealized capital gains.

His contention is implied by the title of his explanatory booklet, “Treat Wealth Like Wages.”

Wage earners pay taxes as they earn. Those whose wealth is in the form of capital should pay taxes on it as it appreciates. And as a necessary corollary, they should be able to deduct losses on held assets that have declined in value.

Wyden, whose proposal would apply only to those with more than $1 million in annual income or $10 million in assets for three consecutive years, says that 72% of realized capital gains go to taxpayers with annual incomes of more than $500,000; that in 2018 almost 70% of realized capital gains went to the wealthiest 1%; and that more than 50% went to the wealthiest 0.1%. Because capital gains on assets passed to heirs upon death are not taxed, an asset bought for $250,000 that has appreciated to $10 million when the owner died will not be taxed on the $9.75 million capital gain.

Furthermore, Wyden argues that an unrealized capital gain is not an unused gain: It can be collateral for borrowing that enables the borrower to spend and invest without tapping savings.

Melding his proposal with government’s most popular undertaking, the revenue raised by taxing unrealized capital gains would, Wyden says, be dedicated to Social Security. This is not, however, a momentous

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WILL idea. Arithmetic says Social Security benefits must be cut about 20% when, in 2035 at the latest, the trust fund is projected to be exhausted. Politics guarantees that this cut will not happen: Money infusions will be forthcoming, with or without Wyden’s measure.

Possible problems with Wyden’s proposal include: How do you value transferred assets such as illiquid real estate, businesses and venture capital? Compliance costs might be steep, particularly when the wealthiest Americans’ lawyers and accountants set about gaming the system. (Wyden has done some anti-gaming exercises.) And what Wyden considers a major inequity could be cured simply by ending the exclusion of capital gains taxation at death. Furthermore, many economists across the political spectrum argue that the current treatment of capital gains encourages risk-taking, aka investment, and economic growth.

Wyden, however, is a true progressive, serenely confident about undertaking major alterations of complex systems. This is today’s context: In the Trump administration’s first three years, the government’s average annual revenue increase was 2.6% (the preceding administration’s: 3.9%), spending has increased 5.7% per year (preceding administration: 2.6%) and the deficit has grown 20.8% per year (preceding administration: 9.4% average annual decline). In three years the current

administration has added more to the national debt ($2.6 trillion) than the preceding administration did in four years ($2.1 trillion).

The $1.02 trillion federal deficit for calendar 2019 (up 17.1% over 2018, which was up 28.2% over 2017) occurred with economic growth about as brisk as can be prudently projected (2.3%), and at full employment.

This is redundant evidence that the nation is more threatened by consensus than by discord, as follows: America has an aging population and an entitlement system (principally Social Security and Medicare) into which 10,000 baby boomers retire daily. It has a political class ideologically quarrelsome but operationally united by a shared incentive arising from a shared understanding. The class understands that are only two ways to finance government, present taxes and future taxes.

The class has a political incentive to enlarge as much as possible the latter’s role in fiscal planning.

America cannot, however, forever fund the government it has chosen to have with the tax code it has, the domestic promises it has made and the defenses it needs. In fiscal 2019, taxes raised revenues equaling 16.3% of GDP and the government spent a sum equal to 21% of GDP. Higher tax rates and/or new taxes (e.g., on carbon) are coming.

The Democratic Party and an American majority believe the wealthy should pay higher taxes. The Republican Party believes ... well, whatever today’s president says it believes. In its current plasticity, will it stand athwart this majority yelling “Stop”? Wyden has a proposal, and patience, and plastic opponents.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The president’s hit list To the editor: It wasn’t too long ago that the worst description of our president, Donald Trump, was that he was narcissistic, xenophobic, misogynistic, given to telling untruths, and totally unfit for the job. But he is so much more now. Wordsmiths have been able to add amoral, autocratic, brazen, corrupt, emboldened, dangerous, faithless, fascist, vengeful, vindictive, and unhinged. Fascist leaders in Europe after World War I and our President use the same techniques-promising citizens whatever they want to hear (build the wall, lock her up) give them what they want in the short term (the economy is wonderful), silence your perceived enemies (career diplomats and government leaders) and repeat the lies over-andover again.

In just the last week, since the Senate Impeachment trial acquitted the president, he has become unleashed, decimating the pillars of our Democracy.

Just as Adam Schiff predicted.

The President’s reign of corruption that persecutes his perceived enemies and protects his loyal allies has damaged our

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fragile system of government meant to protect our democracy and its people. The Justice Department is broken. The State Department is broken.

The Department of Defense is broken. The Environmental Protection Agency is broken.

The Department of Education is broken. The Centers for Disease Control is broken. These systems were not broken by any outside enemy, but rather by our own President and his enablers.

But, there is a silver lining of sorts — the impeachment trial was a public education of extraordinary value. Not only did many of us learn more about our Constitution than we ever knew before, we also learned that 75% of Americans from both parties overwhelmingly recognized that what the President did was wrong. We learned that only one Republican Senator, Mitt Romney, had the courage, led by his faith, to vote his conscience and tell the President and the American people the truth.

The President is continuing to abuse his power daily, interfering in the courts, aided and abetted by the Attorney General

of the United States. The President’s proposed budget, which has no legislative authority but rather serves to set out his 2020 policy and political agenda, reduces Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, something he said he would never do. The President is directing the Department of Homeland Security to punish blue states like New York to deny our residents access to the Global Entry program, which will impede travel for citizens and commerce across the U.S.-Canadian border. His proposed budget is slashing AMTRAK funding for the Northeast corridor by more than 50%. In 2020, Amtrak will actually turn a profit, but the President is intent upon punishing the blue states of the Northeast. All to satisfy his own personal need for retribution against perceived enemies.

Clearly, New York state is in the president’s cross-hairs, and the good people of Columbia County will be made to suffer.

Who will be on the President’s hit list next?

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The Hill newspaper rebukes John Solomon’s columns on Ukraine

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In a lengthy and damning review of former columnist John Solomon, the Hill newspaper ripped Solomon - and itself - for publishing misleading and poorly attributed articles last year that asserted corruption

by Joe Biden in his dealings with Ukraine during his time as vice president.

The columns, published in early 2019, set in motion President Donald Trump’s demand that Ukrainian officials announce an investigation of Biden and his son, Hunter, who served on the board of a Ukrainian energy company. Trump’s demand, and his withholding of military aid to Ukraine, led to the House’s impeachment of Trump and his subsequent acquittal in the Senate.

Trump and his allies, including his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani and his son Donald Trump Jr., promoted Solomon’s Hill columns via Twitter, and Solomon made several appearances on Sean Hannity’s Fox News program to promote his conclusions, which were that Biden, then considered Trump’s top 2020 challenger, had ousted Ukraine’s top prosecutor to head off an investigation into the company that had hired his son.

That allegation has never been proved; indeed, the former Ukrainian prosecutor has recanted it.

In effect, the Hill said Solomon amplified an inaccurate and one-sided narrative about the Bidens and Ukraine that was fed to him

by Giuliani, “facilitated” by businessman Lev Parnas, who was working with Giuliani at the time, and reinforced by Solomon’s own attorneys, who also represented clients embroiled in U.S.-Ukraine politics.

But the Hill stopped short of retracting or apologizing for Solomon’s articles, nor did it say it shouldn’t have published them. It also didn’t characterize Solomon’s motives in presenting what appears to be a largely debunked conspiracy theory about Ukraine.

The columns were roundly criticized as distorted and inaccurate by U.S. diplomats during their testimony before the House’s impeachment hearings.

The Hill, in its review of 14 Solomon columns and related videos about Ukraine, found multiple flaws in his reporting and in the Hill’s own presentation of his work. It said it has attached editor’s notes to the columns to provide “context and/or disclosure that should have been included at the time of his writings” or to “highlight what has been learned” since Solomon’s columns were published.

“In certain columns, Solomon failed to identify important details about key Ukrainian sources, including the fact that they had been indicted or were under investigation,” said the

internal investigation, which was overseen by the newspaper’s editor, Bob Cusack. “In other cases, the sources were (Solomon’s) own attorneys” - Victoria Toensing and Joseph DiGenova, who have also represented Trump and Giuliani, who was also a key source for Solomon’s columns.

Solomon didn’t disclose this connection in his columns, nor did he disclose to his editors that he shared drafts of his stories with Toensing, DiGenova and Parnas, the review noted.

Toensing and DiGenova also appeared frequently on Fox News to promote the Biden-Ukraine narrative that Solomon published.

Solomon also told the Hill he relied on Parnas as a “facilitator” in setting up interviews for his Ukraine columns. At the time, Parnas was working with Giuliani to oust Marie Yovanovitch, the then-U.S. ambassador to Ukraine.

Solomon, who left the Hill in the fall to start his own media company, did not return a call seeking comment.

But the Hill report noted that he has stood by his columns “to this day.”

Contrary to Solomon’s published assertions, and later Trump’s claims, the Hill investigation acknowledged that Ukrainian officials did not meddle in the 2016 U.S. election. It also acknowledged that one of Solomon’s most important sources, former Ukrainian prosecutor Yuri Lutsenko, later recanted allegations reported by Solomon against Yovanovitch.

Trump removed Yovanovitch as ambassador last year, apparently based on Giuliani’s complaints that she was resisting a Ukrainian investigation into the Bidens. She later testified at the House impeachment hearings that Trump had pressured the State Department to remove her before her term was complete.

The Hill report criticized the Hill for publishing Solomon’s work in a manner that suggested they were news stories, not opinion columns, which it said potentially confused readers.

It also said it failed to insist to Fox News producers that Solomon be identified as an opinion columnist, not as an “investigative journalist,” when he appeared on the network to discuss his work.

It noted Solomon’s “hybrid role” at the Hill - both as a columnist and a sometime reporter on Hill.TV, the publication’s video streaming operation, and that this may have further confused readers about his work.

Among other correctives, the Hill said it has given its top editor, Cusack, “enhanced editorial authority” over all content on its website. It reiterated existing prohibitions about disclosure of sources and against sending out drafts of stories to sources.

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By Thomas Tracy and Rocco Parascandola NEW YORK — The third and final suspect in the Tessa Majors murder investigation was arrested Wednesday, a police source said.

Luciano Lewis, 14, surrendered early Wednesday and was charged with murder and robbery, sources said.

He was being brought before a judge at the youth part of the criminal court in Manhattan.

Majors, a Barnard College student, was fatally stabbed in Morningside Park on Dec. 11.

The teen who allegedly knifed her to death, Rashaun Weaver, 14, was charged as an adult with robbery and murder Saturday after his DNA was discovered beneath the victim’s fingernails, authorities said.

Weaver is also due in court Wednesday to be arraigned on the murder indictment, officials said.

A 13-year-old also involved in the robbery was charged in the case in December. His case has been held in Family Court.

Majors suffered multiple stab wounds in the 6:50 p.m. robbery, including one that pierced her heart, officials said.

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Front pages of New York newspapers on December 13, 2019, report on the murder of Barnard College student Tessa Majors in Morningside Park.

robbed!” the teen screamed before being stabbed.

Weaver was picked up by police Friday night in the lobby of the Taft Houses in Harlem after dodging detectives for weeks, including one instance in which he had agreed to surrender, sources said. Police believed his disappearing act came after Majors bit the

suspect on the hand as she fought for her life, and Weaver’s family kept him hidden away so the wound could heal.

Majors’ father, novelist Inman Majors, has attended several of the court hearings, staring down the teen as the suspect stood before the judge.

Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. on Saturday said

that 20 witnesses were interviewed and 700 pieces of evidence was reviewed in the case. (c)2020 New York Daily News Visit New York Daily News at www. nydailynews.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Trump keeps pardoning himself Aaron Blake The Washington Post WASHINGTON — By this point, it’s no secret that President Donald Trump’s pardons have been significantly more self-serving than those of other presidents. While his predecessors have lodged controversial pardons - no question - Trump is simply on another level. Not only has he pardoned his allies, but he has often pardoned people who cozy up to the powerful people around him, whether via Fox News or some other method.

But there’s another key aspect of Trump’s pardons that shouldn’t get lost: In many cases, there are significant similarities between the pardon recipient and Trump -- or at least Trump’s depiction of himself.

Back in August, as he was weighing the commutation of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s, D, sentence (which Trump granted Tuesday), Trump suggested that the phone call on which Blagojevich was caught talking about selling an appointment to the U.S. Senate wasn’t actually bad.

“He’s been in jail for seven years over a phone call where nothing happens - over a phone call which he shouldn’t have said what he said, but it was braggadocio, you would say,” Trump said in early August. “I would think that there have been many politicians I’m not one of them, by the way - that have said a lot worse over

the telephone.”

The irony of that comment wasn’t known at the time, but it practically slaps you in the face today. Just two weeks earlier, we now know, Trump had been on the phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky trying to get him to launch two investigations that carried political benefits for Trump. Even Trump’s Republican allies have said the whole thing was problematic, but Trump has steadily maintained that the call was “perfect.” Then on Tuesday, fresh off his acquittal in his impeachment trial, Trump has commuted the sentence of a politician whose most infamous crime is . . . talking about a corrupt exchange on a phone call. Is it any wonder that Trump would perhaps by uniquely sympathetic to Blagojevich’s supposed plight?

But Blagojevich isn’t the only recipient of clemency from Trump whose situation features some personal parallels.

Of the fewer than three dozen people who have received clemency from Trump, at least three of them are reportedly billionaires, like Trump claims to be. Trump previously pardoned the media-mogul author of a Trump hagiography, Conrad Black, and on Tuesday, Trump added former junk bond king Michael Milken and ex-San Francisco 49ers owner Edward DeBartolo Jr. There are an estimated 600 billionaires in the United States, and very few

of them have gone to prison, but Trump has now pardoned three.

Trump’s first pardon was for Joe Arpaio, who might be the most pronounced embodiment of Trump’s hard-line immigration policies in American politics. Arpaio’s crimes also involved disobeying a judge’s orders against racial profiling of suspected undocumented immigrants; Trump as a candidate in the months before the pardon advocated racial profiling and for a ban on Muslim immigration and, in one of his first acts as president, banned immigration from several majority-Muslim nations.

Several of Trump’s pardons also involve people who made false statements to investigators or obstructed justice, including I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, Black and another man granted clemency Tuesday, former New York City police commissioner Bernard Kerik.

Trump has defended allies who lied to investigators and was personally the subject of extensive evidence of obstruction in the special counsel report. He has also repeatedly downplayed the severity of meddling in such investigations.

It’s perhaps understandable that a president would find cause to grant clemency to people whose situations carry certain parallels to his own. Trump’s sympathy for an immigration hard-liner

Pentagon official involved in certifying Ukraine aid steps down, sources say Jennifer Jacobs and Jordan Fabian Bloomberg

John Rood has stepped down as the top policy official at the Defense Department, according to two people familiar with the matter.

The senior Pentagon official had faced pressure to resign from key figures who lost confidence in his ability to carry out the administration’s agenda, according to multiple administration officials who requested anonymity to speak about Rood’s departure.

Rood was under secretary of Defense for policy, a post he held since January 2018. He was the official who certified in May to Congress that Ukraine was eligible to receive $250 million in security assistance. That aid was temporarily blocked by the White House, a decision at the center of the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

Trump was acquitted by the Senate earlier this month of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress over his pressure campaign on Ukraine.

