Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 48F; low 28F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 48F; low 34F.[/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: Partly sunny. High near 46. Tonight, mostly clear. Low around 28.

The outlook for the next three days:

Saturday: Sunny. High near 48. Mostly clear overnight. Low around 27.
Sunday: Sunny. High near 48. Mostly cloudy overnight. Low around 30.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High near 49. Mostly cloudy overnight. Low around 33.

Sunrise today: 6:47 a.m.
Sunset today: 4:33 p.m.

Length of the day: 9 hrs., 46 min.

Town meetings

Today is the third Friday of the month.
WGXC is unaware of any scheduled meetings today.

The day ahead on 90.7-FM

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

5:30 a.m.: CounterSpin: Sarah Anderson, Martin Lee Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting's weekly media show. Guests include Sarah Anderson on 'Fix the Debt'; Martin Lee on "Smoke Signals."

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

6 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show Hosted by Philip Grant. Morning news, music, interviews features and agriculture reporting. Call in with your views 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, events, music and more. Philip Grant, host.
11 a.m.: Al Jazeera English
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show
6 p.m.: Al Jazeera English
6:30 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News

Jimmy Vielkind is reporting in the Times Union the New York State United Teachers spent approximately $4.5 million in this year's election. Most of that sum was used to pay for polling, as well as television and radio advertisements in eight state Senate races. The union's support helped eventually boost Democrats to victory. Almost a half million came in direct contributions to candidates and another half million was spent on internal "member-to-member" communications that are not required to be disclosed. According to officials, NYSUT's strategy stemmed from disappointment with legislation enacted by Senate Republicans, working with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo over the past two years. The union was particularly vexed by 2011 legislation that lowered pension benefits for newly hired public workers. Read the full story in the Times Union.

Lissa Harris reports at the Watershed Post Sullivan and Ulster counties, along with their town and village governments and some non-profits, can apply for federal aid for Sandy-related spending. Residents are eligible to apply for individual aid, as well. Sullivan County officials announced a Disaster Recovery Center is expected to be set up in that county by the end of the week. Ulster County made the announcement on the Ulster County Emergency Management blog. Officials advised entities applying for public aid, "stay tuned for more information." Read the full story at the Watershed Post.

Kyle Adams reports in The Daily Mail the Town of Cairo has adopted its 2013 budget, incorporating minor changes suggested during its recent public hearing. The spending plan includes a 1.9 percent tax levy increase, falling well within the guidelines of the state's two percent tax cap. The board approved a public request to include additional funds for the Department of the Aging. The board rejected a request to further increase the allocation for the Cairo Public Library. Other changes included in the new budget: Changing a code enforcement position from part- to full-time, increasing the deputy highway superintendent from part- to full-time status, and adding to the Highway Department staff. Read the full story in The Daily Mail. Note: Debra Kamecke, Director of the Cairo Public Library is a member of the WGXC Radio Council.

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 45F; low 27F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 46F; low 27F.[/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 47. Partly cloudy tonight. Low around 28.

The outlook for the next three days:

Friday: Mostly sunny. High near 49. Mostly cloudy overnight. Low around 30.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 49. Mostly clear overnight. Low around 30.
Sunday:  Mostly sunny. High near 48. Mostly cloudy overnight. Low are 34.

Sunrise today: 6:46 a.m.
Sunset today: 4:34 p.m.

Length of the day: 9 hrs., 48 min.

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).

The day ahead on 90.7-FM:

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

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

6 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show Hosted by Philip Grant. Morning news, music, interviews features and agriculture reporting. Call in with your views 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, events, music and more. Philip Grant, host.
11 a.m.: Al Jazeera English
2 p.m.: Between the Lines: Kara Thurmond, cookery writer and blogger. Hosed by Ann Forbes-Cooper.
3 p.m.: Radio Theatre: Family Dinner From KZGM, through the Pacifica Radio Archives.A teenager is given an assignment to investigate a haunted campground. His recorder was found later. Written by A. Chris. Editing, post production by A. Chris and Myron Jackson. The actors: Josiah Collins, Mary Conlin, Harold Harnish, Emily Halloway, Linda Moore, Myron Jackson and canines JoJo and Xander.
3:30 p.m.: Kids Brain live from the Catskill Community Center. Hosted by Matt Bua and Sam Sebren.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show
6 p.m.: Al Jazeera English
6:30 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News

