Arthur Cusano is reporting in the Register Star the Columbia County Board of Supervisors voted Mon., Sept. 29, to change the Federal Aviation Administration designation of the Columbia County Airport in West Ghent. The redesignation was due to the volume of jet aircraft operations per year. The change in designation would allow the airport to maintain a 300-foot runway safety zone, rather than a 1,000-foot safety zone. The designation change application now heads to the FAA for approval. In other business, the board approved a contract with The Bonadio (Bone-ah-DEO) Group, a Rochester-based accounting firm with offices in Albany, that specializes in maximizing financial reimbursements. The county will pay a flat fee of $200,000 a year for the firm’s services. The board also unanimously voted to appoint Todd Zbytniewski (pronounced: Zbit-new-ski) interim administrator of the Pine Haven Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Philmont, effective Oct. 3. He is currently Vice President of Geriatric Services at Kaaterskill Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greene County. Zbytniewski is the former director of Pine Haven. Current Pine Haven Administrator Art Proper (PROH-per) submitted his resignation from the position last month. Read the full story in the Register Star.

The Columbia County Industrial Development Agency’s public hearing for public comment on Ginsberg’s project scheduled for Oct. 1 at the Claverack Town Hall has been moved to the A. B. Shaw Fire Company Firehouse, 67 State Route 23, Claverack, at 7 p.m. Oct. 15. Ginsberg’s, a large food service distributor, hopes to break ground soon for a new warehouse and maintenance facility on Route 66, directly across from the Gerald R. Simons Industrial Park. See previous WGXC Newsroom coverage of the Ginsberg's project here.

Freeman Klopott at Bloomberg reports that the New York Public Service Commission is delaying a decision on the proposed $45.2 billion merger of Comcast and Time Warner Cable, and will vote Nov. 13 rather than Oct. 2. The merger, which will affect 2.2 million cable customers, has resulted in almost 3,000 public comments, one of the most active proceedings in the commission’s history, according to PSC spokeman James Denn. The commission’s staff has recommended the acquisition be approved only Comcast keep jobs in the New York, offers faster broadband here, improves customer service, and expands in rural areas with easier enrollment standards for a program that offers cheap, high-speed Internet service to poor families. Read the full story at Bloomberg.

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[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 76F; low 54F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 75F; low 55F.[/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, mainly after 2 p.m. Patchy fog before 7 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Tuesday night, a chance of showers, mainly between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Forecast for the next three days:
Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy. High near 71. Wednesday night, mostly cloudy. Low around 51.
Thursday: Partly sunny. High near 69. Thursday night, partly cloudy. Low around 50.
Friday: Partly sunny. High near 71. Friday night, rain likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 55.

Sunrise today: 6:52 a.m.
Sunset today: 6:38 p.m.
Length of the day: 11:45 hrs.

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

CANAAN Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 1647 Co. Rte. 5, Canaan (781-3144).

The day ahead on WGXC 90.7-FM
Radio Love Pledge Drive Day Thirteen: 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: Jaap Blonk  Jaap Blonk (born 1953, Woerden) is a Dutch avant-garde composer and performance artist. One of his early influences was Kurt Schwitters, whose Ursonate he first heard in 1979; he memorized the entire work, and it became one of the cornerstones of his repertory; he has recited portions of the piece hundreds of times in various public places.[2] His compositions and performances are examples of sound poetry, making use of words and phonetic snippets as well as clicks, hisses, and other vocal manipulations. He works as a solo performer, in collaboration with avant-garde musicians such as John Tchicai, Tristan Honsiger, and Mats Gustafsson, and with his own ensembles Splinks and BRAAXTAAL.[1] His live performances involve humor and improvisation, and are occasionally received poorly by audiences, as when he was booked as an opener for punk rock band The Stranglers early in the 1980s.

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 "Petee Pete" Lievense.
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.
12 p.m. (noon): Duquesne Whistle/Coyote Ghost Radio Show: Radio Love Pledge Drive Doug Clow and Kurt Lehner are reunited to play music and ask for support during the WGXC Radio Love Pledge Drive.
2 p.m.: Kenny Landin Radio Love Special Ken Landin hosts a music show during the Radio Love pledge drive, live from the Hudson studio.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show
6 p.m.: Feature Story News

Some of the stories that made the news Fri., Sept. 26 through Mon., Sept. 29:

Jimmy Vielkind reported at Capital New York that after months of not campaigning and ignoring challenges by opponents to debate, Andrew M. Cuomo’s campaign has agreed to participate in two debates in October. The governor's campaign has agreed to a one-on-one debate with Republican challenger, Westchester County executive Rob Astorino in New York City. The second debate will occur in Buffalo, and include Cuomo, Astorino, Libertarian nominee Michael McDermott and Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins. No dates have been set for the debates as of yet.

