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[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 70F; low 50F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 70F; low 52F.[/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 rain, mainly after 4 p.m. Cloudy. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Thursday night, a chance of light rain, mainly before 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Forecast for the next three days:
Friday: Sunny. High near 76. Friday night, patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, mostly clear. Low around 51.
Saturday: Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny. High near 84. Saturday night, clear. Low around 52.
Sunday: Sunny. High near 83. Sunday night, mostly clear. Low around 54.

Sunrise today: 6:46 a.m.
Sunset today: 6:46 p.m.
Length of the day: 11:59 hrs.

Public meetings
Today is the fourth 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.)

CHATHAM Village Board meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham (392-5821).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Board of Supervisors .1 [point one] Committee meeting, 1 p.m.; Finance Committee meeting, 2 p.m.; Pine Haven Sub-committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. all at 401 State Street, Hudson (828-1527).
COPAKE Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
DURHAM Task Force meeting, 7 p.m., Town Building, 7309 St. Route 81, East Durham (239-8260).
GERMANTOWN Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 50 Palatine Park Road, Germantown (537-6687).
GREENVILLE Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m. at high school, Route 81, Greenville (966-5070).
HUDSON Community Development and Planning Agency board meeting, 6 p.m. at 1 N. Front St., Hudson (751-1044).
STUYVESANT Greenway Committee meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, 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
Radio Love Pledge Drive Day Eight: 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: Signals "Signals" sent into the ether from John Williams, Photek, Seefeel, Brian Eno, William Orbit, and others.
1 a.m.: Selected Songs: Krzysztof Penderecki From Wikipedia: "Krzysztof Eugeniusz Penderecki (/ˈkʃɪʃtɔːf ˌpɛndəˈrɛtski/; Polish: [ˈkʂɨʂtɔf ɛuˈɡɛɲuʂ pɛndɛˈrɛt͡skʲi]; born 23 November 1933) is a Polish composer and conductor. The Guardian has called him Poland's greatest living composer.[1] Among his best known works are his Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima, St. Luke Passion, Polish Requiem, Anaklasis, four operas, eight symphonies and other orchestral pieces, a variety of instrumental concertos, choral settings of mainly religious texts, as well as chamber and instrumental works."

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 Pam Badila and Cheryl K.
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.: Prison Voices Projects: The Rockefeller Drug Laws The Rockefeller Drug Laws of the 1970's imposed harsh mandatory minimum sentences for first-time drug offenders in New York state. These laws sparked a prison boom in upstate New York, where new prisons were built. And they caused a generation of "fatherless communities" in New York City where many of the prisoners came from. Both regions share the same root problem: Lack of economic opportunities. But, drug policy effect them in very different ways. Now that the laws have relaxed and the prison boom is over, communities in New York's North Country that relied on the prison economy are hurting again. This episode looks at some alternative ideas for revitalizing those economies. Produced by Emily Truitt. Content is borrowed from North Country Public Radio's Prison Time Media Project.
2 p.m.: @Issue: Howie Hawkins This special episode features an interview with Green Party gubernatorial candidate Howie Hawkins. Hosted by Victor Mendolia.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show
6 p.m.: Feature Story News
7 p.m.: The Jazz Disturbance: John Esposito Interview with John Esposito, pianist, composer, full time Assistant Visiting Professor and Artist-in-Residence at Bard College, owner of Sunjump Records and new daddy! He will discuss the new Sunjump Records release “The Mr P Sessions” by guitarist Sangeeta Michael Berardi. Berardi has Parkinson’s disease. Also, a live webstream after 9 p.m. from Spotty Dog Books & Ale in Hudson, featuring performances by guitarist Alexander Turnquist and singer-songwriter Michael Chapman. Hosted by Cheryl K.

Katie Kocijanski is reporting in the Register Star the Greenport Planning Board Tues., Sept. 23, put the brakes on the proposed Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Greenport Gardens development. The 66-unit building would be located on Green Acres Road near Joslen Boulevard. The board requested three letters of approval and comments on the project from the town’s highway superintendent, fire chief and water and wastewater superintendent before the project could be moved forward. Earlier this month Greenport Supervisor John Porreca and the Town Board expressed their disapproval of the development. Several community members have also expressed their opposition to the project during two public information sessions. Read the full story in the Register Star.