Trump quickly moved to oust members of his administration who had testified during the House impeachment investigation, including Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman from the White House National Security Council and U.S. ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland.

Trump officials considered Rood a bureaucrat who would delay execution of the president’s policies. Trump likes his directives to be implemented rapidly and national security aides believed Rood never fully agreed with the president’s positions, according to two people familiar with the situation.

One Republican national security official who asked not to

be named said some of Rood’s colleagues disliked his performance as a leader. During Rood’s tenure, several other people in the Pentagon’s policy shop departed. In July, Rood’s deputy, David Trachtenberg, resigned after less than two years. The departure of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Randall Schriver was announced in December. He had been in the role since January 2018.

Rood joined the department after having served as a vice president at Lockheed Martin Corp. He previously had worked in a variety of government agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Council and as a Senate staff member and adviser to former Senator Jon Kyl, a Republican from Arizona.

and a conspiracy theorist, for example, would certainly be greater than that of your average politician. And if you think someone’s crimes aren’t as serious, it makes granting them a break much easier.

But the Blagojevich commutation and the dual billionaire pardons Tuesday drive home the idea that Trump may sometimes see himself in these pardons. That’s too much coincidence for one day. Trump has maintained before that he has the “absolute right” to pardon himself if need be. He kind of already has.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The Otis Railway, Part 2

By Dede Terns Thorpe For Columbia-Greene Media

This week’s column continues with the 1892 Otis Railway, that obvious slash down the front of South Mountain. The Otis, which began its climb in Palenville, and in just 10 minutes arrived at the entrance to the famed Catskill Mountain House.

The decision by investors to scale the steep Wall of Manitou was made in 1891. It took until November of 1885 until they filed the articles of association of the Otis Elevating Railway.

According to William F. Helmer’s 1971 Rip Van Winkle Railroads, “the plan was to lift passengers by cable car between the base and the summit of the mountain.” Helmer tells that a survey was run by the Otis Elevator Company in 1887. Finally, five years later, 1892, “the plans went ahead and the Board of Railroad Commissioners granted the Otis director’s application for an increase in capital stock from $100,000 to $170,000, with the assurance that the road would be in operation on

or about July 1st. Crews were soon blasting and cutting their way upwards on the steep slopes.”

No expense was spared to make it safe from the danger of every kind and capable of meeting every requirement of the traveling public. The railway’s cost of 75 cents per passenger, had no charge for baggage, and compared favorably with the $1.25 charge of the hour-long ride on stagecoach to the same Catskill Mountain House. (About $27 today).

Thomas E. Brown Jr., of New York, was the chief engineer who undertook this gigantic task of mountain tracklaying.

The Otis Brothers of Yonkers supplied the engines. The cars were built by Jackson & Sharp, of Wilmington, Delaware.

The total cost was about $275,000. (Today that would be $7,922,080.05).

John Ham’s book, “Light Rail and Short Ties Through the Notch,” tells us that by 1896 more than 20 trains a day traveled in and out of Haines Falls. He told of a long, wooden 72 feet high trestle that crossed over Bogart Road in

Palenville before it started up the sheer face of the Mountain to the Catskill Mountain House.

It was on Aug. 4, 1892 the Otis began operating trains up the rugged mountainside, through four deep rock cuts and over three timber trestles, one 72’ high. It had actually scaled the Wall of Manitou! It was, as The Recorder said, “a slide fit for Titans.” (William F. Helmer) After 11 years the Otis Railway was shortened considerably. That same timber trestle was removed, and a new depot was built that was called Otis Junction Station. In 1918 it was shortened for the last time; the Otis stopped running after 26 years.

It was said, “within twelve months, an electric road will probably be constructed from the terminus of the Otis road to Tannersville by way of the Laurel House and Haines Falls.” (Great idea!)

Any comments, corrections or concerns please contact hunterhistorian@gmail.com or call 518589-4130.

Eating through the weekend

By Lula Anderson For Columbia-Greene Media

Another successful holiday weekend gone. We have been so lucky this year to have decent skiing weather on weekends since November.

So much of our economy depends on the weekend visitors.

We also had a very busy weekend with activities for us locals. I had a hard time fitting in all I had to do. We started on Friday when Albin and John took their lovely wives out for lunch and invited me and Louise McRoberts.

I picked up Janet Mower and we all met at the Jewett Nutrition Center, with 15 attending. Homemade turkey soup, a complete turkey dinner and strawberry cream pie for dessert. Gail and staff do a wonderful job making everyone feel welcome. We had special Valentine napkins and goodie bags of candy to take home.

Opal did the food run for us that evening, as she took Mary Aull to Tannersville for the HTC Italian dinner fundraiser, then to Lexington for the chicken barbecue at the UMC. On Saturday I celebrated Nellis’ birthday with her by going out to breakfast. Her daughter gave her a gift for Nellis and a friend at the Albergo Allegria.

I had not been in the building for at least 50 years. What wonderful food. They are open as a bed and breakfast, but also have a public dining room.

We then had food pantry, and a run up to the Greek Church of the Assumption for their everything sale.

On Sunday morning it was church services, then breakfast at the Windham VFW, all you can eat, good food and good fellowship. I then went to Bible Study, to which we usually bring food. Not this week. I think I’m ready for a good long rest. At least I won’t have to cook for a while.

Time is running out to call Opal at 518-750-8380 to confirm your spot at the WAJ Senior Citizen “Dinner Theater” on March 5. The buffet will start at 5 p.m. with the production of “Honk,” starting at 6 p.m. The play is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson tale “The Ugly Duckling.” We want to thank the sponsoring restaurants who provide food for us. A reminder, this production is for all senior citizens of the WindhamAshland-Jewett Central School district, not just members of WAJPL Golden Age Club. It’s a recognition of the school dis-

Prattsville Hose Company will be holding a roast pork dinner at the new Community Hall at the new firehouse on April 11. All the fixin’s, all you can eat — only $12 for adults.

Special anniversary wishes go to Gordon and Kay Spaulding, who will celebrate their 74th anniversary on Feb. 23.

They graduated from WAJ in the Class of 1944 and celebrated their 75th alumni anniversary last year. Happy birthday wishes to Sonja and Walter Anderson. How did my kids get so old?

A note from Dena Lawrence of Jewett: Could you ask your readers if anyone has leftover acrylic yarn that they do not want that they would be willing to donate to the volunteers who make lap robes for the veterans? The price of yarn has gone up so that the cost of a 4’ x 4’ lap robe is now over $10.

Maybe they could give it to you (Lula) or leave it at the Jewett Nutrition Center, or you could give me their information and I could arrange to meet them somewhere.

Another reader commented: Your recent columns about winter reminded me of the duties of my grandmother, Bess Spencer, who was an observer for the Weather Service. A rain gauge in the center of her side yard (the little house directly across from The Quads on Route 23) collected rainfall, which “Nanny” measured and reported to the Weather Service. In the winter, snowdepth reports would likewise be passed along. Because the snow could have different density depending upon conditions (light and fluffy or wet and “packy”), she would melt the container of snow on the stove and measure a second time to determine the depth of the melted snow.

I remember my dad’s stories of taking his sister (my Aunt Betty) to work as a telephone operator in Catskill before she learned to drive. He groused often about the memory of trips up and down the mountain to deliver and retrieve her when the weather was bad.

Nanny had a space heater in the dining room and the stovepipe passed through the upstairs bedroom that my brother and I shared on our visits there. Its warmth supplemented the heat, which rose through the vent from the kitchen, along with the happy laughter of late-night pinochle games and grownup jokes that they didn’t know we heard.

The annual Kids Fishing

Derby was held last Saturday at Rip Van Winkle Lake in Tannersville. Roughly 50 kids enjoyed the day fishing, with hot chocolate and hot dogs. It was a cold, blustery day, but no one seemed to mind it — except the fish.

COMING EVENTS March 5 WAJ Drama Club Dinner Theater for senior citizens of WAJCS district. Starts at 5 p.m., call Opal at 518-7508380.

March 6-8 WAJ production “HONK.” March 21 All you can eat breakfast Ashland Church at the Ashland Town Hall 7-11 a.m.

March 31 Ecumenical Stations of the Cross Ashland Church 11 a.m. covered dish.

April 11 Pork dinner Prattsville Fire House $12.

AS I REMEMBER IT Last week I ended my memory walk at the Race Way, which was just before the lumberyard. At the time, it was Welch and Gray, not GNH, as it is today. They were located at the edge of the stream, so were at the mercy of rising water and floods. The water still roars past there.

Go down the road a piece, and on the other side is Hickory Hill. Years ago, the only farm was at the top, the VanValkenburgs. Dot and her sister Lillian went to WAJ, and had to walk all the way down to meet the bus, regardless of the weather. On the corner was the Kelly residence. Rowenna, the daughter, married a Benjamin.

Going past the corner, to Main Street were the Brocketts.

Marilla, the daughter — 4 feet tall and a ball of fire — was the secretary and clerk for local attorney Maurice Sullivan. They raised bees, and made and sold honey.

Next was John Howard’s house. Many remember when the Earnest VanValin family had the landscaping and nursery. The lovely Victorian house can be seen on the hill behind the country store and restaurant. Haner’s Veterinary practice was next in line. This was replaced by Glen Benjamin’s, the fish market, restaurant, and the bank. Now empty.

Merrill and Mildred Austin lived on the hill next door. How I miss the old entry to town.

We knew everyone, and about everyone. Kay Spaulding is enjoying my memories as it brings to mind her life in Windham. Hopefully, I will continue next time on my jour-

Get well wishes to Mountain Top residents

By Abby and Gabby For Columbia-Greene Media

PRATTSVILLE — Start off the spring season with the Pratt Museum Spring Brunch at the Washington Irving Inn, Tannersville, noon-2 p.m.

March 29.

Because of limited seating reservations are necessary and the sooner the better.

Cost is $40 per person. You can get tickets by sending a check to Pratt Museum, P.O. Box 333, Prattsville, NY 12468. You can contact Suzanne Walsh at 518-937-6120 or Pratt Museum at 518-293395, at suzanwal15@aol. com or prattmuseum@hotmail.com.

Before the brunch, attend the Gilboa Drama Club’s presentation of “Peter Pan,” but not sure of the exact date at this time. As soon as the dates and times are available, will get it out to you.

Got some hugs from Eileen Rossiter at Jim’s Great American. Although son Tom has to drive her to the store, Eileen insists on shopping on her own and shoos Tom off to the diner for some conversation and coffee.

Lots of get well wishes go out to: Amelia Osborn, Carol Sutton, Judy Haskins, Gerald Jaeger and Mike Briggs. And very belated health concerns for Barbara Truesdall Rickrath. Last summer, Barbara suffered a fall on some of her

farm equipment, causing an emergency trip to Albany Med, ending up with cuts and bruises and stitches. This has left her with ongoing aches and pains, and nerve damage.

Although this information is late getting out, Barbara you have our sincere get-well wishes.

Good to see Hank Oliver out and about. Didn’t want to say anything until we saw Hank out driving his truck with our own eyes. Take care, Hank. Amelia Osborn had the flu and is still recovering from bronchitis. What a combination! One would have sufficed, Amelia. Feel better.

Did you see Mary Jo Oakes in her engineer’s hat out walking her dog? And yes, as well as being a health care professional, Mary Jo is also a minister and engineer. She has all her bases covered.

Luke and Shannon Brainerd Holdridge were treating daughter Alexandra with a birthday breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 16. Alexandra was all smiles and on her good behavior. Luke and Shannon, she is a cutie.

Have been warned not to mention a certain lady’s name but…..she did back into a metal pole with such force it vibrated and swayed a bit. You always hope when you do something like this, without any automobile or property damage, no one is

around to see you. Of course when she looked around, there was Alfie Truesdell. He is sworn to secrecy.

Take note of the progress on the Dutch Reform Church.

It has taken a long time to get things going and we wish them blessings.

Linda Cross and Gerald Jaeger’s little dog Shasta is a feisty imp. She chased a much larger dog home with its tail between its legs. But when she sees the smaller wild rabbit outside her window, she goes crazy with fright.

With all the trouble we had last Christmas getting crossword books for the VA Christmas celebration, Opal DeLong has the jump on that and periodically drops off 10–25 books at a time. Thank you, Opal.

Isaac and Nadine Gurley Huntsman were in town over the weekend visiting parents and grandparents. After visiting grandmother Joanne Dunphy and mom Jodi, they ended the day with a pot roast dinner at dad Bob Jr. and Jen’s. Grandparents Bob and Ginny also joined, although Ginny is in the doghouse for forgetting the tossed salad.

Happy birthday to Ken Aurigema on Feb. 24. On Feb. 28 it is dual happy birthdays to Chris Brody and Rob Gurley.

Happy anniversary to Tom and Mary McGlynn on Feb. 24.

Zadock Pratt Museum brunch

By Christine Dwon For Columbia-Greene Media

Deepest sympathy to Carl and Susan Simpfenderfer and family on the passing of Anna Simpfenderfer on Feb. 15.

The Breakfast Club ladies enjoyed going out on Feb. 14 to the Woodnotes at the Emerson. The group included Bette Knapp, Pat Findholt, Lorraine Banks, Fritzie Martin, Mary Palazzolo and Fran Melodia. They had a delicious meal and good company.

The TGIF Brooks Chicken BBQ at the Lexington/West Kill UMC on Feb. 14 was a great success. Thanks to all who came for takeouts and dinners in the dining hall.

And thanks to all who helped.

Congratulations to all the students and coaches of the HTC Odyssey of the Mind teams. They went to Sydney, NY, on Feb. 15 to participate in competitions. Good luck to the teams that advanced to the state competition in Binghamton.

Mary and Steve Palazzolo had a lovely weekend at their home in West Kill with their daughter Carly and husband Dominick from Long Island, son Stevie and wife Catie, and Catie’s mother Donna, from Maryland. All the furry four-footed guests had a good time, too.

Birthday greetings to Carolyn Bennett on Feb. 21. Feb. 24 is Laurie Brezniceanu’s birthday. Also celebrating a birthday on Feb. 24 is Ken Aurigema. Happy 54th wedding anniversary to Bette and John Knapp Feb. 25. On Feb. 26 we wish happy birthday to Susan Constable. Rosalie Randolph’s birthday is also Feb. 26. Best wishes to all.

Worship service will begin at 10 a.m. Feb. 23 at the Lexington/West Kill UMC in Lexington. Coffee hour will follow.

Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Feb. 24 – Feb. 28 is as follows: Monday—Chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, carrots,

peaches; Tuesday—Shrimp Jambalaya, brown rice, green beans, King Cake; Wednesday—Ash Wednesday—Linguini with white clam sauce, broccoli, tropical mixed fruit; Thursday—National Strawberry Day—Salisbury steak with gravy, baked potato with sour cream, winter squash, vanilla pudding with fresh strawberries and whipped cream; Friday—Vegetable lasagna, fresh salad, Italian mixed vegetables, fresh fruit. All persons over 60 and spouses are invited to attend.

Meals served at noon for a suggested donation of $4 per meal.

Please call at least a day in advance to reserve your meal.

Mountain Top Senior Service Center is located in the Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, Jewett, 518-263-4392.

Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council meeting is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. March 2 in the Lexington church hall.

Daylight saving time begins March 8.