Arthur Cusano reported in the Register Star a resolution to change the Federal Aviation Administration designation of the Columbia County Airport is scheduled to be voted on by the full Board of Supervisors, Mon., Sept. 29. The board's Airport and Public Works committees have approved plans to accept the FAA re-designation of the airport, based primarily on the number of aircraft landings and takeoffs that occur every year. The FAA notified the county on June 5 that it could reclassify the airport. The new classification will make updating the airport to required FAA safety code regulations easier. The board resolution will authorize the committees to work with the FAA to meet the new designation, said Airport Committee Chairman Art Bassin. After the expected approval, the county will need to submit plans to the FAA to implement the necessary changes. Final approval from the FAA will take a few months, Bassin said.

The Daily Freeman reported Columbia-Greene Community College will hold an instant admissions day, Oct. 29, at its Greenport campus. Representatives from both the admissions and financial aid offices will be on hand. Participants who bring official transcript(s) and who do not require a placement test or information session, can be accepted on the spot. More information is available at mycommunitycollege [dot] com.

A widespread electrical outage the morning of Sun., Sept. 27, left more than 3,300 National Grid customers in Hudson and Greenport without power, according to Columbia Co. 911. The power loss knocked out traffic lights throughout the area, and took WGXC off the air for approximately two hours. The outage was caused when a squirrel found its way into an unidentified, area power substation, according to the account by Arthur Cusano in the Register Star. A National Grid spokesman said squirrels will place their front paws on one wire and their back paws on the other and create a live circuit as a result. The system them shuts down to avoid additional damage.

Audrey Matott reported in The Daily Mail travelers gathered at 31 feet of freshly laid train tracks at the site of the Cairo Railroad Depot, Fri., Sept. 26. The Cairo Historical Society drew the crowd to celebrate its revival of the Cairo Railroad. It is hoped the project will lead to the reconstruction of the depot, which will likely serve as a museum. “This is a very historic event for us and the town,” said Cairo Historical Society President John Kargoe. The historical society is expected to now focus its efforts on the fundraising necessary to move the project forward.

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[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 79F; low 55F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 77F; low 56F.[/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: Patchy fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny. High near 79. Monday night, mostly cloudy. Low around 59.

Forecast for the next three days:
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 71. Tuesday night, a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 55.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny. High near 68. Wednesday night, a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 53.
Thursday: Partly sunny. High near 71. Thursday night, partly cloudy. Low around 51.

Sunrise today: 6:51 a.m.
Sunset today: 6:39 p.m.
Length of the day: 11:48 hrs.

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

COLUMBIA COUNTY Board of Supervisors Pine Haven pre-bid, 10 a.m.; .1 [point one] Committee meeting, 1 p.m.; Finance Committee meeting, 2 p.m.; Pine Haven Sub-committee meeting, 5:30 p.m.; special meeting of the full Board of Supervisors, 6:30 p.m., all at 401 State Street, Hudson (828-1527).
TAGHKANIC Zoning Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 909 Route 82, Taghkanic (851-7638).

The day ahead on WGXC 90.7-FM
Radio Love Pledge Drive Day Twelve: 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 a.m. (midnight): Mecca Normal, 75 Dollar Bill Live performances will be recorded for broadcast at midnight on WGXC and Wave Farm Radio. From Wikipedia: "Mecca Normal is a two-piece indie rock band from Vancouver, Canada, formed by Jean Smith and David Lester in 1984. Smith writes lyrics and sings in a style that is often confrontational and laced with feminist themes; Lester's melodic yet dissonant guitar swirls and loops around her vocals. Merging the personal with the political in their songs and art-related activism, they helped define the sound and spirit of the early diy/indie rock/riot grrrl movement alongside bands such as Beat Happening and Bikini Kill."

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 "Petee Pete" Lievense.
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.
2 p.m.: Foraging Aheading: Radio Love Pledge Drive Edition Special broadcast time for the monthly show "Foraging Ahead." Hosted by Kevin Factor.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show: Tom Atlee Interview with the first recipient of the Hawthorne Valley Center for Social Research's Empathic Individualism Award, Tom Atlee, Director of the Co-Intelligence Institute in Eugene, Oregon. Atlee's theory of co-intelligence explores intelligence that arises from the wholeness of life. Following that interview, the show will go live from the Spotty Dog in Hudson on Day 12 of the WGXC Radio Love Pledge Drive. News, weather, music, events, and more. Hosted by Kieran Riley and Andy Reid.
6 p.m.: Feature Story News
9:30 p.m.: Odd Weather: Radio Love Edition Show will feature special guest Lunar Moss as part of this Radio Love Pledge Drive show. Hosted by Alexander Turnquist.

