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Garrett E. Macintosh, 20, of Florida, N.Y. was transported to Nathan Littauer Hospital by Edinburg EMS where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation is ongoing at this time.

To The Editor

Child Safety Concern in Response to Homeless Shelter

I thought the article, Permanent Homeless Shelter - Problem Solved, Problems Arise, was a really good article. It was a fair report showing the needs of the homeless population in the city as well as the dangers Catholic school children will face having a homeless shelter right next to their school. I’m reading a lot of comments online from people who support the homeless at the risk of a child’s safety. I can’t help thinking they would not make those comments if these were public school children.

The city would never put a homeless shelter next to a public school. And the outcry from parents would be deafening and understandable. All children deserve a safe place to go to school and a safe buffer zone to walk to and from their bus and athletic field. No amount of fencing will stop the mentally unwell and homeless from getting close to these children.

It appears the city council’s disdain for families who choose a private and religious school is so great, they are willing to endanger these kids.

- JENNIFER RICHARD

Eagle Watch, Hikes at Moreau State Park This Month

MOREAU — Moreau Lake State Park, located at 605 Old Saratoga Rd. in Gansevoort, has announced the following events to take place in February:

Sundays: Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 9 a.m. Eagle Watch - Join a Park Educator on a convoy-style journey along the Hudson River to try to spot our local Bald Eagles. We will be getting in and out of vehicles at a few locations and, with a little luck, viewing the eagles through binoculars and a scope so make sure to bring your hat and gloves! If you have binoculars bring them; we do have a couple of pair to pass around as well. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 per adult (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call or text 518-917-2174.

Sunday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. Full Moon Hike - Join a Park Educator on a beginner hike around Moreau Lake. This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. Dress for the weather and bring microspikes or snowshoes; there are limited numbers of micro-spikes to borrow and snowshoes to rent ($5 per pair) if weather-appropriate- let us know if you need either when you sign up. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance- the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call or text 518-917-2174.

Thursday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. Grow Your Own Sprouts - Come and learn how- and why you’d want to- grow your own sprouts at home. Bring a quart sized wide mouth mason jar, we will provide the sprouting lid and your first batch of seeds to sprout. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 each, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call or text 518-917-2174.

Friday, Feb. 10, Feb. 17 & 24 at 9:30 a.m. Wiggly WanderersA new program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers’ confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This program is a drop-in program, please be on time as we will be starting our hike at 9:35 a.m.

Upcoming: 1 p.m. Feb. 12 - Family Hike; 11 a.m. Feb. 14 Lake Bonita Hike; 10 a.m. Feb. 16 Knee-high Naturalist; 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 18 - Luminary Walk.

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