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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Putnam Has First Deaths Escape from New York By Chip Rowe The deaths were first reported on a Rush for COVID-19 relief of New York City, which has about one- Community Impact Dashboard that the fifth of the nation’s COVID-19 cases and a n Putnam County has had its first COVID- county updates with the latest numbers prompts bidding wars fourth of its deaths. related deaths, according to data released related to the pandemic. As of April 1, a By Leonard Sparks In other cases, city residents under Wednesday (April 1) by the county, citing section was added with figures provided contract to buy houses in the Highlands the Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel. It by the hospital. The chart says the seven ranch house in Continental Village pressed brokers to complete the purchases is not clear how many county residents deaths were “since March 6,” but the repre- drew a tsunami of offers. so they could move in earlier than scheduled. have died. The county referred questions sentative said that was when the hospital A A $6,000-a-month rental with About three weeks ago, “we saw some- about the deaths to the hospital, which began collecting data, not the date of the views of Lake Valhalla was snapped up thing that was unprecedented — all of said that seven patients had died there of first death. She declined to say when the sight-unseen. us in the real estate business were talk- COVID-19, including two on March 31, but first COVID-19 death had occurred. Local real estate brokers say they’ve ing about it,” said Bill Hussung, principal declined to provide further details beyond Besides the deaths, the hospital noted been scrambling to find houses for broker and owner of Robert A. McCaffrey saying that not all seven fatalities were on April 2 that it has 21 patients confirmed purchase or long-term rental for people Realty in Cold Spring, on March 23. Putnam County residents. (Continued on Page 6) fleeing the densely packed environment (Continued on Page 9)

DRIVE-THRU TESTING — Nurses Jessica Martin and Sara Cerchia prepare to collect A young man wearing a surgical mask walks down an avenue in Manhattan on March 17. specimens from patients arriving at a mobile coronavirus testing site established at Photo by Marco Piunti/Getty Images Dutchess Stadium. It is open by appointment only, with a doctor’s order. Photo by Ross Corsair Open Space Institute Buys Maloney: Trump Response Breakneck Chalet to Pandemic ‘Frustrating’ Nonprofit declines to million, according to Putnam County Congressman working He returned briefly to Washington, D.C., records. The site was formerly the home to vote on key legislation but otherwise, discuss plans for property of the Breakneck Lodge, which opened in from home in Philipstown with the House in recess, has been work- By Brian PJ Cronin 1935 and operated through the 1990s. By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong ing from home, where his daughters, Daley, Located just steps from the Breakneck trail- a 2019 Haldane graduate now at the John he catering chalet just south of the head and the Metro-North train stop, with an s the COVID-19 threat spread Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York Breakneck Ridge Tunnel on Route unobstructed view of Storm King Mountain across the Hudson Valley and the City, and Essie, a Haldane junior, dig into T 9D in Philipstown has a new owner. across the Hudson River, the building at 3250 A nation, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, their own assignments after schools closed. On March 18, the nonprofit Open Space Route 9D had been operated for the past 20 the Democrat whose district includes the Maloney’s husband, Randy Florke, is a real Institute purchased the property from years as a banquet hall by Inncredible, which Highlands, traded his House office on Capi- estate broker and also homebound. Inncredible Caterers & Events for $1.875 (Continued on Page 9) tol Hill for his house office in Philipstown. (Continued on Page 7) 2 April 3, 2020 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org

FIVE QUESTIONS: CARL GAROFOLO JR.

By Michael Turton Would you like to do play-by-play? berlain wouldn’t be great today because I’ve done some, but it’s not my forte. I’m basketball is not a center’s game anymore. By Michael Turton arl Garofolo Jr. is in his 26th year as more of a color analyst. I can take a game He would figure it out. The cream of the crop the host of Hudson Valley Sports- and break it down: what this team does figures it out. One of my complaints about What will you look C Talk, which airs Sunday at 10 a.m. well, what that team does well; what this sports museums is they’ve become watered forward to most on WBNR-AM (1260) in Beacon and WLNA- team will try to do; how that team will down with marginal players. When you say AM (1420) in Peekskill. counter. As an 8- or 9-year-old I’d put four Jim Brown, you think Football Hall of Fame. when things get or five black-and-white TVs in the living There’s no discussion. back to normal? How did you break into sports talk room, each on a different game. My friends radio? would come over. I’d kill the sound and What would you change in sports? I always had the bug; I’ve followed sports do the color commentary. The parents and coaches with since I was 4 or 5 years old. I didn’t have delusions of grandeur who the stature to be a professional athlete. I What question always think their child or player is Being able to enjoy wanted to interview people. I did radio at spawns a heated debate? going to be the next Wayne going out in public. Iona College and about 29 years ago got on “Who’s the greatest player of Gretzky. The reality is less the air with WKIP in Poughkeepsie, doing all time?” But you can’t compare than 1 percent ever get to the a live weather forecast every half-hour eras. Athletes today are bigger, top level. People watch a base- from midnight until 8 a.m. Later I did a stronger, faster. What made ball game and say a guy stinks Thursday night, live sports talk program on Joe DiMaggio great? You can’t because he hits .250. If WHVW from a restaurant in Hyde Park. In measure heart, intestinal forti- they knew what it 1994 I started Hudson Valley Sports-Talk. tude and determination on took to get there Tony Navarro and Carl Lindbergh do the a stopwatch. Joe Louis they’d never say show with me now. in boxing, Mickey that. You should Mantle in baseball, always chase your Who were your early sports talk Paul Hornung in dream. The prob- heroes? football — they’d lem is parents and Art Rust Jr. was one of the first. And Marv be superstars coaches who get Albert, of course, I used to call in to his today because crazed. show. I watched Bill Mazer on Channel 5. I they would find ~ Irene Karlen, Garrison also listened to Marty Glickman on the radio a way. People and Howard Cosell on Wide World of Sports. say Wilt Cham- Finally paying teachers their worth; the pandemic’s been a crash course in Stay in Touch their value to parents. ! 50% OFF of all advertising in April! ~ Jeffrey MacIntyre, Nelsonville Here are some things you AD RATES: can say with your ad: 1/16 • "We're still here" $20 The many celebrations with friends, and raising a glass 1/8 • "Thank you to our to my cousin Richie, who community" $35 lost his life to this virus. • "We're open for pickup" 1/4 • Offer a coupon or discount $75 • Feature your website and 1/2 online ordering $150

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is complete, said Bernard Kohn, who led the investment group that paid $5.5 million for Hotel and Spa Planned for Craig House Estate the property in 2017. “This could become a real life of the city. It will bring a tremendous amount of jobs,” said Kohn, who in 2018 also purchased 248 Tioronda, a commercial and residen- tial project just across Fishkill Creek that is awaiting city approval. “It’s going to be something very special.” The council members mostly seemed impressed by the plan. The council would need to rezone the property, which is limited to residential, for it to proceed. “This is probably the best solution [for the parcel], as opposed to it being cut up into condominiums,” said Council Member George Mansfield. The 14,000-square-foot mansion on the property was built in 1859 for Gen. Joseph Howland and his wife, who later donated the estate for the care of the mentally ill. Part of the property was purchased by two doctors who in 1915 opened a psychiatric hospital specializing in addiction treat- ment, calling it Craig House. Zelda Fitzgerald, Frances Seymour (the A rendering shows the developer’s vision for Craig House (below), with guest suites, event space and a restaurant. wife of Henry Fonda and mother of Peter and Jane Fonda) and Rosemary Kennedy Plans emerge for ‘adaptive (the elder sister of President John F. reuse’ of historic property Kennedy) all spent time at the facility. After purchasing the property, the inves- By Jeff Simms tors considered residential development, but “we came to the conclusion that hospi- wo and a half years after buying the tality would be a really exciting use for the property, the owner of the historic site,” Alexander Blakely, the project archi- T 64-acre Tioronda Estate on the tect, told the council. “We thought this was outskirts of Beacon is planning an “adap- a great use of the natural terrain.” tive reuse” of the campus that, if approved, As planned, the development will would transform the former Craig House preserve much of the site’s rolling land- psychiatric center into an upscale hotel. scape while minimizing its carbon and The Craig House would be refurbished as building footprint, he said. a 15-room boutique hotel while an adjacent The two-story “modern wing” of the wing, along with new construction, would Craig House — an extension built in 1979 add 200 more rooms. Later phases of the — would include a rooftop lounge, along project could include a 25,000-square-foot with the additional hotel rooms, but will “Nordic spa” (incorporating an existing brick need two stories added, Blakely said. schoolhouse); 40 “treehouse” suites along a The former Craig House, where Zelda Fitzgerald stayed for nine weeks in 1934 Kohn and Blakely asked the council for ridge on the west side of the property, facing Photo by Sami Fego feedback but did not indicate when they the Hudson River; a conference center; a planned to submit a proposal to the Plan- co-working facility; and a music studio. The proposal has not been submitted to shared the plan with the Beacon City Coun- ning Board. The publicly accessible Fishkill Creek the Beacon Planning Board, which must cil, which met by video conference. “If you’re comparing this to housing, Greenway and Heritage Trail would also approve any construction at the site, but “I look at this as almost being part of housing [creates] no jobs,” observed Mayor cut through the property. project officials on Monday (March 30) Main Street,” especially when the greenway Lee Kyriacou. “This is a net benefit.”

