Arthur Cusano is reporting in the Register Star the members of the Greenport Town Board voted unanimously Wed., Oct. 2, to enter into agreements with companies offering solar and wind power for the town. Monolith Solar Associates will be contracted to install a photovoltaic system to provide solar energy for town hall. According to Town Engineer Ray Jurkowski there will be no cost for the installation of equipment, which will result in an estimated 20 percent reduction in the cost of power. Town Hall will serve as the trial location. If the test goes well panels will be installed at other locales, including the sewer and water pump stations. The board also agreed to contract with Viridian Energy, a supplier of wind-generated power, to provide power for 16 electrical meters, which is projected to save the town $80,000 a year. Greenport becomes the third local municipality to announce a solar effort in recent weeks. The Daily Mail reported that Cairo town officials moved closer to building a solar power array on town property, at a Mon., Sept. 23 meeting. The Ravena News-Herald reported that Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk schools are bidding out a solar project to lower power bills, at a Sept. 10 meeting. The district could be installing panels on all buildings and garages later this year.

Assemblyman Pete Lopez (R,C,I–Schoharie), who represents Greene County in Albany, will be making public appearances throughout the week. Sat., Oct. 5, at 9 a.m. Lopez walks in the “Pink Up the Town” Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, at 255 Mansion St., in Coxsackie. Sun., Oct. 6, at 1:30 p.m., Lopez will speak about "agricultural issues" the Albany County Pomona Grange annual banquet at the Ravena Grange Hall, 1184 Route 143, Coeymans. Wed., Oct. 9 at 7:30 a.m. Lopez will be at the Great Northern Catskill Chamber of Commerce legislative breakfast at the Greene Lake Resort, 605 Greene Lake Road, Catskill.

WAMC Northeast Public Radio finished its fall fund drive, raising over one million dollars in ten days. The network of over 20 stations stretches from Canada to Pennsylvania, and into western New York, raised a total of $1,001,558.47. The WAMC network also just added a new studio on the Skidmore College campus in Saratoga Springs.

Local News
Radio news from Wave Farm‘s WGXC 90.7-FM in the Hudson Valley, New York for Sat., Sept. 28. PLAY AUDIO (2:31)

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

• Saturday: A slight chance of showers before 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69, and a low around 57.

• Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m., and a low around 58.

• Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 68, and a low around 50.

Sunrise 6:58 a.m.
Sunset 6:29 p.m.
Other celestial rises/sets
Moon 7:35 A.M. 6:46 P.M.
Mercury 9:13 A.M. 7:15 P.M.
Venus 10:59 A.M. 8:14 P.M.
Mars 2:47 A.M. 4:43 P.M.
Jupiter 11:48 P.M. 2:48 P.M.
Saturn 9:18 A.M. 7:47 P.M.
Uranus 6:20 P.M. 6:54 A.M.
Neptune 4:55 P.M. 3:42 A.M.
Pluto 1:50 P.M. 11:20 P.M.

