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By Leonard Sparks

utchess and Putnam County offi- cials have received the first of Dwhat will be weekly allocations of COVID-19 vaccines to distribute, and have joined other counties in demanding New York State give local health departments a greater role to speed up the month-old inoculation effort. Dutchess County received 200 doses to inoculate the employees and volun- teers who will be administering vaccines to others, said County Executive Marc Molinaro during a news conference on Tuesday (Jan. 5) organized by the New York State Association of Counties. Dutchess plans to open two points of dispensing, or PODs — one in eastern Dutchess and one on the western end of The Poughquaq Cut on the Maybrook section of the Empire State Trail MTA photo the county — beginning next week. The county is partnering with the Nuvance Out There This is the newly opened, 750-mile-long Health System on another POD at North- Empire State Trail, the longest multi-use ern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck. state trail in the country. Its creation was Putnam administered 251 of its first A New York State of Trail announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2017, 600 doses on Thursday (Jan. 7), said who promised it would open “before 2021.” County Executive MaryEllen Odell in a something different: Go right. After years of effort, 750-mile It hit that deadline, to the day, on Dec. 31, statement. Residents and staff at mental The trail once extended a few more although not all the signage is complete. On health and substance-abuse facilities hundred feet before hitting a fence. Now Empire State Trail is complete Tuesday (Jan. 5), I ran into a sign — literally, and facilities for people with develop- you’ll find an opening in the fence, and the like, I hit it — on Pumphouse Road in Brews- mental disabilities were the first recipi- By Brian PJ Cronin trail continuing. Eighty-nine miles later, you ter that said the next section of the trail was ents. Putnam will set up PODs initially at will reach the southern tip of Manhattan. he next time you not yet complete. When I later contacted senior centers, Odell said, and add more Not in the mood? Go left — as usual — up go to the south- Andy Beers, the director of the Empire State sites as vaccines become available. the Dutchess Rail Trail, across the Walk- ern end of the Trail, he assured me that the trail is in fact The county PODs will be one piece of T way Over the Hudson and 112 miles until Dutchess Rail Trail in open, and that I hadn’t been trespassing. a “retail” network of vaccination sites you hit Albany. From there, you can go Hopewell Junction for I have since completed the entire 24-mile that Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state north to Canada or head west to Buffalo. a run or bike ride, try (Continued on Page 20) (Continued on Page 6)

racist, sexist and lewd language, she said. The possible in the moment, but, sadly, the Zoom user was again identified and removed but participants were exposed to this hateful Children’s Gathering Hacked returned to post in the written chat. and illegal behavior,” McCreery said in a Zoom-bomber spews racist, event for children on Saturday (Jan. 2). The gathering was the culmination of a statement issued on Jan. 3, noting the library An interloper gained access to the video- “bake-off” contest for children and teenag- had notified Zoom and county and federal lewd language conference and immediately changed his or ers ages 4 to 14. It was co-hosted by Justice authorities of the unauthorized access. McCray, a librarian who has been outspo- “The library staff and our board of trust- By Chip Rowe her screen name to match existing partici- pants to avoid detection, said library Direc- ken in the Black Lives Matter movement, ees are horrified that a program created he Desmond-Fish Public Library in tor Jen McCreery. After an indecipherable but McCreery said it was unclear if McCray as a positive and joyful celebration of our Garrison said it was a victim of a racist rant, the user was identified and removed but was a target of the abuse. community was derailed by one hateful T “Zoom-bombing” during a virtual managed to return to interrupt the event with “The incident was handled as quickly as (Continued on Page 3) 2 January 8, 2021 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org

FIVE QUESTIONS: RALPH ODELL

By Michael Turton finch-type birds. You see some species not common to this area almost every year. Two By Michael Turton alph Odell, 87, who lives in Putnam years in a row we saw gray jays; they’re a Valley, helped create the Putnam great bird, very northern. We’ve seen What snack food R Christmas Bird Count in 1954. He goshawks occasionally, too. has participated in each of the 66 counts could you eat a since, including on Saturday (Jan. 2). How many species have you seen, during the Christmas count and whole bag of? What got you involved in the bird count? beyond? My family was always interested in natu- I probably have 700 species on my list. ral history. We had friends in Bedford who I’ve been birding in the Arctic, Greenland had started Audubon there, and my father and Kenya. I get especially excited about Peanut M&M’s. used to take me on birding trips they orga- pelagic species — sea birds, offshore species They’re addictive; I eat nized. A small group of us started a Christ- such as the albatross. But I’m always mas bird count here. thrilled to see chickadees in my backyard, the outer layer first. too, and the wood thrush in spring and How did your first bird count compare summer. I’d like to see a condor; they’re with this year’s? much larger than eagles. I covered Fahnestock State Park my first year. We saw about 75 species. One year I Have the variety and number of birds Has the bird-count group changed did Fahnestock alone, a 17-mile hike. It’s changed over the years? much over the years? still my favorite local birding spot. This They come and go. You know, birds don’t There were very few of us when we started year, I did the count on my property in actually read the bird books! It depends it. I was 21. A couple of people were only 12 Putnam Valley; I keep my binoculars right on climate, habitat, food sources and what years old at the time, and they are still doing on my dining room table. I did pretty well; kind of breeding season they’ve had. If the count and some of their children and I saw 19 species. Overall this year, the it was a bad breeding season, you’ll see grandchildren have joined them. We’ve often group saw 78 species on count day and four fewer birds. In terms of numbers, they’re held the countdown, compilation meeting species during the week. In total, 12,350 doing pretty well. Some species are in trou- and potluck dinner at my house. There are ~ John Willis, Cold Spring birds were seen this year. ble — some of the duck species and some about 70 of us in the group now.

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cut short parent sessions and apologized (from Page 1) Zoom after rogue users posted lewd and racist individual,” she wrote. “We are especially language and drawings. sorry that this attack was witnessed by chil- At the Desmond-Fish, McCreery said the dren. No family should have to encounter library’s Racial Equity and Social Justice such hate speech.” Committee is evaluating how to provide McCreery said she hoped some of the “a countervailing force” in response to the children were too young to understand incident. She said local organizations have what happened but that she was upset contacted her about organizing library others were old enough to read the chat programs to address racism. messages. In a letter addressed to the community, Thank you “The security of our online program- Haldane Superintendent Philip Benante ming is taken very seriously,” McCreery asked parents and others to “join me in TO our readers! said. “Library staff and board trustees are reflecting on how this incident impacted researching further security measures to the families who were in attendance, and prevent this kind of incident from ever to consider using it as an opportunity to Joining The Current or renewing your membership happening again.” reinforce to our children a shared value for To counter video-conference hijackers, diversity and inclusion.” in the last two months helped us to surpass our Zoom in April changed its default settings The Cold Spring Village Board also yearend fundraising goal of $55,000! to require meetings to either have “wait- reacted at its meeting on Tuesday (Jan. 5), ing rooms” or passwords. McCreery said issuing a statement drafted by Trustees the library had a waiting room in place Kathleen Foley and Heidi Bender that said it but that the person slipped through by was “horrified and saddened to learn about FROM Everyone on the Masthead... impersonating recognized users. In addi- the racist attack on a Black librarian.” tion, because of a technical difficulty, the “We all have a responsibility to protect our Editor Chip Rowe Reporters meeting had been moved at the last minute children and any member of our community Senior Editor Leonard Sparks Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, from Crowdcast, which she said the library who is targeted in such a heinous way,” the Brian PJ Cronin, Joe Dizney, prefers because it offers more control over statement said. “We offer our support to the Beacon Editor Jeff Simms Pamela Doan, Deb Lucke, audience participation. library and we hope the culprit or culprits Arts Editor Alison Rooney Skip Pearlman, Michael Turton Zoom-bombing has been a higher-profile will be apprehended and held accountable.” Layout Designer Pierce Strudler Advertising Director Michele Gedney problem since video-conferencing became Mayor Dave Merandy added: “I hope at widespread in March following the COVID- some point in my life this all ends.” 19 shutdown. In August, for example, school AND officials in Rochester and on Long Island Michael Turton contributed reporting. FROM All on our Board of Directors... Jason Angell David Duffy Bevis Longstreth Chris Bockelmann Kyle Good Joe Plummer Fishkill Wins Fight Against Developer Wendy Bounds Nick Groombridge and Susan Brune Mel Laytner Ru Rauch Judge upholds vote to end review process, argued that the current Fishkill board was obligated to continue review of Rolling Hills reviewing the request under an agreement approved in 2017. Only one board member, MEMBERSHIP By Leonard Sparks Ori Brachfeld, served at that time. is our primary means of support and ensures that The Current will be on the state judge this week upheld the Acker, however, ruled the agreement newsstand or in your mailbox every week of 2021. Thank you for believing in our Town of Fishkill’s decision to end was void under a “term-limits” rule, mission to inform and engage all in our communities of Philipstown and Beacon. A its review of a rezoning request which “prohibits one municipal body from from a firm proposing a 30-building, contractually binding its successors in NOT A MEMBER YET? 463-unit development on Route 9D just areas relating to governance unless specifi- Support our independent nonprofit journalism with outside Beacon. cally authorized by statute or charter provi- Supreme Court Judge Christi Acker, who sions.” a tax-deductible membership gift of as little as $2/month at is based in Dutchess County, on Monday The judge said the agreement also consti- (Jan. 4) dismissed the lawsuit filed in July tuted “illegal contract zoning” because the highlandscurrent.org/join by Hudson View Park Co. against Supervisor language approved by the previous board Ozzy Albra and the Town Board, which had committed the current one to act on the Questions? Email voted on April 1 to end its review of a request application, when it also had the right not to rezone a parcel for the firm’s proposed to vote on it. [email protected] Rolling Hills at Fishkill development. Albra, who won his seat in 2019 after Hudson View’s plan included 68 afford- campaigning against the project, said the able housing units and 24,000-square feet decision confirmed that the vote to end the of retail built on two parcels, one with review was proper. frontage on 9D north of the Mount Gulian “The Town of Fishkill will not allow Historic Site. The larger of the parcels is developers to dictate to the town how it zoned residential while the 9D land is in a will operate,” he said in a statement. business district. Michael Zarin, the attorney for Hudson The project was to have drawn water View, called the ruling “disappointing” from Beacon and residents would have sent and said it “sets a dangerous public policy their children to Beacon schools. The devel- regarding economic development in New oper would likely have been required by York state, and the integrity of government the state to install a traffic-calming device officials such as the current town admin- — possibly a traffic circle — on Route 9D, istration.” while 55 percent of the land would have He added: “The decision is contrary remained open, with walking trails. to the prevailing case law, and will not Hudson View, which sought reimburse- stand. It will also be viewed very badly by ment of what it said was more than $1 future persons thinking about investing in million in costs during the application and the Town of Fishkill.” 4 January 8, 2021 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org