The most unusual aspect of the plan are 40 treehouse guest suites. A rendering of the interior of a treehouse guest suite, at left 4 April 3, 2020 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org

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EDITOR LETTERS AND COMMENTS Chip Rowe [email protected] Trail guides hoping no more visitors increase the risk. that accompanied Brian’s column. For the I was disturbed by the mean-spirited Samantha Jones, via Facebook past 15 years, we have been trail maintainers, SENIOR EDITOR responses of some letter-writers to Brian which includes clearing deadfalls, clearing Leonard Sparks PJ Cronin’s “outing” of a state-owned trail I’m surprised that the 2018 survey done by culverts, picking up trash and weedwhack- in Philipstown (Letters and Comments, the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference ing. In those 15 years most of the trail damage ARTS EDITOR March 27). Concern about outsiders bring- found that most hikers at Breakneck are from was caused by motorcycles, not hikers. Alison Rooney ing infection from the city is reasonable; the “immediate” area, especially on weekends. This area is part of Fahnestock State [email protected] rampant NIMBYism is not. Are the hikers rescued on Breakneck mostly Park. Due to increased use, the master plan SENIOR CORRESPONDENT These are public lands. Is anyone trying locals? I would never hike Anthony’s Nose, the for Fahnestock includes new trails. We are Michael Turton to bar Philipstown residents from Central Torne, Mount Beacon, Pelton Pond or Break- delighted to see more use being made of Park? We need to manage the Route 9D neck on a busy weekend. The number of cars at these trails. As I started my walk last week, REPORTERS corridor, and hopefully the Fjord Trail and those trailheads can’t be mostly locals. there were seven cars parked at the trail- Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong possibly a weekend shuttle from safe park- Breakneck has been a problem for years. head mentioned in the article. I passed three Brian PJ Cronin • Joe Dizney ing will do this. But the song doesn’t go, Too many hikers, too many trains stopping, or four small groups of hikers or dog walk- Pamela Doan • Deb Lucke “This land is my land, it isn’t your land.” too many injuries, too much damage to the ers, all respectfully keeping their distance. Skip Pearlman • Jeff Simms Twenty years ago, I moved from Brooklyn trails, and too many cars. Its lot should be I hope additional folks find our trails to be to Cold Spring because I fell in love with closed simply because it is a difficult hike. as charming as we do, so they can avoid the LAYOUT DESIGNER the trails. Wiccopee Pass is on my map, but Mount Beacon should be closed because of hypercrowded trails in Beacon. Pierce Strudler I hadn’t noticed it. Thank you, Brian! Do the stairs — you can’t remain 6 feet apart. Terry and I continue to monitor the There are many hikes in the area that are trails and to make improvements. We hope ADVERTISING DIRECTOR hordes of New York City residents really less traveled. But even during this pandemic, our neighbors from near and far enjoy the Michele Gedney read The Current? Wow! For information on advertising: Fran Hodes, Cold Spring those hikes have only slightly more traffic. outdoors — it is not exclusively for those of us 845-809-5584 Michelle McCoy, via Facebook who live on East Mountain. [email protected] People coming here to hike don’t know Dinky Romilly, Cold Spring highlandscurrent.org/ads anything about the closures or warnings I was disappointed at the tone of many of to stay away (“Hike, or Stay Home?” March the letters concerning the trail suggestion What a bunch of nosey, controlling people. 27). They aren’t in hiking groups or they by Brian PJ Cronin. I’m not going to stop hiking, and there is not don’t look up the towns before coming. I’m My husband, Terry Weber, is the person much anyone can do about that. If you’re at proud of Beacon residents for staying in and who built the benches shown in the photo risk, stay home, and I’ll stay away from you. THE HIGHLANDS CURRENT Let people enjoy the outdoors while they are (USPS #22270) / ISSN 2475-3785 being forced not to work. April 3, 2020 Tolon Lijoi, via Facebook Volume 9, Issue 14 is published weekly by Highlands Current Inc., 142 Main St., Cold Spring, The parks maybe should belong to the NY 10516-2819. Periodicals Postage Paid locals, but they don’t. I guess locals here never at Cold Spring, NY, and at additional visit New York City. That’s someone’s local. offices. POSTMASTER: Send address Ann Hofstedt, via Facebook changes to The Highlands Current, 142 Main St., Cold Spring, NY 10516-2819. 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LETTERS AND COMMENTS

(Continued from Page 4) 2020 2010 2000 1990 Other countries have stay orders specify- Counting the ing that outdoor activity be within 2 kilome- Highlands Cold Spring 45.7 69.1 71 72 Still Stuck ters of your home. I think that makes sense. Philipstown 42.5 66.2 67 64 At right are response Kacie Grossman, via Facebook Last week we reported on the rates to the 2020 U.S. Putnam County 42.5 66.8 67 56 Timmer family of Garrison, who We have found the situation with parking census as of April 1, along with historical data. National 41.3 66.5 67 65 are stranded in Puerto Natales, at the trailheads in Philipstown to be a risk to If a household doesn’t Beacon 40.1 67.2 65 61 Chile, because of the coronavirus public health. The governor has issued execu- respond online, the pandemic (“Stuck in Patagonia,” tive orders to mandate social distancing. In agency sends a paper 18th District 39.6 66.0 - - March 27). We asked Nell Timmer on an effort to support those executive orders, questionnaire. If there is Dutchess County 38.5 65.7 68 64 Wednesday (April 1) for an update. the Town of Philipstown has issued a state of still no response, a census emergency. Along with this, I have called for taker will be dispatched Nelsonville 38.3 65.8 54 66 “The most recent numbers suggest that a ban on parking at trailheads in Philipstown over the summer to knock there are 63 cases of COVID-19 in the to prevent gathering of large groups. on the door, although New York State 36.1 64.6 67 62 Magellanes region, with the majority This plan has been approved by the state those operations are New York City 31.2 64.0 55 53 (53) in Punta Arenas, which is going on Department of Health. Anyone who was now uncertain due to the full lockdown today. Punta Arenas is the out and about on March 20 and 21 saw coronavirus. Newburgh 23.6 50.2 45 44 city we would have to fly out of to reach hundreds of people gathering at trailheads Santiago to fly out of the country. as if nothing were happening. This was in “In Puerto Natales, there are armed complete disregard for all of our safety. gift shops and bookstores, as well. furloughed from my job for at least 60 days, guards on the street to enforce a The local law does not intend to prevent I suggest that, in addition to items for so I know it’s not easy. And I’m caring for my curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. We are people from entering the forest. It does seek our own use, we buy gift cards (if possi- grandson whose college had to shut down. seeing more people walking around to prevent people from gathering in large ble, in large amounts) for birthdays and But take heart, this won’t last forever. Think wearing masks. From its website, it groups. All people need to start taking it the holiday season. I’m sure shopkeepers how much better everyone will be, and hope- appears LATAM [the Chilean national seriously or the consequence will be the would appreciate the cash infusion now, fully what we will learn from this. airline] is running flights to the U.S., at overwhelming of our health care system. to be redeemed by friends and family later. I grew up and worked in New York City least to Miami, but they end up getting This will only end with all of us taking the Jacqueline Foertsch, Cold Spring and love it as much as anyone. But as an canceled at the last minute because I action of being a hero and staying home. older person with medical issues, I am don’t think anyone is on them. Richard Shea, Philipstown Nursing-home visits extremely grateful to our governor for his Shea is the Philipstown supervisor. The state Long Term Care Ombudsman strong positions and for all he’s doing for “So, it appears we are here for a while. Program is an advocacy program available our great state to try to keep us as safe as We are mostly staying in the house, Short-term rentals to anyone residing in a nursing home, adult- possible. I believe all of us need to do our working on schoolwork and trying to get out for the occasional hike or walk, It shocks me that this is a concern of the care facility or family-type home. It advocates part, particularly for those at most risk. much like we would be doing at home.” Village Board (“Cold Spring Wants Short- for residents to address their quality-of-life Stacey Gibson, Garrison Term Rentals Shut Down,” March 27). I and quality-of-care issues, along with their drove by St. Mary’s Church in Cold Spring rights. In Putnam, Rockland and Westches- yesterday and there were at least 100 people ter counties, the program is sponsored by the congregating at the Farmers’ Market. That Long Term Care Community Coalition. deserves the “Really?” of the week. At this time, when visitation to facilities Michael Post, via Facebook has been restricted, we would like families and residents to know that the program Really? Is this what we have become? It’s must abide by state and federal health guide- fine to have visitors come at other times and lines that do not allow for in-person visits. spend their money. We are all New Yorkers: However, we can receive calls and emails north, south, east, middle and west! with any concerns or questions about care. Maryjane MacNair, via Facebook Call 855-582-6769 or email [email protected]. As you can imagine, residents are in The members of the Village Board should much need of an advocacy program during go to the Airbnb site and submit a complaint. this unprecedented time. We will be sched- That is their responsibility — it has always uling our next training session when social Marc’s Landscaping & been — not to have townsfolk policing our distancing protocols are lifted and will be Marc’s Landscaping & neighbors. If there are short-term renters, looking for volunteers to become ombuds- that’s one thing, but family and friends and men and help us advocate on behalf of our Outdoor Living, LLC. second homeowners aren’t welcome? long-term care residents. Outdoor Living, LLC. Things are tense, but the general exist- Judy Farrell, Philipstown ing hostility to short-term renting doesn’t Farrell is the regional program coordi- become more relevant now. The Village nator of the Long Term Care Community Let us transform your Let us transform your Board has had the option to go to Airbnb to Coalition. LetyardLet us us into transform transform a beautiful your your yard AllAll workwork professionally professionally done locate those who aren’t following the code. intoyard a intobeautiful a beautiful setting for withAll work extra professionally attention to detail. intosettingyard a intobeautiful for a youbeautiful setting to enjoy for withdone extra with attention extra attention to detail. Irene Pieza, via Facebook Real estate yousetting to enjoy for you and torelax enjoy in. done with extra attention andsetting relax for in. you to enjoy to detail. I read with great disappointment the plea and relax in. 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Coronavirus Update (from Page 1)

