The Cairo-Durham school district alerted parents Oct. 3 of a reported case of EV-D68 at Cairo-Durham Middle School. The school system posted a letter to parents warning of possible symptoms, and what community members can do to reduce the chance transmission of the virus spreads locally. On Sept. 15, the Greenville school district announced that a student has been diagnosed with enterovirus D68.

To vote Nov. 4 in Congressional, state, and local elections, voters must register this week. Mail-in voter registration forms must be postmarked by midnight, Oct. 10, and received by a board of elections office no later than Oct. 15 to be valid for the upcoming general election. The voter registration form can be downloaded at www.elections.ny.gov. Alternatively, any New Yorker with an established account at the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, may register online at their MyDMV site. One can also register or find forms at most state and federal government offices. Residents who have moved to a new county within the state must re-register from their new address. Those who are currently registered and have moved to a new address in the same county should notify their county board of elections in writing of their move no later than October 15. Anyone unsure whether they are registered, or wish to verify their current address, may look-up their status www.elections.ny.gov.

Local News
Local news Click here for news from Wave Farm‘s WGXC 90.7-FM in the Hudson Valley, New York for Sun., Oct. 5. PLAY AUDIO (2:19)

Local weather forecast
Today's forecast is specific to Acra, in Greene County.

Tuesday A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63, and a low around 38.

• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64, and a low around 49.

• Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with a high near 71.

Sunrise 6:50 a.m.
Sunset 7:41 p.m.
Other celestial rises/sets
Moon 11:04 A.M. 8:38 P.M.
Mercury 9:07 A.M. 7:21 P.M.
Venus 6:12 A.M. 6:32 P.M.
Mars 12:28 P.M. 9:31 P.M.
Jupiter 2:33 A.M. 4:44 P.M.
Saturn 10:36 A.M. 8:45 P.M.
Uranus 6:59 P.M. 7:45 A.M.
Neptune 5:30 P.M. 4:23 A.M.
Pluto 2:29 P.M. 11:59 P.M.

WGXC Programming

The 19th Congressional District candidates, Democrat Sean Eldridge and incumbent Republican Rep. Chris Gibson, met with the Poughkeepsie Journal Editorial Board, Fri., Oct. 3 on a live webcast.

WGXC will broadcast live a Meet the Candidates Night, hosted by the Town and Country Women's Network, Thu., Oct. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington Irving Senior Center, 15 Academy St. in Catskill. Network Chairwoman Joan Young said candidates for Congress, state Senate and Assembly, Greene County district attorney, Greene County treasurer, and town of Catskill justices have confirmed their participation. They have invited incumbent Congressman Chris Gibson (Republican) and Democratic opponent Sean Eldredge (Democrat); incumbent state Assemblymember Peter Lopez (Republican), who running unopposed; incumbent state Senator Cecilia Tkackyk (Democrat) and George Amedore (Republican); Paul Salvino (Democrat) and Joseph Stanzione (Republican), running for the open Greene County District Attorney office; incumbent and unopposed Greene County Treasurer Peter Markou (Republican); and Town of Catskill justice candidates Rick Jacobs (Republican) and Laura Krzeminski (Democrat). Each candidate present will get 10 minutes to speak, and there will also be a question and answer session, with queries culled from the audience. WGXC will air the event live on 90.7-FM and wgxc.org, and replay much of it the next day on the "WGXC Morning Show" from 7-10 a.m.

Oldies 93.5-FM will be at the Whittier Adult Home fall carnival at the Whittier Adult Home in Ghent for their community carnival Sat., Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m..

Local News
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Local weather forecast
Today's forecast is specific to Acra, in Greene County.

• Saturday: There is a 90 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 7 p.m., with gusty winds and a high near 62. The evening should be partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62, and a low around 37.

• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

Sunrise 6:56 a.m.
Sunset 7:31 p.m.
Other celestial rises/sets
Moon 4:10 P.M. 2:16 A.M.
Mercury 8:54 A.M. 7:01 P.M.
Venus 6:27 A.M. 6:25 P.M.
Mars 12:25 P.M. 9:22 P.M.
Jupiter 2:15 A.M. 4:24 P.M.
Saturn 10:16 A.M. 8:24 P.M.
Uranus 6:35 P.M. 7:20 A.M.
Neptune 5:06 P.M. 3:59 A.M.
Pluto 2:06 P.M. 11:35 P.M.