WGXC Programming

midnight – 12:05 a.m.: "Radio News: This Week in Radio History"
"Meet the Press," "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," and the first quiz show, "Professor Quiz" all debuted this week in radio history. As did the "Paul is Dead" rumors about the Beatle bassist, which started on Detroit's WKNR Oct. 12, 1969.
4 a.m. – 7 a.m.: "Shortwave Hours: FCC Shutdown"
Three hours of shortwave radio-oriented programming, starting with solar weather, news on meteor showers and ham radio, and other reports. Other reports include:
4 a.m.: No "Low Power Hour" this week. "The RAIN Report" Hosted from Chicago by Hap Holly, KC9RP. This week: "The late ham radio icon Wayne Green/W2NSD is remembered." Also "Amateur Radio Relay League" weekly audio report. This week: "In this week’s report: FCC closes its doors as a result of the Government Shutdown; Amateur Radio prepares for Tropical Storm Karen; and the First IARU Region 2 Emergency Communications Workshop takes place in Cancun, Mexico." Plus shortwave sounds.
5 a.m., "The Shortwave Report" with host Dan Roberts and international news via shortwave radio. This week's show features stories from China Radio International, NHK World Radio Japan, Radio Havana Cuba, Spanish National Radio, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and the Voice of Russia.
5:30 a.m.: "Glenn Hauser's World of Radio" DX and station news countries all over the world.
6 a.m.: "Amateur Radio Newsline" This week: "The FCC in shutdown. How will it affect ham radio? A new report says that faulty radio communications may have led to deaths of 19 firefighters in Arizona; Hams in Pakistan stand ready to assist following devastating earthquakes; The IARU Administrative Council looks for ways to work with non member societies; D-Star comes to 40 meters down-under and rappelling off a 367-foot hotel was all in a days work for a California ham."
6:30 a.m.: "This Week in Radio News," hosted by Tom Roe from Wave Farm's WGXC studio in Acra, NY. This week: "The U.S. government "shutdown" this week, with almost all workers at the Federal Communications Commission staying home. The show surveys the impacts to pirate radio enforcement, amateur radio issues, and the looming low-power FM application window. Also, tune in the anniversary of the Oct. 12, 1969 first radio broadcast of the "Paul is Dead" rumors about the Beatle Paul McCartney. Plus, tune in the computer sounds of composer Valentine Vuksic."
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.: "Saturday Morning Serial: Shutdown"
Shutdown sounds, computers shutting down, and more. Plus shut down songs from The Beach Boys ("Shut Down"), Gil Scott Heron ("Shut 'Em Down"), Public Enemy (Shut 'Em Down"), Camper Van Beethoven ("Shut Us Down"), Motorhead ("Shut You Down"), The Chrome Chranks ("Shutdown"), Robert Pollard ("7th Level Shutdown"), and others.

11 a.m. – noon: "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Shutdown"
The government closed at midnight Oct. 1 because Republicans in the House kept trying to delay or defund Obamacare in a bill to keep the government running past October 1. But Obamacare is already funded and began enrolling people October 1, as scheduled. Context and perspective on this sad, partisan, political irony, in narration, music and soundbites. Hosted by Paul Fischer. From Pacifica Radio.

noon – 12:30 p.m.: "Noon News: The Machine in Your Hand"
After the local news at noon, cell phones are the topic today. Jeffry Fawcett, PhD, speaks about a new mobile device operating system supposedly triggering motion sickness in some people, from Pacifica Radio. Also, comedian Louis C.K. thinks people use cell phones to fill the voids in their empty lives. Also, The Magnetic Fields' "The Machine in Your Hand," and Bruce Springsteen's "Jungleland."

12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.: "Other Music: Valentina Vuksic, Tom Carter, Bill Callahan"
Composer Valentina Vuksic is featured, especially tracks from "Tripping through runtime." Also, a live set from Tom Carter, from Sept. 6, 2013. Also, Bill Callahan's new "Dream River" is featured.

2 p.m. – 3 p.m.: "Cinema Terrorisme: October 2013"
Cinema Terrorisme 35: The Gaping Maw of a Nightmare Reality without Restraint: I do Not Like it Samiam

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.: "Saturday Afternoon Show: Pledge Drive"
New radio art from Anna Friz, radio news, news sounds, and more. Hosted by Tom Roe live from Wave Farm in Acra, NY. Call 518-828-0290 to pledge, or 518-622-2598 to talk on the air.

7 p.m. – 8 p.m.: "Framework: Emmanuel Mieville"
This regular edition features sounds by Tarab, Sebastiane Hegarty, Emmanuel Mieville, Five Elements Music, Julien Beau, and a framework introduction recorded by Martin Hogg.

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.: "Al Margolis, Peter Zummo, Guy De Bievre"
Spotty Dog Books & Ale WGXC webstream
webstream of performances at Spotty Dog Books & Ale provided by WGXC.
http://comm.free103point9.org:8000/spottydog.mp3.m3u
Al Margolis, Peter Zummo, and Guy De Bievre perform “Time Zones 0.4 - Private Mutations.” Time Zones 0.4 – Private Mutations was written specifically for the trio consisting of Peter Zummo (trombone), Al Margolis (electronics) and Guy De Bievre (lap steel), for the performance at The Spotty Dog. Live performances at Spotty Dog Books & Ale in Hudson, NY are streamed live at wgxc.org, and occasionally broadcast live on WGXC 90.7-FM. Live webstream for this show available from Wave Farm and WGXC at http://comm.free103point9.org:8000/spottydog.mp3.m3u and on WGXC 90.7-FM. Live show on radio during WGXC Fall Pledge Drive.