to have COVID and another seven awaiting test results. In a statement issued with the dashboard that first revealed the deaths, Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell said it would provide “complete local data about the epidemic,” adding, “now that Putnam Hospital is sharing its informa- tion with the county, we will also be able to include hospital admissions and more. We want the public to have as complete a picture as possible of the local impact of the coronavirus epidemic.” What If I Feel Sick? n Dutchess County reported seven deaths in the past week related to COVID-19, rais- You’re feeling ill, with a cough, fever, ing its total to nine. A 61-year-old man died difficulty breathing or shortness of on Sunday (March 29) at Vassar Brothers breath. What should you do? Medical Center in Poughkeepsie “after BUG KILLER — Many distilleries are making hand sanitizer from their supplies of being admitted for an unrelated condition whiskey and gin, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says should be “It’s important to emphasize that and swabbed for COVID-19, which was at least 60 percent alcohol (120 proof). Karl Johnson, the co-owner of Dennings Point the risk of serious illness from confirmed positive,” the health depart- Distillery in Beacon, made 30 gallons and offered free fills at the door. He also donated COVID-19 remains low,” the Putnam ment said. A second man, 52, died Tuesday a gallon to the Beacon Police Department. Johnson felt compelled to remind most Hospital Center advises patients (March 31) at Vassar Brothers after being people who stopped to fill up: “Don’t drink it.” Photo by Ross Corsair on its website. “Most infected admitted with shortness of breath, and on people will experience mild upper Wednesday (April 1), a 68-year-old woman respiratory symptoms. Some people, with underlying health issues died at her wrote in an email. “We are not saying to a tax return in 2018 or 2019. Filers with including the elderly and those with home. On April 2, the county confirmed close the parks. We are asking to temporar- adjusted gross income up to $75,000 for underlying medical conditions such four fatalities including a 28 year-old male. ily limit parking. I’m not holding out a lot individuals and up to $150,000 for married as chronic obstructive pulmonary of hope at this point.” couples filing joint returns will receive disease (COPD), diabetes and heart n Dashboards released by Dutchess and the full payment of $1,200 per adult. For disease, are at greater risk and may Putnam showed that, as of April 2, Beacon n Shea and other five town supervisors in filers with higher incomes, the amount require more intensive care and/or had 44 confirmed cases and Philipstown Putnam wrote to state and federal officials is reduced by $5 for each $100 above the hospitalization.” had 19. The Dutchess dashboard also has on April 2 to complain that the county health threshold. Single filers with income of more If you feel ill, the hospital says data on testing, hospitalizations, deaths department “is not being given the same than $99,000 and joint filers who earned the first step is to contact your and recoveries, and call volume. See considerations” as larger health departments more than $198,000 and have no children doctor. Many offer “virtual” visits dutchessny.gov/coronavirus and putnam- in the area, noting that, per capita, Putnam will not receive payments. Parents will also by teleconference. If you visit your countyny.com/covid19. has more positive tests than all but three receive $500 for each dependent child. See doctor’s office or an urgent care, other counties in the state. The supervisors irs.gov/coronavirus. call first to let them know of your n State health officials said that, as of reported that after exhausting its specimen symptoms. Only go to the emergency Thursday (April 2), 216 people have tested collection tubes and swabs at a drive-thru n Because of social distancing restric- department or call 911 if you are positive for the coronavirus in Putnam testing event on March 21, the county health tions, funeral homes across the state have in urgent distress, and let the County, 667 in Dutchess, 11,567 in West- department has not been able to secure more restricted the number of mourners at dispatcher know that you may have chester, 3,751 in Rockland, 240 in Ulster supplies and suspended testing. services. In obituaries, many families are been exposed to COVID-19. and 1,993 in Orange. Statewide, there were noting that a memorial will be held at an 92,381 positives, including 51,809 in New n The Putnam County health commis- unspecified later date. At Libby Funeral If your doctor believes you have York City. sioner issued an order directing anyone Home in Beacon, only spouses and chil- COVID-19, he or she can order a who tests positive for COVID-19 to go into dren of the deceased are allowed to attend, n On April 2, Rep. Sean Patrick Malo- test, which allows you to make an isolation or face a fine of up to $2,000 per with others watching through a live video ney, who district includes the Highlands, appointment by phone at a drive-thru violation per day. Parents and guardians feed. “Trying to serve families virtually is announced that Dutchess County will facility. At the facility, a sample will are responsible for ensuring their children not what we set out to accomplish,” said receive $856,000 in emergency funds be collected and sent for testing. comply with the order or face the same Matthew Fiorillo, who owns Libby and said through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and fines, he said. he has handled arrangements for several For general questions about Economic Security (CARES) Act. In addi- COVID-19 victims. (Nearly 2,500 people in COVID-19, Putnam Hospital Center tion, Newburgh will receive $514,000. n The Community Foundations of the New York state have died.) In Cold Spring, operates a hotline staffed by nurses Hudson Valley on March 31 announced at the Clinton Funeral Home, families are daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 888- n Philipstown Supervisor Richard Shea a new charitable fund, Putnam Covid opting for “simple services — no viewing,” 667-9262. A representative for the said on April 2 that the state parks depart- Response (putnamcovidresponse.org), to said Anthony Calabrese, its manager and hospital said that most callers (1) ment has opposed two executive orders he raise money to provide “immediate criti- funeral director. “Everybody understands ask about symptoms and what to sent to the state Department of Health for cal resources to nonprofit agencies meet- what’s going on.” Cemeteries also are limit- do if exposed to someone who has approval to restrict parking near state- ing the basic needs of residents.” Last week, ing graveside services to 10 people and COVID-19; (2) believe they have owned trailheads. He said the health the group created a similar fund, Dutchess requiring that mourners stand at least 6 feet symptoms, in which case they are department is required to respond to him Responds (communityfoundationshv.org/ apart, and the Archdiocese of New York on referred to their doctor; or (3) ask within 24 hours and, when he had not DutchessResponds), as well as one for March 24 banned funeral Masses. how they can donate equipment such received an answer to his March 27 request, Ulster County. as masks, anti-bacterial soap and, in “we made inquiries. That is when we were n Tracy Prout Bunye a, psychologist with one case, a pediatric ventilator. told that NYS Parks had written to them n The federal government on March 30 a practice in Garrison, is the principal advising them that they were not in favor announced that automatic distribution of The hospital has a list of commonly investigator at Yeshiva University in New asked questions and responses of the actions that the Town of Philipstown economic-impact payments will begin in posted at bitly.com/covidvirus-faq. was trying to take to limit parking,” Shea the next three weeks to everyone who filed (Continued on Page 8) The state Department of Health also has a hotline at 888-364-3065 that The town supervisors in Putnam reported that after exhausting its specimen collection is open around the clock to answer general questions or for information tubes and swabs at a drive-thru testing event on March 21, the county health about testing sites. department has not been able to secure more supplies and suspended testing. highlandscurrent.org The Highlands Current April 3, 2020 7

never want to do. God bless them.” Hunsberger did not immediately respond County and Police Reach Contract Agreement to an email seeking comment. Deputies will receive annual Jennifer Bumgarner and union President Nacerino said. The members of the Police Legislator Neal Sullivan (R-Mahopac) Daniel Hunsbeger executed an agreement Benevolent Association (PBA) are “at the also spoke of “missteps by certain people raise of 2.5 percent on March 13 that outlined specific changes front line,” she said. and not of the Legislature or the adminis- By Holly Crocco to the previous contract. Jonke said he supported the agreement tration” in trying to reach an agreement. “Our Putnam County Sher- but expressed frustration at “If, at the beginning of the process, fter three years of negotiations, the iff’s Department is taking a the lengthy negotiations. people were levelheaded and would have Putnam County Legislature will big sigh of relief right now “It could have been a matter been willing to work with us and the A this month vote on a new five-year because they can take care of of weeks or months to agree administration, we could have got here a contract with the union that represents its their families, and I’m happy upon the contract that we’re long time ago,” he said. “But instead, people sheriff’s deputies. to be part of taking care of moving forward with,” he chose a very different and bumpy road that The three legislators who serve on the them so that they said. caused a lot of unnecessary friction.” Personnel Committee voted unanimously can take care “The leader- Nacerino replied that, while there has on March 30 to send the proposed agree- of us,” said ship of the PBA been a lot of “strife,” the county and the ment to the full Legislature, which is sched- Legislator Nancy harassed this union should focus on the future. uled to meet on Tuesday, April 7. Montgomery (D-Phil- body; I was person- “We’re all in a better place,” she said. The contract, which would be effective ipstown), who is on the ally attacked — I was “With the coronavirus outbreak we under- from Jan. 1, 2017 (when the previous contract committee. personally followed by stand a little better and a little clearer expired), through Dec. 31, 2022, includes an Legislator Paul police officers,” Jonke what the big picture is versus pettiness or annual base salary increase of 2.5 percent. Jonke (R-Brewster), charged. “I find it very remarks that were not called for.” “This has been a very long and ardu- the third commit- difficult to believe Other legislators also voiced support for ous process, and there certainly have been tee member, said the that it took three years ratifying the contract. some bumps in the road along the way, proposal also has no “hidden increases,” and the amount of intimidation that Legislator Joseph Castellano (R-South- with many proposals and counterproposals such as combining clothing allowances was attempted to get to this point. I’m east) said that any time there are union exchanged,” said Legislator Ginny Nacerino with salaries; changes shift scheduling in a little disgusted, but this is a win for the negotiations, there must be give-and-take (R-Patterson), who chairs the committee. a way that should reduce overtime spend- county.” by both sides. “I’m glad everybody came to “I believe this is a very fair contract with ing; and firms up a drug and alcohol testing He later clarified that his comments were a reasonable conclusion,” he said. improved operational efficiencies in place policy. not directed at the “rank-and-file” members “It’s good to see a good and fair contract in and equitable benefits.” It would cost the county an additional of the union but at its leaders and their front of us that we’re able to vote on,” added During the committee meeting, which $865,090 this year and $886,717 next year. tactics, “which were below what we expect Legislator Amy Sayegh (R-Mahopac Falls). was held via audio webcast because of social- “Tonight’s passage is significant and comes when it comes to law enforcement. “I know that since I’ve been on the Legis- distancing regulations, Nacerino explained at a crucial time, especially with the COVID- “I have great respect for our sheriff’s lature [in 2018], that is something I have that County Executive MaryEllen Odell, 19 outbreak looming and the enormous effect deputies,” said Jonke. “They do hard work; never seen.” Sheriff Robert Langley Jr., County Attorney it has had on our health, safety and welfare,” they do difficult work — it’s work I would