WGXC Programming

Amateur Radio Newsline: Wireless Institute of Australia
Oct. 4, 2014: 6 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.
Glenn Hauser's World of Radio: Bangladesh
Oct. 4, 2014: 6:30 a.m. – 7 a.m.
Off The Hook: UK Web Censorship
Oct. 4, 2014: 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Anything to Declare?
Oct. 4, 2014: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Human Machine: Under Skin
Oct. 4, 2014: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Radia: Felix Blume
Oct. 4, 2014: 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday Afternoon Show: Mark Vernon
Oct. 4, 2014: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Framework: Francisco López
Oct. 4, 2014: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Al Margolis, Walter Wright, Dave Seidel
Oct. 4, 2014: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Cinema Terrorisme: October 2014
Oct. 4, 2014: 11 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.

New York State reports that the Catskill Mountains may see peak fall foilage this weekend, though the Hudson River valley is not that far along. "In Greene County in the Northern Catskills, spotters based in Catskill note that color change is coming on fast and will be near or at peak by the weekend with 85-90 percent color change. Green County spotters reporting from the high peaks around Windham, Hunter and Prattsville expect peak foliage by the weekend with 80 percent color change and bright leaves of red, yellow and orange," according to the report.

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="280"] The proposed Berkshire Mountain Club.
(Courtesy berkshiremtnclub.com)[/caption]

Diane Valden in The Columbia Paper reports that the Copake Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), at a Sept. 25 meeting, stopped an $80-million, four-season-resort proposal at the base of the Catamount Ski Resort from Rock Solid Development, LLC. The proposal included a hotel and time-share with 153 residential units (256 beds) built in three phases over 10 years. Because of the recent death of Ralph Shadic, the four remaining board members voted in a tie, thus denying the project. Chair Hillarie Thomas and Frank Peteroy opposed the measure; Michael DiPeri and Jon Strom were in favor. The Columbia Paper obtained an audio recording of the meeting through a Freedom of Information Law request. On the recording, Town Attorney Ken Dow advised the ZBA that a resort hotel is a permitted use in a residential zoning district and that a previous finding by the ZBA in connection with an earlier approval of a similar project at Catamount determined that use of the property as a resort hotel, no matter how the units are owned—by time share or condominium—is still a legal use. Then Valden lists the explanations for the 'no' votes: Peteroy said the current application is a “condo arrangement” and the applicant should apply for a variance filing for a multiple dwelling. Thomas said that the current project is substantially different from the 2003-05 project and that she is not bound by the earlier ZBA decision. She said the current application is not a resort hotel as set forth in the town zoning code but is a condominium or multiple dwelling. She said the application is an “attempt to bypass our code.” Read the full story in The Columbia Paper.

Art Cusano reports in the River Chronicle that replacing Bingham Mills Road Bridge in Clermont at first seemed a certainty, now some local residents are wondering if its a waste of $1 million. Already, the Columbia County Public Works Committee unanimously approved a resolution for engineering firm Barton & Loguidice to get paid $108,200, “to pursue the superstructure replacement of the Bingham Mills Bridge,” which crosses the Roeliff Jansen Kill near Route 9, where Bingham Mills Road meets Mill Road on the Clermont/Livingston border. The bridge closed in 2012, "due to structural integrity issues," according to Cusano, but a dozen locals, led by Clermont resident Robert Queirolo, attended a meeting at the county building to voice concerns and, temporarily at least, stall construction. “We think the bridge itself is an unnecessary bridge to reopen,” Queirolo, who clocks the time the bridge would save travelers at 16 seconds, said. “That shortcut is, in my opinion, a very poor reason to spend over a million dollars,” Queirolo said. Emergency services have not been affected so far since the bridge has been closed, and now local residents Greg and Donna Fingar, who reside on the Clermont side of the bridge, have volunteered a piece of their property so school buses and others can turnaround at the end of the road. Currently, school buses pick children up at Route 8. Read the full story in the River Chronicle.