Rick Karlin in Capitol Confidential reports that, for the second time, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has extended the public comment period for the Global Companies permit application at the Port of Albany for an additional 60 days until Nov. 30. Global Companies submitted a permit application to modify its Air Title V Facility permit to allow the company to heat petroleum products, including crude oil, residual fuel, and biofuels at its facility at the Port of Albany. The plant would allow heavier crude, such as that from Alberta, Canada’s tar sands region, to be put on tankers. There have been several high-profile accidents with oil train cars in North America recently, and several minor accidents in the Capitol Region. Comments on the permit can be submitted to DEC by Nov. 30 via e-mail: r4dep@dec.ny.gov or mailed to:
William Clarke
NYSDEC Region 4 Headquarters
1130 North Westcott Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306

Jimmy Vielkind reports at Capital New York that after months of not campaigning and ignoring challenges by opponents to debate, Governor Andrew Cuomo's campaign agreed to two debates in October. Cuomo has agreed to a one-on-one debate between the incumbent Governor and his Republican opponent, Westchester County executive Rob Astorino, in New York City, sponsored by WNYC and the Wall Street Journal. Another debate in Buffalo, sponsored by The Buffalo News and WNED-WBFO, will feature Cuomo, Astorino, Libertarian candidate Michael McDermott and Green Party nominee Howie Hawkins. No dates have been set for the debates as of yet. Five candidates in all, including Steve Cohn of the Sapient Party, have been certified for the ballot in November for governor. Read the full story in Capital New York.

Local News
PLAY AUDIO (2:52)

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

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82, and a low around 54.

• Monday: Patchy fog between 7 and 8 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 78, and a slight chance of showers Monday night with a low around 55.

• Tuesday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, 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

Selected Songs: Prince
Sept. 28, 2014: 2 a.m. – 5 a.m.
Radia: Brendon Wilson
Sept. 28, 2014: 5 a.m. – 5:30 a.m.
CounterSpin: Laurie Garrett, Anne Petermann
Sept. 28, 2014: 5:30 a.m. – 6 a.m.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) discusses several issues with cable provider Comcast, including its proposed merger with Time Warner Cable at its next regular meeting at 10:30 a.m., Thu., Oct. 2, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, in Albany. The PSC will review, "Comcast’s Extension of the Review Period," "Joint Petition of Time Warner Cable, Inc. and Comcast Corporation for Approval of a Holding Company Level Transfer of Control," and "Joint Petition of Charter Communications, Inc. and Comcast Corporation for Approval of a Transfer of Control of Subsidiaries and Franchises." Bill Sanderson in Capital New York reported recently that, "Since Comcast announced plans to merge with Time Warner Cable, PSC members or their staff have had five non-public meetings with Comcast officials, records show. At least one of the meetings, Capital New York reported, also included a Cuomo administration official. What was said at the meetings isn't public record: The PSC responded to a FOIL request for records or notes of the meetings by saying there aren't any." “New Yorkers not only endure slower internet service than similar cities in other parts of the world, but they also pay higher prices for that substandard service,” New York City comptroller Scott Stringer says in comments filed to the commission. “Tokyo residents enjoy speeds that are eight times faster than New York City’s, for a lower price. And Hong Kong residents enjoy speeds that are 20 times faster, for the equivalent price.” The commission webcasts its meetings at: http://www.dps.ny.gov/Webcasts.html

The Mid-Hudson News Network reports in The Daily Freeman that Ulster County is now establishing a policy, “to develop a comprehensive broadband strategy that covers the current and future needs of its residents, including those in rural areas, and major sectors within the county, agriculture, business, education, government, healthcare, public safety and utilities.” Carl Belfiglio (R-Esopus) said, “In Ellenville, the high school has state of the art broadband service through Ulster County BOCES, and all of the schools on that campus, yet Ellenville Hospital does not have it.” Ulster seeks development of one-year, two-year and five-year-plus proposals for broadband expansion. Read the full story in The Daily Freeman.

Personalities from country station WRWD (107.3-FM), Marty Mitchell, Paty Quyn, and Uncle Mike, broadcast live at the Hudson Valley Honor Flight 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m., and 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27 at Stewart International Airport. The Hudson Valley Honor Flight's Fifth Flight leaves for Washington D.C. from Stewart International Airport Saturday.

