The Daily Freeman reports that Assemblyperson Didi Barrett (D-Hudson) announced some state funding for Hudson and Claverack libraries in her Assembly district, the 106th. She announced $88,793 for the Claverack Free Library to expand the new library being developed in a repurposed fire station. And $5,2,59 is going to the Hudson Area Association Library to renovate its History Room and administrative offices. The entire Mid-Hudson Library System also was awarded $20,000 for summer reading programs at 16 public libraries in the 106th Assembly District. Read the full story in The Daily Freeman.