The Daily Freeman is reporting the Rip Van Winkle Bridge had the largest increase in vehicle crossings among five local toll bridges so far this year, according to the New York State Bridge Authority. The bridge, which connects Catskill and Greenport, had just under 3.6 million crossings from January to August, a gain of almost 55,000. The Bear Mountain Bridge, which connects Cortlandt, in Westchester Co., and Stony Point, in Rockland Co., had 4.6 million crossings, a gain of nearly 40,000. Three other bridges, the Newburgh-Beacon, Mid-Hudson and Kingston-Rhinecliff, all experienced declines in traffic volume. Drivers pay tolls to cross the bridges eastbound. Westbound crossings are free. Read the full story in the Daily Freeman.

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 73F; low 54F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 72F; low 54F.[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in Studio A.

FAR LEFT: The temperature on the far left is from the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page.
MIDDLE TEMP: Cairo from Weather Underground page.
FAR RIGHT: Catskill from Weather Underground page.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Catskill, in Greene County:

Today: Mostly sunny. High near 71. Friday night, a chance of rain, mainly after 2 a.m. Increasing clouds. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Forecast for the next three days:
Saturday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after noon. High near 65. Saturday night, a chance of showers, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy. Low around 43.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 62. Sunday night, mostly clear. Low around 38.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High near 67. Monday night, partly cloudy. Low around 50.

Sunrise today: 6:55 a.m.
Sunset today: 6:32 p.m.
Length of the day: 11:37 hrs.

Public meetings
Today is the first Friday of the month.
WGXC is unaware of any recurring public meetings scheduled for today.

The day ahead on WGXC 90.7-FM
Extended: Radio Love Pledge Drive (Day Sixteen): WGXC Hands-on Radio must raise $35,000 to support its operating expenses. The pledge number to call is (518) 697-7400. Or make your tax-deductible donation online at wgxc.org/donate.

6 a.m.: Background Briefing with Ian Masters Inside breaking international and national news. A radio program featuring international and national news, expert guests, policy makers and critics with analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural and social issues. This program goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard in the American media.
7 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show Live from the Acra studio, located in the Wave Farm Study Center. National and local news, weather, events, music and more. Hosted by Tom Roe.
8 a.m.: Democracy Now! hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. National, daily, independent, award-winning news program providing audiences with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S. corporate-sponsored media.
9 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show continues.
10 a.m.: ¿Qué cocinaré hoy?: Manuel Blas, Marcelina Cravat, Rachel Lears Interview with Manuel Blas, a young economist from Oaxaca, who recently relocated to the Hudson Valley to study English and help start a business. Also a conversation with film director Marcelina Cravat about her documentary, "Angel Azul," about a underwater museum in the Yucatan peninsula. The film will have its New York premiere at the Woodstock festival. The final conversation is with director Rachel Lears, about her film, "The Hand that Feeds," a documentary about solidarity among restaurant workers, all undocumented immigrants, who unionize to fight for their rights. This film will also have its New York premiere at the Woodstock festival. Hosted by Mariel Fiori and Antonio Flores-Lobos.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show
6 p.m.: Feature Story News

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Chris Gibson[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="96"] Sean Eldridge[/caption]

Ariel Zangla is reporting in the Daily Freeman U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson said any decision on hydraulic fracturing will be made on the state level, not the federal, while his Democratic challenger, Sean Eldridge, said he opposes the natural gas drilling method, also known as fracking. The two candidates for New York’s 19th Congressional District seat spoke Wed., Oct. 1 during a forum on sustainability held at SUNY New Paltz. The forum was hosted by the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund and the Center for Research, Regional Engagement and Outreach at the college. Each of the candidates spoke separately and answered a number of questions from the panelists and audience on such topics as hydraulic fracturing, the Keystone Pipeline, New York City’s watershed, land conservation and climate change. Eldridge said his opposition to fracking is based on concerns for the impact it could have on climate. He also said he believes the country should be moving more toward renewable energy. Gibson argued the best way to effect change on the fracking issue would be to pursue elected office at the state level, adding that he has always supported home rule. Gibson also said he believes the nation is under-investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy. Election Day is Nov. 4. Read the full story in the Daily Freeman.