A chicken barbecue by the Ashland Fire Department will be held at noon March 21, takeouts only. Chicken halves for $7; first come, first served, no reservations. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the family of Deputy Kevin Haverly.

The first Greene County Public Health Department Rabies Clinic for 2020 will be held 6-8 p.m. March 25, in the Medway-Grapeville Firehouse, Route 51, New Baltimore.

Bring a record of the pet’s previous vaccination to receive a 3-year certificate. If no record is presented, pet will be given a one-year certificate. Public Health Law requires all cats, dogs and ferrets to be vaccinated for rabies starting at 12 weeks old.

Dogs should be on a leash, cats and ferrets in a carrier.

Please call ahead for ferrets.

Clinics are free but donations will be accepted to defray program cost. Requested donation is $5 per animal. New

Baltimore Animal Hospital provides the veterinary services.

Mark your calendars for the next Lexington Non-Partisan meeting on March 28.

Meeting starts at 6 p.m. sharp to 7 p.m. sharp. The meeting will be held in the Lexington/ West Kill UMC hall, Route 13A, Lexington. Topics will include: JoEllen Schermerhorn discussing the town government; updates on the status of the comprehensive plan; progress on the reshaping of the website; update on the rehabilitation center application and discussion of town current events. All are welcome.

The springtime fundraiser brunch event for the Zadock Pratt Museum will be held noon-2 p.m. March 29 at the Washington Irving Inn, 6629 Route 23A, Tannersville.

Signature homemade food created and served up by hostess and innkeeper Stephanie Jozic, raffle baskets and Chinese auction will make this an unforgettable experience.

The Zadock Pratt Museum is kicking off its 61st season with this springtime fundraiser in support of this year’s renovation plans, groundbreaking exhibition dedicated to 19th century itinerant portrait painter Amos Hamlin, and the launch of the Pratt Rock Park restoration project.

Tickets are $40 per person.

Reservations must be made in advance due to limited seating.

Checks may be made payable to Pratt Museum and mailed to P.O. Box 333, Prattsville, NY 12468. For more details, please contact Suzanne Walsh ta 518-937-6120 or suzanwal5@aol.com, or the Museum at 518-299-3395 or prattmuseum@hotmail. com.

Until next week take care, be thankful and please be humble and kind.

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Professor Louie & The Crowmatix WITH THE WOODSTOCK HORNS LED BY DAN SHAUT MARLBORO — Professor Louie & The Crowmatix with The Woodstock Horns led by Dan Shaut will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro, For more information, please call 845- 236-7970.

Roots rock, roadhouse blues, sweet ballads and original tunes, and the music of The Band will be performed with roots music royalty!

This special concert event will feature songs from Professor Louie & The Crowmatix’ extensive catalogue, as well as Blues, songs from The Band and more.

Professor Louie & The Crowmatix will perform original songs from their new radio chart-topping CD “Miles Of Blues” and fan favorites.

Professor Louie has emerged in the music industry as a torch bearer of the true spirit of American roots music.

A seasoned live performer, prolific recording artist and

versatile multi-instrumentalist (Hammond B3 organ, piano/ keyboards, accordion, vocals), he also wears the hat of awardwinning recording producer and engineer, capturing the talents of some of the world’s most highly acclaimed musicians, most notably, The Band.

Professor Louie & The Crowmatix from Woodstock, perform

150 shows a year in the U.S. and worldwide.

The band has an extensive musical history, including 15 studio CDs on the Woodstock Records label, including their latest 2019 CD “Miles of Blues,” which has been on the RMR charts in the top 50 for the past six months.

PL&C have been inducted

into Blues Hall Of Fame, New York Chapter, and hold a permanent place in the Canada South Blues Museum.

The Crowmatix consists of: Professor Louie Keys, accordion and vocals) collaborating with The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall Of Fame group The Band for over 16 years; Miss Marie (Rick Danko Band) — vocals, percussion, keyboards; Gary Burke (Bob Dylan) — drums Frank Campbell (Levon Helm Band) — bass and background vocals, and John Platania (Van Morison) — guitar and vocals.

The Woodstock Horns are led by Dan Shaut, with arrangements by Allen Tousaint, Tom Bones Malone, Gary Burke, Professor Louie.

For more information, visit professorlouie.com .

Authors & Artists presents: Amy Bass, author of ‘One Goal,’ and ‘Those About Him Remained Silent’ CHATHAM — Emmy-award-winning writer Amy Bass will appear at the Chatham Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m. to give a talk on two of her books, including “Those About Him Remained Silent: The Battle over W.E.B. Du Bois,” which provides the first detailed account of the battle over Du Bois and his legacy, as well as a history of Du Bois’s early life in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Bass locates the roots of the hostility to memorialize Du Bois in a Cold War worldview that reduced complicated politics to a vehement hatred of both communism and, more broadly, anti-Americanism. The town’s reaction was intensified, she argues, by the racism encoded within Cold War patriotism.

Her latest book is “One Goal: A Coach, a Team, and the Game That Brought a

Amy Bass

Divided Town Together,” which tells the story of a soccer team in a town bristling with racial tension that united Somali refugees

and multi-generation Mainers in their quest for state - and ultimately national - glory.

A history professor by day, Bass has written about sport and race for Slate, Salon, CNN Opinion, and The Christian Century, and has been seen on NBC’s TODAY Show and heard on NPR on shows that include Midday, Under the Radar, The Takeaway, and Only A Game. She has served as senior research supervisor for NBC Olympic Sports, winning an Emmy Award for her work at the London Olympics in 2012.

The Authors and Artists speakers series is sponsored by the Friends of the Chatham Public Library and features a wide variety of fascinating speakers. This free event is open to the public and will be followed by a question-and-answer session and book sale. For more information, call the library at 518-392-3666.

Free Columbia Art Dispersal benefits Diata Diata HUDSON — Free Columbia Art Dispersal will benefit Diata Diata on Feb. 22, 5-8 p.m., at Lightforms Art Center, 743 Columbia St, Hudson.

As an experiment in ongoing attempts to de-commodify art, Free Columbia is running an Art Dispersal. An Art Dispersal is an event where paintings by professional artists are displayed and people are invited to become the steward of a painting.

This means they can take it home, keep it for as long as they like, pass it on to someone else or return it to Free Columbia. In this way art becomes

accessible to everyone. Participants are offered the opportunity to make a donation to Free Columbia to support the work.

This Art Dispersal on Feb. 22 is a benefit for Diata Diata’s “Firedance,” a play in keeping with Diata Diata’s annual, free community theater project.

This performance is a compilation of folktales and stories originating in the First Nation communities of this region. It will feature the Iroquois Federation, and their remarkable sharing of ancestral teachings. These lessons of life transcend generations, and

provide the basis for reciprocal rapport of giving and receiving, through appreciation of the forces of nature, and a link with the essential spirit energy that serves to guide and protect us in this global community as citizens of the world.

“Firedance” will be performed in Hudson in July.

For further information about the dispersal contact Laura Summer 518 672 7302 laurasummer@taconic.net or visit https://www.freecolumbia.org/ art-dispersal

A tale of two sisters in repressive Rio

By Raymond Pignone Columbia-Greene Media

There are few bonds stronger than the bond between two sisters — and filmmaker Karim Ainouz proves it in “Invisible Life,” an exuberantly directed yet inexorably fateful melodrama about two compulsively devoted siblings.

Ainouz takes a well-worn genre that was known decades ago as “women’s pictures” and turns it into a searing indictment of cruel masculinity, the oppressive morals of the 1950s and the social morass Brazilian women experienced from the mid-20th century to modern day.

Carol Duarte is the tall, slender Euridice, a gifted pianist who has an inside track to study at a conservatory in Austria if she is accepted. Euridice is the more introspective of the sisters, a sad-faced artist whose feelings burst out only when she plays the piano.

Julia Stockler is the older, smaller-in-stature Guida. She is extroverted, more mischievous and takes pleasure in sneaking out of the house to drink and dance at nightclubs. Guida is a wild-child voluptuary who

A scene from “Invisible Life”.

enjoys meeting men, teasing them and then abruptly dumping them.

But Guida has a lover, a handsome Greek sailor who promises to marry her. Trouble starts when Guida runs off to Greece with him and doesn’t come back. She leaves behind a note for Euridice that cryptically accounts for her decision to leave without a word to anyone.

Ainouz vilifies the men in “Invisible Life,” and this would be willfully cruel if Ainouz didn’t add shadings to his male characters. The strict, bullying father

is a traditional conservative Brazilian dad, not an evil man.

The husband thinks he’s a great lover but his sexual impulses are crude, as if he were fueled by a pulse-racing aphrodisiac. These guys are despicable but engaging.

One of the movie’s finest episodes is a wedding-night sex scene that’s both funny and almost impossible to watch.

When it’s over, the woman looks at herself in the mirror as her face convincingly registers an emotion somewhere between bewilderment, horror and

stunned amusement.

This story of joy, loss and crushed dreams is made vivid by the interactions of Stockler and Duarte. Together, they form a single, strong personality. Euridice is a straight-arrow who at the start defends the family’s values and later fully rejects them. Guida starts as the movie’s life force who turns enraged and estranged by what happens to her and Euridice.

The two women are deceptively understated, which makes their performances powerful.

Saying more would be giving away too much of the plot, but no movie that features separation as a theme can be anything less than ineffably sad.

The impact of “Invisible Life” is lessened somewhat by overlength (it runs 139 minutes and feels like it) and Ainouz’s tendency to turn his ironic tale of destiny into a soap opera.

But Ainouz is alert to his vibrant characters and the idea that Brazilian women live far from easy lives. Duarte and Stockler command the screen in “Invisible Life” — one or the other is in almost every shot — and when they’re not, their presence can be felt. They are unforgettable.

CALENDAR LISTINGS TSL MOVIES FEBRUARY 20 FEBRUARY 27 n Fantastic Fungi — When so many are struggling for connection, inspiration, and hope, Fantastic Fungi brings us together as interconnected creators of our world.

A consciousness-shifting film that takes us on an immersive journey through time and scale into the magical earth beneath our feet, an underground network that can heal and save our planet. Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil, and others, we become aware of the beauty, intelligence, and solutions the fungi kingdom offers us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges. 2019.

1h21m. n Honeyland — 2020 Oscar-nominee: Best Documentary Feature, Best International Feature Hatidze lives with her ailing mother in the mountains of Macedonia, making a living cultivating honey using ancient beekeeping traditions. When an unruly family moves in next door, what seems like a balm for her solitude becomes a source of tension as they, too, want to practice beekeeping, while disregarding her advice. The most awarded film out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Honeyland is an epic, visually stunning documentary on the delicate balance between nature and humanity that has something sweet for everyone. 2019. In Turkish with subtitles. 1h25m. n Mephisto (1981) — The 1981 Academy Award-winning (Best Foreign Language Film) Mephisto concerns a passionate, but struggling actor (Klaus Maria Brandauer) who remains in Germany during the Nazi regime and reaps the rewards of this Faustian pact by finally achieving the stardom he has long craved.

Directed by István Szabó. In German and Hungarian with subtitles. 1981.

2h24m. n Beanpole — In post-WWII Leningrad, two women, Iya and Masha (astonishing newcomers Viktoria Miroshnichenko and Vasilisa Perelygina), having bonded after fighting side by side as anti-aircraft gunners, attempt to readjust to a haunted world. Iya, long and slender and towering over everyone – hence the film’s title – works as a nurse in a shell-shocked hospital, presiding over traumatized soldiers. An accident brings Iya and Masha closer and seals their fates. The 28-year-old Russian director Kantemir Balagov won Un Certain Regard’s Best Director prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for this richly burnished interpretation of the persistent scars of war. In Russian with subtitles.

2019. 2h17m. n In Search of Beethoven — Exclusive re-release of the awardwinning The Great Composers documentary series in celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday.

From the producers of Exhibition on Screen. In Search of Beethoven delves beyond the image of the tortured, bad-tempered personality to reveal someone quite different and far more interesting. The film brings together the world’s leading performers and experts on Beethoven, including Gianandrea Noseda, Sir Roger Norrington, Riccardo Chailly, Claudio Abbado, Ronald Brautigam, Janine Jansen, Lars Vogt, and Emanuel Ax among others. In Search of Beethoven has been called the best film ever made on Beethoven and is the choice of the Beethoven Haus (Beethoven’s birthplace) as the “go to” film on Beethoven. 2009.

2h25m. n Beyond the Visible: Hilma af Klint — Before Kandinsky, Mondrian, and Klee made a name for abstraction in visual art, another artist had already beat them to their discovery. Until recently, her name was absent from the history books. Swedish artist Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) painted her first abstract canvas in 1906, four years before Wassily Kandinsky, thought to be the movement’s pioneer. It would be more than a century before she would receive the same acknowledgment and acclaim as her male peers. This absorbing documentary explores how such an exceptional woman could be erased from the art world, written out by an industry dominated by the idea of male “genius.” Af Klint may not have exhibited during her lifetime, but a recent retrospective of her paintings broke the Guggenheim Museum’s sixty-year attendance record, suggesting that the world may finally be ready to rewrite history. In English, German, and Swedish with subtitles. 2019.

1h33m. n What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael — The New Yorker film critic Pauline Kael battled to make her mark – fueled by brilliance, unshakable self-confidence, a com-

plicated past, and a deep love of the arts. With new interviews and neverbefore seen archival material, What She Said is an unvarnished portrait of a pioneer who was both admired and resented for what she said about art in an era of great moviemaking. “[Director] Rob Garver’s valuable documentary will serve as a primer for those who don’t know about Kael and an evocative reminder of what she meant to those of us who grew up reading her.” – Leonard Maltin. 2019. 1h35m.

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FEBRUARY 20 Pro Jam Thursday, February 20, 8 p.m.

Region’s All-Stars to Play Helsinki Hudson Jam Session The Club Helsinki Pro Jam is a bimonthly jam session featuring dozens of professional musicians from the greater Hudson Valley region.

The event welcomes all working musicians in the region to sit in for a freewheeling jam session.

Ticket Policy Many of our shows sell out well in advance. All sales are final; no refunds and no exchanges.

To Guarantee seating, please call the club for reservations.

Parties without reservations will be seated at the convenience of the club.

Flash photography is prohibited.

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FEBRUARY 21 Alima’s West African Cuisine Food Pop Up Friday, February 21, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Alima’s West African Cuisine is coming to Olde York Farm with decadent curries and warming spices.

Drinks at the bar and free tastings of Cooper’s Daughter spirits during all open hours.

Friday, February 21, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/ events/72 Cooper’s Daughter Spirits at Olde York, 284 State Rouite 23, Claverack, 845-480-1237 https://oldeyorkfarm.com/ Living Poetry w/ Mahogany L. Browne & Jive Poetic Friday, February 21, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Living Poetry at the Library with poets Mahogany L. Browne & Jive Poetic is an evening of poetry, prose, and performance. This annual literary event celebrates and introduces diverse literary artists to community members presenting different literary traditions to the community as an opportunity for cultural exchange and growth. A discussion and reception follows the reading, allowing audience members to share their reactions, and to interact with the poets and each other.

Free, Friday, February 21, 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m., http://hudsonarealibrary. org/ Hudson Area Library, 51 North Fifth Street, Hudson, 518-828-1792 www.hudsonarealibrary.org Deathtrap – A Thriller!

Friday, February 21, 7:30 p.m.