Community radio station WGXC broadcasts live from the Spotty Dog Books & Ale in Hudson from 4-6 p.m. Mon., Sept., 29. There will be lively discussion, news, music, events, and more, hosted by Kieran Riley and Andy Reid. The public is welcome to stop by. WGXC is holding its Radio Love Pledge Drive. WGXC Hands-on Radio must raise $35,000 to support its operating expenses. The number to call to make your pledge is (518) 697-7400. Or make your tax-deductible donation online at wgxc.org/donate.

WGXC and Wave Farm Radio will record, and possibly webcast performances from Mecca Normal and 75 Dollar Bill at 3 p.m. Sun., Sept. 29 from the John Doe Books & Records store in Hudson. Mecca Normal is a legendary two-piece indie rock band from Vancouver, Canada, formed by Jean Smith and David Lester in 1984. Tune in.

Local News
Local news from Wave Farm‘s WGXC 90.7-FM in the Hudson Valley, New York for Sat., Sept. 27. PLAY AUDIO (4:33)

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

• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78, and a low around 51.

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79, and a low around 53.

• Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Sunrise 6:49 a.m.
Sunset 7:43 p.m.
Other celestial rises/sets
Moon 10:04 A.M. 8:01 P.M.
Mercury 9:07 A.M. 7:24 P.M.
Venus 6:10 A.M. 6:34 P.M.
Mars 12:28 P.M. 9:32 P.M.
Jupiter 2:36 A.M. 4:48 P.M.
Saturn 10:40 A.M. 8:49 P.M.
Uranus 7:03 P.M. 7:49 A.M.
Neptune 5:34 P.M. 4:27 A.M.
Pluto 2:33 P.M. 12:03 A.M.

WGXC Programming

Sonar Love
Sept. 27, 2014: midnight – 11:59 p.m.
Radio Stew: TV on the Radio
Sept. 27, 2014: 12:05 a.m. – 4 a.m.
Amateur Radio Newsline: ARRL Simulated Emergency Test
Sept. 27, 2014: 6 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.
Glenn Hauser's World of Radio: Ukraine
Sept. 27, 2014: 6:30 a.m. – 7 a.m.
Off The Hook: 1936 Western Electric Telephone
Sept. 27, 2014: 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: New War
Sept. 27, 2014: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Saturday Morning Serial: Mars One Radio Argument
Sept. 27, 2014: 9 a.m. – noon
Radius Sketchpad: Radio Aktiv
Sept. 27, 2014: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday Afternoon Show: Mecca Normal
Sept. 27, 2014: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Framework: Emmanuel Mieville
Sept. 27, 2014: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Driftwood Soldier, Matt Heckle
Sept. 27, 2014: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Melanie Lekocevic is reporting in The Daily Mail a veritable who’s who of local, county, state and federal officials recently turned out at the Fountain Flats Business Park in Coxsackie, where Ferguson Enterprises will soon be housed. Ferguson is the nation's largest distributor of plumbing supplies. The trip to the construction site was organized by the Greene County Industrial Development Agency, which spearheaded the deal to bring the company to Coxsackie. Construction is proceeding on the 460,000 square foot building. Walls are expected to begin going up by within the week. When completed, the distribution center will have a 1,500 foot access road, and 70 dock doors. In addition to generating tax revenue, the deal is expected to bring 75 jobs to the community within the first two years of operation, and an additional 95 jobs after that. The decision by Ferguson Enterprises to settle in Coxsackie was hailed by elected officials when it was announced in December 2013, even drawing the attention of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. To date, it is the Greene County IDA’s largest land deal. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

Selim Algar is reporting in the New York Post Sarah Dibben, of Swallow Coffee in Hudson, has taken legal action against a Williamsburg, Brooklyn cafe of the same name. Dibben claims her customers are becoming confused by the likeness and that the ensuing chaos has become intolerable, according to the lawsuit she filed in Brooklyn federal court. The suit minimizes the distance that separate the operations by presenting Hudson and Brooklyn as quasi-sister cities. Dibben also argues that many businesses in Hudson have branches in New York or were formerly based there. Dibben is seeking unspecified damages. Read the full story in the New York Post.

