Joe Gentile reports in the Register Star Germantown Elementary School Principal Sue Brown has been chosen as the Germantown Central School District's new superintendent of schools. The board made the announcement, Wed., July 10. Brown was chosen from a field of 38 candidates. She succeeds Patrick Gabriel, who served in the district's top spot for nearly seven years. Brown signed a three-year contract, effective Sept. 1. A community stakeholder group, made up of parents, community members and staff, interviewed candidates in May, and provided feedback to the Board of Education. The board then met with finalists in June. The board has yet to decide on Brown's replacement at the elementary school. Before moving to the Germantown district, Brown served as a teacher and assistant principal in the Hudson City School District. Read the full story in the Register Star.

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="276"] Main St., Catskill[/caption]

Kyle Adams reports in The Daily Mail the village of Catskill is in the early stages of enacting a law to protect trees planted in public areas from being cut down or damaged. The measure seeks to protect, among others, trees that are being planted as part of the Main Street Memorial Trees program. The program, funded by private donations, has planted 12 trees on Main Street since spring and has 10 more ready to plant in the fall. The law under consideration is based on the “Village Shade Tree Ordinance” adopted last month in Saugerties. To accompany the law, the village will create a tree commission to oversee the care and maintenance of the trees. The law is expected to go into effect Jan. 1, 2014. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

Jim Planck reports in The Daily Mail the U.S. Postal Service has finished its review of the Haines Falls Post Office. The Postal Service is downsizing nationwide as part of a cost-savings initiative called the POST Plan. An announcement was made last week the location will remain open, but its hours of operation will be cut instead. Beginning Aug. 10, the post office will be open 8 a.m. to noon, close for three hours, then reopen from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Saturday hours will remain the same, from 8 a.m. until noon. Local residents have expressed strong support for the plan. The only other area post office currently under review is Freehold. A community meeting on that review will be held July 30. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 82F; low 61F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 82F; low 64F.[/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 Hazardous Weather Outlook for northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, east central New York and southern Vermont, Thursday. Isolated to scattered mainly non-severe thunderstorms are possible, mainly north and west of Albany. Any thunderstorm that does form will move from west to east around 25 mph.

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny. High near 83. Thursday night, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy. Low around 65.

Forecast for the next three days:

Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 3 p.m. Mostly cloudy. High near 78. Friday night, A chance of showers. Cloudy. Low around 64.
Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy. High near 82. Saturday night, partly cloudy. Low around 68.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 86. Sunday night, partly cloudy. Low around 69.

Sunrise today: 5:30 a.m.
Sunset today: 8:32 p.m.

Length of the day: 15:01 hrs.

Town meetings

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


CHATHAM Village meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham (392-5821).
COPAKE Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mountainview Road, Copake (329-1234).
GALLATIN Town Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 667 Route 7, Ancram (398-7519).
GREENE COUNTY Finance & Audit committee meets at 5 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
KINDERHOOK Planning Board Workshop meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).
LIVINGSTON Town board meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 119 County Route 19.
STUYVESANT Town board meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant (758-6248).
TANNERSVILLE Village trustees meet at 7 p.m. in their Village Hall on Route 23A.
WINDHAM Town board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).

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6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.: WGXC Hands-On Community Radio

6 a.m.: Al Jazeera English
7 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show Hosted by Philip Grant. 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." Hosted by Philip Grant.
10 a.m.: Prison Voices Project: Veterans and Incarceration Veterans from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are increasingly joining the growing U.S. prison population. This show will explore the connections between returning veterans, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, violent crimes and the prison system. The show features the documentary "War Crimes," produced by Vanguard for Current TV, with correspondent and veteran Kaj Larsen. Hosted by Cory Fischer-Hoffman.
2 p.m.: The Passage: Art meets Art Discussion of the painting, sculpture and photography show currently on view at Hudson Opera House and the Coachman's Gallery at Olana State Historic Site, with music from L'Histoire du soldat (The Soldier's Tale) by Igor Stravinsky. Hosted by Richard Roth, curator of Art Meets Art.
3 p.m.: Radio Theatre: 'Radio Riot' Max Fleischer's 1930 cartoon "Radio Riot" is featured, plus clips of Donald Duck and Glenn Beck; Eric Cartman on NPR; radio Martians; Ernie turns on Bert, he's a radio; and other radio cartoon clips.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show
6 p.m.: Al Jazeera English
6:30 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="276"] Catskill waterfront[/caption]