Max Oppen is reporting in the Register Star the town of Hunter is considering a nine-month moratorium on land-use applications. During the proposed moratorium, no applications could be processed by the planning or town boards, no approvals can be given, and no action taken on site plan reviews, subdivision laws and lot-line alterations. Approximately 70 mountaintop residents squeezed into town hall to listen and voice their opinions on the pending ban, Tues., Sept. 30. Approval of the temporary building ban calls into question the immediate future for at least two pending ventures, the five-duplex Williamsburg Residential project and Cortina Mountain Estates, a 95-unit subdivision adjacent to the Cortina Mountain Ski Resort. The town currently has moratoria in place to address junkyards and mobile home parks within town limits. Those were approved by the Town Board in February. Public discussion of the proposal is expected to continue Oct. 21. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

Matthew Hamilton at Capitol Confidential writes that, despite it being October and the middle of a re-election campaign, Gov. Andrew Cuomo made his first public appearance in Albany since July. Speaking after a business forum, the Fourth Annual MWBE Forum on Oct. 1, Cuomo talked to reporters for 20 minutes. See the full story in Capitol Confidential, and the video from NYSNYS.com’s Kyle Hughes above.

The Daily Freeman reports that the Sauer Bridge in the Saugerties hamlet of Glenerie reopened to traffic Sept. 30, after seven months of repairs. The 52-year-old Glasco Turnpike bridge over the Esopus Creek just west of Route 9W, also known as the PVI Bridge, was closed in February after a piece of the road surface fell into the creek. See The Daily Freeman for the full story.

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 69F; low 48F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 68F; low 49F.[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in Studio A.

FAR LEFT: The temperature on the far left is from the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page.
MIDDLE TEMP: Cairo from Weather Underground page.
FAR RIGHT: Catskill from Weather Underground page.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Catskill, in Greene County:

Today: Mostly cloudy. High near 68. Thursday night, patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy. Low around 50.

Forecast for the next three days:
Friday: Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, sunny. High near 70. Friday night, a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Increasing clouds. Low around 53.
Saturday: Showers, mainly after 8 a.m. High near 62. Saturday night, a slight chance of showers before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy. Low around 44.
Sunday: Sunny. High near 61. Sunday night, mostly clear. Low around 39.

Sunrise today: 6:54 a.m.
Sunset today: 6:34 p.m.
Length of the day: 11:40 hrs.

Public meetings
Today is the first Thursday of the month.
WGXC suggests calling ahead to confirm time and location.
(All telephone numbers are in the 518 area code except where noted.)

ANCRAM Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 1416 County Rte. 7, Ancram (329-6512).
ASHLAND Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland (734-3636).
AUSTERLITZ Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 812 Route 203, Spencertown (392-3260).
COPAKE Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
COXSACKIE Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 16 Reed St., Coxsackie (731-2727).
GHENT Town Board informational planning and working session, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
KINDERHOOK Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).
STUYVESANT Board meeting workshop, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5 Sunset Dr., Stuyvesant (758-6248).
WINDHAM Town Board meeting, 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

The day ahead on WGXC 90.7-FM
Extended: Radio Love Pledge Drive (Day Fifteen): WGXC Hands-on Radio must raise $35,000 to support its operating expenses. The pledge number to call is (518) 697-7400. Or make your tax-deductible donation online at wgxc.org/donate.

12:05 a.m.: Radio Stew: FCC Football The Federal Communications Commission this week ended the NFL blackout rule, a rule meant to sell more tickets to football games for NFL owners by blacking out television broadcasts in local markets. The NFL vows to continue the practice on its own. Plus, the FCC is considering a case of fining broadcasters for using the term "Redskins," as it is a slur word against Native Americans. "South Park," and "The Daily Show" also weigh in on the matter.