Matthew Hamilton is reporting in the Times Union Democratic state Sen. Cecilia Tkaczyk (KAT-chik) and Republican George Amedore met in their first debate of the 2014 race for the 46th Senate District seat Tues., Sept. 23. Both were critical of each other's records, policy stances and even their preference in ice cream flavor at the Daily Gazette-hosted debate at Proctors GE Theatre. Both offered positions on casinos, upstate economic revival, ethics and women's issues and differed often, including from the first question, when they were asked which flavor ice cream they prefer: vanilla or chocolate? Tkaczyk went first and chose chocolate. Amedore, after some thought, picked vanilla. "He just wants to be different," she said, setting a tone that would continue throughout the night. The back-and-forth between the two was largely confined to their answer and rebuttal periods, though the audience grew rowdy often and cheered for both candidates. There also was some booing and heckling, so much so part way through Tkaczyk's closing statements that she had to pause while a mix of boos and cheers were hushed. Amedore will be a guest on WGXC's "The Right Opinion," at 10 a.m. today (Wed., Sept. 24). Read the full story in the Times Union.

Justin Davis is reporting in The Columbia Paper the Stockport Town Board has moved ahead with projects intended to resolve multiple water issues, specifically the brown water in Kings Acres and Water District 2, and water pressure problems for residents off Route 9. The town has borrowed $400,000 to resolve the these problems. The work to be done includes painting and lining the water tank, installing and repairing fire hydrants, and a new control panel in the Stockport Pump Station. The town is also drilling a larger water line and installing a new junction box for several houses on Route 9 near Rossman Road. The new line and junction box will resolve water pressure issues that have been ongoing for nearly 30 years at those locations. Read the full story in The Columbia Paper.

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[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 74F; low 51F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 74F; 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: Sunny. High near 74. Wednesday night, mostly cloudy. Low around 52.

Forecast for the next three days:
Thursday: A chance of rain, mainly between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Cloudy. High near 68. Thursday night, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear. Low around 49.
Friday: Sunny. High near 75. Friday night, clear. Low around 50.
Saturday: Sunny. High near 81. Saturday night, clear. Low around 53.

Sunrise today: 6:45 a.m.
Sunset today: 6:48 p.m.
Length of the day: 12:02 hrs.

Public meetings
Today is the fourth 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.)

ATHENS Village Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Community Center, 2 First St., Athens (945-1551).
CAIRO Town Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo (622-3120).
CATSKILL Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m., at high school, 341 Main St., Catskill (943-4696).
CLAVERACK Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing on the Ginsberg project, 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 91 Church St., Mellenville (672-7911).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Board of Supervisors Public Works Committee, 6 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson (828-1527).
COPAKE Hamlet Revitalization Task Force meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mountain View Rd., Copake (329-1234).
HUDSON Common Council Public Works Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m.; Legal Committee meeting, 6:15 p.m.; both at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
HUDSON Development Corporation meeting, 12 p.m. (noon) at 1 North Front St., Hudson (751-1044).
KINDERHOOK Historical Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).
PHILMONT Village Board Workshop meeting, 7 p.m., Village Hall, 124 Main St., Philmont (672-7032).

The day ahead on WGXC 90.7-FM
Radio Love Pledge Drive Day Seven: 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.: Vital Weekly: Darshan Ambient
5 a.m.: Hard Knock Radio: Bob Law Radio programmer and media justice advocate Bob Law talks about the state of Black media. From Pacifica Radio.

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.
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.: The Right Opinion: George Amedore Rotterdam resident George Amedore will be in the studio to discuss his campaign to unseat state Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk in the 46th Senate District race. Hosted by Ed Fertik. From Wikipedia: "George A. Amedore, Jr. (born April 2, 1969) was a Republican member of the New York State Senate for a brief period in January 2013. Previously, he had been a member of the New York State Assembly representing the 105th Assembly District, which includes all of Montgomery County and part of Schenectady County. Amedore was born and raised in Schenectady County. He is vice president of Amedore Homes, a business founded in 1974 by his father, George Amedore, Sr."
11 a.m.: Zooms: Radio Love Pledge Drive Join Tyson Hauf as he does a stripped down Zooms, explaining his perception of the vitality of non-commercial community radio!
12 p.m. (noon): Bedazzled Radio Special Spike Priggen, host of the Bedazzled Radio Hour, will be hosting a special Radio Love music show for two hours.
2 p.m.: The Barbershop Talks: Pros and Cons of Social Media On Day Seven of the Radio Love Pledge Drive, The Barbershop Talks will feature a discussion of the pros and cons of social media. There will also be new fresh Skittles from Slay Diddy, the 18 Wheeler and more. Plus the Radio Love Pledge Drive - please donate. No amount is too small. Hosted by Vern Cross and Kamal Johnson.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show
6 p.m.: Feature Story News
7 p.m.: All Hopped Up (And Ready to Go): 'B' Sides Broadcasting live from WGXC's Acra studio during the Radio Love Pledge Drive. Hosted by Tony Fletcher.
9:30 p.m.: Vinyl Rundown Hosted by Chris Bishop.