It has been said, somewhat in jest, that Broadway is a cutthroat business. In Deathtrap we see that it is all too real. Consider one Sidney Bruhl, a successful Broadway playwright who has been looking for his next big success, for 13 years! Sidney receives a draft play from a former student. He reads the script, recognizes quality writing & a potential hit when he sees it, and starts thinking keep the play and get rid of the student. Deathtrap has more than a few twists, turns & deaths that will keep you on the edge of your seat. $12 – $20, Friday, February 21, 7:30 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/ events/592912801269017/ The Copake Grange, 628 Empire Road, Copake, 518-329-5932 Southbound Debut Friday, February 21, 9 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Come out for Southbounds first show!!! Enjoy Great music,dancin, food,and awesome beer.

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converting to cashless tolling by the end of 2020.

“There will be no disruption to the operations of the Bridge Authority, and tolls will continue to be kept among the lowest in the nation, serving the authority’s operational and capital needs and keeping its long-term capital plan intact,” according to a Feb. 13 statement from Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew J. Driscoll.

The Thruway Authority collects about $800 million in annual revenue. The Bridge Authority collects about $62 million, Driscoll said.

“While the two authorities will merge operationally, their revenue and how it is utilized will, and must be, invested to support their operations and capital programs,” he said.

“Bringing these authorities together will streamline administrative functions to reduce duplication, achieve economies of scale in purchasing and contracting and deliver savings to toll payers.”

The area’s partnership with the Bridge Authority is critical to attract visitors and tourists to the area, Olana Partnership President Sean Sawyer said.

“And what makes this a distinctive place to live and visit as a tourist,” Sawyer said.

“The partnership we’ve had is unique to the regional construct the authority has provided since 1932. It’s essential

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In Cairo, 71.2% of residents responded to the questionnaire and in Hunter-Tannersville, 70.5% of residents responded.

A delay for the census in some areas is caused by the lack of internet coverage, Lawrence said.

“Thirty percent of houses in

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victims to come forward to file a claim as the bankruptcy process moves forward and will provide clear and comprehensive notices about how to do so,” Mosby said.

Additionally, the organization will fund counseling for victims and their families with a provider of their choice, a service it has offered for several years. BSA has also established a multi-year partnership with 1in6, a resource for male survivors of sexual abuse.

“The BSA cannot undo what happened to you, but we are committed to supporting you and to doing everything in our power to prevent it from happening to others,” National Chairman Jim Truly said in an open letter to victims. “It is a social and moral responsibility that I and the entire organization take extremely seriously.

We believe that all victims should receive our support and compensation — and we have taken decisive action to make that possible.”

Scouting programs, including unit meetings and activities, council events, other scouting adventures and countless service projects, will continue throughout this process and for many years to come, according to the statement.

“The BSA fully intends to maintain its commitments to its members, families, volunteer leaders, employees, retirees, donors and alumni to the fullest extent permitted by bankruptcy laws,” according to the statement. “The organization also will pay its vendors and partners for all goods and services delivered from today forward.”

Scout Executive Mark Switzer with Twin Rivers Council in Albany confirmed that local Scout councils and troops are unaffected by the bankruptcy

to our identity, to attracting visitors, permanent residents and businesses.”

The Olana Partnership employs about 40 people, Sawyer said, adding half of them live across the river in Greene County.

“They are terrified — making radical carpool plans because the toll could go up,” Sawyer said. “It’s very much an economic development and tourism issue.”

Columbia-Greene Community College President Carlee Drummer echoed Talbott and Sawyer’s concerns about the potential Bridge Authority merger for the wellbeing of the college’s student body.

“Thirty-nine percent of our students live in Greene County,” Drummer said. “Many of them struggle to pay the toll as it is. Should that toll be increased, it will be devastating for that population of students.”

Columbia County Board of Supervisors Minority Leader Sarah Sterling and Hudson 3rd Ward Supervisor Michael Chameides attended Wednesday’s budget presentation and asked questions. Chameides discussed the need to combat homelessness.

Reardon urged residents to send letters to their local and state representatives or contact the appropriate Regional Economic Development Council with comments about the state’s 2021 spending plan.

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State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon speaking about climate change and fossil fuel proposals included in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2021 state budget.

authority employs 190 local workers and connects communities on both sides of the Hudson River.

“Indeed, abolishing the Bridge Authority runs a real risk of leading to increased tolls for drivers and a seriously negative impact on our Hudson Valley economy and communities,” Barrett said. “The Bridge Authority keeps these Hudson Valley landmarks operating safely and efficiently, consistently earning top bond and quality ratings...This system [links] both sides of the Hudson River for residents and others who travel back and forth to school, work, doctor’s appointments, religious services, family visits and more. This is a true case of ‘If it’s not broken, why fix it?’”

The merger could affect the Thomas Cole and Olana historic sites, Jordan said.

“How would a merger affect these two vital cultural, historical institutions and impact area tourism?” the senator asked. “Ultimately, the proposed merger is bad for motorists, bad for business, bad for tourism, and bad for the Hudson Valley, which is why I will oppose it moving forward.

The governor needs to listen to the serious and substantive community concerns from the people who live and work here.”

Twin County representatives on both sides of the aisle Wednesday took a stand

against the possible Bridge Authority merger.

“This reeks of the governor’s textbook gamesmanship,” Assemblyman Chris Tague, R-102, said. “The Bridge Authority is one of the most efficient agencies in the state, so naturally, Cuomo is targeting it as a potential revenue source. He’s got a massive budget hole and budget season is right around the corner.

I say, let the authority remain on its own as a functional and necessary part of the river’s economy. It’s already successful. If it’s not broke, why does Cuomo want to fix it?”

State Sen. Daphne Jordan, R-43, has serious concerns about the proposal — especially because of the state’s

poor track record maintaining critical infrastructure, she said.

“Gov. Cuomo’s proposed merger of the New York State Bridge Authority and the New York State Thruway Authority is a bridge to increased tolls and decreased bridge maintenance,” Jordan said. “I have real concerns about such a merger driving up tolls for local motorists who utilize the Rip Van Winkle Bridge for their daily commutes.”

Matthew Hartzog, office director with Assemblywoman Didi Barrett, D-106, attended Wednesday’s presentation.

Barrett was one of five assembly members to draft, sign and send a letter to Cuomo date Feb. 5 opposing the merger.

“I join with my fellow Hudson Valley colleagues to oppose this proposal and to urge the governor to remove it as part of his 30-day amendments and keep the highly efficient and effective Bridge Authority independent as it was originally intended,” Barrett said in a statement. “The Bridge Authority was established...to ensure smooth and affordable travel across the Hudson River and to keep these bridges, which function predominantly as local roads for the Hudson Valley, independent from the fiscal stresses of the state’s finances.”

The five bridges serve tens of thousands of commuters, Barrett said, and are solely funded by their tolls. The

Catskill don’t have internet or dial-up, 20% in Cairo and 22% in Hunter,” Lawrence said.

Many residents who do not have internet visit their local libraries, Kamecke said, adding that census-time could put an extra strain on her staff to assist people with computers.

The funding was not designed for rural counties, Hart said, adding that there is a particular focus on communities with large immigrant populations.

“As we prepare to undertake

our nation’s 24th census, New York is standing up to the federal government’s intimidation tactics and attempts to discourage immigrants and other communities from filling out the census questionnaire,” Cuomo said in January. “This census comes at a divisive and ugly time when the social fabric of our nation is being stressed and tested in ways I’ve never seen before.

New York is the capital of diversity, and during these difficult times, our state’s voice

is vital. And this census counts and calibrates the voice of New York, so we need to make sure it is heard loud and clear.

This conference is a big part of our efforts to inform all New Yorkers about the census and engage hard-to-reach communities, helping to ensure every single New Yorker is counted and the Empire State is accurately represented at the federal level.”

Greene County’s preliminary application included radio, print, social media and

digital advertisements, as well as wraparound ads for the county’s bus service.

Additionally, flyers and brochures would be distributed at senior centers, through the Meals on Wheels program and featured on the county’s website.

Eligible census outreach, grant-funded activities include distribution of literature, door-to-door conversations, informational sessions about the census and process, development of outreach materials

and special events, according to www.ny.gov/2020-census.

The data gathered in the census corresponds to the quality of life in an area, according to a statement from the New York State Association of Counties.

“Census data is used for funding schools, roads, infrastructure, transit, Head Start, Medicaid, disaster relief and so much more,” according to the association.

filing.

“Twin Rivers Council has not filed for bankruptcy,” he said. “Meetings and activities, district and council events, other scouting adventures and countless service projects are taking place as usual. In short, there should be no change to the local scouting experience.”

The national organization of the Boy Scouts of America is the only entity involved in the Chapter 11 filing. The Twin Rivers Council, which provides programming, financial, facility and administrative support to local units and individual scouts in the local area — is separate and distinct from the national organization. The camps, properties and local contributions are controlled by the regional council, Switzer said.

Child victims advocate Gary Greenberg of New Baltimore criticized the move, saying the issue is about more than money.

“What it means is that cases that have been filed in civil court now will be transferred over to bankruptcy court,” Greenberg said.

Cases in bankruptcy court

generally result in monetary settlements, Greenberg said.

“There will be no trial, no witnesses,” he said. “The victim is really denied their day in court. In that respect it is disappointing but not unexpected.”

Victims are unable to pursue criminal charges against their abuser if the statute of limitations has expired, Greenberg said.

“This is another way of institutions trying to wiggle their way out of the responsibility they have to give justice and provide healing to victims,” he said.

The organization has several safeguards in place to protect youth, including mandatory youth protection training, background checks for all volunteers and staff, policies that prohibit one-on-one interactions and require any suspected abuse to be reported, according to the statement.

The scouting organization consists of nearly 2.2 million youth members between the ages of 5 and 21, and approximately 800,000 volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its

territories, according to the statement.

In 2012, the Los Angeles Times published data on about 5,000 men and a few women expelled from Boy Scouts of America over allegations of sexual abuse. The data is collectively known as the Perversion Files. While many of the files include names, some do not include names and only indicate a troop number and year of expulsion from the Boy Scouts.

Individuals accused and subsequently expelled from the Boy Scouts of America in the Capital Region/Hudson Valley include Burdette Nolte from Explorer 2 in Middleburgh in 1969; John Anthony Rosbozom [no troop number

listed], in Albany in 1986; Robert H. Teeling from Troop 12 in Schenectady in 1986; James R. Lewis from both Explorer 7 and Explorer 1 in Schenectady in 1988; James A. Fross from both Troop 16 in Tivoli and Troop 58 in Red Hook in 1980; Joseph A. Cousins from both Troop 513 and Pack 563 in Troy in 1987; Daniel L. Dunnigan from Troop 20 in Grand Gorge in 1988; Lawrence J. DuPont from Pack 29 in Schenectady in 1986; Karl A. Alberga from both Explorer 724 and Troop 357 in Schenectady in 1989; Richard V. Barone from Troop 50 in Amsterdam in 1985; #4104 from Troop 30 in Clifton Park in 1994; #4106 from District 8602 in Troy in 1995; #4108 from Troop 2112

in Chatham in 1997; #4109 from Explorer 4073 in Schenectady in 1998; #4112 from Pack 211 in Albany in 2004; #4113 from Explorer 724 in Scotia in 2004; #4135 from Troop 60 in Shokan in 1993; #4173 from Troop 2 in Lake Katrine in 1997; #4173 from District 8690 in Kingston in 1997; and #4174 from Troop 31 in Saugerties in 2003, according to the Perversion Files.

The scouting organization consists of nearly 2.2 million youth members between the ages of 5 and 21 and approximately 800,000 volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its territories, according to the release.

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Catskill’s Lavon Fernandez takes a shot during a recent game against Rensselaer. The Cats are the No. 1 seed in the Section II Class B Tournament and will host an opening round game on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Ichabod Crane won its second straight Patroon Conference boys volleyball championship with a 3-0 victory over Coxsackie-Athens at Hudson High school on Tuesday.

By Tim Martin Columbia-Greene Media

HUDSON — Ichabod Crane won its second consecutive Patroon Conference boys volleyball championship on Tuesday with a 3-0 victory over Coxsackie-Athens at Hudson High School.

The Riders won by scores of 25-10, 25-17 and 25-21.

The win was Ichabod Crane’s 18th without a loss this season, a record that comes as no surprise to coach Sean Connors.

“We won it all last year, we had nine guys coming back and a lot of these guys have been with me for four years so, yes, I expected to win every game we played,” Connor said. “This is one step in our goal. You always want to win the last game you play.”

Connors was proud of his team’s effort, but cautioned their job is not done yet.

“The embraced my motto of taking practice seriously,” Connor said. “I told them we had to take practice even more seriously than most of our games, which they did, to their credit. It also helps to have nine seniors that know what it takes to get there and what it takes to win the big game.

TIM MARTIN/COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA “I’m proud of them, but Ichabod Crane’s Trevor Wolfe in action during Tuesday’s Patroon we have two more games we Conference boys volleyball championship against Coxsackiehave to win to make that ulti- Athens. mate goal.”

Harrison Puckett had 6 the Riders. Cam Ames had 4 16 kills, 4 digs and 1 block; kills, 15 assists and 1 dig for kills and 3 digs; Dean Warner Jake Siter 9 kills and 3 digs;

Trevor Wolfe 17 assists and 3 kills; Ryan Tricozzi 6 kills and 2 blocks; Bobby Boll 1 dig and Jared Cook 7 service points and 3 digs.

“Harrison Puckett played really well and Ryan Tricozzi stepped in and did really well,” Connors said. “Ryan’s not even a starter. He filled in for one of the middles we were missing, so he played very well and I’m just very proud that they stepped up.”

Now that the the goal of repeating as Patroon champs has been accomplished, the Riders set their sites on Section II Class B and state regional titles. They play Cobleskill-Richmondville (13-3) for the Section II crown on Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. at Ravena High School, with the winner moving on to the regionals on Feb. 29 at Westmoreland High School.

Connors will spend the next week preparing for the matchup with CobleskillRichmondville.

“I’ll bring in a referee to practice and make it a game experience,” Connor said.

“This is my fifth attempt at a state regional, so I kind of know what it takes to get there. I have to get in their heads they just have to listen to what I’m saying, and they are. I have 5 or 6 guys that have been with me four years, so they know what I See CHAMPS B2

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Catskill boys earn top seed in Class B

By Tim Martin Columbia-Greene Media

CATSKILL — Patroon Conference champion Catskill has been tabbed the No. 1 seed in the Section II Class B Boys Basketball Tournament.

The Cats (19-1), the No. 6 Class B team in the state, will

play a home game on Tuesday at 7 p.m. against either No. 16 Greenwich or No. 17 Schuylerville. Greenwich and Schuylerville play on Friday night at 7.

“Obviously its an honor to be recognized by your See CATSKILL B2

Aaron Judge says it’ll be hard to ever get over Astros cheating Kristie Ackert New York Daily News

TAMPA, Fla. — Aaron Judge thinks that the Astros’ 2017 World Series trophy might as well just be a hunk of metal.

Speaking for the first time on their cheating scandal, the Yankees slugger

said that the Astros title means nothing, that the scandal made him sick to his stomach, that he felt cheated out of a World Series appearance and that he’s lost respect for Houston’s players.

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Ryan Newman awake, talking after horrific Daytona 500 crash Iliana Limon Romero and Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel

Ryan Newman is awake and speaking with his family and doctors, a day after a horrific crash during the final lap of Monday’s Daytona 500, his team announced.