Matthew Hamilton is reporting in the Times Union a state Supreme Court justice dismissed a New York State United Teachers challenge to the state property tax cap. The union, however, was offered a chance to amend its lawsuit. NYSUT filed the action against the state, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Education Commissioner John King in February 2013, claiming the tax cap legislation was unconstitutional as it applies to public schools. In a 16-page ruling released Thurs., Sept. 25, Judge Patrick McGrath dismissed the case, citing numerous earlier court decisions as precedent. NYSUT pointed to five areas of error by the state when it imposed the cap in 2011. McGrath rejected each claim in his decision. The union said it was reviewing the decision. Read the full story in the Times Union.

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 77F; low 52F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 77F; 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:

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a Special Weather Statement for Fri., Sept. 26, warning of areas of dense fog. The dense fog will continue across portions of eastern New York and western New England through at least 9 a.m. Some visibilities could drop to one-quarter of a mile, or less. The dense fog is expected to gradually lift between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Today: Patchy dense fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, sunny. High near 76. Friday night, patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, mostly clear. Low around 50.

Forecast for the next three days:
Saturday: Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny. High near 84. Saturday night, patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, mostly clear. Low around 52.
Sunday: Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny. High near 84. Sunday night, mostly clear. Low around 53.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High near 80. Monday night, mostly cloudy. Low around 54.

Sunrise today: 6:47 a.m.
Sunset today: 6:45 p.m.
Length of the day: 11:57 hrs.

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

CLERMONT Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 1795 Route 9, Clermont (537-6868).
HUDSON Historic Preservation Commission, 10 a.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).

The day ahead on WGXC 90.7-FM
Radio Love Pledge Drive Day Nine: 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.

1 a.m.: Taran's Free Jazz Hour: Steve Dalachinsky  Episode 27 of 2014 of two-hour free jazz show that airs on eight European radio stations and Wave Farm Radio and WGXC 90.7-FM in the Hudson Valley, in New York, in the United States. Click on title to access the playlist.

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 WGXC Acra studio at the Wave Farm Study Center. 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.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show
6 p.m.: Feature Story News
7 p.m.: Guest DJ: Last Name Landin The newest and hottest dance/party music. Information at facebook.com/lastnamelandin.

Barbara Reina is reporting in the Register Star some local officials are troubled by what they are calling a lack of disclosure by state and federal regulators around a half-million dollar settlement over inaccurate testing at the Dewey Loeffel Superfund site in Nassau, Rensselaer Co. The settlement was reached between the state Department of Health and the current owners of Northeast Analytical Inc. in June. Inefficient water testing by the Schenectady-based private lab may have resulted in an under-reporting of the samples analyzed, according to court filings. U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson said he is demanding answers on why the test results and the state's settlement with the lab were never made public. He also continues to call for a comprehensive public health study of the site. According to the settlement, nearly half of the total fine is earmarked for the lab site in Schenectady Co., where the tests were conducted. Nassau Town Supervisor David Fleming said he was outraged that none of the information related to the testing issues was shared with the communities directly involved. He was also angry that a large portion of the settlement money was headed to another county. Fleming said he will be seeking legal counsel on the matter. From 1952 until 1968, the Dewey Loeffel site was used for the disposal of an estimated 46,000 tons of waste materials generated by several companies including General Electric, Bendix Corporation and Schenectady Chemicals, according to the EPA. Read the full story in the Register Star.

Mid-Hudson News Service is reporting Columbia County had the lowest unemployment rate in the region in August, according to data released by the state Department of Labor. At 4.7 percent, the county's jobless rate was one-tenth of a percent below Putnam County, Rockland County was third on the list and Westchester and Dutchess followed. Greene County was ranked sixth with a 6 percent unemployment rate. The August unemployment rate in the Hudson Valley was 5.4 percent, down from 5.7 percent in July and down from 6.4 percent in August 2013.

Matthew Hamilton is reporting at Capitol Confidential fresh off a debate with state Sen. Cecilia Tkaczyk (KAT-chik), Republican 46th Senate District candidate George Amedore received backing by Unshackle Upstate, Wed., Sept. 24. State Sen. Kathy Marchione (MARSH-ee-own) also received an Unshackle endorsement. Marchione is being challenged by Democrat Brian Howard. Unshackle put its support behind 23 legislative candidates statewide, including 16 incumbents. The organization billed the endorsements as bi-partisan, which they technically are, though 20 are for Republican candidates and another is for state Sen. Mark Grisanti. He lost in the Republican primary for the 60th Senate District seat and is on the November ballot as only an Independent. According to its website, Unshackle Upstate is a coalition of more than 80 business and trade organizations representing upwards of 70,000 companies that employ more than 1.5 million people. Read the fulls story at Capitol Confidential, a Times Union blog.