Kyle Adams reports in The Daily Mail the village of Catskill has compiled a list of 15 properties deemed high-priority for redevelopment efforts, as part of its long-term waterfront revitalization plan. The village is working in cooperation with the Greene County Industrial Development Agency. The properties were chosen based on location, current use, prior use and potential for environmental contamination, access, and how well it aligned with the village’s vision for the waterfront. Phase one of the project is expected to be completed by Jan. 1, 2014. A representative of the planning firm involved in the inventory said the ultimate goal is to get the properties developed, producing jobs and taxes and contributing to the local economy. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

Barbara Reina reports in the Register Star Valatie Village Trustee Amy Freinberg-Trufas has resigned from the Village Board effective immediately. Mayor Diane Argyle announced the resignation at the Village Board meeting Tues., July 9. Freinberg-Trufas is the second trustee to resign from the board since Argyle's election. Former Deputy Mayor Jennifer Kolb resigned in March. Argyle did not comment on the resignation. In an interview, Freinberg-Trufas told Reina she wanted to leave the board on a positive note. “I just felt it was time,” she said. Freinberg-Trufas will continue to serve as vice president of the Valatie Economic Redevelopment Association. Read the full story in the Register Star.

Rick Karlin reports at Capitol Confidential the state of New York ranks 33rd nationwide in the latest state-by-state business ranking. Television network CNBC graded the states based on the cost of living, taxes on income, property and business, infrastructure, quality of the workforce, energy prices and quality of life, as key factors in their survey. South Dakota was judged to be the best state for business this year, followed by Texas, North Dakota, Nebraska, Utah and Virginia. Read the full post at Capitol Confidential, a Times Union blog.

Off-Off-Broadway is reporting the upcoming Theatre Now New York production of "Cabaret" at the Pocketbook Factory in Hudson has been cancelled, following the withdrawal of one of the project's primary financial backers. Artistic Director Thomas Morrissey said the company was "devastated" by the decision. He said, "The people of Hudson have been so welcoming to us and we hope that they will welcome us back in the future." Theatre Now New York is a professional theater company based in New York City. Read the full story at Off-Off-Broadway [dot] com.

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 84F; low 68F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 84F; low 72F.[/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 Hazardous Weather Outlook and Flash Flood Watch for northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, east central New York and southern Vermont, Wednesday. Numerous thunderstorms are expected Wednesday afternoon into the evening hours. In addition to possibly containing excessive rainfall, a few of the thunderstorms could produce excessive cloud to ground lightning strikes, as well as gusty winds up to 50 mph and small hail.

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3 p.m. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 85. Wednesday night, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1 a.m. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.


Forecast for the next three days:

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 83. Thursday night, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy during the early evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Low around 64.
Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m. Partly sunny. High near 80. Friday night, A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy. Low around 63.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 82. Saturday night, partly cloudy. Low around 63.

Sunrise today: 5:29 a.m.
Sunset today: 8:32 p.m.

Length of the day: 15:03 hrs.

Town meetings

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


VILLAGE OF ATHENS Board meets at 6:30 p.m at the Athens Community Center, 2 First St., Athens (945-1551).
CLERMONT Planning Board meets at Town Hall at 7 p.m. at 1795 Route 9, Clermont (537-6868).
COLUMBIA COUNTY holds a full Board of Supervisors meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 401 State St. in Hudson.
COPAKE Resource Advisory Committee meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
GHENT Planning Board Application meeting and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, 7 p.m. both at Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
HUDSON Planning Commission Public Hearing on a site plan application submitted by the Hudson Opera House to build a two-story addition to an existing structure located at 327 Warren Street, Hudson at 6:30 p.m.; Planning Commission (tentative) meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren Street, Hudson (828-1030).
JEWETT Town meeting at 7 p.m., at Municipal Bldg. 3547 Co. Rt. 23C (263-4626).
KINDERHOOK Town’s 9 & 9H Corridor Committee meets at 7 p.m. at at Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).
KINDERHOOK VILLAGE meeting, 7:30 p.m. at 6 Chatham Street, Kinderhook (758-9882).

The day ahead on 90.7-FM

Midnight to 5:59 a.m.: Free103point9 Transmission Arts overnight

12 a.m. (midnight): Ian McColm, Jack Patterson Rebroadcast of a show held at the Spotty Dog Books & Ale in Hudson, July 9.