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Alison Rooney is the only one outside the box and everyone a competent, dedicated public servant like Andrew Dade, Cold Spring [email protected] makes him the bad guy. Sheriff Langley. This is yet another example Ralph Basso, via Facebook of party over county, the corrupt playbook Film Putnam that the Legislature has adopted. It is play- REPORTERS Perhaps Film Putnam could help the Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong ing with public safety, ironically, attempt- Interesting that limiting spending, as Village of Cold Spring to deal with the costs Brian PJ Cronin • Joe Dizney ing to defund the police and attempting Nancy is advocating (if you read the article), of tourism that these ventures generate Pamela Doan • Deb Lucke to portray the dedicated law enforcement is now seen as negative and liberal. (“Putnam Seeks Starring Roles,” Dec. 25). Skip Pearlman • Michael Turton professionals as greedy, money-grabbing Bodhi Morgan, via Facebook Maybe garbage removal? County govern- individuals. The people know and will ment cut the pittance they gave us for this LAYOUT DESIGNER respond accordingly come the election time. Thanks for always standing up for what purpose ($7,500) even as crowds surged on Pierce Strudler In the meantime, thank you to the sheriff is right for your constituents, Nancy. our village’s public streets and in our public and his deputies for keeping Putnam safe ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Jennifer Tawil, via Facebook parks, thanks in no small part to county and sound in these difficult times. Michele Gedney efforts to promote tourism. Phil Bayer, Carmel For information on advertising: COVID policy Have a look at the locations listed in the 845-809-5584 The Putnam County Legislature’s holi- article. They’re mostly in western Putnam, [email protected] day reading seems to be mired in the play- Natural invasives and in our village. 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LETTERS AND COMMENTS (Continued from Page 4) Rep. Maloney site for COVID-19 but is luring actors into town? Blarney to that. We need to contain Removed to the pandemic first! James Carmody, Carmel Safety Production companies test all crew and talent days and immediately before shoot- Dutchess, Putnam executives ing. Fast (15-minute results) tests are given condemn mayhem in the parking areas before anyone leaves their car or enters the location site. Most film By Chip Rowe companies that shoot in Putnam locations ep. Sean Patrick Maloney, whose arrange housing for their talent and crew U.S. House district includes the who do not live within commuting distance. Highlands, was among its members Film companies located in New York R evacuated to an undisclosed, secure loca- City like the Hudson Valley because tion on Wednesday (Jan. 6) when protest- almost everyone working the shoot can ers stormed the Capitol. go home when the day is done, creating a Maloney (at left) waits on the House floor on Wednesday afternoon during the Maloney, a Democrat elected in Novem- counting of the electoral votes. significant savings on production costs. ber to his fifth term, was on the House floor Lynn Miller, Cold Spring for congressional certification of the presi- Maloney, who lives with his family in Also on Wednesday, Dutchess County dential election results when supporters of Philipstown, posted Wednesday on Twit- Executive Marc Molinaro, a Republican, said Bridge death President Donald Trump breached secu- ter: “Today is a sad and infuriating day. in a statement that “this mayhem must stop, We all know who killed Steve Tomlins: The rity, bypassed metal detectors and entered We thank the Capitol Police and the staff, and it must stop now. America doesn’t resort New York State Bridge Authority (“Beacon the building. Aaron White, a spokesper- many of whom were in real danger. I to chaos or violence, and we don’t encourage Man Killed on Bridge,” Jan. 1). By shutting son for the congressman, said Wednesday was on the House floor when protesters or invite it. Every leader, in every office, from access every evening to the one lane of the night that he and other members of Malo- attempted to enter. We evacuated and are every corner of this country must call for this Newburgh-Beacon bridge dedicated to ney’s staff were also safe. safe. The president and his enablers have to end and disperse immediately.” taxpayers and others who forgo motor vehi- Protesters broke the glass in doors lead- incited this violence. It must stop.” On Thursday, Putnam County Executive cles and instead power themselves across it, ing into the chamber, near where Maloney Maloney later shared a 20-second MaryEllen Odell, also a Republican, added: the authority forces pedestrians and cyclists was sitting, and police deployed tear gas video taken from his seat as members in “We have much work to do to keep this coun- to navigate Interstate 84 alongside vehicles in the rotunda of the Capitol. After police the chamber were told they could find try the shining example of democracy that operating at speeds in excess of 60 mph. cleared the building, members of the House gas masks under their seats. “Scenes of it has always been. The world is watching. It’s 10 times worse now because repair and Senate returned and completed the madness today on the House floor,” he Americans have the right to protest, but not work forces pedestrians and cyclists to certification of the vote for President-Elect wrote. “We must reject and rise above the to break the law while doing so. For the future share the lane with speeding vehicles. The Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala lies and madness that incites this violence. of our children, I would hope we could put conditions have always been offensive and Harris early on Thursday morning. God bless America. Stand up for it.” our country first, despite any differences.” violent, when all the authority has to do is not close access each night to the lane dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists. The stated mission of the authority is “to maintain and operate the vehicle Committee Presents Plan for Philipstown Future crossings of the Hudson River entrusted Endorses dirt roads, school between emergency services, considering to its jurisdiction for the economic and manpower needs.” Ten years ago, a study social benefit of the people of the state.” merger study, fire and recommended consolidating the admin- This would be a fine time to update the The Committee ambulance cooperation istration of the town’s four volunteer fire mission to account for 21st-century reali- departments and two ambulance corps, Nat Prentice (chair) Ann Hammond ties: “To maintain and operate bridges By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong generating fierce pushback. Eric Arnold Cathy Kopf passing over the Muhheakantuck (aka The document also suggests the town Hudson) River entrusted to its jurisdic- escribing Philipstown as a “subur- explore “creating a unified Philipstown Joyce Blum Lithgow Osborne tion for the safety and well-being of the ban community,” an 18-member school district.” The Haldane, Garrison Richard Butensky Joe Regele people of the state.” We could add “safety” D volunteer committee last month and Lakeland districts all serve parts of and lose “vehicle crossings” without miss- presented its draft to the Town Board of the town, and Haldane and Garrison are Betsy Calhoun Bob Rhodes ing a beat. (Hourly ferry crossings are also a newly updated comprehensive plan that relatively small, with about 800 and 220 Tara Caroll Marianne Sullivan an option, but that’s another battle.) calls for preserving the town’s rural and students, respectively. “Tax rates vary Gregg Zuman, Beacon natural resources while encouraging more significantly between the districts,” it Sean Conway Teri Waivada diverse housing and studying the creation notes, advocating that the town “seek a Katie Cucchiarella Marc Weiss of a unified school district. fair and balanced tax strategy.” The draft, which was prepared over the The draft dips into the debate over dirt Mary Kate Ephraim Heidi Wendel past three years, is designed to guide plan- roads, recommending that Philipstown ning over at least the next decade. It flows preserve them by employing “techniques of utmost importance, as is the protection from the current plan, adopted in 2006, and materials that enhance their safety, of the town’s environmental features, espe- which prompted a thorough zoning code aesthetics, resilience and regeneration, cially the quality of our water,” it says. overhaul in 2011. without adversely impacting the envi- The document places Philipstown The 30-page document, available at phil- ronment.” Over the last decade, clashes squarely within the New York metropoli- ipstown2020.org, “is a starting point” for occurred between the Town Board and tan region and says that “we don’t yet know public discussion, the committee’s chair, residents, and among neighbors, when the if the spike in relocations of people leaving” Nat Prentice, told the board on Dec. 3. board paved some stretches of dirt roads. the city because of the COVID-19 pandemic He opposed calling the draft an “update” According to the plan, the issues facing “will continue after the virus is controlled. because “we think we have the makings of the town “are at once very similar to We also don’t know whether working and a new plan.” It includes 149 action items, and also very different from those” that schooling from home will become a perma- 34 strategies and 13 goals. confronted Philipstown 15 years ago, nent way of life in Philipstown.” But it’s Some of its recommendations touch on although the population has remained clear, the draft states, online shopping “is past controversies. about the same, at just under 10,000. transforming the American ‘downtown’ and For example, the draft encourages Phil- “Preservation of the town’s residential affecting the actions local businesses must ipstown to “explore further cooperation character and natural condition are still (Continued on Page 8) 6 January 8, 2021 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org