Steve Newmark, president of Roush Fenway Racing, released an update shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday that read: “Ryan Newman remains under the care of doctors at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona, Florida. He is awake and speaking with family and doctors.

“Ryan and his family have expressed their appreciation for the concern and heartfelt messages from across the country. They are grateful for the unwavering support of the NASCAR community and beyond.”

The major development was a relief for the NASCAR family and fans throughout the country who were unsure about Newman’s status after the crash.

The racing team had previously posted an update shortly before noon Tuesday thanking fans for their support and confirming Newman was still being treated at the hospital less than a mile away from Daytona International Speedway.

The earlier statement read: “On behalf of Roush Fenway Racing and Ryan Newman’s

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Track workers attend to Ryan Newman following a crash during the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Monday in Daytona Beach, Florida.

family, we’d like to thank the NASCAR community for the incredible outpouring of support and compassion for Ryan. Your thoughts and

prayers have comforted us all.

“Ryan remains at Halifax Medical Center and we will provide further updates on his

condition as they become available.”

The racing team had announced late Monday night Newman was in serious condition, but that his injuries were not life-threatening.

No details about the extent of the injuries or prognosis for recovery were released Tuesday.

“We appreciate your thoughts and prayers and ask that you respect the privacy of Ryan and his family during this time. We appreciate your patience and cooperation and will provide more information as it becomes available,” the statement read.

NASCAR executive vice president Steve O’Donnell relayed the statement in a press conference, adding, “Certainly on our behalf, we’re going to continue to work with the race team and Ryan’s family to support them in any way that we can. We’d ask that you respect their privacy, and going forward we’ll provide updates as we can, but at this time our thoughts are with Ryan and his family.”

Newman, 42, was bumped by Ryan Blaney during the furious push to the finish line of a race that was extended to 209 laps due to earlier crashes. Newman lost control of his No. 6 Ford and slammed into the wall before going airborne. As Newman’s car descended, the No. 32 car of Corey LaJoie hit the driver’s side See DAYTONA B2

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Pro basketball NBA Eastern Conference Atlantic W L Pct Toronto 40 15 .727 Boston 38 16 .704 Philadelphia 34 21 .618 Brooklyn 25 28 .472 New York 17 38 .309 Central W L Pct Milwaukee 46 8 .852 Indiana 32 23 .582 Chicago 19 36 .345 Detroit 19 38 .333 Cleveland 14 40 .259 Southeast W L Pct Miami 35 19 .648 Orlando 24 31 .436 Washington 20 33 .377 Charlotte 18 36 .333 Atlanta 15 41 .268 Western Conference Northwest W L Pct Denver 38 17 .691 Utah 36 18 .667 Oklahoma City 33 22 .600 Portland 25 31 .446 Minnesota 16 37 .302 Pacific W L Pct L.A. Lakers 41 12 .774 L.A. Clippers 37 18 .673 Phoenix 22 33 .400 Sacramento 21 33 .389 Golden State 12 43 .218 Southwest W L Pct Houston 34 20 .630 Dallas 33 22 .600 Memphis 28 26 .519 San Antonio 23 31 .426 New Orleans 23 32 .418 Wednesday’s games No games scheduled Thursday’s games Milwaukee at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 8 p.m.

Charlotte at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Memphis at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Houston at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

GB — 1.5 6.0 14.0 23.0 GB — 14.5 27.5 28.5 32.0 GB — 11.5 14.5 17.0 21.0 GB — 1.5 5.0 13.5 21.0 GB — 5.0 20.0 20.5 30.0 GB — 1.5 6.0 11.0 11.5

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need, and they’ve been answering the bell.”

Beating the Syracuse area teams from Section III has been a challenge in past years for the Section II champs, but Connors feels the tide is beginning to turn.

Twelve or 15 years ago we could never beat the Syracuse area teams, we just couldn’t beathem. And all of a sudden, the last couple of years, in my opinion, we’re the better league because most of our schools have modified teams now. So we’re getting those younger kids in the gym and I think it’s paying dividends for the varsity guys.

“That’s my opinion because out in Syracuse all they have is JV and varsity and if you don’t get that seventh, eighth and ninth grader, you

won’t every get them, most of the time. We’re starting to get the younger kids and it’s starting to trickle through. We have freshman and sophomore that didn’t play tonight, but they’re learning and I bring them along because I want them to see and experience this. I’m a big believer in learning while you watch.”

BOYS BASKETBALL NON-LEAGUE Germantown 65, Rhinebeck 52 GERMANTOWN — Bryan Bathrick dropped 30 points to lead Germantown to a 65-52 non-league boys basketball victory over Rhienbeck on Tuesday.

TIM MARTIN/COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA The Clippers trailed 19-14 Ichabod Crane’s Dean Warner sends the ball over the net as Coxsackie-Athens’ Suvin Sanpal goes for after one quarter, but used the block during Tuesday’s Patroon Conference boys volleyball championship. an 18-6 second quarter run to Aiden Aierstok led Rhien- Zuger 1-0-2. Totals 18-10-52. 6-3-15, Rifenburgh 1-4-6, take a 32-25 lead by halftime, 3-pointers: A. Aierstok 3, McKinney 1-2-4. Totals 22then widened the gap to 44-33 beck with 20 points. Ben FaHines 2, Gajardo. by the end of the third stanza. jardo chipped in with 14.

17-65.

RHINEBECK (52): Hines GERMANTOWN (65): Jace Anderson contribut3-pointers: Bathrick 3, Eaed 15 points to the Clippers’ 3-0-8, B. Aierstok 3-2-8, A. Ai- Eaton 2-1-6, Mayr 1-2-4, cause. erstok 6-5-20, Fajardo 5-3-14, Bathrick 11-5-30, Anderson ton.

Pro basketball NHL Eastern Conference Atlantic Division GP W L OT SO Pts Boston 60 37 11 5 7 86 Tampa Bay 60 40 15 5 0 85 Toronto 61 31 22 4 4 70 Florida 59 31 22 3 3 68 Buffalo 60 27 25 6 2 62 Montreal 62 27 27 7 1 62 Ottawa 60 21 28 6 5 53 Detroit 62 15 43 3 1 34 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT SO Pts Pittsburgh 58 37 15 6 0 80 Washington 59 37 17 3 2 79 Philadelphia 60 33 20 2 5 73 NY Islanders 58 33 19 4 2 72 Carolina 59 34 21 4 0 72 Columbus 61 30 19 9 3 72 NY Rangers 58 30 24 2 2 64 New Jersey 59 22 27 4 6 54 Western Conference Central Division GP W L OT SO Pts St. Louis 60 33 17 7 3 76 Dallas 59 34 19 4 2 74 Colorado 58 33 18 6 1 73 Winnipeg 61 31 25 4 1 67 Nashville 59 29 23 4 3 65 Minnesota 58 27 24 4 3 61 Chicago 59 26 25 4 4 60 Pacific Division GP W L OT SO Pts Edmonton 59 32 21 4 2 70 Vegas 61 31 22 6 2 70 Vancouver 59 32 22 3 2 69 Calgary 61 31 24 5 1 68 Arizona 62 30 24 4 4 68 San Jose 59 26 29 3 1 56 Anaheim 59 24 28 6 1 55 Los Angeles 60 21 34 3 2 47 Sunday’s games Pittsburgh 5, Detroit 1 Boston 3, NY Rangers 1 Edmonton 4, Carolina 3, OT Anaheim 5, Vancouver 1 Nashville 2, St. Louis 1 Ottawa 4, Dallas 3, OT New Jersey 4, Columbus 3, SO Buffalo 5, Toronto 2 Winnipeg 3, Chicago 2 Monday’s games Florida 5, San Jose 3 Calgary 6, Anaheim 4 Arizona 2, NY Islanders 1 Vegas 3, Washington 2 Tampa Bay 4, Colorado 3, OT Tuesday’s games Philadelphia 5, Columbus 1 Pittsburgh 5, Toronto 2 Ottawa 7, Buffalo 4 Detroit 4, Montreal 3 St. Louis 3, New Jersey 0 Carolina 4, Nashville 1 Winnipeg 6, Los Angeles 3 Wednesdays’ games NY Rangers at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Boston at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m.

Arizona at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Florida at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

NY Islanders at Colorado, 10 p.m.

Minnesota at Vancouver, 10:30 p.m.

GF GA 199 146 215 159 213 204 206 201 175 190 187 192 163 204 127 232 GF GA 196 154 208 180 198 178 167 159 193 164 156 155 189 181 162 207 GF GA 190 172 161 151 206 164 185 184 190 191 176 187 176 188 GF GA 190 183 192 185 191 180 180 190 172 167 155 194 155 186 148 193

Transactions BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE Houston Astros - Placed RHP Francis Martes on the restricted list.

FOOTBALL NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Arizona Cardinals - Signed T D.J. Humphries to a three-year, $45 million contract extension.

Waived T William Sweet.

Atlanta Falcons - Signed P Ryan Allen to a oneyear contract extension. Signed K Younghoe Koo to a one-year, $660,000 contract extension.

Cleveland Browns - Cut DB T.J. Carrie. Cut TE Demetrius Harris, G Eric Kush, and LB Adarius Taylor. Named Jason Tarver linebackers coach.

Pittsburgh Steelers - Named Ike Hilliard wide receivers coach.

Washington Redskins - Cut DB Kenny Ladler and DE Chris Odom.

NCAA FOOTBALL Chowan - Named Colin Neely defensive coordinator.

Hawaii - Named Tony Hull offensive assistant.

Kansas - Named Jonathan Wallace special teams coordinator and running backs coach.

Louisiana State - Named Scott Linehan passing game coordinator.

Michigan State - Named Chris Kapilovic offensive line coach and run game coordinator.

Nebraska - Named Jonathan Rutledge senior special teams analyst.

Northwestern State - Suspended Brad Laird one week games for an off-field incident.

Southern California - Named Vic SoÂ’oto defensive line coach.

BASKETBALL NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Atlanta Hawks - Assigned SG Charles Brown Jr. to to College Park (NBAGL).

Detroit Pistons - Waived PG Reggie Jackson.

Houston Rockets - Assigned PF Isaiah Hartenstein to Rio Grande Valley (NBAGL). Assigned PG Chris Clemons to Rio Grande Valley (NBAGL).

Signed SF Jeff Green to a 10-day contract.

L.A. Clippers - Assigned SF Mfiondu Kabengele and SG Terance Mann to Agua Caliente (NBAGL).

Miami Heat - Assigned SG Gabe Vincent to Sioux Falls (NBAGL).

Phoenix Suns - Assigned PG Jalen Lecque to Northern Arizona (NBAGL).

San Antonio Spurs - Waived SF DeMarre Carroll.

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Ichabod Crane’s Ryan Tricozzi (left) sends the ball over the net during Tuesday’s Patroon Conference boys volleyball championship against Coxsackie-Athens.

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coaching peers as to the quality of our program,” Catskill coach Doug Lampman said. “It’s always nice to be complimented by those professionals who best know the game. With that said, we still have a great deal of work to do.

“This year’s tournament, I think more than some other years, is loaded with a lot of very talented ball teams. We are excited to to get the one seed, but we are more excited to get back to playing.”

If the Cats win on Tuesday, they play the HoosickFalls-Fonda winner on Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College in the

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“I just don’t think it holds any value. If you cheated ... you didn’t earn it,” Judge said when asked if the Astros should have been stripped of their World Series title. “That’s how I feel ... is that it wasn’t earned the way of you know, playing the game right and fighting to the end. ... The biggest thing about competition is (you) lay it all on the line and whoever’s the better player, better person ... just lay it out there and now to know that another team had an advantage that you can’t really guard against that.

“I just don’t feel like that is earned.”

Judge spoke about the Astros Tuesday after he had a limited first workout because of shoulder soreness. He hoped discussing the scandal, which dominated the offseason and

Coxsackie-Athens’ Suvin Sanpal (0) attempts to send the ball over the net as Ichabod Crane’s Trevor Wolfe (19) and Dean Warner (24) go for the block during Tuesday’s Patroon Conference boys volleyball championship.

quarterfinal round.

Hudson (13-6), which finished second to Catskill in the Patroon standings, is the No. 10 seed and will play at No. 7 Bishop Gibbons on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The two teams met during the regular season with Gibbons posting a 91-54 victory.

The winner of Tuesday’s game advances to the quarterfinals and will play either No. 2 Schalmont, Coxsackie-Athens or Tamarac on Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College.

No. 15 Coxsackie-Athens hosts No. 18 in a play-in game on Friday at 7 p.m., with the winner going to Schalmont on Tuesday.

Greenville is the No. 13 seed in Class B and will travel to play No. 4 Mechanicville on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The winner

moves on to play BroadalbinPerth or Cohoes on Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. at Shenendehowa High School.

In Class C, Maple Hill is the No. 5 seed and will host No. 12 Galway on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the opening round.

The winner plays either Lake George or Canajoharie on Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. at Shenendehowa High School in the quarterfinals.

Voorheesville is the No. 1 seed in Class C. In Class D, Germantown is the No. 5 seed and will play No. 4 Hartford on Feb. 29 at 1 p.m. at Fort Edward High School. The winner advances to the semifinals at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls on March 4.

Adirondack League champion North Warren is the No. 1 seed in Class D.

GIRLS The Patroon Conference runner-up Hudson High girls are seeded No. 5 in Class B and will play on Saturday at 5 p.m. at home against the winner of the No. 21 Corinth vs.

No. 12 Ichabod Crane game.

The Corinth-ICC game will be played on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Ichabod Crane. Saturday’s winner advances to the quarterfinal round on Wednesday.

Cairo-Durham is the No. 11 seed in Class B and hosts No. 22 Bishop Maginn on Thursday at 6 p.m., with the winner moving on to play at No. 6 Ravena on Saturday at 6 p.m.

Catskill (13-7) is seeded No. 16 in Class B and will host No. 17 Watervliet in a play-in game on Thursday at 6 p.m.

The winner advances to play at No. 1 Schalmont on Saturday at 6 p.m.

In Class C, Patroon champion Maple Hill is the No. 2 seed and will host No. 15 Voorheesville on Saturday at 6 p.m., The winner moves on to to play either Mayfield or Stillwater on Wednesday.

Cambridge is the top seed in Class C. Also in the C bracket, No. 11 Chatham travels to No. 6 Hoosic Valley on Saturday at 6 p.m.

The winner moves on to play the Duanesburg-Rensselaer winner on Wednesday.

In Class D, Germantown has earned the No. 4 seed and will play on Tuesday at 6 p.m. against No. 5 Hartford at Fort Edward High School. The winner advances to the semifinal round on March 2 at Ballston Spa High School.

Fort Edward is the No. 1 seed in Class D.

the first week of spring training, would help him and his teammates move on to the 2020 season.

But the whole thing has him looking back in anger and frustration, particularly at the fact that the Astros more than likely had an illegal advantage in the 2017 American League Championship Series, when they beat him and the Yankees.

“It was tough to watch; and through the whole thing and once it came out, I was pretty mad, pretty upset to know that we were probably cheated out of the possibility of making it to the World Series,” Judge said.

“As a kid, that’s — forget the individual awards; forget how many games you win, how many homers you hit — it’s about winning the World Series with your team and fighting to the very end; the blood, sweat and tears you put in the game, to be that last team in the standings.