Oct. 5, 2013: 10 p.m. – Oct. 6, 2013: 1 a.m.: "Tabs Out: Holly Waxwing"
Episode #33 of cassette show. A discussion of cans, canners, and cassettes with jams from Holly Waxwing, Yard, The Smoke Clears, Collapsed Arc, Holger Adam, Posture, Beard Closet, Gated, Der Einzige, Roadside Picnic, Nocht the Only Ghouls, Letna, The Rainbow Body, Millipede, and Calidonia County.

William J. Kemble reports in the Daily Freeman the Catskill Town Board has authorized borrowing $500,000 to pay for the initial work needed to form a sewer district for the hamlet of Leeds. At a board meeting Tues., Oct. 1, officials said they hope to see land surveys under way before the end of the year. The sewer system has been estimated to cost more than $8 million, but officials said that figure could change based on engineering reports. Consultants expect that a sewer district can be formed early next year in an area where the state Department of Environmental Conservation has threatened to fine some business owners over septic system violations. Read the full story in the Daily Freeman.

Michael Ryan is reporting in the Windham Journal the November race for Jewett town supervisor will see the return of personalities well known to local voters. Incumbent supervisor Carol Muth and former supervisor Michael Flaherty are at the top of the Republican and Democratic tickets. Muth, a Republican, held the post for six years in the late 1970's and early 1980's. She served as a councilwoman for 12 years before being re-elected in 2009 as supervisor. Flaherty, chairman of the Democratic committee, served as town supervisor for 11 years, but unexpectedly failed to gain the caucus endorsement prior to the 2009 election. J.R. Quackenbush has also returned to town politics. He resigned from the town council at mid-term in 2010, but is now one of five candidates seeking two available town board seats. A onetime Democrat, Quackenbush is running on the Independence Party line in November. Read the full story in the Windham Journal.

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 75F; low 54F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 73F; low 57F.[/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: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7 a.m. Cloudy. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Friday night, a chance of showers, mainly before 1 a.m. Cloudy. Low around 57.

Forecast for the next three days:

Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 72. Saturday night, a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 56.
Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Cloudy. High near 73. Sunday night, a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 61.
Monday: Showers likely. Cloudy. High near 72. Monday night, a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 54.

Sunrise today: 6:56 a.m.
Sunset today: 6:33 p.m.

Length of the day: 11:33 hrs.

Town meetings

Today is the first Friday of the month.
WGXC is unaware of any regular scheduled town meetings.

The day ahead on 90.7-FM

WGXC Fall 2013 Pledge Drive continues through Wed., Oct. 9. WGXC Hands-on Radio holds its bi-annual quest to raise $35,000 in support of its operating expenses. Tune in for special guests and programming all week. Contribute what you can and keep the airwaves open in Greene and Columbia counties.

12 a.m. (midnight): Radio News: System Error Jeffry Fawcett, PhD speaks about a new mobile device operating system supposedly triggering motion sickness in some people. From Pacifica Radio.
12:05 a.m.: Radio Stew: Mary, Mary Songs and sounds from Run-DMC, The Monkees, Pere Ubu, Gnarls Barkley, Nirvana, The White Stripes, Ike and Tina Turner, and others.
1 a.m. Taran's Free Jazz Hour: Jessica Jones Episode 22 of 2013 of two-hour free jazz show that airs on eight European radio stations and free103point9 Online 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 Morning news, music, interviews features and agriculture reporting. Also local news, previews of events in Greene and Columbia counties, music, and more. Call in to have your say at (518) 828-0290.
8 a.m.: Democracy Now! hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
9 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show continues with local news, weather, and events. Call 518-828-0290 to comment during the "WGXC Morning Show.
10 a.m.: ¿Qué cocinaré hoy?: Adelio Ramírez Mariel Fiori and Antonio Flores-Lobos speak with Adelio Ramírez, an immigrant from Guatemala who talks about his long trip through Mexico and the U.S. border to arrive to at a farm in Tivoli (Dutchess County). Plus the upcoming Solidarity crossing of the Hudson River, Sat., Oct. 5, for immigration reform, the latest edition of "La Voz" magazine and the Woodstock Film Festival.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show