Your Place CURRENTLY ELIGIBLE ƒ High-risk hospital workers in Line (emergency room workers, New York State has intensive care unit staff and established priority pulmonary staff) groups for COVID-19 vaccinations. The state ƒ Residents and staff at nursing has created a tool at homes and other congregate- am-i-eligible. care facilities covid19vaccine. ƒ Employees of Federally Qualified health.ny.gov to Health Centers (e.g., community determine eligibility. health centers that receive federal funds to treat migrants, the homeless and residents of public housing) COVID-19 by ƒ Emergency medical services Pattie Tessler, a member of the Medical Reserve Corps of Dutchess County, workers administers a vaccine on Tuesday (Jan. 5). Photo provided the Numbers ƒ Coroners, medical examiners more than the 300,000 vaccines it is receiv- PUTNAM COUNTY and certain funeral workers Vaccines (from Page 1) ing each week, he has also accused hospi- Number of confirmed cases: ƒ Staff and residents of state is setting up for essential workers and tals of being slow to use the allotments of facilities that serve people with the general public. In addition to county vaccines already received and has criticized 5,436 (+686) disabilities or mental-health and health departments, the network will the speed at which nursing-home residents New Cases in Philipstown: 104 substance-abuse issues include community health centers, phar- and staff are getting shots under the federal ƒ Urgent-care providers macies, urgent-care clinics and primary- program, which is mostly relying on CVS and Tests administered: care doctors, he said. Walgreens. ƒ Individuals who administer The state has enrolled 3,762 sites so far, On Monday, Cuomo threatened hospitals 115,506 (+7,133) COVID-19 vaccines, including at including 549 in the Mid-Hudson Region. with $100,000 fines and a ban on receiv- local health departments Of those sites, 636 (including 104 in the ing additional vaccines if they did not use Percent positive: ƒ Mid-Hudson) have received doses to vacci- all of their doses by the end of the week. All outpatient/ambulatory (+0.3) nate health care workers in conjunction Hospitals have also been told to return 4.7 frontline, high-risk health care workers of any age who provide with hospitals. unused vaccines if all of their employees Number of deaths: The state announced in December a hub have received shots. direct in-person patient care system in which a hospital in each of its 10 During the NYSAC news conference, 67 (+0) ƒ All staff who are in direct contact regions would coordinate distribution for Molinaro and other county executives with patients (i.e., intake staff) that region’s counties. Westchester Medi- defended hospitals. DUTCHESS COUNTY ƒ All frontline, high-risk public cal Center is the hub for the Mid-Hudson Chris Moss, the county executive for Number of confirmed cases: Region, which includes Dutchess and Chemung County, said a hospital there health workers who have direct contact with patients, including Putnam. began “making phone calls at 7 o’clock at 13,642 (+1,773) Molinaro and other county leaders said night” as it rushed to schedule vaccinations those conducting COVID-19 Active Cases in Beacon: 49 the state should instead “activate” emer- for firefighters, police officers and residents tests, handling COVID-19 specimens and COVID-19 gency vaccine-distribution plans that 75 and older — none of whom are eligible Tests administered: the counties created post-9/11 and have in the first phase — to avoid any state fine. vaccinations, including doctors in private practice, at hospitals updated yearly to account for new viruses. Molinaro said hospitals “treat sick 382,864 (+21,077) The most recent update took place in Octo- people” and do not have the infrastructure or in clinics, registered nurses, ber to account for COVID-19, he said. for mass vaccinations. He added that the Percent positive: dentists and orthodontists, “The State of New York decided to create state should instead “open the spigot just psychiatrists and psychologists, an entirely new expectation with no infra- a little bit” by allowing people 75 and older 3.6 (+0.3) physical therapists, optometrists, pharmacists, structure to support it,” said Molinaro, who who have critical health needs, and first Number of deaths: is president of the New York State County responders like police officers and fire- home care workers and hospice workers, as well as their staffs Executives Association. “They are build- fighters, to be vaccinated. 260 (+27) ing this operation as its running, and it’s a He also advocated giving private health Source: New York State Department of Health, as ƒ The staff of nursing homes and mess, and it doesn’t have to be.” companies such as Caremount approval to of Jan. 6, with weekly change in parentheses. New skilled nursing facilities who New York State began the first phase of its inoculate their workers and begin to offer cases in Philipstown is for week ending Dec. 31. did not receive a vaccination multi-phase vaccination program on Dec. 15, shots. Those firms have a mass-vaccine through the Pharmacy distributing vaccine allotments to hospitals infrastructure, Molinaro said. vaccinations had tripled, from 10,809 Partnership for Long-Term Care for front-line medical staff. As of Wednesday, Peter Ajemian, the governor’s commu- per day to 31,157, in the two days after his Program the state had received about 935,000 doses nications director, said in a statement on demand that they vaccinate more staff. of the two vaccines approved for use, one Thursday (Jan. 7) that after discussing vacci- NewYork-Presbyterian, whose system created by Pfizer-BioNTech and the other by nation efforts with local officials, he wanted includes Hudson Valley Hospital in Cort- Moderna. Both vaccines require two shots to clarify that police officers are not “health landt Manor, had used 99 percent of its given weeks apart, and about 312,000 people care workers” who qualify for the vaccine allocation as of Wednesday, according to Eligible in the in New York have received their first shots, as part of the first group, even if they know the state. Vassar Brothers Medical Center according to the federal Centers for Disease CPR. He noted that New York City alone has in Poughkeepsie had used 37 percent of its Next Phase Control and Prevention. 917,000 eligible health care workers, but only allocation, the state said. In addition to frontline health care work- 144,000 have received vaccines. Vaccinations at nursing homes have “not ƒ Teachers and education workers ers, coroners, local health department staff, Ajemian also said the while police officers been going as quickly as we would have ƒ First responders paramedics and urgent-care employees are included in the next group that will be liked,” with about 47 percent of residents are among the groups currently eligible to eligible, along with teachers and residents having received their first dose, Cuomo said ƒ Public safety workers receive vaccines. Officials are hoping the ages 75 and older, the state “will not allow on Monday. The state is going to step in, ƒ Public transit workers general public can begin getting shots in prioritization of one group over another” in with a goal of getting every nursing home the spring. the cohort, which includes 3 million people. resident at least their first shot within two ƒ People age 75 and older While Cuomo said New York State needs Cuomo on Wednesday said hospital weeks, he said. highlandscurrent.org The Highlands Current January 8, 2021 7