Casey Seiler reports in the Times Union Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo created a 10-member panel Tues., Nov. 13, to investigate the "response, preparation and management of New York's power utility companies" in the wake of Superstorm Sandy's downstate devastation, as well as the damage upstate from tropical storms Irene and Lee in 2011. Cuomo said the panel's mission was "not going to be about tinkering on the edges" of the current system of power delivery. While his executive order includes no deadline for the inquiry to be done, the governor said he expects its recommendations to be taken up by the Legislature in its January session. The investigation panel was created by executive order according to the provisions of the century-old Moreland Act, which grants the governor broad power to set up a special commission to examine "the management and affairs of any department, board, bureau or commission of the state." Read the full story in the Times Union.

William J. Kemble reports in the Daily Freeman the Catskill Town Board has been informed Catskill school district officials have turned down a request to pay for two-thirds of the legal cost of challenges to property assessments. In a letter to the Town Board, school Superintendent Kathleen Farrell said the Board of Education did not believe a commitment to the cost-sharing arrangement was prudent, given the district's limited funds. Farrell further stated that in most instances, as the assessing unit, the town is responsible for determining and defending a given assessment. However, the board would be willing to consider sharing costs on a case by case basis, Farrell wrote. Read the full story in the Daily Freeman.

Lissa Harris is reporting at the Watershed Post power outages persist in Sullivan and Ulster counties, two weeks after Hurricane Sandy hit the region. According to Central Hudson Gas & Electric, more than 200 households in the Sullivan County town of Neversink, and nearly 400 Ulster County households remain without power. Central Hudson was expected to fully restore Neversink by mid-day Tues., Nov. 13. The utility provided no estimated restoration time for the Ulster County towns of Denning, Rochester and Wawarsing. Read the full story in the Watershed Post.

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="311"] The Shaw Bridge
(Courtesy historicbridges.org)[/caption]

Nathan Mayberg reports in the Register Star the town of Claverack and the Preservation League of New York recently announced funding has been approved for an engineering study of the 140-year-old Shaw Bridge in Claverack. The bridge is currently closed due to the vulnerable nature of its wooden deck. The study is part of a town project to save and preserve the iron arched bridge. The Shaw Bridge is believed to be the only existing bridge of its kind in the country. It is located on Van Wyck Lane over Claverack Creek. The plan is to eventually re-open the span to pedestrian and vehicle traffic, only. Read the full story in the Register Star.

Adam Shanks reports in the Register Star Democrat Cheryl Roberts has conceded to incumbent Republican Steve McLaughlin in the 107th Assembly District contest. “After reviewing the number of affidavits, emergency and absentee ballots reported as returned to the Washington, Columbia and Rensselaer County boards of elections, it is clear that Mr. McLaughlin will win the race for the 107th Assembly seat,” Roberts said in a statement, Tues., Nov. 13. Roberts would have needed to win 80 percent those ballots to make up the deficit left at the end of election night. The count will not be final for another few weeks. Read the full story in the Register Star.

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="216"] Richard S. Robbins (1940-2012)[/caption]

The BBC is reporting Richard Robbins, the composer who scored such Merchant Ivory films as "A Room with a View," "Howards End"  and "The Remains of the Day," has died. He died Nov. 7, of Parkinson's disease at his home in Rhinebeck. He was 71. Robbins scored almost every film made by director James Ivory and producer Ismail Merchant from "The Europeans" in 1979 to "The White Countess" in 2005. He is survived by his longtime partner, composer and artist Michael Schell. Sounds Forms host Peter Wetzler interviewed Robbins in 2011 as part of the Conversations with Composers series.

Robbins talks with Wetzler about his experience working with longtime collaborator, producer Ismail Merchant. Play excerpt (1:05).
Robbins discusses his work on the film, "Mr. and Mrs. Bridge." Play excerpt (1:50).

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 43F; low 27F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 48F; low 27F.[/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 46. Mostly clear overnight. Low around 25.

The outlook for the next three days:

Thursday: Sunny. High near 46. Mostly clear overnight. Low around 26.
Friday: Mostly sunny. High near 48. Partly cloudy overnight. Low around 28.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 47. Party cloudy overnight. Low around 29.

Sunrise today: 6:45 a.m.
Sunset today: 4:35 p.m.

Length of the day: 9 hrs., 50 min.