The Daily Freeman is reporting Catskill Town Supervisor Joseph Leggio expects the town will break from the Greene County Emergency Medical System by 2015. Leggio made the comment at a Town Board meeting Tues., Oct. 2, after the board learned the town’s share of the service next year is expected to increase more than 13 percent. Leggio said the town's contract with EMS expires at the end of 2014 and he believes the town ambulance system is on track to provide paramedic services as of January 2015. The Catskill Rescue Squad has five members with paramedic-level training. Read the full story in the Daily Freeman.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="448"] Hudson Armory
(hudsonarealibrary.org)[/caption]

John Mason is reporting in the Register Star the Hudson Common Council will consider the city's lease agreement with the Galvan Foundation for the proposed senior center at a special meeting Mon., Oct. 7. The center is slated to be located in the Armory building located at Fifth and State streets. At the same meeting, the council will also consider the environmental review and a bond resolution for the proposed police/court building at 701 Union Street. Galvan Executive Director Daniel Kent said Wed., Oct. 3, a timetable for construction of the senior center has not been yet been determined, but the foundation is hoping to begin work in November and have it completed by July or August 2014. Read the full story in the Register Star.

William J. Kemble reported in the Daily Freeman the unmanned toll-collection system used during overnight hours on the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge will be implemented on the Rip Van Winkle and Bear Mountain bridges by the end of this year, according to the New York State Bridge Authority. The toll booths at the two spans will be unstaffed between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. during normal weather conditions and if traffic volume is low. During the unstaffed periods, machines will accept both cash and credit cards for toll payments. E-ZPass also will be accepted, as usual. Bridge Authority officials hope the reduced staffing costs system will save the agency about $500,000 by the end of 2014. Tolls on the two bridges are collected only from eastbound drivers. Read the full story in the Daily Freeman.

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 77F; low 46F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 73F; 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: Sunny. High near 76. Thursday night, a chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy. Low around 55.

Forecast for the next three days:

Friday: A chance of showers. Cloudy. High near 76. Friday night, a chance of showers. Cloudy. Low around 57.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 76. Saturday night, a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 61.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. High near 79. Sunday night, a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 59.

Sunrise today: 6:55 a.m.
Sunset today: 6:32 p.m.

Length of the day: 11:36 hrs.

Town meetings

Today is the first Thursday of the month.
WGXC suggests you call ahead to confirm time and location.

ANCRAM Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 1416 County Rte. 7, Ancram (329-6512).
AUSTERLITZ Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 812 Route 203, Spencertown (392-3260).
COPAKE Planning Board meets at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
GHENT Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
HUDSON Common Council Special Legal Committee meeting at 6 p.m at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
KINDERHOOK Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).
WINDHAM Town board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

The day ahead on 90.7-FM

WGXC Fall 2013 Pledge Drive continues through Wed., Oct. 9. WGXC Hands-on Radio holds its bi-annual quest to raise $35,000 in support of its operating expenses. Tune in for special guests and programming all week. Contribute what you can and keep the airwaves open in Greene and Columbia counties.

12 a.m. (midnight): Radio News: Silk Road Blocked The Silk Road tor service was shut down and Ross William Ulbricht was arrested for running it, on Oct. 2. Will Oremus at Slate.com tells the story of how he got caught. Plus, North Carolina Rep. Mel Watt introduces the Free Market Royalty Act, which would charge terrestrial broadcasters music royalties.
12:05 a.m.: Radio Stew: Sam Sebren Live from Wave Farm's Study Center, artist-in-residence Sam Sebren plays a live DJ set of noise and punk rock.
1 a.m. Not the Wind, Not the Flag; Lea Bertucci; Keir Neuringer Recorded live at Spotty Dog Books & Ale in Hudson, NY.
3 a.m.: Selected Songs: Tony Conrad From Wikipedia: "Tony Conrad (born Anthony S. Conrad in 1940) is an American avant-garde video artist, experimental filmmaker, musician/composer, sound artist, teacher and writer. His father was Arthur Conrad, who worked with Everett Warner during World War II in designing dazzle camouflage for the US Navy." His musical works are heard here.
5 a.m.: Off The Hook: 25th Anniversary Show Do not call during rebroadcast. Off The Hook, from the hacker zine 2600, airs every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ET in New York City on WBAI 99.5 FM, and is rebroadcast the next morning at 5 a.m. on WGXC and free103point9 Online Radio. It is simulcast online via streaming MP3 and via shortwave on WBCQ The Planet at 5110 KHz. Join #offthehook on irc.2600.net to chat during the show. Email show at oth [at] 2600.com Do not call during the rebroadcast.