Jim Planck is reporting in The Daily Mail the town of Catskill’s plan to have the service provided by its ambulance department upgraded to paramedic level by the first of next year, has slowed a bit. At the Town Board meeting last week, Catskill Ambulance Administrator George June told board members the town had again been asked to delay implementation of the anticipated upgrade. That request was based on the anticipated submission of the county’s Emergency Medical Services task force recommendations. The town board earlier stated that whether the original target date of Jan. 1 is met, or whether the upgrade takes longer and doesn’t happen until the spring, its intent is to proceed regardless. At the meeting last week, however, June told board members the county may agreed to increase funding enough to allow the current system to continue an additional year without any cost increase to Catskill or other towns in the county. June said he feels the town should sign on for one more year at the current rate. June's comments met with a mixed response from the board. Town Supervisor Joseph Leggio said if the town waits six months to move its plan forward, the delay will not impede the eventual upgrade. No time frame was given for receipt of a contract from the county for formal review and consideration. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

Vince Pecoraro is reporting in the Chatham Courier the Austerlitz Town Board met Thurs., Sept. 18, to discuss balancing the town budget, at the same time it passed a local law that would allow the town to exceed the state mandated tax cap. Supervisor Robert Lagonia said the town's budget shortfall was more than $100,000 this year, and increased expenses have steadily drained the town's reserves for over five years. Lagonia said, "If we continue to do what we're doing,...we're not going to have any money in the bank." Following a lengthy discussion, the board did not make a decision to increase the town's taxes or cut any programs, but agreed to meet Tues., Sept. 23 to continue to the budget discussion. Read the full story in the Chatham Courier.

The Mid-Hudson News Network reported Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert Astorino brought his campaign to the Hudson Valley and Catskills Sun., Sept. 21. Astorino, the Westchester County executive who is challenging Democrat Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, said an increasing number of voters are disenchanted with the incumbent. Astorino said the first indication that people are ready for a big change was when 40 percent of Democrats statewide voted against their own candidate. He said, "...if people were feeling real good about the state, they would have voted in record numbers for their own governor in their own primary.” Attorney and college professor Zephyr Teachout challenged Cuomo in the primary and carried most eastern New York counties, including all of the counties in the Mid-Hudson region. On Sunday, Astorino attended church services in Newburgh and Poughkeepsie. He also stopped at a Greene County grassroots rally in Greenville. Read the full story in the Daily Freeman.

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[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 71F; low 44F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 71F; low 45F.[/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: Sunny. High near 70. Tuesday night, patchy fog after 3 a.m. Otherwise, mostly clear. Low around 45.

Forecast for the next three days:
Wednesday: Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, sunny. High near 72. Wednesday night, mostly cloudy. Low around 51.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High near 68. Thursday night, partly cloudy. Low around 52.
Friday: Sunny. High near 78. Friday night, clear. Low around 52.

Sunrise today: 6:44 a.m.
Sunset today: 6:50 p.m.
Length of the day: 12:05 hrs.

Public meetings
Today is the fourth 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, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 1647 Co. Route 5, Canaan (781-3144).
CATSKILL Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill (943-2141).
CHATHAM CENTRAL Board of Education meeting, 6:30 p.m. at high school, 50 Woodbridge Ave., Chatham (392-2400).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Board of Supervisors County Government Committee meeting, 5 p.m. at 401 State St., Hudson (828-1527).
COLUMBIA Economic Development Corporation Board meeting, 8:30 a.m. at 4303 Route 9, Greenport (828-4718).
COPAKE Agriculture & Farming Protection Committee meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mountain View Rd., Copake (329-1234).
GREENE COUNTY Tourism Advisory Committee meeting, 9:30 a.m. at 411 Main St., Catskill (943-3223).
GREENPORT Planning Board meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Greenport Town Hall, Town Hall Drive, Hudson (828-4656).

