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The ADM Milling Co. on Route 23B on Tuesday.
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HUDSON — The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday that an investigation is underway following a death at ADM Milling Co. on Route 23B in Greenport. An employee was killed in an accident at the mill, according to a company spokeswoman. “This morning, an ADM colleague was involved in a fatal accident while working at ADM’s flour mill in Hudson, New York,” spokeswoman Jackie Anderson said Tuesday afternoon. “We are working with local authorities to investigate the situation surrounding the incident at this time.” Anderson would not reveal
ALBANY — U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-19, waded into the bail reform debates Tuesday. During a call with Delgado reporters Tuesday morning, Delgado said he fully supported the bail reform the state Legislature passed last year, but that he also supports looking into adding a danger factor to determine whether an individual charges with a crime should be released pre-trial. “It’s important to note that before the recent reform ... if you could pay for your freedom, you were able to be free, irrespective of you being a threat to public safety,” Delgado said. “And I think what ultimately happened was an attempt to correct some of these deficiencies.” “What wasn’t correct, I think ... is the fact that under New York law it’s never been the case where your threat to public safety is actually in fact being considered.” Certain individuals with a violent criminal past could be brought in front of a judge for a crime that is now no longer eligible for cash bail, Delgado said. “And so I do think it’s important to think this through,” Delgado said. “I know there have been some state actors who proposed some legislation ... so we’ll continue to watch it.” Delgado’s thoughts come after his fellow Congress members have taken stances on the reforms, most recently U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-21, who co-sponsored a bill this month that would study how people released from jail pre-trial are supervised. In November, a
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First responders on the scene at ADM Milling Co. on Route 23B.
Village names citizens panel to develop goals By Sarah Trafton Columbia-Greene Media
ATHENS — The village of Athens began the process of reviewing its 13-year-old comprehensive plan by establishing a citizens committee, village officials said. The steering committee, which at this time has nine members, will advise and guide village officials as they update the comprehensive plan originally adopted in 2007. “The comprehensive plan is a vision for the future, with long-range goals and objectives for all activities that affect the community,” Village Mayor Stephan Bradicich said. “The 2007 plan is a great
foundation but is due for an update because of significant changes in our economic, social, and environmental conditions over the past 13 years.” The nine committee members were selected based on recommendations from the community, Bradicich said, adding that there are still openings for anyone else interested in volunteering. Village Trustee Joshua Lipsman estimated that when the panel is complete, the steering committee may consist of 15 to 20 people. “We are pleased that these volunteers are stepping up to the plate to help guide the process,” said Lipsman, who
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Pictured from left: Village trustees Joshua Lipsman and Gail Lasher, Mayor Stephan Bradicich, and trustees Amy Serrago and Rob Scott. The village is working on updating its 13-year-old comprehensive plan.
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