malign foreign influence on social media. (from Page 1) Maloney We’ve seen it as an issue for the last four The Current spoke with Maloney by years, at least. I haven’t seen any evidence phone on Wednesday (April 1). that they are trying to spread COVID disin- formation or to divide us, but it wouldn’t President Trump has avoided call- surprise me. It would be completely in line ing a nationwide quarantine. He also with the Russian playbook. has been reluctant to use the Defense Production Act to compel industries Where are you these days? to manufacture ventilators and other I’m in Cold Spring. My kids haven’t left equipment. What, if anything, can our property, except to go for a walk, for the Congress do? last two weeks, since school got out. We are If you’re asking whether the 435 members playing by the rules, the Centers for Disease of the House and 100 members of the Senate Control guidelines [on staying home and can become the president of the U.S. because A photo posted last week on Maloney's Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney conducts a practicing social distancing outdoors]. We’re Donald Trump isn’t using the tools he’s been Instagram account: “Returning to telephone town hall on March 19 from his taking this very seriously. We’re doing fine. I given, the answer is, “No, we can’t.” He isn’t Washington to pass the relief bill. Social home in Philpstown. have to give my kids credit. They’re still doing using the authority he already has. The distancing not a problem.” Photos provided their homework. They have a positive atti- Defense Production Act is the most glaring tude. They’ve been helping out around the example. The question is, why? The delay need tobe implemented by the president. official? house. We’ve been getting a lot of projects is inexcusable and the consequences are Help is on the way, with a scope and level Several areas cry out for answers. First: done. And I’ve been able to focus as I need to. horrific, when you listen to governors having greater than anything in American history. How have we failed so spectacularly to have to compete with one another, bidding up the Yet there are more things Congress needs a national testing system in time to do some What else would you say to the public? price of ventilators and personal protective to do, particularly in economic recovery. good? What changes do we need to make to It’s not going to be over in a couple of equipment, for no reason. There should be fix that? And why did we not work with the weeks. All of us, doing a little, will ulti- a centralized, coordinated, forceful presi- When the threat ends, will Congress Chinese and South Koreans to share data? We mately mean more than a few people doing dential command and control structure. It’s investigate the White House’s had weeks and weeks of lead time, to get orga- a lot. The only silver lining is that we do have frustrating. What’s missing is leadership. response to the pandemic? nized, that we squandered. I want to know to support one another and work together Absolutely. There should be a bipartisan, why that responsibility wasn’t better handled. because we are all affected. We have an So what about Congress? independent commission that looks at all opportunity to rediscover the power in our Congress needs to fund this effort and aspects of the pandemic and our response, Health officials have been attacked common humanity and common vulner- we have done so — more than $2 trillion to learn, and to demand accountability, so online for their statements about ability and recommit ourselves to build- of critically needed relief measures, with we are never in this position again. COVID-19. Do you think the Russians ing a better community where we are more billions of research and technical fund- could be behind some of it, creating supportive of one another and more commit- ing for testing and vaccine production If one of the committees you sit on fake social media accounts to dissemi- ted to the things that really matter in this and all the things necessary to combat the holds hearings, what question would nate disinformation? life. Hopefully, that small bit of good can virus. That funding and those measures you most want to ask a White House We are absolutely concerned about come out of this whole terrible thing. 8 April 3, 2020 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org

Coronavirus Update (from Page 6) COVID-19 by York City in a study of the psychological impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The the Numbers researchers are looking for volunteers to complete an anonymous online survey that  PUTNAM COUNTY takes 20 to 30 minutes. Given the likeli- Number of confirmed cases: hood of future pandemics, Prout said the study “will help us identify those who 236 are at greater risk, inform public health Philipstown 19, Carmel 86, Kent 33, policy and design interventions that are Putnam Valley 23 cost-effective and provide relief.” The Percentage under age 60: Yeshiva researchers are collaborating with a psychologist at the University of Pisa, where the project began during the first The USNS Comfort, a Navy hospital ship, arrived on March 30 in New York harbor. 72 Photo by David Rocco week of the Italian government’s lockdown. Number of patients at See bit.ly/covid-study. Putnam Hospital Center: n Central Hudson has said it will not n Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell n Gov. Andrew Cuomo on March 27 suspend service for customers who are said on March 27 that the county-owned golf ordered all schools to remain closed until unable to pay their bills. Contact the utility course in Mahopac will remain open, with 21 at least April 15. He also ordered districts through cenhud.com or by calling 845-452- social-distancing restrictions. In addition, all Number of deaths at to continue remote learning through spring 2700. Central Hudson also donated $25,000 “nonessential touch points,” such as hole pins, Putnam Hospital Center: break. The Haldane and Beacon districts to Dutchess Responds and $20,000 to the water coolers, ball washers and bunker rakes, had scheduled their recesses for April 6 to Hudson Valley Food Bank. will be removed, carts will be limited to one 7 13, and Garrison for April 6 to 10. “I know rider, and only reservations will be accepted. The Garrison School PTA launched  DUTCHESS COUNTY that many of our families were looking n The announcement came soon after Legisla- a campaign to raise money to provide Number of confirmed cases: forward to a break from school next week, tor Nancy Montgomery, who represents Phil- food for residents who are impacted by but we have a civic and social responsibil- ipstown, wrote Odell asking that the course economic concerns. Donate at paypal.me/ ity to follow the governor’s order,” wrote be closed. “Our constituents need to get 592 gufspta. The school nurse will coordinate Beacon 44, Wappingers Falls 15, Haldane Superintendent Philip Benante in outside, get fresh air and move around, close safe distribution of food and gift cards. Poughkeepsie 71, Fishkill 51 a note to parents. to home,” she wrote. “The Putnam County Golf Course is not a trail, park or sanctuary Tests administered: n Beacon Mayor Lee Kyriacou said that n Cuomo on March 27 ordered all “non- intended for passive recreation.” while city parks remain open, “outdoor gath- essential” construction to shut down. erings are extremely restricted” and that the 2,911 Essential projects include roads, bridges, n Former Garrison resident Louie Lanza, city would enforce the rule. Residents who transit facilities, utilities, hospitals or who owns a number of restaurants in Peek- Number hospitalized: see a problem should call the police because health care facilities, affordable housing skill, donated $100,000 through his family complaining on social media is “ineffective and homeless shelters. foundation to the newly created Million 66 at correcting behavior,” he said. Gallons program, an initiative to use excess n The deadline to upgrade driver’s licenses food and raise funds to cook a million Number recovered: n Republican Gregg Pulver, the chair of to Real ID, which will be required as iden- gallons of soup to feed restaurant workers the Dutchess County Legislature, canceled tification to board domestic flights, was who have lost their jobs because of the shut- 37 its April meeting, citing an order from the extended from Oct. 1, 2020, to Oct. 1, 2021. down. See milliongallons.com. county executive to limit gatherings to 20 Number of deaths: n Two officers at the Dutchess County Jail people. In a letter sent to Pulver in response, n Under a state law enacted in Decem- tested positive for COVID-19, a jail admin- eight Democratic members (including Nick ber, unsolicited telemarketing calls by 9 istrator told the Poughkeepsie Journal. In Page and Frits Zernike, whose districts firms doing business in New York are ille- Source: Health departments. Data current as of addition, 31 officers were in quarantine as each include part of Beacon) said he should gal during a state of emergency, which the April 2 of Sunday (March 29). No inmates have instead arrange to hold the meeting by governor declared on March 7. or online payment fees, and postponing or been tested, he said. videoconference or phone. Pulver replied that changing the date of a meeting or n The Dutchess County Stabilization Center suspending foreclosures. If a mortgage is n Veggie Go-Go, which is owned by Lynn its location would require a resolution by switched to “telepractice,” meaning its coun- owned by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or the and Greg Miller of Cold Spring, is raising the Legislature, and that a meeting held selors will continue to operate 24/7 but only by Federal Home Loan Banks, the homeowner funds to provide meals to health care work- by phone would need to be an “emergency telephone and videoconferencing. The center may be eligible to delay in making payments. ers and provide revenue for shuttered or meeting,” not a routine one. serves individuals experiencing crisis result- (If unsure, check at knowyouroptions.com/ semi-shuttered restaurants. Every $500 ing from mental health or substance abuse loanlookup.) Contact the company where donated will trigger an order for 25 individ- n The SallyeAnder shop in Beacon had begun issues. It can be reached at 845-486-2849. Or you send your monthly payments. Two terms ually packaged meals, valued at $20 each, manufacturing 1,000 soap bars per day in individuals can call or text 845-486-9700 to be to keep mind: A forbearance means you are being sent to a participating restaurant. preparation for the busy spring season, said connected with a mental-health professional allowed to stop making payments but you The meals will be delivered to a local team owner Sallie Austin Gonzales. After the shut- who can provide counseling or referrals. will owe all the payments as a lump sum of health care workers in hospitals, medi- down, she began donating the soap — 2,500 later. A mortgage modification is preferable; cal centers and testing sites. See gofundme. bars so far — to Beacon and Newburgh schools n Cuomo announced a directive in which it means you can skip payments and they com/f/feed-the-front. for free distribution. Along with access to food mortgage servicers will provide 90-day relief will be spread out over months or the length and medication, she thought, what do people to borrowers impacted by the coronavirus. of the loan will be extended. n Elections scheduled for April 28, including need now more than soap? “We have a lot of The directive includes waiving payments village elections and the presidential primary, soap; it’s ready to go; it’s fresh,” she said. “This based on financial hardship, no negative nQuestions? Dutchess County posts updates were moved to June 23, the same day as is where we live and work. This isn’t the time reporting to credit bureaus, a grace period at dutchessny.gov/coronavirus and also has congressional and legislative primaries. to profit; it’s time to help each other.” for loan modification, no late payment fees an informational hotline at 845-486-3555. Putnam County posts info at putnamcoun- tyny.com/health. New York State has a Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell said on March 27 that the coronavirus hotline at 888-364-3065, and a webpage at ny.gov/coronavirus. The state county-owned golf course in Mahopac will remain open, with social- also created an email list to provide updates. distancing restrictions. In addition, all “nonessential touch points,” such The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posts updates at cdc.gov. as hole pins, water coolers, ball washers and bunker rakes, will be removed, carts Jeff Simms, Leonard Sparks and Michael will be limited to one rider, and only reservations will be accepted. Turton contributed reporting. highlandscurrent.org The Highlands Current April 3, 2020 9

