(Kaya Weidman, left, and Alex Malmude of WGXC host a broadcast on Warren St. Saturday, interviewing local youth, musicians, artists, officials, and other passers-by. See www.WGXC.org for more information.)

Disgruntled residents go postal about Claverack office
From The Register-Star

CLAVERACK - Local residents are up in arms about the poor condition of the Claverack post office, and have enlisted Congressman Scott Murphy, (D-20th), to write to the facilities manager of the United States Postal Service to fix the problem. Watch the YouTube video outlining the problems with the post office below.

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Congressman Murphy to appear in area
With Congress on vacation, U.S. Representative Scott Murphy (D-NY20) will make several public appearances this month. Here are the stops announced in our area this week:
Wednesday, August 5: Groundbreaking for Harrier Hill Park at Rod & Gun Club Road, Hudson, NY, 11 a.m.; Local Ocean Site Visit and Press Conference, Local Ocean, 4269 US Route 9, Hudson, NY, 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 8: Valatie Congress-On-Your-Corner; The Golden Harvest Farm, 3074 US Highway 9, Valatie, NY; 11 a.m.