and screen out of isolation and quarantine ¢ The state opened a new eligibility ¢ Dutchess County outlined on Dec. 22 Coronavirus by Jan. 10, and symptomatic residents are period and expanded the qualifications for how it planned to allocate the more than stable and recovering.” In addition, he said, a one-time COVID rent-subsidy program $2.3 million it received through the federal Update all residents who tested negative were vacci- for low-income residents. Applicants must Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic nated on Jan. 6 and vaccinations were being have lost income between April 1 and July Security (CARES) Act: about $1.3 million ¢ State health officials said that, as of offered to staff members at St. Christopher’s 31 and before March 7 have been at or below for eviction prevention; $450,000 for Wednesday (Jan. 6), 5,436 people had tested Inn and Graymoor who had contact with 80 percent of the area median household economic relief for businesses with five positive for COVID-19 in Putnam County; shelter residents. income, adjusted for household size (e.g., or fewer employees (including the owner); 13,642 in Dutchess; 75,176 in Westchester; $81,840 annually for a family of four). $400,000 for child care for low- and moder- 29,202 in Rockland; 6,417 in Ulster; and ¢ The number of people with COVID-19 The new application period opens Feb. ate-income parents balancing work and 25,254 in Orange. Statewide, there have been who are hospitalized in New York state as of 1. Approved subsidies will be paid to the student remote learning; and $150,000 for 1,075,312 positives, including 460,520 in New Jan. 6 stood at 8,548; the number in inten- applicant’s landlord. Residents who have municipal projects promoting food security York City. Statewide, 31,164 people had died. sive care was 1,424; and the number of intu- previously applied do not need to reapply. and safety for seniors, including $25,000 to bations was 859. In the Mid-Hudson Valley, For details, see hcr.ny.gov/RRP. the City of Beacon. ¢ Putnam had 401 active cases for the 33 percent of hospital beds were available week ending Dec. 31, with 104 new cases and 40 percent of ICU beds. ¢ On Dec. 26, the state Department of ¢ On Dec. 19, the state said local govern- reported in Philipstown, which has had 383 Health said it had been “made aware of ments could allow low-income senior citi- since March. There were 189 new cases in ¢ On Dec. 11, the state revised its criteria reports that Parcare Community Health zens and persons with disabilities to receive Carmel, 40 in Kent, 30 in Patterson, 71 in for Yellow Zone restrictions. A geographic Network, an Orange County provider, property tax exemptions for 2021 without Putnam Valley and 78 in Southeast. Twenty area will be eligible if it has a 3 percent posi- may have fraudulently obtained COVID- appearing in person to apply. people were hospitalized at Putnam Hospi- tivity rate (7-day average) over the past 10 19 vaccine, transferred it to facilities in tal in Carmel. days and is in the top 10 percent in the state other parts of the state in violation of state ¢ On Dec. 22, Dutchess County Executive for hospital admissions per capita over the guidelines and diverted it to members of Marc Molinaro hosted his 50th Facebook ¢ On Tuesday (Jan. 5), the Putnam County past week and is experiencing week-over- the public. We take this very seriously and town hall to provide COVID-19 updates. Health Department said the uptick in cases week growth in daily admissions. As of Jan. DOH will be assisting State Police in a in Philipstown — it reported about a fourth 6, the 7-day rolling average positivity rate in criminal investigation.” ¢ Questions? Dutchess County posts of its total cases since March during the Dutchess was 8.5 percent and the average updates at dutchessny.gov and has a hotline week ending Dec. 31 — was “due to an in Putnam was 9.8 percent but the counties ¢ The federal government extended a at 845-486-3555. Putnam County posts isolated, contained cluster within a congre- did not meet other criteria. temporary moratorium for most evictions info at putnamcountyny.com. New York gate setting,” e.g., a group residence, that until Jan. 31. To be eligible, renters must have State has a hotline at 888-364-3065 and the agency did not identify. Shanna Siegel, ¢ As of Jan. 6, according to the State experienced a “substantial” loss of household a webpage at coronavirus.health.ny.gov, a public health nurse with the county, said COVID Report Card, the Haldane school income, a layoff or “extraordinary” out-of- which is also where you can find a test- “the result of this cluster will be evident on district had reported 17 students, teachers pocket medical expenses, and can’t expect to ing site. The state also created an email next week’s dashboard, as well. This cluster and staff who had tested positive; Garrison earn more than $99,000 in 2020 (or $198,000 list to provide updates. The federal Centers is only one aspect of the overall increase reported three; and Beacon reported 45. for married people filing their tax returns for Disease Control and Prevention posts in positive cases. Communities across jointly). A declaration form is required. updates at cdc.gov. Putnam County are beginning to see the ¢ The state said on Jan. 4 the first early effects of holiday gatherings — the confirmed case of the UK strain of COVID- full impact will be felt in the coming weeks 19 virus had been detected in an individual as we continue to see case numbers rise and in Saratoga Springs. higher rates of hospitalizations.” ¢ The state on Dec. 29 announced new ¢ On Wednesday (Jan. 6), Jonathan Hotz, quarantine guidelines: Individuals exposed Member Exhibition a representative of the Graymoor religious to COVID-19 can end their quarantine after January 8 – 17, 2021 order in Garrison, said there had been an 10 days without testing, instead of 14, as outbreak at St. Christopher’s Inn, its home- long as they do not have symptoms. less shelter for men. “On Dec. 22, a shelter resident who had begun exhibiting symp- ¢ In response to a question, the Putnam toms tested positive for the coronavirus,” County Health Department posted on Twit- he said. “This triggered a lockdown and ter: “(1) There are a few reasons for discrep- testing among our entire resident popu- ancies between new and active cases [in lation. Several residents tested positive reports]. Sometimes, by the time the lab and/or subsequently became symptomatic is received, the individual has already themselves.” He said all shelter residents completed isolation. That’s usually 10 days were restricted to a single building and had from the start of symptoms. (2) Most people no contact with the public. “In addition, we aren’t tested the same day they become contacted the Putnam County Department ill, and it can take a number of days to of Health, which has been a great resource receive a test result. We also have to verify for us. Further, our on-site medical staff addresses and complete case investigations continues to monitor the condition of our before they are included on the dashboard. residents, with daily guidance and support (3) Since the dashboard is released weekly, from the department. there are also people who complete isola- “The worst is behind us,” he said. “Most tion in the week leading up to the day the Member artwork from 2020 Member Exhibition men in the shelter are scheduled to complete dashboard is shared.” Opening Day Thank you to all the Friday, January 8 community members who 10 am – 7 pm NEWS BRIEF have renewed or joined for Covid precautions in place will make recommendations for redraw- 2021. Your support is valued. 171 Candidates for ing election districts. The commission was Please visit our website to Redistricting Commission approved by voters in November. The Legislature must make its appoint- become a 2021 member! Names sent to Legislature ments by Feb. 1. Two members will be utchess County Executive Marc Molin- selected by the majority leader and two by The Riverside Galleries are open: aro on Monday (Jan. 4) submitted the the minority leader. Those four members Tuesday through Sunday, 10 to 5 D 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison, NY names of 171 candidates to the Legisla- will select the remaining three by Feb. 15. garrisonartcenter.org 845.424.3960 ture for a seven-member commission that 8 January 8, 2021 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org Putnam Lawmakers Start New Year as They Ended Old: With Clashes Montgomery loses bid for all be working together,” especially during When the other eight legislators ratified “has neither the qualifications required by the pandemic. “This is no time for nega- the choice of Dr. Michael Nesheiwat, the the state, nor is he employed in accordance deputy chair, criticizes jail tivity or division.” However, he refuted a county health commissioner, as the physi- with the county charter.” doctor pick comment Montgomery had made at the cian at the county jail, Montgomery voted In November 2018, the state health Legislature’s year-end meeting in Decem- “no.” She initially questioned his dual posts department informed Putnam County that By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong ber, when she claimed that “county govern- last year. Nesheiwat needed to complete his master ment is fundamentally broken.” Under a contract with the county, of public health degree, or demonstrate utnam County legislators this week “It’s not ‘fundamentally broken,’ ” he said. PrimeCare Medical, a private firm, serves continued efforts to do so, for the state to launched 2021 the same way they Also on Tuesday, legislators reelected jail inmates. Montgomery said Tuesday that agree to a further term for him in 2021. The P ended 2020: In 8-to-1 fights pitting Toni Addonizio of Kent as chairperson, PrimeCare in turn contracts with another agency also reminded Putnam that state Legislator Nancy Montgomery, a Demo- with Montgomery’s support. professional medical care practice, which law requires that county health commis- crat whose district includes Philipstown Along with opposing Sullivan’s reap- assigns Nesheiwat to the jail job. sioners “devote [their] entire time to the and part of Putnam Valley, versus her pointment, Montgomery questioned the “The fact we’re appointing our health duties of this office.” colleagues, all Republicans, on key issues. methods used to prepare a long roster of The Putnam County charter also requires Still, in another echo of 2020, they liaisons to other organizations, includ- the health commissioner to “serve on a full- achieved unanimity on less fraught ing the Cornell Cooperative Extension, to In opposing Sullivan, time basis.” matters. which Addonizio nominated herself. Montgomery noted When the issue came up in May, Neshei- In the meeting on Tuesday (Jan. 5) held “Was this discussed outside of this meet- wat told The Current that his time at the by audio connection because of the contin- ing?” Montgomery wondered. that at past meetings he had jail presents “no conflict with my duties” ued COVID-19 threat, Montgomery nomi- “That’s not an appropriate question,” told her to “shut up” and as health commissioner. nated herself for deputy chairperson as an Addonizio responded, also dodging Mont- On Tuesday, no other legislator shared alternative to Legislator Neal Sullivan of gomery’s query on whether the Republicans “there’s been profanity toward Montgomery’s concerns. Carmel-Mahopac. After none of the other held a party caucus before the legislative me. Honestly, it’s been quite “Just to maybe speak the truth here: legislators would second her motion, Sulli- session. We’re not appointing Dr. Nesheiwat,” said van, the incumbent, won another term. When Montgomery added that she simply the hostile work environment. Legislator Paul Jonke of Southeast. “We In opposing Sullivan, Montgomery wanted to know if the appointments had I don’t believe that this is the are confirming an appointment of Dr. noted that at past meetings he had told been discussed ahead of time, Addonizio best choice for a deputy chair.” Nesheiwat. He is working with an outside her to “shut up” and “there’s been profan- replied: “I’m not answering that.” company” at the jail. ity toward me. Honestly, it’s been quite the Nonetheless, Montgomery joined all Legislator Amy Sayegh of Mahopac said hostile work environment. I don’t believe her colleagues in making Addonizio their commissioner to do this, going into the the arrangement “is nothing new. And it’s that this is the best choice for a deputy representative to the Extension board. The second year of a pandemic, is astounding,” been fully vetted by the Putnam County chair.” legislators likewise unanimously chose she said. “It’s irresponsible and reckless.” Law Department.” She said that even if By comparison, she suggested, as the Montgomery as liaison to the Region 3 Montgomery said the doctor “is the high- Montgomery “does not understand the only minority party member she could help Forest Practice Board and the Fish and est-paid county employee” but that “we’re issue does not make it inappropriate or unite them. “We could make a lot of good Wildlife Management Board, and, recog- withholding from the public the additional wrong.” friends if we could just work together,” she nizing her role as the Legislature’s minor- salary [he] makes via a private contract to Nesheiwat “is doing a fantastic job,” said. ity-party leader, as a representative to the be jail physician.” Legislator Carl Albano of Carmel added. Sullivan later concurred that “we should county’s Capital Projects Committee. Further, she said, it appears Nesheiwat

its bucolic feel, low-density residential remedies to increase the housing stock, who provide affordable housing; and possi- (from Page 5) Philipstown character and peaceful sense of place and it suggests the development of “acces- bly policies to prevent the loss of diversified take to remain relevant and successful.” connection,” the draft notes. “Preservation sory dwelling units” (small, independent housing to short-term rentals. The plan notes that tourism has of these remains the focus” of the initia- living spaces, such as garage apartments, Other goals include “integrated trans- increased exponentially over the last 15 tive. “Philipstown is a unique place char- tiny cottages behind main residences, or portation” that reflects Philipstown’s years but that the allure of hiking areas acterized by great natural beauty, historic “granny flats” added to a single-family “smart streets” program, which considers along Route 9D north of Cold Spring has places, and a sense of small-town commu- homes) “allowed by right” (considered pedestrian and bicycle trips, sidewalks, led to safety concerns and will require a nity. This uniqueness is fragile and could be legal, although a permit and reviews may and trails, as well as cars and highways; “visitor-management strategy.” lost through a rapid influx of development.” be necessary), as well as two-and three- to promote farming; and to develop part- Bordered by the Hudson River and The draft warns that rising housing costs family houses “with appropriate controls nerships with neighboring municipalities. crossed by mountains, Philipstown predates — also mentioned as a concern in in the on location and impact”; mixed-use devel- the American Revolution and covers 51.5 2006 plan — could threaten Philipstown’s opment that blends housing with commer- Visit highlandscurrent.org for news square miles. So far, the town “has retained small-town character. Along with other cial establishments; incentives for owners updates and latest information.