sation in our office, issues that absolutely must be addressed.” Reform Law Spurs New Hires at Dutchess D.A. Under the law, prosecutors can ask a Office says it’s diverting and their attorneys. Weishaupt pointed to an arrest in which court for a 30-day extension. Before the The rules, which took effect Jan. 1 as part five officers with body cameras each reforms went into effect, prosecutors only cases to handle workload of a package of new laws that also elimi- recorded five hours of footage. Reviewing had to share what they knew sometime before the trial began, and defense attor- By Leonard Sparks nated bail for relatively minor crimes, gives the footage “amounts to about 60 hours’ district attorneys 15 days after an arraign- worth of work,” he said. neys had to make a written request. The he Dutchess County District Attor- ment to turn over evidence. It also expanded “It’s been a tremendous challenge and a new law includes “automatic” discovery, ney’s Office said it needs $650,000 the list of materials that must be automati- tremendous burden — not just to us but to which requires prosecutors to share what T to spend on new hires and is triaging cally shared, including police body-camera every district attorney’s office and law enforce- they have without prompting. cases to meet the demands of a 3-month-old footage and grand jury testimony. ment agency in the state,” Weishaupt said. Weishaupt said Dutchess prosecutors have law requiring prosecutors to more quickly Through February, Dutchess County In Putnam County, District Attorney set up a process to identify cases that can be turn over evidence to defendants. prosecutors had sent 774 requests to law Robert Tendy has criticized the new rules, disposed of through “diversion” — such as County legislators last month unani- enforcement agencies for material covered saying they place a similar burden on his adjournment in contemplation of dismissal, mously approved using contingency funds by the law, said Chief Assistant District prosecutors. Tendy said he used a grant treatment or community service — so they to hire three assistant district attorneys, an Attorney Matthew Weishaupt. obtained by state Sen. Pete Harckham, can focus on the most serious offenses. The investigator, two assistants and a confiden- He said the district attorney received whose district includes eastern Putnam, diverted cases tend to be for low-level misde- tial secretary to comply with revised rules 60,985 files that needed to be examined, to upgrade his office’s computer system and meanors like petit larceny and seventh- for discovery, the process during which including body-camera footage and files “we are beginning the discussion with the degree drug possession, he said. prosecutors share evidence with suspects that may require redactions. Legislature regarding staffing and compen- (Continued on Page 22)

Chalet Sold (from Page 1) called it The Chalet on the Hudson. But the building often was closed, getting more use as an unauthorized parking for hikers and a speed trap for state troopers. The parking lot was barricaded off after the sale. Eileen Larabee of the Open Space Institute said that the property had been on its wish list for some time. “We’re active in the landscape,” she said. “We’re aware of properties that are near parks that we care about.” She declined to comment on the insti- tute’s plans for the parcel, including whether it would keep the building, saying only that the purchase “is consistent with our long-term commitment to conserva- tion and access in the Hudson Highlands.” Inncredible continues to own and operate the 1839 Restaurant and Bar across the river in Washingtonville, in Orange County. It also has managed other venues, such as the Bird & Bottle Inn in Garrison and the Bear Mountain Inn. The firm’s owner, Frank DeBari Sr., could The Chalet on the Hudson was sold to the Open Space Institute for $1.875 million. Photo by Michael Turton not immediately be reached for comment.

June while the owner worked in Ireland, she being. Hussung said he and his client got for a halt on Airbnb rentals in the village to Escape from said. The property became unavailable when into bidding wars on two rentals and lost keep out New York City residents. In Beacon, New York (from Page 1) the owner returned earlier than expected them. “I can’t remember that happening,” some Airbnb hosts decided early in the after the pandemic spread to Europe. he said. outbreak not to rent their spaces because of “It was a panic,” he said. “All of us were The other, a fully furnished, three- More than 51,000 people in New York public health concerns, said Graham Lawlor, nonstop showing houses last weekend and bedroom, three-bath house renting for City had tested positive for coronavirus and who belongs to a group called Beacon Hosts. the weekend before — houses that hadn’t $6,000 a month at Lake Valhalla, was nearly 1,400 had died as of Thursday (April His bookings were “nearly all” canceled seen a lot of activity had lines to get in.” snapped up by a New York City family. “They 2). The city has 56 percent of the state’s cases and his rental is now closed, he said. Melissa Carlton, an associate broker with rented it without seeing it,” Carlton said. and more than any of the other 49 states. At the March 16 meeting of the Beacon Houlihan Lawrence in Cold Spring, said she Hussung said that local brokers, who were The crisis has fueled an exodus to other loca- City Council, Lawlor spoke on behalf of was bombarded the week of March 9 with already “unusually busy” in December, Janu- tions besides the Hudson Valley, with reports the Beacon Hosts group, although council calls from New York City residents and from ary and February, were showing properties of New York City residents descending early on members reminded him that operating an their brokers interested in two furnished and fielding offers up to 8 p.m. on Sunday traditional summer vacation destinations such Airbnb in Beacon is illegal. Lawlor told the long-term rentals that the firm had listed. (March 22), when Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s as the Hamptons and the New Jersey Shore, to Council there has been debate among hosts Some of the callers said that with vaca- order went into effect requiring non-essential the consternation of year-round locals. whether to continue renting. tions and schools canceled, and working employees — including real estate agents — to Governors in several states, including “In the trade-off between safety and paying from home the rule rather than the excep- work from home. That meant no showings. Florida and Rhode Island, have ordered bills, everyone is prioritizing safety at the tion, they wanted to get out of New York Continental Village, Garrison and Corn- restrictions on travelers arriving from New moment,” he said. “We’re all looking forward City. Some people were afraid the city wall were among the most sought-after York and the other states that are experi- to a time when we can get back to normal.” would be closed off, Carlton said. areas in the Hudson Valley, Hussung said. It encing the greatest outbreaks. At its next meeting, on Monday (March “They were looking at the Hudson Valley was his firm that listed the split-level ranch The Centers for Disease Control and 30), the Beacon council began reviewing as well as the Hamptons and the surround- in Continental Village that attracted seven Prevention on Saturday (March 28) issued its regulations on short-term rentals but ing areas to see if they could find homes to offers in less than two weeks. an advisory urging people from New York, took no action. rent for a few months,” she said. One potential buyer, who has yet to Connecticut and New Jersey to cease all One of Houlihan’s two available proper- find a suitable property in the area, asked “non-essential” travel for 14 days. Jeff Simms contributed reporting. ties was originally available until the end of Hussung to help find a rental for the time In Cold Spring, Mayor Dave Merandy called 10 April 3, 2020 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org

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 PROPER SPACING — While visiting her son in Mahopac on March 27, Kay Corkrum of Garrison came across these neighbors having a chat, while Kyle Good spotted three vehicles (right) practicing social distancing on Indian Brook Road near Constitution Marsh in Garrison.

 TAKE A GANDER — Holly Mentzer of Main Street in Nelsonville decorated her “lawn geese” (hunting decoys) in tribute to health care personnel working on the front lines against COVID-19. Drivers are asked not to honk.

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Are You? #102, noting: “What I liked about the story is that it is funny and silly and there’s a twist because you might think it is Newspaper Launches in Beacon one person but it might be the other. I like all of it. I don’t have a part that I don’t like.” By kids, for kids, and Silas, a video game expert, explains Mope. growing rapidly io: “The levels of that are Pterodactyl, which is a desert animal, Kraken and King Crab, which By Alison Rooney are water animals, T-Rex and Dragon, are grass animals, Yeti, which is an arctic animal t’s not that Lucas Simms was bored. and Phoenix, which is a lava animal.” The opposite was true, actually. The centerpiece drawing, by Macon, is “Everybody I’ve talked to this week I titled, “One of My Favorite Things to Do loves it, being at home,” he reports. Right Now is Build Legos with Dad.” Still, being confined has been frustrat- In the March 26 issue, there was room for ing — particularly the lack of access to his every submission. But for the second edition, friends at the Hudson Hills Academy in Lucas found himself with a dilemma. Beacon — for the 8-year-old. “There’s a lot more people who know But he has found diversions. There are about it now,” he says. “Once it came out, “porch visits” with friends. And there’s the people told other people, and now there are weekly newspaper he launched. people I don’t even know, so we may have to The Beacon Kids Times, which is leave out some things. I’ll decide that when published on Thursdays and distributed it happens.” free by email, is attracting correspondents Then, he added: “When I first started and readers from all over the city. It more this, my dad was thinking we were in than delivers on its promise of “reviews, competition. But now we’re kind of art, outdoors, more.” winning.” (To join The Current, visit high- Although his favorite subject is math (and landscurrent.org/membership.) his favorite ice cream flavor, cookie dough), At the end of each issue of the Times, Lucas surely took inspiration for the Times there is a riddle selected by Lucas. On from his dad, Jeff Simms, a reporter for The March 26, it was: How do you get out of a Current, although he says his mother, Heidi room with no windows and no doors but Kitlas, who works with the paper on fund- the room has a mirror and a table? raising, deserves “25 percent credit” for the The answer: You look in the mirror two idea. For some reason, the couple did not times, you see what you saw, you take the dissuade their son from creating competi- saw and cut the table, two halves make a tion for The Current in Beacon, especially whole, you jump in the hole and cry for for the younger demographic. help, but your voice is hoarse, so you jump Inside the Times are contributions from on the horse and ride away. reporters such as Fiona, who assesses Be on the alert: The first kid to email a “What’s Happening? The Amazing correct answer to the riddle each week gets Outdoors,” and Daley, who provides tips on a prize delivered to his or her porch. what to wear and what to do, based on the forecast. Reviewers, with opinions to spare, To sign up for the Beacon Kids Times, include Hazel, a comic book expert, who or to contribute articles, email beaconkid- gives the thumbs-up to Scooby Doo, Where Lucas Simms prepares the April 2 issue of The Beacon Kids Times. Photo provided [email protected]. Learning Their Letters Book club for kids will revert to ‘snail mail’