6 a.m.: Background Briefing with Ian Masters Inside breaking international and national news. A radio program featuring international and national news, expert guests, policy makers and critics with analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural and social issues. This program goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard in the American media.
7 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show: Liz Shaw Kirkus, Hyochul Kim Interview with the Rev. Hyochul Kim, Executive Director of the Won Dharma Center, located in Claverack. Kim will discuss activities offered at the center and plans for the center's upcoming third anniversary celebration, Sat., Oct. 4. Kim's conversation with Tom Masterson was recorded Sat., Sept. 13, at the center. Plus news, weather, events, music and the Radio Love Pledge Drive. Live from the Hudson studio. Hosted by Cheryl Symister-Masterson and special co-host Liz Shaw Kirkus of Catskill.
8 a.m.: Democracy Now! hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. National, daily, independent, award-winning news program providing audiences with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S. corporate-sponsored media.
9 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show continues.
10 a.m.: We the People: Barbara Dague Hudson resident and businesswoman Barbara Dague will discuss her plan to run for Mayor of Hudson in 2015. Dague has already declared her intention to the Hudson City Democratic Committee. Hosted by Tom DePietro.
2 p.m.: The Art of the Hudson Valley: Tambra Dillon Tambra Dillon, Co-Director of the Hudson Opera House will discuss the recent TedxHudson event, art and culture in the region and the continuing Radio Love Pledge Drive. Hosted by Chad Weckler.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show: Jack Kelly, Susan Simon Author Jack Kelly will be in the studio to talk about his book, "Band of Giants: The Amateur Soldiers Who Won America's Independence." Susan Simon will discuss food, agriculture and education in Columbia County. And the Radio Love Pledge Drive continues. Plus, news, weather, events, music and more. Hosted by Ellen Thurston and Tom Depietro.
6 p.m.: Feature Story News
7 p.m.: The Jazz Disturbance

Arthur Cusano reported in the Register Star Columbia County Treasurer P.J. Keeler has announced, pending approval, his office will create a new position, director of business operations. The decision is part of the county's recent efforts to establish a centralized business office. The individual hired to fill the position would be responsible for overseeing all receivables for all departments and making sure those receivables are reconciled, Keller told the Board of Supervisors .1 [point one] Committee, Mon., Sept. 29. Keeler said, “There is a tremendous need for this, and our auditors recommended it as well.” The position carries an annual salary of $52,000. Keeler said funds are available in the current budget to pay for the new post. Both the .1 [point one] and Finance committees authorized Keeler's request, Monday. The matter goes before the full Board of Supervisors for approval later this month. Read the full story in the Register Star.

Tobiah Black in The Columbia Paper reports that the Taconic Hills Central School District is considering having some students watch lectures online at home. At the Sept. 17 board meeting Teacher Leadership coaches Ryan Proper and Beth Flores discussed “flipped” classrooms, recording lectures for students to watch at home, so that classroom time can include more interaction between teachers and students and less lecture. “Do you think that enough of our kids have computers and Internet access at home?” asked Board member Anna Skoda, referring to the lack of broadband connectivity in parts of Columbia County. Flores said that lectures could be put on flash drives, and DVDs for some students. The board also discussed digital textbooks for the sixth grade class. Coordinator of Computer Technology John Dodds also said at the meetng, “We’ve received 100 sixth grade laptops,” and explained how a new web server for Taconic Hills students gives students Taconic Hills email addresses, with which they will be able to communicate only with other Taconic Hills students or teachers in an “archived and monitored,” environment. Read the full story in The Columbia Paper.

Ken Lovett and Casey Seiler are reporting at Capitol Confidential Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino, the county executive in Westchester, received more than $900,000 in campaign donations from dozens of companies that received county contracts, according to a report released by the state Democratic Committee, Tues., Sept. 30. The committee's report revealed 47 companies, their principals, and subsidiaries that gave to Astorino’s campaigns since 2009 received a combined 236 contracts worth $709 million. The report looks only at money flowing from the companies and not from their principals or related individuals. The Republican’s campaign has regularly tweaked Cuomo’s administration for actions that benefit the governor’s largest donors. In other campaign news, Rick Karlin is reporting Republican Assembly member Steve McLaughlin last week sent a letter to fellow GOP members in both the Assembly and Senate. Basically, McLaughlin, who has been an outspoken critic of Cuomo, is dismayed by the reluctance of his fellow Republicans to back Astorino. In the letter, McLaughlin lays out a 13-point bill of particulars about why Republicans should not be backing the Democrat incumbent, from the SAFE Act gun control law, to Cuomo’s vow to help put the state Senate into Democratic hands. Read both stories at Capitol Confidential, a Times Union blog.

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 66F; low 52F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 66F; low 53F.[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in Studio A.