The day ahead on WGXC 90.7-FM
Radio Love Pledge Drive Day Six: 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 Local news, weather, events, music and more. Hosted by "Petee Pete" Lievense from the Hudson studio.
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: Sinead O'Connor The music of Sinead O'Connor hosted by Duquesne Doug, Gupka the girl engineer, and Feather the Wonder Dog.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show: Stephen Hren, Matt Bua Stephen Hren and Matt Bua will be in the studio to discuss their creative collaboration, "Max's Hungry Ghost." Hren will read excerpts from the book, and they will talk about the creative processes behind it at P.S. Hudson in Catskill, Tues., Sept. 23. The history of music series will continue with songs from the 1800s to 1909. Plus, the local news, weather, events, the latest entertainment news from Cory McCasland and the Radio Love Pledge Drive. Hosted by Jillian Sutton.
6 p.m.: Feature Story News
7 p.m.: Radio Warfare: Radio Love Pledge Drive Pledge Drive edition of Radio Warfare. Hosted by Tim Livingston.  

Some of the stories that made the news Fri., Sept. 19, through Mon., Sept. 22:

Jim Planck reported in The Daily Mail the Cairo-Durham school district and its superintendent have parted company. The Cairo-Durham Board of Education Thurs., Sept. 18, officially accepted Mary Fassett's resignation, which was made effective, Aug. 31. The board agreed to pay Fassett's salary and benefits for another two years, at a cost of $250,000. Fassett has been on paid administrative leave since July. In June, the board extended the superintendent's contract through the 2016-17 school year. In a written statement read by Board President David Infantino Thursday, the board said while it appreciates the efforts and gains made by Fassett during her tenure, "it has become apparent...there was a difference of opinion concerning the future path of education in the school district." No details were provided on possible plans for recruiting a new chief administrator. Cairo-Durham High School Principal Anthony Taibi is currently serving as acting superintendent.

Public News Service is reporting the streets of New York were filled with demonstrators taking part in the People's Climate March, Sun., Sept. 21. The event was timed to coincide with a meeting of world leaders at the United Nations and intended to send a message on climate change. Mark Scheerer has the story: PLAY (1:40).

William J. Kemble reported in the Daily Freeman a coalition of 16 environmental and land conservancy groups is calling on the state Public Service Commission to examine alternatives to a plan for new power lines that would run through Columbia and Dutchess counties. The Hudson Valley Smart Energy Coalition has announced a petition drive to show how strong opposition is to recommendations to move forward a review of four proposals to increase the amount of electricity available in the region. The coalition includes the Olana Partnership, Scenic Hudson, Farmers and Families for Claverack, Farmers and Families for Livingston, the Columbia Land Conservancy and others. Environmental advocacy attorney Hayley Carlock said the coalition was formed based on shared concerns about the various proposals. The petition is intended to convince decision-makers to take a step back and to fundamentally change the way energy is delivered statewide. Carlock acknowledged the proposed power lines have not been an issue in the 2014 governor’s race, but said the coalition is prepared to show that state leaders need to recognize that a better siting process is needed.

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="201"] Lisa M. Fisher
(Courtesy lisaforsupreme.com)[/caption]

Ryan Anglim reported in the Register Star Republican delegates have chosen New Baltimore attorney Lisa M. Fisher as the party's candidate for State Supreme Court for the Third Judicial District. That district extends from the Capital Region into the Hudson Valley, to the Pennsylvania border, and includes both Columbia and Greene counties. The position carries a 14-year term. Fisher is vying to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Joseph Teresi. Party leaders said they recognized an opportunity to elect a qualified woman to the State Supreme Court in the district, which currently has no women serving as trial justices. Fisher has more than 20 years of experience as a trial attorney, as both a civil litigator and as an assistant public defender. She also served as a staff attorney for the Ulster County Department of Social Services and as court attorney for Kingston City Court Judge Edward T. Feeney.