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 Morning news, music, interviews features and agriculture reporting. Also local news, previews of events in Greene and Columbia counties, music, and more. Call in to have your say at (518) 828-0290.
8 a.m.: Democracy Now! hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
9 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show continues with local news, weather, and events. Call 518-828-0290 to comment during the "WGXC Morning Show.
2 p.m.: The Art of the Hudson Valley: Cynthia Mulvaney, Lee Gould The 19th Annual ArtsWalk is this month and it's time to "talk the Walk" with guests Cynthia Mulvaney, Executive Director of the Columbia County Council on the Arts, and Lee Gould, ArtsWalk Literary Chair. Hosted by Chad Weckler.
3 p.m.: Radio Theatre: Alternate Uses of the Frequency Pledge drive edition of "Radio Theatre" offers other uses of the 90.7-FM frequency if enough money is not raised to keep WGXC on the air. Tom Roe hosts live from Wave Farm's Study Center studio in Acra, NY.
3:30 p.m.: Kids Brain Radio: Live From Acra Sam Sebren hosts live from Wave Farm, with some of the best bits ever from "Kids Brain Radio." Echo Roe has a movie review of "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2." Call in at 518-622-2598 or Skype WaveFarm to join the fun. This is during the WGXC Fall 2013 Pledge Drive. Call 518-828-0290 to donate or go to wgxc.org/donate.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show

William J. Kemble is reporting in the Daily Freeman the Catskill Town Board has been asked to prohibit use of fluids containing hydraulic fracturing materials as highway de-icing agents. The request was made during a meeting Tues., Oct. 1, when members of the grassroots group Green Renewable Energy and Environmental Network said the ban would help protect the environment from radioactive material. Fluid from hydraulic fracturing comes from the waste material used in wells during the process of dissolving shale to obtain natural gas. Town officials said information about the proposed ban would be reviewed, but they did not anticipate that the fluids would be used on local roads. The use of production brine is prohibited in the Village of Catskill. The Village Board passed the Brine Prohibition Act in September. Read the full story in the Daily Mail.

Nathan Mayberg is reporting in the Register Star one year after accounting discrepancies set off panic and caused water rates to skyrocket in the town of Stockport, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office has determined the town's finances are in order. The Comptroller's Office released its audit and findings Tues., Oct. 1. The town initiated an examination of its books in July 2012 when $250,000 of the fund balance could not be accounted for and $100,000 was thought to be missing from the town's water fund. An accounting firm determined mistakes made by the town’s former bookkeeper led to the funds not being properly reported. DiNapoli's office found the town's accountants were accurate in their assessment and town officials are following proper accounting procedures. Read the full story in the Register Star.

Claire Hughes reported at Capitol Confidential the Web site for the state’s online health insurance market, NY State of Health, experienced technical problems all day Tues., Oct. 1. New Yorkers interested in shopping for health insurance through the market, also known as an exchange, were able to register for an account, but after that process was finished, the site crashed. People answering the phone at the customer service center answered basic questions, but could not access the Web site themselves to give consumers specific information about the new insurance options. According to officials, the site drew two million visitors before 10 a.m. Read the full story at Capitol Confidential, a Times Union blog.

Ginger Gibson at Politico reports that local representative Chris Gibson (R-Kinderhook), was one of only two from the GOP to vote to keep the government open without affecting the health care law. Rep. Richard Hanna (R-Barneveld), who represents the 22nd District in New York, and Gibson broke ranks with their party Sun., Sept. 29 to oppose the one-year delay in the Affordable Care Act. The United States government suspended business at midnight Oct. 1 as Republicans attempted to erode the health care law while Democrats and the President refused to negotiate over the previously non-partisan issue of raising the debt ceiling. Read the full story in Politico.

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 81F; low 46F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 81F; low 46F.[/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 79. Wednesday night, clear. Low around 48.


Forecast for the next three days:

Thursday: Mostly sunny. High near 73. Thursday night, mostly cloudy. Low around 53.
Friday: A chance of showers after 8 a.m. Cloudy. High near 75. Friday night, a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 57.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. High near 76. Saturday night, mostly cloudy. Low around 61.

Sunrise today: 6:54 a.m.
Sunset today: 6:34 p.m.

Length of the day: 11:39 hrs.