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urning lemons into lemonade, Split Rock Books, unable to host its usual T slate of monthly book clubs at its Cold Spring store, is turning back the clocks. Illustration by Summer Pierre Their latest endeavor, The Epistolary purchase the April selection, Unusual Chick- In this curve-flattening era, the club Project, will rely on what adults remember ens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer, at instead will “dive into an epistolary novel as “letters,” aka “snail mail.” splitrockbks.com. In normal times (i.e., a and write each other good old-fashioned snail Members of the Middle Reader Book Club month ago), the members of the club would mail,” said Heidi Bender, who co-owns Split (ages 7 to 11) will read a book, then write a have read the book and gathered one after- Rock with her husband, Michael. “We wanted letter, and receive a letter. noon at the store to discuss it while snacking to make space for some off-screen time.” To join the club, a child just has to on juice boxes and cheddar bunnies. (Continued on Page 14) 12 April 3, 2020 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org

MON 6 of the staff will read children’s Meditation Group books aloud. Also WED 8, FRI 10. GARRISON Noon. Garrison Institute TUES 7 THE WEEK AHEAD garrisoninstitute.org New Parents Support Edited by Pamela Doan ([email protected]) Via Zoom. Online registration Group requested. Offered weekdays. GARRISON For a complete listing of events, see 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library TUES 7 Via Zoom. Email highlandscurrent.org/calendar. Transforming [email protected] for Pandemic Panic registration information. Continues weekly. GARRISON 4 p.m. Garrison Institute COMMUNITY FOOD RESOURCES MON 6 facebook.com/garrisoninstitute STAGE & SCREEN In this free webinar, Dan Siegel Grab-and-Go MON 6 SAT 4 SAT 4 will speak to turning panic into BEACON Live at Five One Poem a Day Won’t Philipstown Food Pantry 10 – 10:30 a.m. Beacon High School “receptive presence and growth.” BEACON Kill You COLD SPRING 101 Matteawan Road 5 p.m. Beacon Performing Arts Center GARRISON 9 – 10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church 10:30 – 11 a.m. South Avenue Elementary VISUAL ARTS 10 Academy St. | 845-265-3220 facebook.com/ Desmond-Fish Library | bit.ly/read-poem 60 South Ave. | beaconk12.org beaconperformingartscenter presbychurchcoldspring.org SAT 4 Last month, the library and The On Monday, you can pick up Sing and dance for some fun Also SAT 11. Arte Povera’s Worlds Current teamed up to revive this two breakfasts and two lunches, relief. Offered weekdays. annual event to recognize National and on Wednesday you can grab PHILIPSTOWN Poetry Month in April. The idea was SAT 4 three days’ worth of food. If 3 p.m. Magazzino Italian Art that community members would Farmers’ Market you need meal delivery, email magazzino.art CIVICS be recorded at the library reading [email protected] or COLD SPRING In this livestreamed lecture and SAT 4 their favorite poems. Unfortunately, text 845-372-2286. Also WED 8. Q&A, Valérie Da Costa will address 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Church few recordings took place before the concept of “the Mediterranean” Gov. Cuomo Live Briefing 1 Chestnut St. | csfarmmarket.org the library closed. However, we MON 6 in the work of Pino Pascali. 10:45 a.m. Twitter @NYGovCuomo See the website for ordering are able to collect and share poem Community Soup Kitchen Continues daily. recordings online. Visit the link information and protocols. The SAT 4 above and use your phone, tablet or market is held outside and only BEACON MON 6 computer to record a favorite poem a few customers are admitted 11 a.m. – Noon. Tabernacle of Christ Social Saturday to share with the community — at a time. Also SAT 11. 483 Main St. | 845-728-8196 GARRISON City Council something we all may need during Every day except Sunday. 4 p.m. Garrison Art Center BEACON this challenging and humbling SAT 4 @garrisonartcenter on Instagram 7 p.m. City Hall time, notes Ryan Biracree, Food Pantry HEALTH & FITNESS Join a virtual open studio to cityofbeacon.org the library’s digital services BEACON stay connected with the arts Closed to the public but a video coordinator. If you have questions community and artists. The Zoom 10 – 11 a.m. St. Andrew’s Church SAT 4 will be posted. See highlandscurrent. or technical difficulties, email him Lovingkindness in meeting ID is 996 412 237. org/meeting-videos. at [email protected]. 15 South Ave. | 845-831-1369 beacon-episcopal.org/food-pantry Difficult Times Also SAT 11. GARRISON SAT 11 TUES 7 TUES 7 4 p.m. Garrison Institute Magazzino da Casa Putnam County Knitting Meet-Up SAT 4 garrisoninstitute.org COLD SPRING Legislature GARRISON Food Pantry Sharon Salzberg, a student 3 p.m. Magazzino CARMEL 11 a.m. Desmond-Fish Library of Buddhism since 1971 and the instagram.com/magazzino BEACON 7 p.m. Historic Courthouse Via Zoom. Email Lucille Merry author of Real Happiness at Work, This weekly series will feature 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Closed to the public but the at lucille@desmondfishlibrary. will lead a live practice via Zoom. discussions with artists, Magazzino Beacon Recreation Center audio of the meeting will be org for registration information. 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It has been a busy few weeks here at Gergely Pediatrics try- ing to keep our doors open and everyone safe. As of Wednesday March 25, we will be open for telehealth appointments. Arden Blumenthal taking notes at the vernal pool on Mount Taurus. Photo by B. Cronin Please call us if you have a sick child or “Hikers have come over and asked, ‘Are Spring those sirens?’ ” she said with a laugh. have any questions. We are here. Vernal pools are isolated and temporary wetlands that appear in the spring when All physicals for children 3 years and older will be postponed Awakenings water that was frozen in the ground starts and rescheduled for after April 20. If you have a physical in Standing guard to protect to melt. If the water hits bedrock or hard the next few weeks we will be calling to reschedule. If your clay, it will travel to the surface, forming child is younger than 3 years we will conduct a telehealth visit. vernal pools a pool that lasts until the end of summer. Given the difficult circumstances, we will continue to offer By Brian PJ Cronin Because there are no fish in these ponds, the most comprehensive medical care possible for your chil- amphibians can breed and lay eggs without ou hear them before you see them, a being gobbled up. That is why amphibians dren via telehealth. Also during this COVID 19 pandemic, high-pitched chorus of cheeps. Then seek them out, sometimes traveling up to office hours will remain as close to normal as possible, Mon- Y the mist parts as the trail descends a quarter of a mile once they emerge from day through Friday. However we will be closed on Saturdays and you see their source: A trailside vernal hibernation. The season begins with the but still available by phone. If you should get the answering pool on Bull Hill, or Mount Taurus. low quack of wood frogs, followed by the service and feel that you cannot wait until we open up again, For many Highlands residents, it’s a high-pitched cheeps of peepers, and then, please leave a message with the service. We will continue to familiar sound that is instantly recogniz- finally, the silent salamanders. “They’re this able as those of spring peepers, the tiny natural, temporal stratification of when keep you informed as events change, please continue to check frogs that take to pools and swamps to call everybody gets busy,” Blumenthal says. our website for updates too. for mates. But for those who don’t live in The pool that Blumenthal was stationed watery areas such as the Highlands, the near is far from the only one in the High- sound can be confusing. lands, or even on Bull Hill. During some What is a Virtual Visit? That’s where Arden Blumenthal comes springs, even puddles near the fire tower on Instead of traveling to Gergely Pediatrics, you can video in. For two weeks in March, Blumenthal Mount Beacon will fill with tadpoles. But served as a vernal pool steward for the New this particular pool’s spot next to a popu- conference with a provider using your mobile phone, com- York-New Jersey Trail Conference, spend- lar hiking trail makes it an ideal location puter or tablet device (equipped with a camera) via Zoom ing her days positioned at a spot on the to educate the passing public. or Facetime. You and your provider will be able to see and Washburn Trail. As important as the pools are, they’re talk with each other in real time – so you can ask questions threatened. Blumenthal’s role was to speak and have a conversation the same way you would in your to hikers about the importance of the pools provider's office. Your provider will review your condition, The Chirper Chorus and their fragility. Unleashed dogs are a particular threat. As a dog owner herself, guide you in moving forward after a procedure or have a Blumenthal is optimistic that the Blumenthal says she understands the appeal prescription sent to your pharmacy, or to a lab draw station vernal pool steward program will of letting a pup run free in the mountains, as needed. return next spring, and she hopes which unfortunately includes splashing to expand it to include citizen around the vernal pools. She says that in scientists. As she envisions it, the hundreds of interactions she had with Will my insurance cover a volunteers will visit the pools a hikers, those who had their dogs unleashed Virtual Visit? few times throughout the season were happy to leash them after hearing to record data such as the air about how dogs could impact the pools. Most insurance carriers are now cover- temperature, if it’s rained in the “People respond well because I’m not that ing this service, and are waiving copays past 24 hours and the frog call intimidating,” she says. “I’m pretty chipper.” density on a scale of 0 to 3. (Zero is associated with COVID19. Feel free to Blumenthal moved to Beacon to join the call your insurance company's mem- no calls, one means a few individual Trail Conference only six weeks ago, after calls so that the listener can count she defended her master’s thesis at Purdue ber service number on the back the number of frogs, two means the University on human/wildlife interactions of your insurance card to get calls are overlapping but the listener as it relates to seabirds. Like the pools, exact benefit information for can still count the frogs, and three Blumenthal’s position as a vernal pool stew- your own plan, as some com- means a chorus.) ard was temporary. She began the job the pany plans may vary. The data would allow the Trail day the trails were reopened after a large fire Conference to map the pools, noting on Breakneck Ridge, and it ended when the when the wood frogs are peaking Trail Conference began telling hikers to stay and when the spring peepers start, home in response to overcrowding on popu- as well as to create a record of the lar trails while social distancing is in effect. Route 403, Garrison, NY 10524 dates of the breeding seasons. As Having fewer hikers will benefit the pools, the Highlands continue to heat up, Blumenthal notes. But the restrictions also that kind of record would be useful limit the number of people who will learn tel: (845) 424-4444 fax: (845) 424-4664 in determining whether climate about them. “The vast majority of visitors change is affecting amphibian have no idea what spring peepers or vernal gergelypediatrics.com breeding seasons. pools are,” she says. “How can you protect something if you don’t know it exists?” 16 April 3, 2020 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org