The Times Union reported four regional sites are among those recommended by the state Board for Historic Preservation to be added to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The State and National Registers are the official lists of sites significant in the history, architecture, archeology and culture of the state and the nation. The nominations included the Barringer-Overbaugh-Lasher House located in Germantown. The original section of the house, built around 1800, is, according to the board, an important example of New World Dutch timber-frame construction in an area where few examples of 18th-century dwellings have been identified. Other nominees included the Marsh-Link-Pollock Farm in Brunswick, the Washington Park Historic District in Albany, and a stacked plank house located in Summit, Schoharie Co. Once the recommendations are approved, the properties are listed on the state Register of Historic Places and then nominated to the National Register.

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 60F; low 43F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 61F; low 44F.[/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 slight chance of showers before 11 a.m. Partly sunny. High near 66. Monday night, partly cloudy. Low around 42.

Forecast for the next three days:
Tuesday: Sunny. High near 68. Tuesday night, mostly clear. Low around 46.
Wednesday: Sunny. High near 71. Wednesday night, mostly clear. Low around 45.
Thursday: Sunny. High near 73. Thursday night, mostly clear. Low around 48.

Sunrise today: 6:43 a.m.
Sunset today: 6:52 p.m.
Length of the day: 12:08 hrs.

Public meetings
Today is the fourth 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.)

CATSKILL Village Board meeting, 7 p.m. at firehouse near Catskill Commons (Walmart) (943-3830).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Board of Supervisors Economic Development Committee meeting, 5 p.m; Airport Committee meeting, 6 p.m.; Environmental Management Council, 7 p.m. [all] at 401 State St., Hudson (828-1527).
GERMANTOWN Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 50 Palatine Park Rd., Germantown (537-6687).
HALCOTT Town Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 813 Route 3, Halcott Center (845-254-9920).
HUDSON CITY School District Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m. in high school library, 215 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson (828-4360).
HUDSON Common Council Police Committee meeting 6 p.m.; Fire Committee meeting, 6:45 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
NEW BALTIMORE Town Board work meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 3809 Co. Route. 51, Hannacroix (756-6671).
PHILMONT Development Corp meeting, 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 124 Main St., Philmont (672-7032).
STUYVESANT Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant (758-6248).
TAGHKANIC Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 909 Route 82, Taghkanic (851-7638).

The day ahead on WGXC 90.7-FM
Radio Love Pledge Drive Day Five: 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 Local news, weather, events, music and more. Hosted by "Petee Pete" Lievense from the Hudson studio.
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.: Law and Disorder Three progressive lawyers and activists in the fight for civil liberties, civil rights and human rights host this weekly, one-hour talk radio show. The hosts are: Michael Ratner, President emeritus of the Center for Constitutional Rights, Heidi Boghosian, Executive Director of the AJ Muste Institute and Michael Steven Smith, New York attorney and author.
11 a.m.: The Bedazzled Radio Hour Live pledge drive edition, broadcast from the Hudson studio. Hosted by Spike Priggen.
2 p.m.: Roots, Runners, Rhizomes: Sherry Wyckoff, James Weidel The Radio Love Pledge Drive edition includes an interview with Sherry Wyckoff and James Weidel of HRHcare clinic, located on Union St. in Hudson, about the health services offered. Hosted by Sarah Falkner and Lauren Giambrone.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show: Vince Seeley Catskill Village President Vincent Seeley will be in the Hudson studio to discuss the Citizens Preparedness Training Program workshop to be held Wed., Sept. 24 at Catskill High School. Seeley will talk about the village's waterfront resiliency plan and other projects, as well. Plus news, events, weather and the Radio Love Pledge Drive. Hosted by Kieran Riley and Andy Reid.
6 p.m.: Feature Story News

Joseph Spector and Jon Campbell in the Poughkeepsie Journal report that a series of hearings about possible casino gambling sites in New York will be held up and down the Hudson Valley this week, with webcasts for anyone to watch. The state Gaming Facility Location Board is expected in to allow four casino licenses for private developers after voters last year voted to permit up to seven casinos statewide. The board will hold daylong public comment periods in Albany, Poughkeepsie, and Ithaca about the 16 remaining applications for licenses. The events will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Albany hearing will be Sept. 22; the Poughkeepsie event will be Sept. 23, and the Ithaca event will be Sept. 24 with webcasts at www.gaming.ny.gov. Each applicant at the hearings can give a 45-minute presentation and allow 15 minutes for questions from the board. The board has yet to announce the order of the presentations. Though no applications are sited in Greene or Columbia counties, several hope to place casinos around Albany and Saratoga. See the New York Gaming Commission website for more information.