Town meetings

Today is the first Wednesday of the month.
WGXC suggests you call ahead to confirm time and location.

GHENT Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, P.O. Box 98, Ghent (392-4644).
GREENE COUNTY Meetings for Human Services, Health, and Education Committees at 6 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
GREENPORT Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Greenport Town Hall, 600 Town Hall Drive, Hudson (828-4656).
HUDSON Hudson Common Council Youth & Aging Committee meeting, 6 p.m., and Arts, Entertainment & Tourism Committee meeting at 6:45 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
LIVINGSTON Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, County Rte. 19, Livingston (851-9441).

The day ahead on 90.7-FM

WGXC Fall 2013 Pledge Drive continues through Wed., Oct. 9. WGXC Hands-on Radio holds its bi-annual quest to raise $35,000 in support of its operating expenses. Tune in for special guests and programming all week. Contribute what you can and keep the airwaves open in Greene and Columbia counties.

12 a.m. (midnight): Radio News: First Day of Shutdown at FCC Stories about the first day of the government shutdown, and its impact at the Federal Communications Commission.
12:05 a.m.: Radio Stew: Sam Sebren Live from Wave Farm's Study Center, artist-in-residence Sam Sebren plays a live DJ set of noise and punk rock.
1 a.m.: Vital Weekly: Alice Kemp Episode 899 of weekly experimental new music show, by folks formerly behind Staalplaat. Click on title for playlist 899.
2 a.m.: Tabs Out: Airsports Cassette tape show. Some technical bungles and tapes from Unguent, Pink Chunk Jazz Band, Bitchin Bajas, Baculum, Sensum and Clunch, Airsports, Prism House, Embarker, Gareth Flowers, Hering und seine sieben Sachen, Shredderghost, Kösmonaut, and Oxykitten.
5 a.m.: Shortwave/Pirates: Wayne Green/W2NSD No "PiratesWeek" this week. But there is "The RAIN Report," with Hap Holly from suburban Chicago. This week: "The late ham radio icon Wayne Green/W2NSD is remembered." Part 2 of the interview is featured here. Plus the Amateur Radio Relay League's weekly newscast is back after a brief hiatus. Plus more radio news, and other media and wireless headlines, radio art, music, and more.

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 Morning news, music, interviews features and agriculture reporting. Also local news, previews of events in Greene and Columbia counties, music, and more. Call in to have your say at (518) 828-0290.
8 a.m.: Democracy Now! hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
9 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show continues with local news, weather, and events. Call 518-828-0290 to comment during the "WGXC Morning Show.
10 a.m.: @Issue: Art Bassin, Mike Benvenuto Ancram Town Supervisor Art Bassin and Ghent Town Supervisor hopeful Mike Benvenuto will discuss the unanswered questions surrounding the proposed expansion of the Columbia County Airport, as well as the eminent domain of a portion of the adjacent Meadowgreens property. Plus, a rundown of how the county is managing financially, the impact of the federal sequester, the ever-present question of privatization of public services and agriculture as an engine for economic development. Hosted by Tom DePietro.
2 p.m.: Reasonable Radio: Fall Pledge Drive Edition Host Emory Mort will be in studio as himself, with guest Dennis Den Zolo Pallazolo, an artist and craftsman, and a student of the Process Work Institute in Portland. Tune in to hear a new show format and exciting pledge drive edition of the show!
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show

Melanie Lekocevic is reporting in The Daily Mail Coxsackie Republicans have selected their slate of candidates for the November town elections. At the top of the ticket is current Town Councilman Rick Hanse, who is seeking the Coxsackie Town Supervisor seat. Hanse's applicable experience includes a term as town councilman, work with Greene County Emergency Medical System, the Greene County Historical Society, Coxsackie Hose 3, Rotary and his church. He is a combat veteran and a member of American Legion Post 166. Greene County Legislature Chairman Wayne Speenburgh said, “I am confident that Rick will be a no-nonsense supervisor who will work with all our people to ensure our town reaches its best potential.” The caucus also chose incumbent Jeffery Lewis and local political veteran Earl Hotaling to fill two open seats on the Town Council. Incumbents Town Justice Richard Roberg, Town Clerk Bambi Hotaling and Tax Collector Linda Wilkinson were also endorsed. The Republicans have chosen not to run anyone for highway superintendent. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

Nathan Mayberg is reporting in the Register Star the Columbia County Board of Supervisors is continuing to look into the possibility of privatizing the county's Solid Waste Department. Ancram Town Supervisor Art Bassin said the department is losing approximately half a million dollars a year. Solid Waste Commissioner Jolene Race said she has met with private haulers to discuss the possibility of having them take over certain county operations, but there was not enough interest. The county operates its own recycling center and has eight transfer stations. Bassin will be Tom DePietro's guest on @Issue, Wed., Oct. 2, to discuss the privatization of some county services and other county issues. Read the full story in the Register Star.