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decided it was time to tap into that market and founded Spice Revolution, which Spicy! specializes in small-batch, locally sourced spices and blends, along with baked goods. Seven Spices For years, she has sold her products at farm- We asked Lindsay Jean Fastiggi to New Cold Spring shop will ers markets and online and she planned this name what she considered the five be filled with flavors spring to open a storefront at 161 Main St. essential spices, and to recommend in Cold Spring (the former Current office). two of her own seasonings. By Alison Rooney The coronavirus delayed those plans, 1. Salt (the most important flavor although customers can shop at spice-revo- s American palates expanded with enhancer around) lution.com and arrange for curbside pickup restaurants (remember those?) or delivery. In the meantime, Fastiggi has 2. Pepper (the most popular spice in serving cuisine that originated A filled her windows with product. “We’re the world) around the globe, so did the appreciation using the time to get the store to be exactly of the spices that flavor them. 3. Garlic powder what we want, so when it’s time to open it’ll While the suburban home of the last be perfect,” she says. 4. Cinnamon century might have included “exotics” The Shrub Oak native had many jobs in the such as paprika, today’s home is as likely 5. Ginger food industry (she’s a pastry chef by trade), to have several varieties, including perhaps but it wasn’t until she was giving guided tours a couple made in Spain (sweet or hot) or at a high-end, artisanal chocolate store in several of Hungary’s eight flavor profiles. 1. Shallot Pepper (dried French New York City that the lightbulb went on. Nine years ago, Lindsay Jean Fastiggi shallots, salt and pepper) “I noticed a lot of people having conversa- tions about spices,” she recalls. “They would Lindsay Jean Fastiggi, of Spice Revolution 2. Garlic Pepper (garlic, onions, say they were to find and not good qual- Photo by A. Rooney herbs, salt and pepper) ity.” She began with 30 spices and opened Coming Soon a small shop in Dobbs Ferry shop but it Another local retailer with her eye faltered, especially after Hurricane Sandy. in which “the flavors may be familiar but market prices fluctuate, such as vanilla on Main Street is hoping social She had more success with farmers not in that combination,” Fastiggi says. beans and saffron, are priced separately. distancing restrictions are lifted markets. “We were able to meet produc- They carry more than 40 types of sea salt, Spices that lose their essence when ground, by the summer. Jacqueline Azria ers and providers and also see the needs plus Himalayan, and 18 curries. such as cumin, are only sold whole. plans to open Paulette’s, a women’s of each more clearly,” she says, adding that “If we love it, we add it,” she says. “We Spice Revolution’s home-baked goods clothing store and cafe at 114 she could “answer the 1,000 questions” that source it in small, manageable batches — include a sweet-and-savory egg tart made Main St. in a space occupied by the customers have about spices. you’re probably not going to use a pound with local eggs, cheese, greens and edible marketing firm Tightrope Interactive, She and her husband decided on Cold of paprika — for everyday cooks. You don’t flowers. There is also a variety without which is relocating to Beacon. Spring for a retail operation after spending need a vat of tandoori for the two times a cheese for those who can’t have dairy, time in the outdoors here with their 3-year- Azria, a Brewster resident who year that you make it. Fastiggi says. And the spices are used in old daughter — “She’s already a foodie.” They works as a fashion and creative “Spices in this country are radiated; you many of the baked goods. “We want to liked “the vibe and the feel; we’ve been selling consultant in Manhattan, said she need to look for non-irradiated, which all of prove to our customers that sugar and flour our cookies at the Cold Spring Cheese Shop, will have access to the storefront our spices are,” she adds. “Radiation kills the is not a flavor!,” she says. we did the Cold Spring Farmers’ Market once on May 1 to begin renovations and bacteria in its journey through 1,000 hands. and everyone told us ‘You should be here’ — it Once retail is allowed, Spice Revolution would like to open in late May or The big bulk stores get a pound of cardamom seems like the right place for us.” early June. “I am hoping I can still and you don’t know where it’s been.” will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Spice Revolution stocks hundreds of stick with that plan, depending on Nearly all of Spice Revolution stock is Thursday through Monday. spices, including many of their own blends, upcoming developments,” she said. sold at the same price. Only items whose highlandscurrent.org The Highlands Current April 3, 2020 17 Shakespeare Fest Reporter’s Notebook Forced to Make Time to Lean on Adjustments Old Friends By Michael Turton Cancels one play, reduces ast week, as anxi- ticket prices ety increased exponentially, By Alison Rooney L along with the spread aced with diminished ticket sales and of the virus whose name uncertainty about whether it will be shall not be spoken, I came F able to host audiences in June because home to find my porch occupied by an old of the coronavirus pandemic, the Hudson friend I hadn’t laid eyes on in nearly 50 years. Valley Shakespeare Festival has canceled the It was a book, the latest in my small production this year of a work it commis- collection that are important to me, some sioned, The Venetian Twins, and will present from long ago. I forgot I had ordered it and Books can bring back memories Photo by M. Turton Richard III and Love’s Labor’s Lost consecu- its arrival made me smile. tively, instead of in rotation, to provide more That evening, it also made me laugh. My flexibility in hiring and rehearsing. boss, Joyce Simmons, gave me The I Hate When it arrived, the book’s pleasant a heavy hunk of oak named Handy Andy. In addition, the festival is selling tick- to Cook Book for my 22nd birthday. I was rural setting was only vaguely familiar. It Each time a student made a mistake, he ets at up to 44 percent off at hvshake- the first male travel counselor hired by was the artwork I remembered clearly — wrote his name on the blackboard. At speare.org — from $25 to $60 each, with the Ontario Ministry of Tourism — work- beautiful watercolors, featuring adults and the end of class, everyone whose name further discounts for children, students ing in an all-female office, with women kids all dressed way too well. It was a great appeared on the board lined up, bent over and seniors — that can be used for any mostly in their late 20s. They had a field start to my fledgling collection. and endured a painful, Barry Bonds-style performance. The discounts are designed day with me. I had just moved to Toronto Allow me to introduce a few other old hit on the ass. to raise the funds needed to move forward from Oldcastle, a place that makes Garri- friends. For each hit, we drew a sketch of Handy while also giving ticket buyers flexibility, son look like a metropolis. Scrubs on Skates chronicles a high school Andy in our textbook — the way military said Artistic Director Davis McCallum. Shortly after I was hired, my co-workers hockey player. I wasn’t in high school yet pilots might record their kills. At year’s “So many theaters have had to cancel conspired to call me while I manned the when I first read it, but hockey was my end I had earned 17 Handy Andys, and I part or all of their seasons, which has had tourism information line, which was part of passion. The author, Scott Young, was a was far from the worst. I still twitch when a huge impact on the artists and the staff my training. A sweet voice asked me about sports reporter for the The Globe & Mail in I leaf through that book. members,” he said in a videotaped state- a nudist camp close to my hometown. I was Toronto who also did color commentary on Who Has Seen the Wind, by W.O. Mitch- ment. “It’s just so hard to know what next doubly mortified. She was asking me about Hockey Night in Canada, credentials that ell, is much more pleasant to revisit. I week or next month or the middle of the nudity! And I had never heard of the camp! kept my eyes glued to every page. Some- usually give an author a page to get my summer is going to look like, or to predict It was fictitious. They got me. how, my fondness for the book increased attention, but this book, introduced simply when it will again be safe to gather artists In truth, “the girls” treated me well, when his son Neil went on to become a as “the story of a boy and the wind,” had to go into rehearsal or to gather an audi- more like a younger brother than the inex- music legend. me at the first sentence: “Here was the ence to enjoy a show under the tent.” perienced country boy I was. I was touched During the summer before Grade 9, I was least common denominator of nature, the McCallum noted that last year, the festi- by Joyce’s gift, meant to help me through surprised to receive a long list of required skeleton requirements simply, of land and val sold 3,000 tickets during the last week the culinary challenges of bachelorhood. reading for English class. My eyes skimmed sky — Saskatchewan prairie.” I’ve never of March, compared to 118 this year. Seeing that book again brought a flood over Shakespeare and Steinbeck and fell been to the Saskatchewan prairie. But I “I want to say a special thank you to of memories of colleagues who became upon a book titled, The Eagle of the Ninth. feel like I have. those hardy souls who bought those tick- friends — Ruth, Vickie, Carol, Aetna and I actually shouted, “Yes! A baseball story!” One treasure remains elusive. It was ets,” he said, adding that the meager sales Dale, among others. What a letdown to learn it was about the written in the 1930s or 1940s. I’ve searched “got me thinking, we can’t continue to sell My current book collection began several disappearance of the Imperial Roman army’s for The Pitcher, which is about baseball, tickets based on a calendar which at this years ago, motivated by the vivid memory ninth legion around 120 AD. However, the not the Roman army, numerous times. I point we know is highly subject to change of Grade 3 and riding my bike to the book- book’s portrayal of one of history’s great read it as a young teenager, quite proud of and may or may not end up being real. mobile, where I chose Through the Green mysteries seized my imagination. myself because it was the thickest book I But if we let the uncertainty undermine Gate. It was the first time I had chosen a There’s only one textbook in my little had ever conquered. The hunt continues. confidence in our ability to produce a book on my own. library: Latin for Canadian Schools, and We can all use some relaxation these season, then we’re sunk, because we need Several decades later, I was almost as it does not hold pleasant memories. I reac- days. 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There are few across the middle of the because it’s been warmer and there’s already sale? Space for rent? Biologist shares info on state because it is mostly agricultural land. some blooming foliage for them to consume.” Help wanted? Place common species The DEC assesses conflict with black Black bear dens usually “look like a giant your ad here for $4.95. bears at four levels. The most serious is bird’s nest” on the ground, “because as long By Alison Rooney when the animals create a threat to prop- as the cubs are covered, they’re fine,” she See highlandscurrent. erty such as livestock or have broken into said. “They also create rock dens or move org/classifieds. or Emily Carrollo, a state wildlife a home. Those bears may be trapped. into rock cavities — anything warm and biologist, every week is bearish. A “possible hazard” is a repeat offender. cozy. Occasionally they den up in trees, F The focus of her work for the state “Minimal interference” is a bear that infil- especially in areas prone to flooding.” Department of Environmental Conserva- trates garbage, a deck or birdbath. The Black bears usually den from mid- tion (DEC) is solving issues of bear-human lowest level is a sighting. November through mid-April, especially HIGHLAND STUDIO conflict in seven counties of the Hudson The number of bear complaints rises each when there’s a harsh fall. “This past fall, Valley. Extending on both sides of the river, year, Carrollo said, and most are lodged in the though, there were lots of beechnuts and her area has varying landscapes and popu- summer. In the fall, black bears adjust their acorns for them to consume. Their omnivo- lation densities and includes the stretch behavior to avoid hunters (1,505 bears were rous diet typically consists of berries, seeds, from Garrison to Beacon. “harvested” in the state in 2019 to control nuts, insects, ants, carrion, wild greens and She spoke last month at the Desmond- the population, including 24 in Dutchess and live prey, most often a fawn.” Fish Public Library about her job, which three in Putnam). In New York, black bears Black bears give birth in January in the involves capturing and immobilizing black have no other predators, although cubs are den. They can have from two to six cubs bears that are creating nuisances but also sometimes killed by coyotes. who weigh, at birth, between seven and public outreach, such as her presentation, Each bear complaint is entered into a data- 11 ounces. They’re blind and deaf when which was sponsored by the Putnam High- base and “most of the time we’ll find that born and usually stay with their mother lands Audubon Society. the same street has multiple callers,” says for about 18 months. The father does not After introducing herself, Carrollo asked Carrollo. She noted “it’s illegal to feed black help raise the cubs. A bear lives 20 to 25 PRINTMAKERS members of the audience to share any bears in New York, by accident or intention- years. Adult females have a range of 10 to 20 stories they had about black bears. Accounts ally. If there’s a problem, you can’t continue square miles and males 100 square miles. included spotting a bear and her two cubs at FINE ART a corner of Church Street in Cold Spring and PRINTING an incident on Lane Gate Road where some- SCANNING one thought they’d heard a mouse, opened the front door and encountered a bear that LARGE FORMAT scampered up the mountain. 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Roots and Shoots Gardening in a Crisis By Pamela Doan