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NEWS BRIEFS Frost Confirmed as Beacon Police Chief Assault Case Moved to Council also approves new lived in Beacon in the 1990s, serving as the Putnam Court city’s Ward 3 council member from 1996 Next appearance is Jan. 12 city administrator to 1997. He will leave his job as the deputy director of planning for Ulster County and he prosecution of a Philipstown man By Jeff Simms begin in Beacon on Jan. 19. T on burglary and assault charges has he Beacon City Council on Monday White will work with outgoing administra- been moved from Cold Spring Justice (Jan. 4) unanimously confirmed tor Anthony Ruggiero for about 10 days before Court to Putnam County. T Mayor Lee Kyriacou’s appointments taking over the day-to-day management of Tyrell P. Jones, 42, was charged last of Sands Frost as police chief and Chris the city. Ruggiero is leaving to become the month with three felonies — for burglary, White as city administrator. assistant commissioner for administration assault and strangulation — after he alleg- Frost, a 37-year veteran of the Beacon with the Dutchess County Department of edly attacked a woman in her apartment Behavioral & Community Health. in the early morning hours of June 30. He Police Department, has served as its acting Sands Frost Photo by J. Simms chief since August. The mayor appointed White has worked for Ulster County was arrested on Nov. 9 and released on a him on Dec. 21, pending council approval. to create a citizen-led police advisory board. for nine years, managing multimillion- $100,000 bond. His selection came after a nearly five- Another caller, Veekas Ashoka, said that dollar projects that include the repurpos- The case was transferred from Cold month search following the retirement Frost’s plan to get more police officers into ing of an unused school into a satellite Spring to Putnam County Court on Dec. in July of Kevin Junjulas. A search firm, neighborhoods is not in line with residents’ community college campus and planning 15. Jones’ next appearance is scheduled along with a committee made up of coun- priorities. and constructing rail trails. Before that for Tuesday (Jan. 12). cil members, city officials and residents, Community policing is “typically used he spent 10 years managing Rep. Maurice interviewed candidates before suggesting as an excuse to expand police funding and Hinchey’s district office. Shelter Opens in Brewster two finalists to Kyriacou. hiring,” he said. “It also extends police pres- White holds a master’s degree in public One finalist withdrew from the search ence and surveillance into everyday life, and administration from SUNY Albany and Also, daytime warming center for personal reasons, so the committee met most of the time it just doesn’t work.” a bachelor’s degree in politics from New he social service agency Brewster once more and recommended the other Council Member Amber Grant said later York University. He was selected from more Cares opened a winter overnight shel- finalist, who was Frost. in the meeting that she agreed with some than 30 applicants; unlike Frost, he is not T ter last month, as well as a daytime warm- Under state law, Frost is considered of the concerns raised around community required to take a civil service exam. ing center. provisional until he passes the civil service policing and that an advisory board “could “We needed someone with good plan- The overnight shelter opens at 8:30 exam for the position. be very helpful in making sure that is done ning and zoning expertise and the ability p.m. and those hoping to use it must On Monday, several Beacon residents, tactfully and appropriately.” to do multiple projects at the same time,” arrive before 9 p.m. at 468 N. Main St. for including Stefon Seward, an organizer of The second appointment, of White as Kyriacou said Monday. “Chris has a really screening. The daytime warming center Beacon 4 Black Lives and a member of the city administrator, had been announced strong suit in the planning world and also is open from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the search committee, called into the council’s by Kyriacou on Dec. 29. in running major projects, so I thought it same address. video-conferenced meeting to urge Kyriacou White is originally from Garrison and was a particularly good fit.”

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“has been there for a very long time” and Excavation Plan that he will leave it up to the code enforce- ment officer to determine if a driveway permit is required. Sent to Historic Merandy said Furst agreed with his assessment that the project should not go Review to the Planning Board, whose chair, Matt Francisco, offered the same opinion at the Hearing on Rock Street Dec. 8 meeting. project continues Jan. 13 Village Trustees Kathleen Foley and Heidi Bender suggested the board meet By Michael Turton with Furst to better understand his inter- pretation of the issues raised by the project, iting possible litigation, Mayor Dave which Merandy said he would arrange. Merandy, at the Tuesday (Jan. 5) Michael Reisman, an attorney who has meeting of the Cold Spring Village C served on the village Comprehensive Plan Board, was cautious while addressing Special Board and the Code Update Commit- concerns raised for the second time in a tee, was one of the residents who attended month by neighbors of an excavation proj- the meeting. He wrote in an email on Jan. ect at 29-31 Rock St. 7 that “it is disappointing that the Village “I have to be careful in what I say,” Merandy Members of the Historic District Review Board visited 29-31 Rock St. on Jan 4. Board apparently does not wish to address explained, adding that he has discussed the Photo by M. Turton the systemic consequences of the massive project with Village Attorney John Furst. construction project on Rock Street in terms A month earlier, at the board’s Dec. 8 The permit application was referred to sive safety plan if the excavation is allowed of code enforcement and public safety.” meeting, 10 residents of Rock Street and the Historic District Review Board, which to continue. They also asserted that the proj- Kemble Avenue had raised concerns over held a public hearing on Dec. 23 that will ect requires street opening and driveway safety in the area as well as the appropri- continue on Jan. 13. Members of the review permits, and requested that the project be In other business … ateness of a permit issued by Code Enforce- board visited the site on Monday (Jan. 4). referred to the Planning Board for review. ¢ A resolution will be introduced at the ment Officer Charlotte Mountain that The site, which lies within the village’s Merandy said the board agreed on the board’s Jan. 12 meeting authorizing the allowed the property owner to extend a historic district, has raised concerns with need for a safety plan. “We understand that purchase of a new Kenworth garbage truck driveway and parking area. the board because of the potential adverse loud and clear,” he said. at a cost of $108,524, plus $8,500 to mount The excavation of the site’s steep rock effect on the area’s natural resources, prin- However, the mayor said that, based on the cargo box on the chassis. Insurance outcrop began on Dec. 2, but Mountain cipally the large rock outcrop. discussions with Furst, the “street open- will cover $27,000 of the cost. The former issued a stop-work order two days later Several neighbors attended the Tuesday ing” section of the village code refers to truck was severely damaged last winter in after residents complained that a lack of Village Board meeting. In earlier corre- digging into a street for utility connections an accident on icy roads. The board is also adequate barriers resulted in flying rocks spondence, they asked the Village Board to and doesn’t apply to the Rock Street proj- considering the purchase of a new dump hitting houses and cars. require the owner to complete a comprehen- ect. He added that the driveway in question truck that could cost as much as $100,000. give MEMBERSHIP a s a g i f t

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Michael Schein Photo by Michael N. Meyer The Greatest Book on Hype Ever Written Beacon resident publishes tactics and maneuvers for marketing in the turn-on-a-digital-dime consumer and guide to self-promotion corporate world. (He also has a monthly By Alison Rooney newsletter in which he recommends titles Judie Gordon, in her long and narrow shop Photo by A. Rooney about social psychology and “strange char- ype is a word everyone loves to acters.” See hypereads.com/list.) hate, although it may have been “When I went on my own 10 years ago, Hhype that led you to feel this way. my plan was to be a business writer — not Michael Schein says he chose the title a business person, but a writer,” he says. “I Open by Innovation of his forthcoming book, The Hype Hand- thought I would be successful, but I wasn’t book — which promises “12 indispensable driving attention to myself. I thought Judie Gordon has adapted just another canvas, it’s all related.” success secrets from the world’s greatest about my interest in mischief-makers of Gordon visits estate sales to find furni- propagandists, self-promoters, cult lead- various types and wondered if there was a and survived ture she can transform with paint, patinas ers, mischief-makers and boundary-break- way of promoting myself using their strat- By Alison Rooney and decorative flourishes. Inside her long, ers” — because he suspected no one feels egies, in an ethical way.” narrow store are as many chests of draw- neutral about the word. His interest led him to found his market- he’s not in it for the money, which ers, end tables, chairs and other furniture “To most people, hype means to bring ing agency. “I knew I had niches, usually Judie Gordon concedes is convenient, as she can fit. emotion to something that isn’t inherently online, which could drive a ton of attention S because even in the best times, the To aid in the transformation, Gordon uses good,” says the Beacon resident, who owns for a client in that niche,” he says. “I had profits have never been sky-high at Judie’s chalk paint — Judie’s Bungalow has just a marketing company called MicroFame (Continued on Page 12) Bungalow, the boutique she has operated been named an official Dixie Belle retailer Media. “That version is accepted in nearly on Main Street in Cold Spring since 2005. — augmented with moldings and patinas. every community, except, surprisingly, “There are months you don’t make it at “The furniture pieces look kind of Shabby older hip-hop groups. A lot of hip-hop all, but you just have to keep going,” she Chic-y, with many textures,” she says. artists, primarily African- and Latino- says of the store. “It’s my passion to get up She changed the name of the shop from Americans, didn’t have the privilege of and work; I don’t want to be home 24/7. It Simply Elegant to Judie’s Bungalow about following the rules to be successful. You keeps my sanity.” a year ago because, she says, “it’s my had to be creative to get the word out. If you recall going into the shop for a mani- gallery and my studio. I want word to get When you have power, you can do the cure or a haircut or to browse the jewelry out, because it’s not the easiest thing with traditions [to get attention], but if you’re collection, your memory is correct. Gordon walk-in people. This is not an impulse buy an outsider you have to be creative.” has refashioned — not for the first time — — it’s much harder [to sell] than a canvas In his introduction, Schein describes his her business into a decorative furniture or a mask.” decision, during his mid-30s, to “ditch my emporium, although some jewelry remains. Gordon grew up in Queens and moved cushy corporate career to make it as a free- “I started to do mixed-media art to Mahopac 33 years ago. “I was designing lance writer.” But, he says, “I discovered canvases about five years ago,” she and making jewelry and looking for a spot pretty quick that being good at what you explains. “I got very involved in the paint- to anchor my jewelry,” she recalls. “I went do isn’t enough to get people to buy what ings, masks, ornaments. Everything has into Mount Kisco to show my jewelry to a you’re selling.” the same flavor, a little Victorian, a little nail salon for display. One day the owner In ensuing chapters of The Hype Hand- edge to it, some Tim Burton. With what’s asked me would l like to learn nails. I book, which will be published by McGraw- happened since March, I became more wound up getting my license and loving Hill on Tuesday (Jan. 12), Schein offers interested in doing furniture because it’s (Continued on Page 12) 12 January 8, 2021 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org