The Daily Freeman is reporting Bard College is now offering high school students an alternate to the standard college application process. Students can now try to write their way into the four-year liberal arts school. The college is adding the option this fall, The New York Times reported Sun., Sept. 29. High school seniors can write four papers, each 2,500 words, based on topics and resources provided by the college. If the papers meet a high enough standard, the writers are accepted, even if they don’t have the best high school transcripts. Topics range from philosophy to science. Bard will continue to use the more standard application process as well. Read the full story in The New York Times.

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 78F; low 52F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 78F; 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:

The National Weather Service in Albany has a Special Weather Statement in effect across portions of eastern New York and western New England through 9 a.m. The fog will be most dense near bodies of water and across the deeper valleys of higher terrain. Visibility will occasionally be at or below one-quarter mile. If you are traveling this morning, be prepared for sudden changes in visibility.

Today: Patchy fog between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny. High near 78. Tuesday night, mostly clear. Low around 52.


Forecast for the next three days:

Wednesday: Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, sunny. High near 82. Wednesday night, clear. Low around 47.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High near 76. Thursday night, a slight chance of showers after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy. Low around 51.
Friday: A chance of showers after 9 a.m. Partly sunny. High near 76. Friday night, a chance of showers. Partly cloudy. Low around 56.

Sunrise today: 6:53 a.m.
Sunset today: 6:35 p.m.

Length of the day: 11:42 hrs.

Town meetings

Today is the first Tuesday of the month.
WGXC suggests you call ahead to confirm time and location.

CATSKILL Town Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill (943-2141).
COPAKE Park Commission meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Industrial Development Agency meets at 8:30 a.m., at 4303 Route 9, Hudson (828-4718).
COLUMBIA COUNTY Board of Supervisors Finance Committee meets at 5 p.m. at County Office Building, 401 State St., Hudson.
DURHAM Town Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Building, 7309 State Rt. 81, East Durham (239-8260).
LEXINGTON Town Board meeting at 7 p.m., at Municipal building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington, (986-6303).
LIVINGSTON Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, County Rte. 19, Livingston (851-9441).

The day ahead on 90.7-FM

WGXC Fall 2013 Pledge Drive continues through Wed., Oct. 9. WGXC Hands-on Radio holds its bi-annual quest to raise $35,000 in support of its operating expenses. Tune in for special guests and programming all week. Contribute what you can and keep the airwaves open in Greene and Columbia counties.

12 a.m. (midnight): Radio News: Pacifica Adds Feature Story News As the FCC closes with the rest of the government, beware pirates on the airwaves. Also, Pacifica adds "Feature Story News" after "Free Speech Radio News" shuts down, and Glenn Greenwald gives a Reddit q&a Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. ET about his NSA surveillance leaks from Edward Snowden.
12:05 a.m.: Radio Stew: Sam Sebren Live from Wave Farm's Study Center, artist-in-residence Sam Sebren plays a live DJ set of noise and punk rock.
5 a.m.: PCJ Media Network Plus: 20131001 International radio and media show. The show is produced jointly by PCJ in Taiwan and Canada. Producer/Presenter: Keith Perron.

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 Morning news, music, interviews features and agriculture reporting. Also local news, previews of events in Greene and Columbia counties, music, and more. Call in to have your say at (518) 828-0290.
8 a.m.: Democracy Now! hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
9 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show continues with local news, weather, and events. Call 518-828-0290 to comment during the "WGXC Morning Show.
2 p.m.: Reasonable Radio: Fall Pledge Drive Edition Host Emory Mort will be in studio as himself, with guest Dennis Den Zolo Pallazolo, an artist and craftsman, and a student of the Process Work Institute in Portland. Tune in to hear a new show format and exciting pledge drive edition of the show!
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show