friend emailed this week to A ask how my garden was coming along, assuming my shelter-in-place lifestyle would lead to great things. I laughed. Then I cried a little. Everyone’s circumstances during this unprecedented suspension of normal life are so different. Some people are bored, looking for ways to fill their days; others are struggling to balance children, work and other demands and complications. Here are a few ways to get fresh air and the stress relief of making things grow, from the very small to the more time- consuming.

If you have 15 minutes and want to grow food … Microgreens are the answer. Available as Stay home and involve even the youngest members of the household in the garden. Photo by P. Doan seed mixes, microgreens are the seedlings of vegetables like cabbage, kale, radish and to plant. Then follow the formula for how gardening groups on Facebook can help on a Brooklyn rooftop and is now trying other leafy greens. They grow fast, can be many plants per section. you find resources and seeds. to cultivate shitake mushrooms on logs. harvested repeatedly once the first true Since you’re working in 12-inch by Email her at rootsandshoots@highland- leaves appear, and are pretty foolproof. In 12-inch squares, the mature size of the Pamela Doan, a garden coach with One scurrent.org. just a week or two, you can be eating fresh plant dictates how many can be planted Nature, has grown ferns in Seattle, corn greens that are full of nutrients in salads, per square. If the space between plants sandwiches and other dishes. is 12 inches, one plant per square foot; 6 Use any size shallow tray or container inches, four per square foot; 4 inches, nine that’s handy and is at least 2 inches deep. per square foot; or 2 inches, 16 per square The roots aren’t deep. Use whatever soil foot. (For more details, see highlandscur- you have available. A sterile potting soil rent.org/box-garden.) means less chance of weeds or disease, but garden soil is fine. Scatter the seeds and If you have three to 40 hours (or more) … water. Place in a sunny window; it’s too Take a class. The Cornell Cooperative early to plant outside. Keep the soil moist. Extension and Penn State Extension offer After a week or two, when the first true dozens of free classes online. Learn about leaves appear (depending on the mix), pruning, healthy soil, mulching, vegetable microgreens can be cut and eaten as growing and many more practical skills. needed. If you don’t cut them to the soil The New York Botanical Garden has level, many varieties will regrow and can moved many of its classes online, ranging be harvested again. Or just add new seeds from orchids to rooftop vegetable gardens to the areas that are harvested to have a and basic botany and horticulture classes. continuous source of fresh greens. The classes aren’t free; fees depend on the length of the course. If you’ve got free time for a couple of The Ecological Landscape Alliance is days … a nonprofit membership organization Involve any willing residents in your based in the Northeast that charges $25 home in plotting out a vegetable garden to $100 annually, depending on your affil- in raised beds or in the ground. Building iation. It has many webinars, workshops raised beds is more time-consuming, but and recorded classes on all aspects of it’s easier in the long term and will require sustainable landscaping available. See ecol- less maintenance. Detailed instructions andscaping.org. can be found on many websites and my husband created a step-by-step guide for a Seed swap and local gardener friend that I’ll share if you email me. resources As of this writing, there are local sources Panic-buying of seeds has made head- for seeds and plants, including Sabellico, lines this week and many online resources Vera’s, Adam’s Fairacre Farms and One are reserving them for commercial growers Nature Garden Center, as well as online or delaying orders. While I haven’t delved ordering. It’s best to call ahead to discuss deep into this anxiety-inducing trigger protocols and inventory before venturing out. point, as a community we can help each Square-foot gardening is fun way to other by sharing seeds and transplants engage children and could count as a math responsibly. The Philipstown Garden Club, exercise. Make a grid of a garden bed with Master Gardener Volunteers from Cornell 12-inch sections. Decide what you want Cooperative Extension and other local 22 April 3, 2020 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org

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The Seniors: Lost Season This is the first in a series of Baseball articles in which The Current will profile senior athletes at By Skip Pearlman Haldane and Beacon high schools who are likely to ick, tick, tick … miss their spring seasons. That’s the sound of the clock T running out on the spring sports season at Haldane and Beacon high schools. high school season. State and Section 1 officials were sched- Asked for a “dream-season” scenario, uled to re-assess the shutdown on Monday Costello offered: “In the sectional title game, (March 30), but by then had already decided each player comes up big. Sean ‘Chico’ Lise is to pause competition for at least another behind the dish, and Besim Dika is throwing two weeks. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered fireballs. Perfect day. Maybe one or two clouds all schools closed and extracurricular activ- in the sky, with a slight breeze. Winning and ities stopped until at least April 15. dog-piling ‘Box,’ our assistant coach.” While sports and just about every- For Bolte, the dream season would not thing else have taken a back seat during be about seeing how far the team could the COVID-19 pandemic, seniors at both advance in the tournament “but how much schools had high hopes for the 2020 season. we could improve. I was looking forward to Senior baseball players we spoke with this seeing how I improved from last year. week were split — some believe the season is Haldane's Kole Bolte “I wanted to be able to have younger lost, while others say they would be happy players look up to me like I looked up to to play a single game, or even to get to see that sentiment, saying that he’d like to see us with no one to play against.” the older players when I was their age,” he their teammates. “a few games at least, just to get into the Nearly all the players said what they miss said. “There were two people in particular, “I have to hold on to hope that the season baseball vibe.” most is not the game itself as much as their Justin Maldonado and Anthony Sinchi, who will survive, because I desperately want it By contrast, outfielder Omar Dolmus teammates and friends. always encouraged me and helped to make to,” said Ty Long, a pitcher and first base- said he is resigned to the fact that his high “The hardest part is to be productive,” Dika me a better player. I hoped to be able to do man for Beacon High School. “But realisti- school career has ended. “I feel like it’s over, said. “I am working, and a lesson learned is that for someone.” cally, the chances of it going on are getting with everything going on, and with the that everything happens for a reason, and not Dika’s said he imagines ending a title slimmer each day.” small amount of time we have left,” he said. everything goes as planned in life.” game in dramatic fashion. “Going up to Sean Lise, a Beacon catcher, envisions The Bulldogs’ All-League pitcher and third That lesson has resonated with Bolte, as the plate and hitting a walk-off to win the part of the season being saved. “We may baseman Besim Dika also said he didn’t well. “You have to appreciate everything sectional championship,” he said. only get to play a few games in May,” he said. think the season could be saved. you have, because you never know when “We’d be an above-average team who strug- Shane Green, a pitcher and infielder, said At Haldane, outfielder Kole Bolte, a you won’t have it. Going to the field and gled early in the season,” Green predicted of he was trying to remain measured. “I’m not fourth-year varsity player, is the team’s only playing baseball or going out to eat or to the Bulldogs. “We’d battle through adver- getting my hopes too high,” he said. “Every- senior. “A few days ago I was hopeful, but the movies with your friends, you never sity, find our identity and start to win more body is just trying to stay positive. I would at this point, we’re not going back to school thought twice about it.” games. Toward the end of the season, we’d be even be happy with a reduced schedule. I until at least mid-April,” he said. “Even if we If the teams don’t get to play baseball this on a win streak heading into sectionals. We just want to play my senior year of base- were to have sports, there are many other spring, each senior will be left wondering would be the No. 10 seed, upset higher-seeded ball.” Outfielder Finnian Costello echoed schools that may decide to cancel, leaving what might have happened during his final teams along the way, end up in the champion- ship, and bring the trophy back to Beacon.” For now, at least, the players wonder what the rest of their spring will look like. “It stinks, but there’s nothing we, as kids, can do,” Green said. “I’d miss the baseball season, prom and graduation the most. This is what you look forward to for all of high school. If they get canceled, it will hurt.” Costello said that if the season is canceled, “while it would be sad, it would be the right choice. It would be great if we could resume our normal lives, but it could be far too risky to be in close contact with others.” Haldane Coach Simon Dudar said he feels for his players. “We’ll stay hopeful until we get that final word,” he said, adding that “in the grand scheme of things, it’s not the most important thing.” Beacon Coach Bob Atwell noted his play- ers’ frustration and disappointment, but said “they’re still holding onto hope. We all Beacon's Shane Green Beacon’s Besim Dika File photos by S. Pearlman are, because we have to.”