simply a tool, neither immoral or moral.” (from Page 11) Hype Handbook He says there have always been “influenc- the idea for the book because I saw a lot ers” who use hype well, citing a story from of people not in big companies who didn’t the 1920s about a company that wanted to have these skills — that is, artists, musi- increase pork consumption. Their public- cians, small-business owners. People would relations person got in touch with a prom- The Real Estate say, ‘I don’t think I need to hype myself.’ inent doctor he knew and had him mail But my message is, hype is not a bad thing. other physicians across the county, “claim- If more artists stopped thinking about ing that bacon replaced the energy lost Market is Booming! promotion as a chore and instead as a ‘part during sleep. That is what turned bacon of art’ — if they could reframe themselves, into a breakfast food.” Contact these top local agents to see they would fare better.” Marketing doesn’t need to be expen- the latest listings, or to sell your home Schein says he envisioned his audience as sive, Schein says. “In the 1970s, Malcolm people who could make the world a better McLaren, the manager of the [British punk place but who struggle doing great things band] Sex Pistols, got all this attention by in the world. “There are all these nonprof- having them be rude and crude in public. Ann McBride-Alayon its which do such good work, but there’s a They had no budget for PR, so they called martyrdom of talking about how broke they the queen a fascist and got lots of coverage. HUDSON RIVER LINE REALTY | REAL ESTATE BROKER are,” he says. “If nonprofits ran more like The contrarian point of view, creating an 718-637-3143 | [email protected] companies, they’d come to see that hype is us-versus-them dynamic, can still work.” www.hudsonriverlinerealty.com

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Abbie Carey ABBIEHOULIHAN LAWRENCE CAREY | ASSOCIATEAssociate REAL Real ESTATE Estate Broker BROKER Mixed-media artwork by Judie Gordon Photos by A. Rooney Cold845-661-5438 Spring Brokerage | [email protected] • O .. Ext.  .. Mwww.abbiecarey.houlihanlawrence.com • [email protected] Judie Gordon (from Page 11) Thank you to my amazing clients for helping me earn the honor of a HoulihanLawrence Gold Award Winner. it, mostly because it was social, as opposed to just making jewelry in my house.” A woman she had worked with in Mount Kisco owned Simply Elegant and asked Donna Francis Gordon if she’d be interested in taking JON CAR REALTY | ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE BROKER over. “I knew Cold Spring well enough from 845-522-1298 | [email protected] weekend antiquing; I had strolled up and www.joncarrealty.com down Main Street many times,” she says. Gordon kept the name “just because it was easier than changing it. It was a strug- gle. I didn’t regret it but found it hard right away making expenses. But I loved what I was doing and I finally was able to have Krystal Campbell a whole section devoted to my jewelry,” BROKER | NOBLE SQUARE REALTY which she describes as “mostly metals, with a Victorian look. Some has a bit of a gothic [email protected] | 845-401-9326 flavor. It’s not like anyone else’s.” www.noblesquarerealty.com Still, she soon realized that making a profit on $15 manicures was too difficult, and cutting hair worked for a while but A moody chest of drawers painted and “there were too many hair salons around, decorated by Judie Gordon and we’d get customers coming from all Kathyrine M. Tomann over on the weekends but not locals. You in Cold Spring, she had to ponder her HOULIHAN LAWRENCE | ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE BROKER need people who use your services regu- response a bit. “It depends on your busi- larly, and I didn’t have that.” ness,” she says. “Food establishments do [email protected] | 914-204-0415 Cut to the present. Gordon refers to the pretty good, but lots of others are hit or www.houlihanlawrence.com space as “my gallery and my studio.” miss. You should come up on the weekends, Fifteen years in, Gordon now has a grown see the crowds, see the stores they’re going daughter and a semi-retired husband. “He into. Don’t depend on the people who live keeps saying, ‘Enough already.’ When we in the area. Observe in winter. You have to started in jewelry 40 years ago everything do your homework. It’s a crapshoot, really.” Advertise your real estate business here. was in one little jewelry case. Now it’s tents and tables and stands. He’s always schlep- Judie’s Bungalow is located at 90 Main CONTACT: 845-809-5584 | [email protected] ping something. It’s good that I have the St. Call 845-265-1032. The shop is open shop to go to. That’s about the size of it.” from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednes- Michele Gedney highlandscurrent.org/ads Gordon says she has no plans to retire. day, Thursday and Friday and 11 a.m. to 6 Asked for her advice to a new shop owner p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. highlandscurrent.org The Highlands Current January 8, 2021 13

THURS 14 Joanna Macy GARRISON 2 p.m. Garrison Institute THE WEEK AHEAD garrisoninstitute.org Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected]) In a Pathways to Planetary Health forum via Zoom, Macy will For a complete listing of events, see share her framework for turning despair over the earth’s future highlandscurrent.org/calendar. into collaborative and constructive action.

SAT 16 COMMUNITY SAT 9 MON 11 So You Want to Darkest Before Dawn: Environmental Careers Run for Office SAT 9 Art in a Time of for People of Color Blood Drive POUGHKEEPSIE Uncertainty OSSINING 2 p.m. Via Zoom PUTNAM VALLEY BEACON 6 p.m. Teatown Lake Reservation bit.ly/ddwc-run-for-office 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Firehouse Noon – 4 p.m. Ethan Cohen KuBe teatown.ticketleap.com The Dutchess Democratic Women’s 12 Canopus Hollow Road 211 Fishkill Ave. | 845-765-8270 illuminating-careers Caucus will host a forum for women donate.nybc.org ecfa.com Register to join a discussion over interested in running for elected office Schedule an appointment to Schedule an appointment to Zoom with five professionals who in Dutchess County, or working to get donate. All donors will be entered visit this exhibit of work by artists work in environmental activism, other women elected. Speakers include to win a $100 gift card from around the world in painting, including in development, science Elisa Sumner, Rebecca Edwards and sculpture, photography and other and research, and sustainability. Kenya Gadsden. Register online. SUN 10 media. Through Jan. 30. Tracks and Traces MON 11 KIDS & FAMILY Dream, Jan. 9 CORNWALL SAT 9 Butterfield Book Club 10 a.m. Outdoor Discovery Center Memory of a Body COLD SPRING MON 11 120 Muser Drive | 845-534-5506 x204 BEACON 7 p.m. Butterfield Library Sign Language Class STAGE & SCREEN hhnm.org Noon – 6 p.m. Mother Gallery 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org GARRISON Frozen ground and snow cover 1154 North Ave. | 845-236-6039 Register for this Zoom discussion 10 a.m. Desmond-Fish Library FRI 15 make it easier to find signs of mothergallery.art of Eileen, by Ottessa Moshfegh. bit.ly/DFPLsign | 845-424-3020 Kiss the Ground: The wildlife. Learn what to look for See Emilie Gossiaux’s installations, desmondfishlibrary.org Solution is Right Under and how to identify what you paintings and sculptures by WED 13 Children ages 5 and younger Our Feet see. Register online. Cost: $8 ($6 appointment through Jan. 30. Pollock and Krasner and their caregivers can learn sign COLD SPRING children, $6/$4 members) language through song during this 7 p.m. Butterfield Library Home Tour six-week series. 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org MON 11 TALKS & TOURS BEACON 1 p.m. Howland Public Library Actor Woody Harrelson narrates Community Blood Drive SAT 9 TUES 12 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org this documentary about how BEACON Kids’ Craft with Hauntings of the Joyce Raimondo will lead a regenerating soil could be a solution 2:30 – 7 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Hudson River Valley virtual tour of the home of Jackson Mrs. Merry to climate change. Register by 35 Willow St. | donate.nybc.org COLD SPRING Pollock and Lee Krasner, including GARRISON TUES 12 to watch online. Schedule an appointment; walk- 5 p.m. Putnam History Museum their art collection and paint 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library ins welcome. putnamhistorymuseum.org spatters in their studio. bit.ly/DFPLkidscraft CIVIC As part of 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org MON 11 WED 13 the Thomas F. WED 13 Pick up the materials in advance Memoir Writing Hayden Lecture Of Time and Rivers and join the Zoom meeting to make City Council BEACON Series, Vincent Flowing the project. BEACON 7 p.m. Via Zoom | donnaminkowitz.com Dacquino will 7 p.m. Via Zoom BEACON This eight-week course will focus recount his WED 13 845-838-5011 | cityofbeacon.org 7:30 p.m. Clearwater | clearwater.org on craftmanship and supportive investigative Cartooning Class journey into the The authors and contributors feedback. Cost: $300 MON 11 stories behind will celebrate the release of the BEACON Sybil Ludington, third edition of The Hudson: An 4 p.m. Howland Public Library School Board SECOND SATURDAY Chief Daniel Illustrated Guide to the Living 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org BEACON Nimham and River with a four-part series on Students in grades 4 to 7 will 7 p.m. Beacon High School SAT 9 George Denny, looking for their aspects of the river. Register to learn to draw cartoons over Zoom 845-838-6900 | beaconk12.org Dream “spiritual residue.” Via Zoom. Cost: watch online. Cost: $7 each or $25 with Rick Stromoski. Email youth@ BEACON $10 (free for members) for all four (members free) beaconlibrary.org to register. TUES 12 Noon – 6 p.m. BAU Gallery 506 Main St. | 845-440-7584 Putnam County Police baugallery.org Policy Review Panel This group show will present CARMEL interpretations by 11 artists of what 10 a.m. Via audiocast it means to dream in this fraught putnamcountyny.gov time. The exhibit includes painting, sculpture, photography and other TUES 12 media. In the Beacon Room, Tiny, New (and possible) Worlds, Board of Trustees an exhibit of Jackie Weinland’s COLD SPRING embroidered work on found 7:30 p.m. Via Zoom materials, will be on view. Through 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Feb. 7. WED 14 SAT 9 Village Board Assorted Visions NELSONVILLE BEACON 7 p.m. Via Zoom 1 – 5 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 845-265-2500 | nelsonvilleny.gov 477 Main St. | howlandculturalcenter.org This Beacon Photography THURS 14 Group exhibit will include work Town Board by more than two dozen local photographers. Through Jan. 30. PHILIPSTOWN 7:30 p.m. Community Center 845-265-5200 | philipstown.com Environmental Careers for People of Color, Jan. 11 14 January 8, 2021 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org