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 Committee (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 Board meeting and budget hearing, 7 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

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

6 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show Hosted by Philip Grant. Morning news, music, interviews features and agriculture reporting. Call in with your views 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, events, music and more. Philip Grant, host.
11 a.m.: Al Jazeera English
2 p.m.: The Work Show: Service The November edition of The Work Show is all about service, servicemen and women, and a wider definition of Veteran's Day. Those interviewed about their roles as veterans, firemen and EMT specialists include Fred Dodds of Palenville, a World War II veteran and founding member of his community's fire department in the 1930s; Peter Doty of Greenport Rescue Squad, Greene County Ambulance, and the Copake and Chatham Rescue Squads; and Vietnam veterans Bill Thorpe of Haines Falls and Dana Hummell of Elka Park, on Greene County's Mountaintop, regarding their service, years after, and work with local fire departments. Music includes Louis Jordan and His Tympani Five doing G.I. Jive, Mr. Ambulance Driver by The Flaming Lips, Sgt. Barry Sandler's one-time hit, "The Ballad of The Green Beret," and a civil war classic from Kate and Anna McGarrigle. The show is hosted and produced by Paul Smart.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show: Claude Haton Haton, journalist, songwriter and musician will be joined by Debra Kamecke to discuss the upcoming WGXC 90.7-FM Meet & Greet, Sun., Nov. 18. Local news, events and music. Hosted by Ron Diamondstein.
6 p.m.: Al Jazeera English
6:30 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News

Ariel Zangla reports in the Daily Freeman Greene County lawmakers are considering raises for five county employees. The Legislature has now scheduled four public hearings on Mon., Nov. 19, to take comment on the proposals to raise the salaries of the county treasurer, clerk, administrator, sheriff and commissioner of the Department of Social Services. The amount of the salary increases vary, from 1.5 percent for the county administrator, to 17 percent for the county clerk. The public hearings will begin at 7:15 p.m., Monday, on the fourth floor of the county office building, located on Main Street in the village  Read the full story in the Daily Freeman.

Melanie Lekocevic reports in The Daily Mail the recent Coxsackie town budget hearing elicited little comment from the community, and no opposition was expressed. The town's 2013 spending plan will raise the tax levy by slightly more than half a percent. The Town Council is expected to vote on the proposal at a meeting this week. Because the Town Council pared down the budget so much last year, there were few cuts necessary this time around, Lekocevic writes. Most of the budget increase is driven by retirement costs, according to Town Supervisor Alex Betke. Read the full story in The Daily Mail. After a few modifications, the town of New Baltimore's $1.9 million budget was approved Mon., Nov. 12. The changes made came in response to concerns voiced by  members of the public during the period set aside for public comments. Four of the five Town Council members voted in favor of the spending plan, with only one voting against. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.

 

Weather right now

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 46F; low 30F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 48F; low 30F.[/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: Rain, mainly before 1 p.m. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Mostly clear overnight. Low around 28.

The outlook for the next three days:

Wednesday: Sunny. High near 45. Mostly clear overnight. Low around 26.

Thursday: Sunny. High near 47. Partly cloudy overnight. Low around 32.

Friday: Mostly sunny. High near 46. Mostly clear overnight. Low around 29.

Sunrise today: 6:44 a.m.

Sunset today: 4:36 p.m.

Length of the day: 9 hrs., 52 min.

Town meetings

Today is the second Tuesday of the month.

(WGXC suggests you call ahead to confirm time and location.)

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).

HUDSON Public Hearing, New York State Transportation Enhancements Program Project, Pedestrian and Bike Connections to Charles Williams Park. at 5:30 p.m.;  Public Hearing, City of Hudson EPA Brownfield Grant Application at 6 p.m.; Common Council Informal Meeting at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 520 Warren St., Hudson (828-1030).

The day ahead on 90.7-FM:

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

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

6 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show Hosted by Philip Grant. Morning news, music, interviews features and agriculture reporting. Call in with your views 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, events, music and more. Philip Grant, host.

11 a.m.: Al Jazeera English

3 p.m.: Social Graces: Terry Buell This month's program features an interview with Terry Buell of Mountain View Brasserie discussing effective training of employees and customer service. Hosted by Nan Marron.