6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.: WGXC Hands-On Community Radio

6 a.m.: Al Jazeera English
7 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show Hosted by Philip Grant. 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." Hosted by Philip Grant.
10 a.m.: The Right Opinion: Frank Serpico Frank Serpico, Stuyvesant resident and famed NYPD whistleblower, will join host Ed Fertik for a conversation.
2 p.m.: Work: '25' For this edition, producer Paul Smart took up music programmer Tony Fallon's invitation to learn about the Irish card game, "25," played Mondays and Thursdays at the Weldon House in East Durham, which opens its annual Irish Arts Week this month. Listen to the sounds of the game, attempts to explain its complexities (learned by most players before the age of six, by watching the game played at home), talk about the work lives the local players have had -- from custodians and cooks to bartenders and teachers -- to the many ways in which the game has helped them through life. Music is happenstance, the stories meandering... like a regular card night.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show
6 p.m.: Al Jazeera English
6:30 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News

John Mason reports in the Register Star attorneys for the town of Ghent and the transformer dismantling and transporting company TCI New York, agreed Mon., July 8, the company will waive its conflict of interest claim against the Ghent Planning Board’s environmental attorney. The company and the town also suspended all litigation for six months. If, at the end of six months, TCI withdraws its application to rebuild, the town and TCI will exchange releases of any and all claims against each other, “and the matter will be done,” Ghent Town Attorney Ted Guterman said in a press conference following Monday’s court hearing. TCI has also agreed to pay the town $12,500 in outstanding fees stemming from the town’s review of TCI’s application, and up to $2,500 in potential fees. The company is suspending its application for a building permit during the six-month period. TCI's 30,000-square-foot plant on Falls Industrial Road was destroyed by fire Aug. 1. The company is temporarily operating out of Coeymans, and seeking site plan approval there. It is also in discussion with three other locations, including Ghent. Read the full story in the Register Star.

The Register Star is reporting the Copake Republican caucus has endorsed a slate of candidates for the November general election that includes a former superintendent of schools. David Paciencia (PAH-see-en-see-ah), superintendent of the Taconic Hills Central School District from 2001 to 2007, was the caucus choice for Town Board. Paciencia said, "I have no political bucket list. I simply want to give something back to our community.” The caucus also endorsed Glenn Schermerhorn (SKEH-mer-horn) for town justice and incumbent Town Board member Jean Mettier (MET-tier). In a joint statement, the Copake Republican Committee and Copake Republican Club said the candidates, with their experience and credentials, are the best choice for the betterment of Copake. Read the full story in the Register Star.

Kyle Adams reports in The Daily Mail Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. will begin work on Water St., Catskill, Wed., July 9, to improve its natural gas service to the village. The construction will stretch from the Black Bridge to the staircase entrance of the Greene County Office Building parking lot. The work is expected to take about three weeks. The project is intended to increase reliability for customers on the east side of the creek. The street will remain open but will be restricted to one lane during the construction period. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 90F; low 68F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 90F; low 72F.[/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:

A Hazardous Weather Outlook remains in effect for northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, east central New York and southern Vermont, Tuesday. There is a chance of afternoon, non-severe thunderstorms. Any thunderstorm that does form will move from west to east around 15 mph.

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny. High near 88. Tuesday night, A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy. Low around 69.

Forecast for the next three days:

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Partly sunny. High near 87. Wednesday night, small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 70.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 83. Thursday night, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy. Low around 62.
Friday: Partly sunny. High near 80. Friday night, mostly clouyd. Low around 61.

Sunrise today: 5:28 a.m.
Sunset today: 8:33 p.m.

Length of the day: 15:04 hrs.

Town meetings

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


CAIRO Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at Cairo Library, 512 Main Street, Cairo (622-3120).
CHATHAM Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. at 488 Route 295, Chatham (392-3262).
COPAKE Board of Ethics, 7 p.m.; Comprehensive Planning Comm., 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234)
COXSACKIE Town board at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, Reed St., Coxsackie (731-2727).

The day ahead on 90.7-FM

Midnight to 5:59 a.m.: Free103point9 Transmission Arts overnight

12 a.m. (midnight): Ian McColm, Jack Patterson Rebroadcast of a show held at the Spotty Dog Books & Ale in Hudson, July 8.


6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.: WGXC Hands-On Community Radio

6 a.m.: Al Jazeera English
7 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show Hosted by Philip Grant. 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." Hosted by Philip Grant.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show
6 p.m.: Al Jazeera English
6:30 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News

Some of the stories that made the news, July 5 to July 8, 2013:

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="132"] U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson[/caption]

Nathan Mayberg reported in the Register Star U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson of Kinderhook announced last week he is co-sponsoring legislation to limit the ability of the federal government to collect information on Americans who are not under investigation. The proposed law, known as the LIBERT-E Act, would also require that opinions issued by the Federal Intelligence Surveillance Act court be made public. Gibson called the Patriot Act’s allowance for “roving wire taps” unconstitutional. Gibson, who served in the military for nearly three decades, said his opposition to the growing practice of domestic surveillance is based in the belief the government has the duty to protect the Bill of Rights. Read the full story in the Register Star.