L st Sargent Industrial School Founded in 1878 by Landmarks Mrs. Henry Winthrop Sargent at her home, iane Lapis, president of the Beacon Historical Soci- the school provided ety, and her husband, Peter, own hundreds of local classes in the domestic postcards. We asked them to select a few of their arts and sciences for D girls and teenagers favorite city landmarks that are no more. Their comments ages 7 to 18. It was appear with each image, based on research gleaned from innovative for its time, newsletters by the society’s late president, Bob Murphy, providing opportunities that are collected in a new book, Beacon’s Memory Keeper for young women to escape poverty by and Storyteller: Robert J. Murphy (beaconhistorical.org). developing marketable skills. The school closed in 1918 following Mrs. Sargent’s death. Highland Hospital In 1871, Gen. Joseph Howland — a Union Army officer, philanthropist and politician — purchased a home on Washington Street (now Russell Avenue) and gifted it to the city as a hospital. By 1900, it was deemed inadequate and a new hospital was built on Verplanck Avenue. The building was razed in 1960 and a group of townhouses now stand in its place. Hotel, Casino and Power Station Long Dock Railroad Terminal The Mount Beacon Incline and a casino welcomed 60,000 guests during its first season in 1902. The Beaconcrest The terminal has worn Hotel was built six years later. A fire destroyed the casino many hats since 1880: and hotel in 1927 and the power station, cars and a rail terminal and tracks in 1981 and 1983. docking area for the ferry William T. Hart; a link in the New Haven Railroad system; a pig- iron transfer station; a site to store fuel and later salt; and a junkyard. Today it is the home of Long Dock Park.

Nitgedaiget Located on Route 9D in Dutchess Junction, Nitgedaiget was a vacation resort for Jewish progressive liberals and Communist sympathizers from 1922 to the early 1950s. The complex included a four-story hotel, dining hall, casino/dance hall, business office, pool, sports facilities, bungalows and tents, and could handle 1,000 people a day. Originally a 250-acre property, it is now part of the Hudson Highlands State Park, although remains of its pool can be seen off Notch Trail. highlandscurrent.org The Highlands Current January 8, 2021 15

Holland Hotel Built in 1894, this 50-room brick building with bluestone trim was the most distinctive on Main Street and considered the best hotel in Fishkill Landing and Matteawan (which later joined to become Beacon). It was razed in 1972 and the site is now occupied by Dutchess County offices and a parking lot.

Hat Factories Beacon was the largest hat manufacturer in New York and second in the country only to Danbury. For nearly a century from 1864, the factories employed thousands of workers who made hundreds of thousands of hats. The heyday was 1920 to 1940. The majority of the factories have been razed or are in ruins but a few have been redeveloped as condos. Tioronda Bridge New York The stone remains of the railroad bridge can be seen going Central Station north at Madam Brett Trail Park near South Avenue near the old and Ferry House Tioronda Chapel on the Howland Estate. The trestle was built in the The Newburgh-Beacon ferry late 1860s by the Dutchess and Columbia Railroad and crossed ran for 220 years — one at Sucker Falls. It connected the railroad spur line at Wiccopee of the longest running in Junction located just below the New York Rubber Co. to its terminal American history. The most at Dutchess Junction. After the Dutchess Junction terminal closed, recent terminal was built in the trestle went into disuse and was torn down in 1920. 1914 and closed in 1963 with the opening of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. It was razed in 1968. The New York Central Railroad built a brick stationhouse in 1915 that was destroyed by fire in 1975. Nothing remains of the plaza.

Fishkill Union Free School No. 8 Opened in 1891 with 12 classrooms and a huge assembly room, the school had more than 400 students in its primary, grammar and other academic Mount Beacon Cottages departments. The A seasonal community of 20 families lived atop the building was destroyed mountain during the heyday of the hotel and incline from by fire in January 1928 about 1900 to 1920. Trolley cars delivered the guests and and, within a year, all their needs to enjoy the cool air. Today, only one cottage replaced by the current remains, in ruins, and can be seen along Howard’s Path. South Avenue School. 16 January 8, 2021 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org

Mouths to Feed A Noodle by Any Other Name

By Celia Barbour

hen I was a child, W n o o d l e soup meant just one thing: Camp- bell’s. Chicken noodle, chicken with stars, beef noodle and alphabet comprised the totality of my pasta-in-soup knowledge. Then one day my mother brought home Lipton’s, with its dry packets of herbed bouillon powder and delicate, feathery noodles meant to be cooked up just before eating. Suddenly, here were noodles that hadn’t marinated in liquid for months or years. Noodles that, despite their diminutive size, held their own on the tongue, feeling lively and intact rather than gummy and soft. They were a delight — and no doubt Indi- ana’s (or at least my corner of it) precursor to ramen. Photos by Henry Weed Decades would pass between those memorable bowlfuls and the day I came and tricks from here and there to punch across the word “mouthfeel,” yet I’m up what’s at heart a quick-and-easy meal. convinced that my childhood encoun- It’s a wonderful thing to cook at this chilly ters with processed soups prepared me to time of year, when we’re craving foods that Easy Kicky 1. In a medium saucepan, bring the accept this totally infelicitous-sounding are not just warm but soul-warming warm. broth to a simmer. Add the ginger, concept. And when, moreover, we just might have garlic and cilantro stems plus the Early exposure to the power of mouthfeel on hand a quart of chicken, pork or turkey Ramen kombu and shitake if using. Turn may also explain why it seemed perfectly broth boiled up after serving a holiday Makes 2 servings off the heat, cover the pot, and logical, when I became a mother myself, roast. But this easygoing dish also works This tastes best when made allow to steep while preparing the that my kids’ food aversions were defined with instant bouillon if that’s all you have. with homemade chicken, pork rest of the dish. (The longer the more by that phenomenon than by taste. Either way, the key is to steep a few or vegetable broth, but a quality broth steeps, the more flavorful it Henry hated bananas and avocados, for aromatics in the broth — ginger, garlic, store-bought kind is also fine. will become, so if you have time example; Dosi shunned kiwi and tomatoes. plus some dried kombu and shitake if you you can start it up to 40 minutes Of course, none of my three kids has ever have them. Meanwhile, set an egg to boil, in advance.) FOR THE BROTH said no to a noodle of any ilk or softness. slice up a few leafy greens and cook the 2. Place the eggs in a small 2 cups broth (see headnote) Pasta seems perfectly designed to penetrate noodles. Lotus Foods makes very good saucepan, fill with warm tap even the most highly developed childhood packaged ramen noodles that are avail- 1 inch-long piece of ginger, water to cover by an inch, and food defenses. And while the first chicken able in most of our local grocery stores peeled and julienned, or more to bring to a boil over high heat. noodle soups they encountered were home- and come in an array of striking colors — taste Once the water comes to a full made (and European-style), the kids merci- purplish black (forbidden rice), green (jade 1 clove garlic, gently smashed boil, set a timer for 3 minutes. fully discovered instant ramen around the pearl) and millet and brown rice (tan) — After 3 minutes, remove from same time that I was ready to abandon my that all taste similarly mild, pleasant and 1 tablespoon dried shitake, heat, cover the pot, and allow the annoying, make-everything-from-scratch noodleish. In 15 minutes, you have a meal optional eggs to sit for an additional 2 to 4 standards and embrace whatever measures that you will want to bend your face over ½ sheet dried kombu, optional minutes (depending on how well were necessary to get calories into their and inhale before twirling a fork into the done you like them). Transfer to rapidly growing bodies. wiggly noodles. Stems from 3 to 4 sprigs cilantro cold water. Peel and cut in half. Because we lived in Manhattan when It’s too bad the English language doesn’t (save leaves for serving) they were little, I was also fortunate to taste have another word for taste that refers not 3. Meanwhile, cook the ramen just to the flavor of a food — that thing you noodles according to package homemade ramen, made with both hand- TO FINISH THE DISH made noodles and from-scratch broth, at receive through your tastebuds — but to directions. When done, drain, some of the city’s burgeoning ramen shops, the whole sensory experience of eating, 2 eggs rinse with cold water until the the best of which quickly developed lines from nose and eyes to flavor, mouthfeel 1 to 2 cakes Lotus or other brand noodles feel slippery, then set out the door that I quickly became unwill- and belly-warmth. Actually, why not have ramen noodles them aside in the colander or ing to wait in. separate words for each of those experi- strainer while you prepare the Over time, I developed my own spuri- ences of deliciousness? Something besides, 2 to 3 teaspoons soy sauce, or to rest of the dish. taste ous version of ramen that borrows flavors say, mm-mm good. 4. Strain the aromatics from the Dash mirin broth and bring it back to a boil. 1 loosely-packed cup fresh Add the chopped spinach, the soy spinach leaves, chopped sauce and mirin and, and cook Either way, the key is to steep just until the spinach begins to wilt. Add the noodles, heat for (OPTIONAL) a few aromatics in the broth FOR SERVING 10 to 15 seconds, then ladle into — ginger, garlic, plus some dried Sriracha or other hot sauce bowls, adding egg halves to each. Lime Serve right away, with sriracha, lime, and cilantro on the side, if kombu and shitake if you have them. Leaves from 3 to 4 sprigs cilantro desired. highlandscurrent.org The Highlands Current January 8, 2021 17