“And to hear that you got cheated out of that opportunity, that’s tough to kinda let go.”

Judge said it will be hard to ever really let go of his feelings for the players that participated in the illegal sign-stealing scheme. After the news broke, it was noted that Judge took down his gracious social media post congratulating Jose Altuve on being named AL MVP in 2017.

It was on purpose.

“I think I took it down right when the story broke out, right when Mike Fiers came out and said this is what was going on in 2017. Once I heard that I was just sick to my stomach,” Judge said. “I have a lot of respect for those guys, what they did. And especially what they did for the city, Houston’s organization and a team that was in last place and drafted right, got the right players in there and eventually got to the World Series.

I had a lot of respect for them and what they did. Then to find out that it wasn’t earned. They cheated.

“I just didn’t feel like the post ... really meant the same

anymore.”

Judge said he didn’t care as much about the MVP award as he did the Astros cheating to get the World Series trophy.

“I really don’t wanna get into the whole ‘if Altuve stole the MVP or not,’ cause that really don’t matter. It’s over with,” Judge said.

“The biggest thing is, I gotta make sure next time I don’t keep the votes so close, I guess.

Try to go out there and win it outright, so there’s no question,” Judge said with a laugh.

“So he won it, and that’s how it is.”

Judge said it bothered him more thinking about how many players across the game were cheated and hurt.

“That’s tough, the whole thing — even thinking about who it affected. It didn’t only affect us as the Yankees, it affected the fans of the game, and other guys, guys that lost their jobs because of it, the guys that went into Houston and got beat up a little bit and

never made it back to the big leagues,” Judge said. “That’s another thing for me that I really can’t tolerate that, for the guys who go in there and play fair and square and get beat up a little bit, and now they’re out of a job because of it. That ain’t right.”

And for the Yankees, it wasn’t right they were cheated out of fair chance at a World Series appearance in 2017 and wondering if Judge and his teammates were cheated out of one in 2019. Like many players across the game, Judge isn’t buying that the Astros stopped the scheme, believing they just found a way to hide it better.

“It’s tough to think that it didn’t continue. I don’t know all the facts; nobody knows all the facts, to be honest,” Judge said. “So to think that they cheated and won it all in ‘17, to think that they just clear-cut stopped the next, ‘19 or ‘18, it’s tough for me to say that. But we’ll never really know, to be honest. I don’t think so.”

Tuesday saying, “I didn’t even know who I hit because you’re concentrating on trying to get a good finish and nobody realizes how fast 200 mph is or how light or how uncontrollable these cars are when you get out of shape. I didn’t even know who I hit or what the extent of the crash was until after I got out of the infield care center.

“Until somebody told me that Ryan, they took him straight to the hospital, I was

obviously nervous. ... It was obviously a very scary crash, but the fact that he’s still with us, and he can hopefully make a full recovery is just a testament to the NASCAR R&D group and how safe they try to make these race cars.”

While fantastic crashes are a fixture in racing, replays of the collision sent a chill through Daytona International Speedway. Newman’s team was in tears while fellow drivers

began praying for him.

More than a dozen emergency workers helped move Newman into an ambulance.

Streets between the track and the hospital were closed as Newman was transported for further treatment.

About two hours after the race amid mounting concerns about Newman’s safety, his Roush Fenway Racing team released the statement about Newman’s status at the

hospital.

NASCAR had previously canceled the press conference and breakfast traditionally held for the Daytona 500 winner the morning after the race once storms forced the event to be completed on Monday rather than Sunday.

The Monday night finish left drivers uneasily moving on to the next race on the NASCAR schedule Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

HOCKEY NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Arizona Coyotes - Recalled D Aaron Ness from Tucson (AHL).

Colorado Avalanche - Placed RW Mikko Rantanen on IR. Recalled RW Martin Kaut from Colorado (AHL).

Florida Panthers - Recalled C Aleksi Saarela from Rockford (AHL).

Montreal Canadiens - Activated D Shea Weber and LW Paul Byron from injured reserve.

New York Islanders - Assigned C Cole Bardreau to Bridgeport (AHL).

New York Rangers - Acquired RW Julien Gauthier from the the Carolina Hurricanes for D Joey Keane.

Ottawa Senators - Recalled D Andreas Englund from Belleville (AHL).

San Jose Sharks - Recalled D Jacob Middleton from San Jose (AHL).

St. Louis Blues - Acquired D Marco Scandella from the Montreal Canadiens for a 2020 second-round draft pick and a conditional 2021 fourth-round draft pick. Assigned D Niko Mikkola to San Antonio (AHL).

Toronto Maple Leafs - Assigned LW Mason Marchment to Toronto (AHL).

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of Newman’s car at top speed, sending it airborne again and into multiple rolls.

The car caught fire before emergency crews could put out the fire and work to extract Newman from the vehicle.

LaJoie appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on

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Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists, and Bryan Rust added a goal and two assists Tuesday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins downed the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2.

Pittsburgh won its NHL-best 22nd home game and moved into first place in the Metropolitan Division, overtaking an idle Washington Capitals team that had led the division since Oct. 19.

Anthony Angello, Jason Zucker and Teddy Blueger also scored for the Penguins, who built a 5-0 lead in the second period and are 6-1-1 in their past eight games.

Goaltender Tristan Jarry won his fourth straight start, making 34 saves.

Blues 3, Devils 0 Ivan Barbashev scored twice, and Jordan Binnington made 17 saves as St. Louis blanked visiting New Jersey.

It was Binnington’s second shutout of the season and the

seventh of his career. Jaden Schwartz also scored for the Blues, who snapped their 0-3-2 winless streak and won for just the third time in 13 games.

Louis Domingue stopped 36 of 39 shots for the Devils. He struggled earlier this month, going 0-2-2 with a 4.23 goalsagainst average and a save percentage of .869 through four games, but he single-handedly kept the Blues from turning it into a rout.

Red Wings 4, Canadiens 3 Andreas Athanasiou scored two third-period goals as host Detroit completed its first fourgame series sweep of Montreal in franchise history.

Mike Green and Robby Fabbri also scored for the Red Wings, who rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the third to snap a four-game losing streak. Jonathan Bernier made 19 saves in the win.

Nate Thompson, Jeff Petry and Nick Suzuki scored for the Canadiens, who have lost five

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straight. Carey Price made 21 stops for Montreal, which led 2-0 after the first period.

Flyers 5, Blue Jackets 1 Travis Konecny collected a goal and two assists to propel host Philadelphia past Columbus in the opener of a homeand-home series.

Kevin Hayes, Sean Couturier,

Jakub Voracek and defenseman Philippe Myers also tallied for the Flyers, who leapfrogged Columbus and the idle New York Islanders into third place in the Metropolitan Division. Philadelphia will vie for a four-game season sweep of Columbus on Thursday when it visits Ohio.

Flyers captain Claude Giroux

set up Voracek’s goal midway into the third period for his 235th career power-play assist, passing Hall of Famer Bobby Clarke for the franchise record.

Hurricanes 4, Predators 1 Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho each scored as Carolina moved back over the playoff line with a win in Nashville.

The victory elevated Carolina into the second Eastern Conference wild-card slot. The Hurricanes, who are 7-3-1 in their last 11 games, sit only one point behind the Philadelphia Flyers for third place in the Metropolitan Division.

The loss snapped Nashville’s three-game winning streak.

The Predators missed their own chance to gain ground in the Western Conference wild-card race and dropped to 3-7-0 over their last 10 home games.

Jets 6, Kings 3 Jansen Harkins, Mason Appleton and Blake Wheeler scored goals in a 5-minute, 20-second stretch of the second

period, and Winnipeg surged to a home victory over Los Angeles.

Nikolaj Ehlers, Patrik Laine and Wheeler added third-period goals, while Jack Roslovic, Mark Scheifele and Ehlers had two assists each for the Jets.

Goalie Connor Hellebuyck recovered from an early goal allowed to make 31 saves in the win.

Senators 7, Sabres 4 Artem Anisimov and JeanGabriel Pageau each had two goals as Ottawa scored four straight times in the first period to erase a two-goal deficit and beat visiting Buffalo.

Pageau also posted two assists for the Senators, who overcame a 2-0 hole by coming alive during a wild first period. They won back-to-back contests for the first time since a three-game run from Nov. 19-22 and also won their third straight over Buffalo to take the season series 3-1-0.

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Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on August 6, 2019.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Columbia County Courthouse, 401 Union Street, Hudson, NY 12534 on March 12, 2020 at 12:00 PM premises known as 423 VIEWMONT ROAD, GERMANTOWN, NY 125260000.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Germantown, County of Columbia and State of New York.

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JONATHAN COHEN, ESQ., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 Index No. 9495 – 15 STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY COURT : COLUMBIA COUNTY PETITION AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens by Proceeding In Rem pursuant to Article Eleven of the Real

Property Tax Law by the County of Columbia PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 6th day of February, 2020, Paul J. Keeler, Jr., County of Columbia Treasurer, hereinafter, the “Enforcing Officer� of the County of Columbia, hereinafter, the “Tax District,� pursuant to law, filed with the Clerk of the County of Columbia, a petition of foreclosure against various parcels of real property for unpaid taxes. The above-captioned proceeding is hereby commenced to enforce the payment of delinquent taxes or other lawful charges which have accumulated and become liens against certain property. The parcels to which this proceeding applies are identified on Schedule A of this Petition, which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof.

This document serves both as a Petition of Foreclosure and a Notice of Foreclosure for purposes of this proceeding. Effect of filing: All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in this petition are hereby notified that the filing of this petition constitutes the commencement by the Tax District of a proceeding in the court specified in the caption above to foreclose each of the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding in rem. Nature of proceeding: This proceeding is brought against the real property only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in this petition. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof. Persons affected: This notice is directed to all persons owning or having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in this petition. Such persons are hereby notified further that a duplicate of this petition has been filed in the office of the Enforcing Officer of the Tax District and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the date specified below as the last day for redemption. Right of redemption: Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such real property and the legal right thereto may on or before said date redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. Such payments shall be made to Paul J. Keeler, Jr., Columbia County

Treasurer, 15 North 6th Street, Hudson, New York 12534. In the event that such taxes are paid by a person other than the record owner of such real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record.

Last day for redemption: The last day for redemption is hereby fixed as the 8th day of May, 2020. Service of answer: Every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in this petition may serve a duly verified answer upon the attorney for the Tax District setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer must be filed in the Office of the County Clerk and served upon the attorney for the Tax District on or before the date above mentioned as the last day for redemption. Failure to redeem or answer: In the event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the right to redeem or answer, such person shall be forever barred and foreclosed of all his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcel described in this petition and a judgment in foreclosure may be taken by default.

Dated: February 6, 2020 Enforcing Officer: Paul J. Keeler, Jr., Columbia County Treasurer State of New York, County of Columbia: I, Paul J. Keeler, Jr., being duly sworn, depose and say: I am the Enforcing Officer for the County of Columbia. I have read this Petition which I have signed, and I am familiar with its contents.

The contents of this Petition are true to the best of my knowledge,

based upon the records of the Columbia County Treasurer’s Office. I do not know of any errors or omissions in the Petition.

Paul J. Keeler, Jr., Columbia County Treasurer Sworn to before me this 6th day of February, 2020.

LISA R. BRIGHTLY Notary Public • State Of New York, No. 01BR6068994, Qualified in Columbia County, Commission Expires January 22, 2022 Attorney for the Tax District: Christopher J. Watz, Esq., Assistant County Attorney, Columbia County Attorney, 401 State Street, Hudson, New York 12534 SCHEDULE A, Index #: 9495 – 15 Town of Austerlitz, TM #: 102200 87.-1-46.12, Robert Pearson, P.O. Box 8015, Pelham, New York 10803 Town of Chatham, TM #: 102689 36.-1-65, James Bashford, P.O. Box 147, East Chatham, New York 12060 Town of Copake, TM #: 103200 186.-1-87, Richard Lichtenberg, et al, Chrysler Pond, Copake, New York 12516 Town of Hillsdale, T M # : 104200 104.-1-11, James V. Polvere, P.O. Box 37, Rock Hill, New York 12775 Town of Kinderhook, TM #: 104489 23.16-2-9, Mathew Powell, 11 Wood Drive, Niverville, New York 12130 Town of New Lebanon, TM #: 104800 20.1-1-12, Charles Tomlinson, Jeanne R. Tomlinson, 14710 Route 22, New Lebanon, New York 12125 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Chatham will accept sealed bids for: ALBANY TURNPIKE ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL EAST CHATHAM, NEW YORK PIN 8761.98

The Owner is the Town of Chatham and the work site is/are located in the East Chatham.

The projects limits extend approximately from State Route 295 to Pohndorf Road.

The work includes providing all labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment and other means of construction necessary and incidental to the completion of the work shown on the plans and described in these specifications including, but not necessarily limited to the following: construction of approximately 150 ft. of full depth pavement reconstruction, installation of ADA compliant sidewalks and curb ramps, pavement striping, installation of a new traffic signal, and other minor improvements along Albany Turnpike Road between State Route 295 and Pohndorf Road in the Town of Chatham, Columbia County, New York.

This is a Federal Aid Project and NYSDOT Standard Specifications, officially finalized and adopted on January 1, 2020 as posted on the New York State Department of Transportation’s website must be followed by the successful bidder.

There are no DBE goals for this project.

The EEO Employment goals for this project are: 2.6% Minority Employment Goal, and 6.9% Women Employment Goal.

The use of the NYSDOT approved civil rights reporting software, Equitable Business Opportunities (EBO), is required. Access authorization to EBO can be found at https://www.dot.ny.go v/main/business-center/civil-rights2/civilrights-repository/Tab/20171010_EBO_Vendor_Login_Reque st_Form.pdf No residential or geographical restrictions will be in effect for this

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Applicable Federal requirements take precedence over State and local requirements unless state and local requirements are deemed to be more stringent.

Contract Documents, including Invitation to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Wage Rates, Bid Documents, Agreement, Special Notes, Specifications, Contract Drawings, and any Addenda, may be examined, at no expense, at the office of: Town of Chatham, Town Hall, 488 State Route 295, Chatham, NY 12037 between the hours of 9:00am and 3:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday or at Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C., 10 Airline Drive, Suite 200, Albany, NY 12205 between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm Monday through Friday.

Copies of the Contract Documents on compact disc in PDF format may be obtained from the Town upon deposit of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) for each set. The deposit for each set of bid documents is Non-Refundable. Checks only shall be made payable to the Town of Chatham.

CASH DEPOSITS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL HANDLING COSTS (MAIL, DELIVERY SERVICES, ETC.) SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER. No questions or inquiries regarding this bid will be accepted within seven (7) business days prior to the bid opening.

Contractors that obtain Contract Documents from a source other than the issuing office must notify the issuing office in order to be placed on the official Plan Holder List, to receive Addenda and any other Bid correspondence. Bids received from Contractors other than those on the official Plan Holders List will not be accepted.

Addenda will be emailed from Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. to Bidders listed on the official Plan Holders List. An emailed response from the Bidder, to the Addendum sent by Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. will act as proof that the Bidder received the Addendum. In addition to an emailed response, Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all Addenda by signing and dating each Addendum of the Bid Form and the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda. Failure of any Bidder to receive any such Addendum or interpretation shall not relive such Bidder from any obligation under this Bid submittal. All Addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents.