William J. Kemble reported in the Daily Freeman consultants say a sewer district can be formed early next year for property owners in the hamlet of Leeds. John Brust, a principal owner of the firm Delaware Engineering, said last week work is expected to begin this summer on the state Environmental Quality Review of the project, and on a survey of where sewer lines would extend from the village of Catskill sewer system. Brust said his firm will help form the sewer district. He said public meetings will be help as that happens. The price tag on the new sewer system was previously estimated at nearly $8.7 million. Read the full story in the Daily Freeman.

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="120"] Joel Craig[/caption]

The Columbia Paper reported the Germantown Democratic Caucus last month cross-endorsed Republican Joel Craig to run for town supervisor in November. He was recently endorsed by the town Republican Committee. The caucus also endorsed William (Billy) Kimmel and Andrea (Annie) Provan for Town Board; Joseph Guida for high supervisor; Robert Griffin for town clerk; Lawrence Cosenza Jr. for tax collector and Virginia Hayes Sibbison for town justice. Read the full story in the Columbia Paper.

Melanie Lekocevic reported in The Daily Mail the Athens Village Board last week heard a proposal from utility provider Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. to bring natural gas to portions of the village and town. The first phase of the project could be completed by the end of this year, and would make natural gas available to approximately 50 homes. The cost of building the infrastructure would be borne by Central Hudson, with no cost to the village or the town. Individual property owners would pay for conversion, anywhere from $3,000 to $6,000 per home. Central Hudson estimates an average household saves $1,600 per year using natural gas instead of oil. The first phase of the conversion proposal is currently under review by the state Public Service Commission. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

Paul Nelson reported in the Times Union a Columbia County man faces a charge of menacing and a gun charge for allegedly threatening a neighbor, according to State Police in Livingston. The 64-year-old resident of Claverack apparently became upset and is accused of threatening an apple farmer with a gun because the man was spraying his apple tree on Fish & Game Road. The man was arraigned and released pending a court appearance Tues., July 9. Read the full story in the Times Union.

The Associated Press reports a 26-year-old Millbrook man was injured by lightning at Lake Taghkanic State Park in Ancram Sunday afternoon. A state parks department spokesperson said the lightning hit a tree near where the man was standing, the charge knocked him down and he went into cardiac arrest. Lifeguards resuscitated the man and he was transported for treatment. Read the full Associated Press story in the Corning Leader.

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a Flash Flood Watch for northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, east central New York and southern Vermont, beginning at 11 a.m., through Monday night. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected. The combination of nearly saturated ground and slow-moving thunderstorms containing locally heavy rain could lead to localized flash flooding across the region. Heavy rainfall could lead to significant ponding of water on roadways and areas of poor drainage. In addition, there could be rapid rises on creeks and even larger rivers. A Flash Flood Watch means there is potential for rapid flooding based on current forecasts. A Hazardous Weather Outlook remains in effect for northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, east central New York and southern Vermont, Monday. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected. In addition to possibly producing excessive rainfall, these thunderstorms could briefly pulse to strong levels producing some hail and gusty winds as well as frequent cloudy to ground lightning. Thunderstorms will move slowly from southwest to northeast at 20 mph or less.

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 86F; low 62F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 86F; low 62F.[/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:

A Hazardous Weather Outlook remains in effect for northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, east central New York and southern Vermont, Monday. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected. In addition to possibly producing excessive rainfall, these thunderstorms could briefly pulse to strong levels producing some hail and gusty winds as well as frequent cloudy to ground lightning. Thunderstorms will move slowly from southwest to northeast at 20 mph or less.

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a Flash Flood Watch for northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, east central New York and southern Vermont, beginning at 11 a.m., Monday, through Monday night. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected. The combination of nearly saturated ground and slow-moving thunderstorms containing locally heavy rain could lead to localized flash flooding across the region. Heavy rainfall could lead to significant ponding of water on roadways and areas of poor drainage. In addition, there could be rapid rises on creeks and even larger rivers. A Flash Flood Watch means there is potential for rapid flooding based on current forecasts.