Claire, 9, holding a tray of her cake pops Siblings James, 10, and Elaine, 14, teamed up for pinwheel cookies. Aila, 11, with her stained-glass sugar cookies, won "most magical baker" Let’s Meet Over Sweets Children and teens bake that my sister will really like.” One contes- tant created apple galette following a recipe decadent favorites by Nicki Sizemore, a cookbook author who By Alison Rooney lives in Cold Spring; another made chocolate Nutella lava cake from a recipe at food.com. t was just hours before the deadline for The submitted videos were edited submissions for the Great Desmond- together for a collective debut on Satur- IFish Bake Off,* and, across Philipstown, day (Jan. 2) during a livestreamed show children and teenagers were busy sifting and award ceremony hosted by librarians Maisie, 12, and Zade, 8, were the "precision" and rolling and sampling. Justice McCray and Karen Thompson. (The winners for their chocolate cupcakes. “Cookies, cakes, pies or whatever dessert event was unfortunately disrupted by a looks like to you” was the Garrison library’s Zoom-bomber; see Page 1.) only rule. Entrants were asked to submit “I had so much fun putting this event three videos: the first to introduce yourself, together,” said McCray, who assembled the noting what you’ll be baking; the second of videos and included one in which he made “you preparing, baking or decorating your pretzels in his kitchen. “There’s something baked good”; and the third showing the final truly magical about sharing the joys of baking.” product (“presentation always makes a differ- Thompson also shared her rolling-pin ence”), along with a member of the household collection, and each contestant received a other than the baker conducting a taste test. utensil such as a pie bird or a small ramekin The list of entries included stuffed churro from The Country Goose in Cold Spring. cookies, pumpkin cheesecake (with maybe The library also recognized the bakers (who meringues), cinnamon-sugar-doughnut included Aila, Alice, Caitlin, Claire, Domi- muffins and “I don’t know yet, but something nic, Elaine, Helen, James, Jasmine, Maisie, Matthew, Nate, Tabitha, Teddy, Urban and *Keen readers will recognize the importance of Zade) with awards such as Dynamic Duo, the hyphen; the library, named for its benefactors Precision and — the one every dessert baker Dominic, 13, received the "professional Alice Curtis Desmond and Hamilton Fish, was not Jasmine, 13, with the “better-than-bite- asking children to cook seafood. covets — Most Decadent. baker award" for his sugar cookies. size” macarons

Caitlyn and Matthew, ages 9 and 7, made Urban's no-bake French Helen, 13, made a pumpkin Tabitha, 5, made "a Alice, 6, who made an apple galette, was stuffed churros and won the teamwork silk pie earned the 4-year- cheesecake. ginormous cookie" and recognized for best pie award old the most enthusiastic was named the most baker crown. creative baker. 18 January 8, 2021 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org

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Catherine Rinaldi, the president of Metro-North, cuts the ribbon on Jan. 4 to officially A sign in Brewster shows the entire trail. MTA photos (3) open the Maybrook Trail. Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell is to her left.

they were the hardest sections to complete shoers), I can vouch for its beauty, espe- (from Page 1) Empire Trail due to engineering challenges or real estate” cially the southern section. After passing Maybrook Trailway section of the Empire ownership, said Beers. the Appalachian Trail intersection, the trail State Trail, which runs north from Brew- Others involved the creation of longer winds past several scenic lakes and through ster to the southern end of the Dutchess trails, such as the 36-mile-long Albany- The Great Swamp. Informational kiosks Rail Trail in Hopewell Junction, passing Hudson Electric Trail, and the Maybrook along the way reveal the surprising history through Southeast, Patterson, Pawling, Trail, which Beers said is one of his favorite of many of the sites, including a summer Beekman and East Fishkill. parts of the project. camp for New York City Sanitation Depart- South of Brewster, the trail connects It’s named for the Maybrook Railroad ment workers that once featured discarded after an on-road section to the Putnam Co., which operated the double Beacon Line train cars remodeled into vacation cabins, Trail in Mahopac, which connects with from Maybrook in Orange County, across and how Tonetta Lake in Putnam County Westchester County’s North County Trail. what is now the Walkway Over the Hudson, was named for a married slave couple, Tone The Maybrook trail can be accessed at and into New England. The line stopped and Etta, who were freed after Tone fought Metro-North stations in Poughkeepsie or operating in the 1970s. in the Revolutionary War. Brewster, or from parking areas along the Because the tracks are owned by Metro- It’s certainly more calming than the route. (See empiretrail.ny.gov.) North, the agency built the Maybrook Trail northern section of the Maybrook Trail, About 400 miles of the 750-mile trail with $42 million in state money. The agency which features tall fencing and security consists of previously constructed trails, left one of the two tracks in place “so you cameras as it passes through an MTA Police such as the Dutchess Rail Trail and the Erie get the feel that this was a historic rail bed,” Department Canine Training Center, past Canalway Trail, with the remainder new Beers said. “It goes past these beautiful, the Greenhaven Correctional Facility, past trails that link them together and show off fairly wooded and remote landscapes.” the Greenhaven Correctional Facility ceme- More New Trails the diversity of landscapes and historical It also intersects with the Appalachian tery in which most of the gravestones have sites throughout the state, Beers said. Trail, so if running to New York City doesn’t numbers instead of names, and past several The Empire State Trail includes many Some of the linkages involved minor proj- seem like enough of an adventure, you can signs warning that if you venture off the trail well-known trails, such as the Dutchess ects — in length, not logistics — such as creat- head to Maine or Georgia. you’ll find yourself in a “firearms discharge Rail Trail and the Hudson Valley Rail ing a few miles of trail or marking segments After running the Maybrook Trail (it’s area.” But your mileage may vary. Trail, but other new paths have opened along roadways. “Those gaps existed because also open to cross-county skiers and snow- Security cameras aside, the Maybrook recently or are coming soon. section is paved and off-road, unlike other sections of the trail which are along roads • Ashokan Rail Trail (2019) and best experienced by cyclists as opposed 11.5 MILES to those on foot. But, as Beers pointed Catskills: West Hurley to Boiceville out, it’s now possible to ride a bike from • Harlem Valley Rail Trail (2020) Kingston to the Battery in Manhattan and 8 MILES traverse only 4 miles of road. A new section of this Dutchess At around 130 miles, a ride to Albany County trail, from Millerton to would make for a fun long weekend trip. And Ancram, opened last month to it’s hard not to imagine an ultramarathon create 24 miles of continuous paved starting at the Walkway Over the Hudson trail that starts in Wassaic. When and ending 100 miles later in Manhattan. completed, the trail will be 46 miles The trail is also a godsend to people look- long and end in Chatham. ing to safely get out of the house during the pandemic for some gentle exercise. • Hudson Valley Fjord Trail (2027) The state saw a surge of use on sections of 7.5 MILES the Empire State Trail as they opened and Construction on the Cold Spring-to- Beers said he hoped the trail would remain Beacon trail is expected to begin popular now that it’s whole. this year. Along the Maybrook Trailway Photo by B. Cronin