Questions regarding the Contract Documents should be directed to Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. either through email at: pchristiano@bartonandloguidice.com or by telephone at (518) 218-1801. Bidders shall promptly notify Peter Christiano of any errors, omissions, conflicts or ambiguity within the Contract Documents within seven (7) days of bid opening.

All bids must include the completed Bid Form, Non-Collusive Bidding and Disbarment Certifications, and Lobbying Certifications. This is a unit price bid as described in the Instructions to Bidders. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

Each bid must be accompanied by security in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders.

Bids to be considered must be received in a sealed envelope at Town of Chatham, Town Hall, 488 State Route 295, Chatham, NY 12037 by 10:00am, local time, on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the above noted time will not be accepted. All sealed envelopes should be clearly labeled “BID: PIN 8761.98 – ALBANY TURNPIKE ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL”.

The Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded will be required to furnish Performance, Payment and Guarantee Bonds from an acceptable Surety Company for an amount not less than 100% of the accepted bid. The successful Bidder and all subcontractors must have an approved CCA-2 on file with NYSDOT prior to being awarded a contract. If the successful Bidder does not currently have a CCA-2 on file with NYSDOT, the Bidder may find the CCA-2 forms and instruction for completion online at https://osc.state.ny.us/ venrep/form_cca2.htm.

The successful Bidder will be required to comply with all provisions of the Federal Government Equal Employment Opportunity clauses issued by the Secretary of Labor on May 2, 1968, and published in the Federal Register (41 CFR Part 60-1, 33 F.2 7804). Successful bidders will be required to pay prevailing wage rates on this contract.

The Town of Chatham reserves the right to consider the bids for forty-five (45) days after receipt before awarding any Contract, and to waive any minor informalities in, and to reject, any and all bids or to accept the one that in its judgment will be for the best interest of the Town of Chatham. All bids are subject to final review and approval by the New York State Department of Transportation before any award of contract may be made. Receipt of bids by the Town of Chatham shall not be construed as authority to bind the Town of Chatham.

The work will be completed 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed and completed and ready for final payment unless such period is extended by the Town of Chatham as provided herein.

The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to the related solicitation, request for proposal or invitation to bid that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award.

Owners Contact Joseph Rickert Highway Superintendent 865 County Route 13 Old Chatham, New York 12136 (518) 794-7281 highway@chathamnewyork.us Engineer’s Contact Peter J. Christiano Senior Project Engineer 10 Airline Drive, Suite 200 Albany, New York 12205 pchristiano@bartonandloguidice.com Public Notice The Stockport Fire District will be holding a public referendum on March 10,2020 at the Stottville Firehouse from 6 to 9PM for the purpose of approving the purchase of a new pumper for the Stottville Fire Company and borrowing an amount not to exceed 400,000.00 this new truck will be replacing two current trucks which are 30 years old.

By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners Stockport Fire District Columbia county NY Michael Briscoe District secretary

FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is FIRST RESPONDERS FIRST, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on January 14, 2020.

THIRD: The County within the State of New York in which the office of the Company is located is Columbia.

FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is Justin Frankian, 441 East Allen Street, Hudson, New York 12534.

FIFTH: The Company is organized for all lawful purposes, and to do any and all things necessary, convenient, or incidental to that purpose.

Dated: January 14, 2020 FREEMAN HOWARD, P.C. 441 East Allen Street P.O. Box 1328 Hudson, New York 12534 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF GREENE Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Kenneth B. Winnie; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 10, 2015 and the Amended Judgment dated April 1, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Greene County Courthouse, 320 Main Street, Catskill, New York on February 28, 2020 at 10:00AM, premises known as 1253 Red Mill Road, Greenville, NY 12083.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Greenville, County of Greene, State of NY, Section 24 Block 2 Lot 23.

Approximate amount of judgment $140,875.30 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 141225.

Adam T. Mandell, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: December 13, 2019 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF GREENE Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Paul T. Behan a/k/a Paul Behan, Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Mary E. Lyons a/k/a Mary Lyons; James Behan; Daniel Behan; Gerard J. Behan a/k/a Gerard Behan; Kathleen Hargrove; Veronica Gregorio; Vincent D. Behan a/k/a Vincent Behan; Joan M. Behan a/k/a Joan Behan; Michele L. Behan a/k/a Michele Behan; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 19, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Greene County Courthouse, 320 Main Street, Catskill, New York on March 16, 2020 at 9:00AM, premises known as 862 Sunny Hill Road, Freehold, NY 12431. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Greenville, County of Greene, State of NY, Section 51.00 Block 3 Lot 50.

Approximate amount of judgment $347,091.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 180763.

Angelo Scaturro, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: February 4, 2020

Please be advised that the Durham Town Board will hold a meeting Tuesday, February 25th at 6:30pm, for the purpose of updating the Employee Handbook and any other business that may arise.

By order of the Town Board Janet Partridge, Clerk REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ENGINEERING SERVICES The Village of Tannersville is requesting proposals from engineering firms to provide engineering services for study, design, and construction phase services for Village public works projects.

Respondents will be reviewed and selected according to the competitive proposal process based technical skills, relevant experience of the firm and of individual project staff, and experience with agencies who fund municipal public works projects.

Interested parties should contact the Village of Tannersville for a complete copy of the Request for Qualifications at 518-589-5850.

Qualification Statements will be accepted until 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 27, 2020. Women-owned and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to submit responses to the RFQ. Qualification Statements are to be mailed to: Village of Tannersville Robin Dumont, ClerkTreasurer PO Box 967 Tannersville, New York 12485 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT : COUNTY OF GREENE SUMMONS WITH NOTICE Index No. 19-0740 Hon. Raymond J. Elliott, III Justice of the Supreme Court SALVATORE VASSALLO, Plaintiff, -againstMARYLAND BONESTELL VASSALLO, Defendant.

TO: MARYLAND BONESTELL VASSALLO: You are hereby summoned to appear in this action by serving a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 30 days after the service of this summons in complete, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint filed herein.

Dated: January 31, 2020 TO THE DEFENDANT MARYLAND BONESTELL VASSALLO The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Raymond J. Elliott, III, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed the 28th day of January, 2020 and filed on the 31st of January, 2020 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Greene.

The object of this action is to obtain a judgment of absolute divorce pursuant to Domestic Relations Law section 170 (7) in that the marital relationship between the parties have been irretrievably broken for a period of more than 6 months immediately preceding the commencement of this action and for equitable distribution of martial property.

Yours etc., RALPH C. LEWIS, JR. Attorney for plaintiff Office & Post Office Address 287 Main Street P.O. Box 383 Catskill, New York 12414 (518) 943-6667 The Residence At Hunter LLC. Filed 3/13/19.

Office: Greene Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: C/O Legalinc Corporate Services Inc., 1967 Wehrle Drive Suite 1 #086, Buffalo, NY 14221. Purpose: General.

State of New York County Court, County of Greene PETITION AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Index No: 18-0998 In the matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens by Proceeding In Rem pursuant to Article Eleven of the Real Property Tax Law by NOTICE OF ORGANthe County of Greene IZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY NOTICE OF SPECIAL The above captioned MEETING OF THE proceeding is hereby COMPANY TOWN commenced to enforce FIRST RESPONDERS DURHAM the payment of delinBOARD FIRST, LLC

quent taxes or other lawful charges which have accumulated and become liens against certain property. The parcels to which this proceeding applies are identified on Schedule A of this petition, which is annexed hereto and made a part thereof. This document serves both as a Petition of Foreclosure and a Notice of Foreclosure for purposes of this proceeding.

Effect of filing: All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in this petition are hereby notified that the filing of this petition constitutes the commencement by the Tax District of a proceeding in the court specified in the caption above to foreclose each of the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding in rem.

Nature of proceeding: Such proceeding is brought against the real property only and is only to foreclose the tax liens described in this petition. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof.

Persons affected: This notice is directed to all persons owning, or having, or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in this petition.

Such persons are hereby notified further that a duplicate of this petition has been filed in the office of the Enforcing Officer of the Tax District and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the date specified below as the last day for redemption.

Right of redemption: Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such real property and the legal right thereto may on or before said date redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and all other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. Such payments shall be made to: Peter Markou, Treasurer, County of Greene, 411 Main St. PO Box 191; Catskill, New York 12414. In the event that such taxes are paid by a person other than the record owner of such real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record.

Last day for redemption: The last day of redemption is hereby fixed as the 21st day of May 2020.

Service of answer: Every person having any right, title or interest in, or lien upon any parcel of real property described in such petition may serve a duly verified answer upon the attorney for the Tax District setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer must be filed in the office of the County Clerk and served upon the attorney for the Tax District on or before the date above mentioned as the last day for redemption.

Failure to redeem or answer: In the event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the right to redeem or answer, such person will be forever barred and foreclosed of all his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcel described in such petition and a judgment in foreclosure may be taken by default. /s/Peter Markou Dated: February 20, 2020 Peter Markou, Treasurer, County of Greene State of New York ) County of Greene ) SS: I, Peter Markou, being duly sworn, depose and say: I am the Enforcing Officer for the County of Greene. I have read this Petition which I have signed, and I am familiar with its contents. The contents of this petition are true to the best of my knowledge, based upon the records of the County of Greene Tax Enforcer. I do not know of any errors or omissions in the petition. /s/Peter Markou Peter Markou, Treasurer, County of Greene

Sworn to before me this 20th day of February 2020 /s/Maria LaRosa Attorney for Tax District: Edward I. Kaplan, Esq. Notary Public, State Of New York Greene County Attorney No. 02LA6140374, Exp. 1/30/2022 411 Main Street Qualified in Greene County Catskill, New York 12414 Schedule A Town of Ashland 59.00-2-15 Argenziano Richard, Linda Argenziano-Curcio 76.00-3-19 Cafiso Stefano 93.02-1-18 Pidgeon Paul 93.02-1-27 Alony Glatt Inc. 93.02-2-9 Jakimenczuk Wasyl, Jakimenczuk Thersia Village of Athens 105.19-4-3 Hussain Ashiq 105.19-9-3 Weber Thomas, Weber Dawn 122.06-3-19 Geremino Nicholas, Geremino Linda 122.10-3-8 Rios Diana 122.11-2-13 Rte 385 Athens LLC 122.15-1-9 Ciampa Joseph, Frank & Ruth Ciampa 122.18-11-25 Montenarello Joseph J, Arnau Ronnie 122.19-1-6 Brunner Brendan O 122.19-1-7 Heines Noelle Town of Athens 86.00-2-43.12 Ranaudo Domenico 86.00-4-7 Maurer Emil, Maurer Margaret 86.00-4-16 Geiger-Hill Karin 86.00-4-28 Amaya Jose 86.00-5-9 Schaffrick Greg 86.00-5-20 Scott Theodore, Scott Susan 87.00-1-2 Park Kevin 103.00-3-4 McGregor Patricia A 103.00-3-5 McGregor Patricia A 103.00-3-51 Skinner Thomas W, Skinner Jeanette 103.00-3-52 Skinner Thomas W, Skinner Jeanette 103.00-3-53 Skinner Thomas W, Skinner Jeanette 103.00-7-22 Maher Thomas, Maher Ann 104.00-3-3 Finch Amy 104.00-4-15 VanHoesen Steven G 104.00-4-26 Ford Charles, Ford Heather 105.10-2-26 Vulpi Frank, Vulpi Elizabeth C 121.00-2-14 DKAG, Inc 138.00-2-1 Paolino Jeffrey 138.00-2-12 Brunner Brendan 138.07-2-22 Cadogan Arlene, Piankhi Sankofa 139.00-3-5 Brunner Brandon 139.00-7-6 Garzon Francisco, Garzon Emolce Town of Cairo 66.00-4-8 Reutzel Sandra L, Alexander Shirley 66.00-4-30 Albin Frederick J, Albin Linda 67.00-1-23 Piszel Bonnie 67.00-5-34 Eisenhardt Patricia 82.00-1-5 12 Elks Dr Corp 82.00-3-6.1 12 Elks Drive Corp 82.00-3-50 12 Elks Drive Corp 82.00-3-52 12 Elks Drive Corp 82.04-2-34 Hermance James Bryan, Orso Margaret 82.04-6-3 Usaitis Gertrude 83.00-2-27 Mall Eugene, Mall Suzanne 83.00-2-44 Catanzano George Paul 83.01-2-22 Schrull Matthew 83.01-2-25 Pforte, Estate of Albert Jr 83.03-1-12 Gaffney Gerald P 83.04-1-18 Saunders Francis Jr 83.04-2-24 Cassimore, Life Estate David, Jump Jason&Heath 84.00-6-24 Caridi Rosario 84.00-6-25 Caridi Rosario 84.17-2-18.2 Hoyt Kane 85.00-2-15 Powell Jeanne M, Calabretta, Estate of Vincent& 85.00-2-19 Piszel Bonnie 85.00-2-25 Wager Donald 85.00-4-13 Krzeminski James, Krzeminski Stacy 99.00-1-7 Giordano Joseph 99.00-2-19.1 Koopman Gary, Koopman, Estate of Inge 99.00-2-22 Manganaro Victoria 99.00-2-23 Manganaro Victoria, Judy Manganaro 99.00-2-33 Koopman Gary, Koopman Inge 99.00-2-37 Koopman Gary, Capirossi James 100.00-2-46 Chicaiza Johanna

100.00-3-27 Sala Joseph, Sala Angela 100.00-4-19 Theolfanus Helen 100.08-1-8 Lazarus Ann 100.20-2-8 Burrello David T 101.00-6-16 Mecker Enid M 101.05-1-10 Kligerman Kenneth 101.05-3-1.2 Lewis Steve H 101.06-1-19 Robbins Kathleen 101.10-1-1 Nichols Preston 102.00-5-1.1 Stempien Jeffrey, Anthony Stempien 102.00-5-3 Lorenzen, Estate of Margarete 102.00-5-23.2 Beatty Ronald William, Menear Amanda Lynn 102.03-1-34 Caputo Anthony 116.00-2-12.12 Poulsen Dana Arlan 117.00-2-76 Holbrook Timothy 117.00-5-67 Sala, Administratrix Christina, Sala, Estate of Roc 117.00-7-1 Norman O Edward II, Norman Duke Caren B 117.04-1-11 Mitchell Jeffrey T, Mitchell Elizabeth A 117.04-2-17 Ruisi Joseph, Brander, Estate of Maria 118.00-2-12 Hodor Marsha, Kevin Speenburgh 118.00-3-1.111 JVAV LLC 118.00-4-47 DisposeAll Inc 118.01-2-8 Strother Donald 118.01-2-15 Bonesteel Robert 135.00-1-1 Rasteh Amir James 135.00-1-14 Rasteh Amir James 135.02-1-40 Winterclove Properties LLC Village of Catskill 156.13-1-7 Grady Hill Development Corp 156.13-2-8 Delaney Jeffrey D, Delaney Sherri Lee 156.13-5-9 Osofsky Jonathan 156.18-1-4 Harvey House, LLC 156.18-7-16 Ford Jarrett, Ford Wesley 156.70-3-17 Neal Wayne A 156.70-4-26 Lyles Kyle 171.12-2-8 Leone Anthony F 171.12-2-13 Leone Anthony F 171.12-2-14 Leone Frank A, Leone Anthony F 172.05-2-32 95 Yellow Flower Inc. 172.05-4-24 Harborlights Marina Corp, Catskill Marina 172.05-5-13 ZAC Holding Company Inc 172.05-6-64 Wase Michele 172.05-7-10 Russell Renee Y 172.06-2-6 Williams Hague C 172.06-5-30 Riley John, Riley Connie 172.06-5-72 Catskill Creek Holding LLC, Sean Meagher Town of Catskill 119.00-15-21 Sterling Avenue Properties 119.04-3-16 Yzquierdo Anne C, Yzquierdo Mario 136.00-9-29 Saunders Francis Jr 136.00-9-31 Kohl Michael 137.00-5-13.1 Saunders Francis Jr 137.00-5-13.2 Saunders Francis Jr 137.00-5-14 Saunders Francis Jr 137.00-5-18.2 Saunders Francis Jr 138.00-7-19 Mower Reid 138.00-9-12 Magnus Bruno E, c/o Christian R. Wasserbach 138.01-2-19 Mower Reid M 138.06-3-4 Russell Suzanne 138.06-4-14 Zrinski Franc M, De Oliveira Keylla P 138.06-4-16 Craig Brian, Craig Rachel 138.10-3-27 McIndoo Althena 153.00-3-39 Ellet Daniel 155.00-7-1 Rikard Roger 155.02-3-8 Colon Nyrelle 156.09-3-14 Klein Tina 169.00-2-24 Anisuzzaman Mohammad, Anisuzzaman Suraiya 169.00-3-26 Sanchez Eric M, Sullivan Frances A 169.00-4-6 La Mare Win, LLC 169.00-4-7.1 L & H Resort Systems LP