Hearing locations
Sept. 22, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Albany Holiday Inn Turf
205 Wolf Road, Albany

Sept. 23, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
The Grandview, 176 Rinaldi Blvd.
Poughkeepsie

Sept. 24, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Hotel Ithaca
222 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca

The People's Climate March is in New York City Sunday, and "Democracy Now!" will have a special web-only broadcast live from the march 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. available at democracynow.org. Public News Service has this report about the march:

It is timed to coincide with a meeting of world leaders at the United Nations, and this Sunday the People's Climate March is intended to send a message on climate change. Peter Iwanowicz, executive director with Environmental Advocates of New York, says the march will be the largest climate action in history. A major goal, according to Iwanowicz, is to get those meeting at the United Nations to talk about climate change and to finally start taking action on the issue. "World leaders have been wringing their hands and trying to figure out what to do about this climate crisis," Iwanowicz says. "It's time for the people to show up and be a part of this so that's why we have the People's Climate March this Sunday in New York City." Iwanowicz says people are even coming by the trainload from the West Coast, and he will be there and bringing his entire family. About 1,400 business, union-and-faith groups are joining the effort. The People's Climate March gets started at 11:30 a.m. at Columbus Circle. While people will be marching from all around the world, Iwanowicz expects a good many New Yorkers to join the march. "New Yorkers really will be speaking loudly that New York State needs a climate action plan," says Iwanowicz. "Governor Cuomo needs to devise a strategy for how we're going to address climate change here in New York; how we're going to reduce pollution, how we're going to make communities more resilient to climate change. We don't have a plan in place right now, and we desperately need one. " Iwanowitz says marchers also are supporting President Obama's proposal to have the Environmental Protection Agency limit climate-altering coal plant pollution, which has come under heavy attack in Congress and by the industry. There is more on ways to join the effort at peoplesclimate.org

Local News
Local news from Wave Farm‘s WGXC 90.7-FM in the Hudson Valley, New York for Sat., Sept. 20. PLAY AUDIO (3:53)

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

• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76, with a chance of showers Sunday night with a low around 54.

• Monday: A slight chance of showers, with a high near 61, and a low around 40.

• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

Sunrise 6:42 a.m.
Sunset 7:53 p.m.
Other celestial rises/sets
Moon 4:11 A.M. 5:31 P.M.
Mercury 9:03 A.M. 7:39 P.M.
Venus 5:55 A.M. 6:41 P.M.
Mars 12:31 P.M. 9:40 P.M.
Jupiter 2:54 A.M. 5:08 P.M.
Saturn 11:01 A.M. 9:07 P.M.
Uranus 7:27 P.M. 8:14 A.M.
Neptune 5:58 P.M. 4:51 A.M.
Pluto 2:56 P.M. 12:26 A.M.

WGXC Programming

CounterSpin: Raed Jarrar, Robert Weissman
Sept. 21, 2014: 5:30 a.m. – 6 a.m.
In The Cut: Radio Love
Sept. 21, 2014: noon – 2 p.m.
Tiki Bar: Radio Love Pledge Drive

There is a Citizens Preparedness Training Program workshop at 7 p.m. Wed., Sept. 24 in the Catskill High School Gymnasium, with an emphasis on radio's import in an emergency. This free training course will provide an introduction to responding to a natural or man-made disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Trainers will supply information on what organizations can provide additional support; how to register for NY-Alert, the free statewide emergency alert system; and how to be aware of notifications from such sources as the Emergency Broadcast System. Register for the workshop at http://prepare.ny.gov/training-events

Commercial radio station WRIP (97.9-FM) in Windham broadcasts live Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the opening of Tip Top Furniture's La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery, 9477 Route 32 in Freehold.

WGXC continues with its Fall Radio Love Pledge Drive this week. WGXC 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.

Local News
Local news from Wave Farm‘s WGXC 90.7-FM in the Hudson Valley, New York for Sat., Sept. 20. PLAY AUDIO (4:11)

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

• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71, and a low around 58.