FAR LEFT: The temperature on the far left is from the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page.
MIDDLE TEMP: Cairo from Weather Underground page.
FAR RIGHT: Catskill from Weather Underground page.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Catskill, in Greene County:

Today: A chance of showers. Cloudy. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Wednesday night, a slight chance of showers before midnight. Patchy fog after 4 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent

Forecast for the next three days:
Thursday: Patchy fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy. High near 70. Thursday night, partly cloudy. Low around 48.
Friday: Sunny. High near 71. Friday night, a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy. Low around 54.
Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 8 a.m. Cloudy. High near 66. Saturday night, mostly cloudy. Low around 43.

Sunrise today: 6:53 a.m.
Sunset today: 6:36 p.m.
Length of the day: 11:43 hrs.

Public meetings
Today is the first Wednesday of the month.
WGXC suggests calling ahead to confirm time and location.
(All telephone numbers are in the 518 area code except where noted.)

CAIRO Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo (622-3120).
GHENT Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
GREENE COUNTY Legislature Human Services, Health and Education committees, 6 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
GREENPORT Town Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Greenport Town Hall, 600 Town Hall Drive, Hudson (828-4656).
HALCOTT Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Halcott Grange, 254 Co. Rte. 3, Halcott Center (845-254-9920).
HUDSON Common Council Youth & Aging Committee meeting, 6 p.m.; Arts, Entertainment & Tourism Committee meeting, 6:45 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
LIVINGSTON Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, County Rte. 19, Livingston (851-9441).
NEW BALTIMORE Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 3809 Co. Rte. 51, Hannacroix (756-6671).
PHILMONT Library Board of Trustees meeting, 7 p.m. at Library, 101 Main St., Philmont (672-5010).

The day ahead on WGXC 90.7-FM
Extended: Radio Love Pledge Drive (Day Fourteen): WGXC Hands-on Radio must raise $35,000 to support its operating expenses. The pledge number to call is (518) 697-7400. Or make your tax-deductible donation online at wgxc.org/donate.

12:05 a.m.: Radio Stew: Radio-Controlled Drones Fear of bombs dropping from blue skies now wreaks havoc with the emotional lives of many innocents who happen to live near where suspected terrorists may be hiding. This show explores that fear with John Oliver, The Gap Band, U2, El-P, and others.
1 a.m.: Vital Weekly: Sigtryggur Berg Sigmarsson Episode 949 of weekly experimental new music show, by folks formerly behind Staalplaat. Click on title for playlist 949.
2 a.m.: Tabs Out: Terrence Hannum Man, we’ve been slackin on castin lately, but we’re well rested and back with a fresh stack of cassettes. This episode is all over the place with tapes by Shredded Nerve, Brotman & Short, Portopia ’81, Kurt Braunohler, Perfume River, Seth Graham, Sleep Museum, Sewer Election & Puce Mary, Height With Friends, Terrence Hannum, Alberich, Osiris-1, Metal Rouge, Reactive Identity, and Smokey Emery.

6 a.m.: Background Briefing with Ian Masters Inside breaking international and national news. A radio program featuring international and national news, expert guests, policy makers and critics with analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural and social issues. This program goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard in the American media.
7 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show Local news, weather, events, music and more. Live from the Hudson studio. Hosted by Tyson Hauf (Zooms, 11 a.m., Wednesday).
8 a.m.: Democracy Now! hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. National, daily, independent, award-winning news program providing audiences with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S. corporate-sponsored media.
9 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show continues.
10 a.m.: @Issue: Tiffany Garriga Hudson Second Ward Alderwoman Tiffany Garriga will discuss Bliss Tower and the Hudson Housing Authority, and other issues, while the Radio Love Pledge Drive continues. Hosted by Victor Mendolia and Debora Gilbert
2 p.m.: The Barbershop Talks: Radio Love Pledge Drive, Part 2 The WGXC Radio Love Pledge Drive is still going strong. Nothing but pledge talk, fresh Skittles and "Pulling up to the Truck Stop" with the 18 Wheeler. Plus a special Truck Stop in honor of Myka Bryant, aka "Baby Girl." Hosted by Vern Cross and Kamal Johnson.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show
6 p.m.: Feature Story News
7 a.m.: PA System: Radio Love Edition With special guest Chris Bishop, host of "Vinyl Rundown." Hosted by Peter Aaron.