4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show

6 p.m.: Al Jazeera English

6:30 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News

Billy Shannon and Tom Casey report in the Register Star on the role Columbia County and Hudson city firefighters are playing in the ongoing storm recovery efforts on Long Island. Since the day after Hurricane Sandy hit, causing widespread flooding, fires and power outages, county personnel have been deployed to various locations downstate. The volunteers are assigned to Long Island firehouses, where they deal with fires and other emergencies while many of the local firefighters deal with damage to their own property. Members of the Chatham and Niverville fire departments are stationed in Meadowmere, Queens. Hudson volunteers are currently working in Oceanside and Island Park. The area is just north of Long Beach, which saw some of the worst storm damage. Read the full story in the Register Star.

WGXC's Tony Fallon, a resident of Cairo, lived in Long Beach for 37 years and still has family on the island. On one of his recent trips to help with the clean up last week, Fallon called in to the WGXC Afternoon Show, Thurs., Nov. 8. He spoke with co-hosts Ellen Thurston and Richard Roth from Long Beach about the devastation he observed and the ongoing recovery effort. Play interview. (14:04)

The Daily Freeman has a rundown of area events scheduled for Mon., Nov. 12, to be held in commemoration of the Veterans Day holiday.

Greene County


Palenville: The Palenville Fire Department and its Ladies’ Auxiliary will hold a ceremony starting at 11 a.m. today at the Veterans Memorial Monument, 717 state Route 32A. The ceremony will include the national anthem, an invocation, a wreath laying and the playing of taps. Light refreshments will follow.

Ulster County

Ellenville: The American Legion will hold a ceremony starting at 11 a.m. today at its post on U.S. Route 209.
Olive: A service will be held starting at 11 a.m. today at the American Legion Hall on Mountain Road in the hamlet of Shokan.
Shawangunk: A service will begin at 11 a.m. today at Wallkill Library Park.

Northern Dutchess

Hyde Park: A memorial ceremony hosted by American Legion Post 1303 will begin at 10:30 a.m. today at the Town Hall, 4383 U.S. Route 9. Former town Supervisor Tom Martino will be the keynote speaker. Also, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Home and Library on Route 9 will have free admission today.
Pine Plains: A memorial service hosted by American Legion Post 426 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5519 will begin at 11 a.m. today at the clock tower on South Main Street (state Route 82). Iraqi War veteran and retired Air Force Master Sgt. Alisa Connley will be the keynote speaker.
Rhinebeck: A service hosted by American Legion Post 429 will begin at 11 a.m. today in the Rhinebeck Cemetery at the corner of U.S. Route 9 and Mill Road.

Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 64F; low 41F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 64F; 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: Mostly sunny. High near 68. Tonight, occasional rain, mainly after 2 a.m. Low around 43.

The outlook for the next three days:

Tuesday: Showers, mainly before noon. High near 47. Mostly clear overnight. High around 26.
Wednesday: Sunny. High near 48. Mostly clear overnight. Low around 29.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High near 47. Partly cloudy overnight. Low around 31.

Sunrise today: 6:42 a.m.
Sunset today: 4:37 p.m.
Length of the day: 9 hrs., 55 min.

Town meetings

Today is the second Monday of the month.
Veterans Day was Sunday, but many public offices will closed and some services will be affected today:

Amtrak: Regular schedule
Banks: Closed
Columbia and Greene county offices: Closed
Federal offices: Closed
Financial markets: Open
Greene County Transit: No service
Mail delivery: None
Schools: Closed
State offices: Closed

The day ahead on 90.7-FM:

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

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

6 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show Hosted by Philip Grant. Morning news, music, interviews features and agriculture reporting. Call in with your views 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, events, music and more. Philip Grant, host.
11 a.m.: Al Jazeera English
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show
6 p.m.: Al Jazeera English
6:30 p.m.: Free Speech Radio News

The Register Star is reporting Hudson Mayor William Hallenbeck Jr. presented the city's $12 million budget to the Common Council, Thurs., Nov. 8. The budget comes in under the state's two percent tax. The proposed spending plan features a zero percent tax increase, a decreased general fund, cuts to several departments and raises for department heads and commissioners. It also provides raises for aldermen and the Common Council President. The proposal calls for a number of fee increases, including parking, vendor permits and licenses for plumbing and dogs. The budget proposal is contingent upon Common Council’s approval of $300,000 in anticipated revenue from the sale of the Dunn’s Warehouse building and a vacant lot at 400 State St. A public hearing on the city's 2013 budget will be held 6 p.m., Nov. 19. Read the full story in the Register Star.