169.00-4-7.2 Friar Tuck Resorts Inc. 169.00-4-21 L & H Resort Systems LP 169.00-4-22 L & H Resort Systems LP 169.00-4-23 La Mare Win, LLC 169.00-4-27 La Mare Win, LLC 169.00-8-9 Quickaffee, LTD 170.00-3-27 Anderson Laura 171.00-6-10 Kent William H III 184.19-1-14 Edwards Clyde Jody, Edwards Gail 185.01-3-15 Kwasnicki Andrew 199.07-5-6.1 Raffiani Francis M Jr, Edwards Tracy B 199.08-6-4.11 Paolino Jeffrey 199.11-1-6 Herskowitz Joel, Alan Herskowitz TRUST 199.12-2-6 Edwards Clyde, Edwards Gail 200.01-1-5 Bernal Rafael E, Parada Jossety 212.00-2-5 vich Helen

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Village of Coxsackie 56.09-1-7.2 Carr Deborah 56.09-1-20 Koch Douglas 56.10-1-42 R&W Green Structures LLC 56.13-2-8 Irvis Charles E 56.19-2-16 Houghtaling John 56.19-3-21 Zadfar Jordan 56.19-5-39.1 Garner Charles M Town of Coxsackie 40.00-8-11 Van Amerongen Estate of Kennet 53.00-2-12 McMullen Richard, McMullen Sandra 53.00-4-12 Lapinski Gabriella 54.00-1-15.2 Silver Jaime 54.03-1-18 DeFreitas Everaldo 54.03-2-18 Bernesser Joshua, Bernesser Joseph Rockwell 54.03-3-20 David 54.03-3-24 Piccolo Steven, Piccolo Salvatore 54.03-3-25 Piccolo Steven, Piccolo Salvatore 55.00-6-2 Keir Jason B 69.00-3-28 Bellaera JoAnne, Cardinale Antonio 70.00-2-9 Vigneaux Richard 70.00-2-10 Vigneaux Richard J 88.06-1-24 Migliara Cologero, Migliara Mary 88.10-2-6 Pereira Paul, Zurc Ashley 88.10-3-21 Allo Robert W, Allo Julia A 88.10-3-39 Isaac Doumer, Isaac Rita 88.10-4-4 Pepe Vincent, Pepe Margaret 88.10-4-8 Jo Ann G

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High School House Principals (2) (AHS) – Arlington Central School District, Dutchess County, NY is seeking two (2) High School House Principals for Arlington High School. For more information visit https://arlingtonschools.recruitfront.com/JobPosting?JID=7955.

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Multiple Positions Available A. Colarusso & Son, Inc., a local Heavy/Highway construction firm is seeking motivated individuals for fulltime work for the following positions: Experienced Heavy Equipment Operators, Laborers, and Carpenters. Join our experienced construction team on our highway and bridge projects located in the Hudson Valley Region. Prevailing wage rates and overtime. We offer an excellent benefit package and a great work environment with a focus on safety. EOE. Send resume to A. Colarusso & Son, Inc., PO Box 302, Hudson, NY 12534 attn: Human Resource Department or complete an application at 91 Newman Rd., Hudson, NY. The Town of Greenport is seeking applications for parttime Park maintenance workers for 10-15 hours per week from April 1-November 1. Nights & Weekends required.

Salary is $13.07/hour. Obtain and return applications to the Greenport Town Clerk, 600 Town Hall Drive, Hudson, NY, no later than March 6, 2020. Questions call 518-828-3400.

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DEPUTY CLERK – Assist Village Clerk-Treasurer with day to day functions of the office including greeting and responding to the public by telephone, email and in- person regarding policies, regulations, tax payment information, including quarterly billing and collection of village and water/sewer taxes, fees for service, organize and maintain vendor and employee files. Requires experience working with the public, A/R, A/P, cash management, bank reconciliation, and computer experience including Excel and QuickBooks with the ability to learn municipality software billing programs. Notary license required, or willingness to obtain license after hire as this position requires notarizing and certifying legal documents on a regular basis. Weekly M-F, 30 hours with over-time as needed. Great benefits and retirement options available, paid time off and holidays. Please submit Cover Letter and Resume to: Clerk@Philmont.org, Fax to: 518-672-0083 or mail to: Village Clerk-Treasurer, P.O. Box 822, Philmont, NY 12565.

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Wife says friend living upstairs should move on Dear Abby, My husband and I have a friend, “George,” who rents our upstairs. Our home is large, and the second floor has all the amenities of a 2,500-square-foot house. He has his separate entrance and never has to come through our living space.

In the beginning, I agreed to the arrangement because DEAR ABBY he was going through a divorce and needed a place to live. Now, for the past several months, his ex has been spending nights upstairs. We just celebrated the holidays, and his family was here together.

I’m feeling very confused and uncomfortable having them both up there. Now that George seems to have worked through his marital problems, I feel it’s time he moves out. My husband doesn’t understand why I feel this way and can’t understand why I want my house back! Please give me some insight on how to handle this. Or am I overreacting? Please tell me I’m not being selfish.

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JEANNE PHILLIPS

You are not selfish, and you’re not overreacting. Refresh your husband’s memory about how the arrangement began. It was a safe refuge for a friend going through a traumatic life change. Those circumstances no longer apply, and if you are not comfortable with George entertaining his ex under your roof, it is understandable. Communal living

is not for everyone.

Dear Abby, Recently, my husband booked me and our infant son on a trip to visit some of his family in California. I didn’t want to go in the first place because I was, and still am, struggling with postpartum depression, anxiety and stress in our relationship.

I had one request: Do not put me and our infant son in the head-of-the-household’s car. My husband’s father drives recklessly and shows no regard for human life. Well, of course my husband didn’t speak up about it, and we ended up in Mr. Reckless’ car. Now I look like “the difficult wife” because I’d rather catch a rideshare or fly back home. Am I being dramatic or overly concerned with safety?

Safe Or Sorry In The Midwest Overly concerned? It’s your job to be concerned with safety. Because your husband failed to speak up didn’t mean that YOU shouldn’t have.

As a mother, you are responsible for your baby’s safety. You should have expressed that if you and your little one — in a child seat, I presume — couldn’t travel in someone else’s vehicle, you would be taking other transportation. In the future, when visiting your in-laws, this is what you should do.

Dry skin is a vexing issue for 72-year-old I am a 72-year-old woman, and I have had a dryness problem for two years. My face, nose, arms and legs are extremely dry. My doctor doesn’t know what is causing it or what to do about it. I have never seen an article of yours on “dryness.” I have bladder prolapse also. Could my bladder be causing the dryness?

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

Drying of skin and other tissues is universal as we age. The skin is the most obvious place to see and feel the dryness, but many tissues in the body lose water.

For example, one of the reasons older people get shorter is that the intervertebral disks become dry and lose height. Dry mouth is another frequent concern among older people.

The bladder prolapse is probably neither caused by nor an effect of skin dryness. Bladder prolapse happens due to weakening of the supporting ligaments, with risk factors besides aging including multiple childbirths and being overweight. While loss of estrogen after menopause can cause dryness of the vagina and urethral lining, estrogen loss does not seem to have a significant impact on the bladder prolapse.

Loss of subcutaneous fat, another common finding among older people, makes the skin and limbs appear drier and thinner than when a person was younger. This effect may happen even in people of normal or excess weight.

All of these changes are normal physiology, but some people will clearly be more affected than others. It’s possible that what you have is moreintense drying than other people your age. I bet if you asked friends your age, you would hear many are concerned about dryness.

DR. KEITH ROACH

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Treatment is only partially helpful. Daily skin moisturizing, adequate (but not excessive) water intake and avoidance of medications (there are many) that can exacerbate drying can help.

You have recommended teriparatide several times for people who continue to have severe osteoporosis despite years of treatment with Fosamax, Prolia or related drugs. I read that teriparatide can cause bone cancer in laboratory rats.

Should that stop me from taking the medication?

Although laboratory rats did have a high rate of developing osteosarcoma (a type of bone cancer) when exposed for most of their lives to doses of teriparatide that were three to 60 times greater than the equivalent doses in humans, there have only been three cases of osteosarcoma reported in over a million people taking teriparatide. This may be due entirely to chance. However, adults at increased risk for osteosarcoma, such as people with Paget’s disease of the bone or a history of radiation treatment to the bone, should not use this medication.

When used at appropriate doses for relatively short periods of time, the data so far suggest that it is unlikely that teriparatide causes a significant increase in risk for osteosarcoma. In my opinion, there are risks that outweigh the potential risk of osteosarcoma in most people. This includes the risk of fracture from no treatment, or the risk of problems from excess treatment with drugs like Fosamax or Prolia. However, it is important to know the risks of any medication prescribed.

Horoscope

By Stella Wilder Born today, you are not one of those who can be easily swayed by others, and you are able to remain true to your beliefs, ideals and chosen way of life even in the face of serious challenges from others who simply don’t see things your way. You will have a decision to make in life, in this regard: Will you put up a fight every time you encounter someone whose ideas differ from your own, or will you simply shrug and assert that there is room in this big, wide world for all points of view?

You are a born winner, and when you first win at an early age you will develop a taste for it and strive to win at all times throughout your life. You must never, however, be a poor winner — the kind to flaunt triumph in the face of the vanquished. You must always be mindful of the feelings of those who cross the finish line after you.

Also born on this date are: Rihanna, singer; Kurt Cobain, singer and musician; Sidney Poitier, actor, director, diplomat; Charles Barkley, basketball player; Cindy Crawford, supermodel; Ansel Adams, photographer.

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.

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Baby Blues TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You’re interested in what others have to say, but you’re not likely to change your mind merely because their opinions are intriguing to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — A minor shock is best dealt with in tandem with someone who is in a similar situation. You don’t have to deal with things alone today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — The same old routine isn’t likely to give you what you really want today — but can you afford to set things aside and explore other options?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Jump to conclusions today and you’re sure to discover that you’ve overstepped a few important realizations that are key to your understanding.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You must resign yourself to making the best of a situation that is far from ideal. You may find that your immediate environment is a real problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You must go to someone in charge today and file an official complaint. This is the only way you can effect change swiftly and permanently.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — You may not agree with someone who occupies a position of authority, but a head-on conflict is not the ideal course to take at this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You may be able to impress others today, but a friend or loved one knows that you’re capable of doing much more. Why not go for broke?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You may have to change your plans today when someone you’ve been counting on is a no-show. Your primary goal must remain the same.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — You’re eager to embrace something new today, but first you must tie up some loose ends. You mustn’t let an old alliance hold you back.

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SUPER QUIZ

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

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.

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

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Best-selling singles Level 1

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

(Answers tomorrow) Yesterday’s

Jumbles: ABATE LATCH SUNTAN SKETCH Answer: She picked up her favorite espresso drink and said — THANKS “A-LATTE”

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Solution to Wednesday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

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Complete the title of the best-selling single record. Each answer is four letters long. (e.g., Elton John (1997) “Candle in the ____.” Answer: Wind.)

Freshman level 1. The Ink Spots (1939) “If I Didn’t ____” 2. The Beatles (1963) “I Want to Hold Your ____” 3. Jerry Lee Lewis (1957) “Great Balls of ____” Graduate level 4. Britney Spears (1998) “Baby One More ____” 5. Queen (1980) “Another One Bites the ____” 6. George Harrison (1970) “My Sweet ____” PH.D. level 7. The Mills Brothers (1943) “Paper ____” 8. The Jackson 5 (1969) “I Want You ____” 9. Kylie Minogue (2001) “Can’t Get You Out of My ____”

SUPER QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Care. 2. Hand. 3. Fire. 4. Time. 5. Dust. 6. Lord. 7. Doll. 8. Back. 9. Head.

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?

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Hi & Lois

Crossword Puzzle Mother Goose & Grimm ACROSS 1 Four-yr. degrees 4 Caesar’s “I __ saw, I conquered” 9 Big party 13 Night birds 15 Sir __ Newton 16 Unpleasant 17 Radar screen image 18 Where, in Spain 19 Sailing vessel 20 Cowardly 22 Actor David __ Pierce of “Frasier” 23 Bookish fellow 24 Siesta hour 26 Valuables 29 Meddlesome folks 34 Breath fresheners 35 Task 36 Motorists’ assn.

37 Eras 38 Public meeting place 39 Tomorrow’s shout 40 Feminine pronoun 41 Obama’s VP 42 Untrue 43 Overexerted 45 Occupation 46 J. Edgar Hoover’s agcy.

47 Sudden loud noise 48 Surgery memento 51 Oddest 56 Ripped 57 Lift something heavy 58 Warty amphibian 60 __ up; misbehaves 61 Shed crocodile tears 62 “Oh, for Pete’s __!”

63 Long deep cut 64 Dissuade 65 Animal enclosure DOWN 1 Hope or Newhart

Bound & Gagged

Created by Jacqueline E. Mathews

2 Hole-making tools 3 Undergarment 4 Apple drinks 5 __ as the hills 6 Lion’s neck hair 7 Actor George 8 Wicked winter weather 9 Chess piece 10 Sore 11 Fail to grip the roadway 12 Excessive publicity 14 Small pianos 21 NBA team 25 Misery 26 Pile up 27 Vision 28 Derisive smile 29 Tear to bits 30 Part of speech 31 Two strokes under par 32 Employee’s delight 33 Not as risky 35 Word after area or zip

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Wednesday’s Puzzle Solved

Non Sequitur

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38 Done 39 Dartboards 41 High chair accessory 42 Long sharp tooth 44 Anew 45 Horse’s gait 47 Sew lightly 48 Male animal

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49 Comic actress Imogene 50 __ and crafts 52 “It’s all Greek __” 53 Hilarious person 54 Daytime serial 55 __ away; subtract 59 TV room, often

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