• Sunday: A chance of showers after 2 p.m., then possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m., with a high near 76. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are also possible Sunday night, with a low around 52.

• Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

Sunrise 6:41 a.m.
Sunset 7:55 p.m.
Other celestial rises/sets
Moon 3:14 A.M. 5:01 P.M.
Mercury 9:02 A.M. 7:41 P.M.
Venus 5:53 A.M. 6:42 P.M.
Mars 12:31 P.M. 9:41 P.M.
Jupiter 2:57 A.M. 5:12 P.M.
Saturn 11:04 A.M. 9:11 P.M.
Uranus 7:31 P.M. 8:18 A.M.
Neptune 6:02 P.M. 4:55 A.M.
Pluto 3:00 P.M. 12:30 A.M.

WGXC Programming

Radar Love
Sept. 20, 2014: midnight – 11:59 p.m.
Amateur Radio Newsline: Qatar
Sept. 20, 2014: 6 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.
Glenn Hauser's World of Radio: India
Sept. 20, 2014: 6:30 a.m. – 7 a.m.
Off The Hook: Listener Mail
Sept. 20, 2014: 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
What's The Frequency, Kenneth?: Student Loans
Sept. 20, 2014: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Saturday Morning Serial: Radar Love
Sept. 20, 2014: 9 a.m. – noon
Diane Cluck, Liv Carrow
Sept. 19, 2014: 12:05 – 2 p.m.
Distract and Disable: September 2014
Sept. 20, 2014: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Radio Camp: Radar Love
Sept. 20, 2014: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday Afternoon Show: Daniel Steffey
Sept. 20, 2014: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Framework: Taavi Tulev
Sept. 20, 2014: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Radia: Antoine Bertin
Sept. 20, 2014: 8 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Bryan Rowzee in the Ravena News-Herald reports that Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Coeymans Heritage Society, and other parties have filed an Article 78 legal challenge against the Town of Coeymans, about 309 acres near Route 144 bordering Coeymans Creek recently rezoned to industrial use. In March, New York State Supreme Court Judge Michael C. Lynch nullified a more geographically far-reaching zoning change, the groups notes. This matter concerns the Coeymans town board vote of 4-1 May 12 to rezone the nine contiguous tax parcels to industrial use. Town Councilman Thomas Dolan, the lone neigh vote, then predicted a future legal challenge. “We didn't debate the EAF (Environmental Assessment Form). I believe that the board erred in not fully discussing each question. I think it is proper for us to take into consideration possible uses of the properties involved so that we don't end up in a court of law, losing again. I think we are in legal jeopardy by glossing over part two of the (long EAF) form." "I respectfully disagree," said Town Supervisor Stephen Flach at the same meeting. Coeymans Creek runs into the Hudson River. Read the full story in the Ravena News-Herald.

Tom Brune in Newsday reports that New York Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, both Democrats, split their votes on arming Syrian rebels against the so-called Islamic State. Schumer, voted with President Barack Obama, and the Republican and Democratic leadership, to fund the rebel force. The Senate voted 78-22 to fund the government through mid-December, including the Syrian aid."I don't think arming the rebels in this instance is necessarily going to be productive," Gillibrand said in an interview on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 14. "We spent years training the Iraqi forces, the Iraqi police forces, the Iraqi military forces, and ISIS was able to cut through them like butter." On Sept. 17, Rep. Chris Gibson (R-Kinderhook) voted against the funding, which passed the House 273-156. Read the full story in Newsday.

New York State’s unemployment rate declined from 6.6 to 6.4 percent in August 2014, with both Greene and Columbia counties adding about 100 jobs, according to state labor department figures. Statewide, 3,900 new jobs were added, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor Sept. 18. The statewide unemployment rate is now at its lowest point since 2008. The Capital District to the north, and the Ulster and Dutchess areas to the south also saw new jobs counts rise.

The Daily Freeman reports that three and a half miles of Route 9G in the Northern Dutchess County towns of Hyde Park, Clinton, and Rhinebeck will be closed from 6 p.m. Fri., Sept. 19 to 6 p.m. Tue., Sept. 23 for culvert replacement work, according to the state Department of Transportation. The road will be closed from North Cross Road in Hyde Park to Primrose Hill Road in Rhinebeck.