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy. High near 86. Monday night, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Forecast for the next three days:

Tuesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9 a.m., then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny. High near 88. Tuesday night, isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy. Low around 69.
Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny. High near 87. Wednesday night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 71.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 85. Thursday night, mostly cloudy. Low around 62.

Sunrise today: 5:27 a.m.
Sunset today: 8:33 p.m.

Length of the day: 15:05 hrs.

Town meetings

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


ASHLAND Town Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, Main Street, Ashland (734-3636)
CATSKILL Village meeting at 7 p.m. at the Firehouse, 1 Central Ave. (behind Walgreens) (943-3830).
COPAKE Environmental Committee meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
GREENE COUNTY LEGISLATURE holds Buildings & Grounds, Conservation, Public Safety, Highway, Government Operations, and Finance committee meetings at 6 p.m. at County Building, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
HUDSON Informal meeting of Common Council at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren St., Hudson (828-1030).
HUNTER Village meeting at 8 p.m.
NEW BALTIMORE Town meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 3809 Rt. 51, Hannacroix (756-6671)/
PRATTSVILLE Town meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 14517 Main St., Prattsville (299-3125).

The day ahead on 90.7-FM

Midnight to 5:59 a.m.: Free103point9 Transmission Arts overnight

12 a.m. (midnight): Radio News
12:05 a.m.: Radio Stew


6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.: WGXC Hands-On Community Radio

6 a.m.: Al Jazeera English
7 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show Hosted by Philip Grant. 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." Hosted by Philip Grant.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show
6 p.m.: Al Jazeera English
6:30 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News

Fourth of July celebrations this weekend:

In Durham, a parade will begin at 11 a.m. Sat., July 6, and travel down Main Street, (state Route 145) ending at the Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural and Sports Centre where refreshments will be served. Congressman Chris Gibson (R-Kinderhook) will attend. Live entertainment will be provided by the Good Ole Boys and trophies will be awarded to parade participants. Fireworks will be launched at dusk.

In Tannersville a street party with vendors and live music will begin at 1 p.m., Sat., July 6, followed by a parade at 3 p.m. Congressman Chris Gibson (R-Kinderhook) will attend. A concert featuring jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles will begin at 4 p.m. at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center.

In Poughkeepsie, Pete Seeger, are holding a Peace Vigil Memorial at the Rt. 9/9D intersection in Poughkeepsie from noon to 2 p.m., and fireworks and other activities are planned elsewhere in the town later in the day.

The Daily Mail and the Daily Freeman provided some of the information above.

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

• Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. and before 8 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 89, and a low around 66.

• Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86, and a low around 64.

• Monday: A 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 80, and a low around 65.

• Tuesday A 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunrise 5:26 a.m.
Sunset 8:34 p.m.
Other celestial rises/sets
Moon 4:11 A.M. 7:13 P.M.
Mercury 6:10 A.M. 8:27 P.M.
Venus 7:34 A.M. 10:08 P.M.
Mars 3:58 A.M. 7:14 P.M.
Jupiter 4:32 A.M. 7:41 P.M.
Saturn 2:46 P.M. 1:35 A.M.
Uranus 12:26 A.M. 1:02 P.M.
Neptune 10:58 P.M. 9:51 A.M.
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Jimmy Vielkind reports at Capitol Confidential Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has a batch of 71 bills on his desk for signature or veto, including a measure to allow lever voting machines in the New York City mayoral election this year. Cuomo refused earlier this week to indicate whether he would sign or veto that measure. Also on his desk is a bill to exempt retired law enforcement officers from the ammunition restrictions of the SAFE Act, New York's new gun control law. Cuomo said Wed., July 3, he supports that amendment. Other bills awaiting Cuomo's signature include the Assembly bill sponsored by member Steve McLaughlin to extend an additional real estate transfer tax within Columbia County until 2015, and the Senate bill put forward by Cecilia Tkaczyk adding the Mountain Cloves scenic byway into the state scenic byways systems. Read the full story at Capitol Confidential, a Times Union blog.

Kyle Adams reports in The Daily Mail residents of Kaaterskill and Woodstock avenues in Palenville petitioned the Catskill Town Board Mon., July 1, to crack down on what they called “unruly” activity at the Kaaterskill Creek Bridge swimming hole. A petition was presented with 19 signatures demanding officials take action to enforce the town’s noise ordinance, and littering and parking laws. One resident said the location has "become a hang-out and that chases away people who would otherwise enjoy the beauty, take a swim. We’ve put up with it for 25 years, but in the last 10 it’s gotten really worse.” Town board member Gary Carlson pointed out people are congregating in Palenville because other swimming holes are now privately owned and closed down. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.