[FREE] Serving Philipstown and Beacon Caught on Camera Page 11 APRIL 19, 2019 161 MAIN ST., COLD SPRING, N.Y. | highlandscurrent.org Mixed Reviews on Mug Shot Ban Farms and Food in the Hudson Valley Some police chiefs argue vague law gives discretion Hudson Valley By Michael Turton Farms, by the newly enacted state law that for- bids police departments from re- Numbers A leasing mug shots after an arrest is receiving mixed reviews from law en- forcement agencies. Feds release new The law, signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo agricultural census on April 12 as part of the 2019-20 state budget, prohibits police from releasing By Chip Rowe “booking information about an individu- al, including booking photographs, unless utchess County has lost 58 farms public release of such information will and 9 percent of its growing land serve a specific law-enforcement purpose,” D since 2012 while Putnam has add- such as “disclosure of a photograph to ed 17 farms and 21 percent more acreage, alert victims or witnesses to come forward according to the latest census compiled by to aid in a criminal investigation.” the U.S. Department of Agriculture. According to the governor’s office, the law However, in both counties, agricultural specifically targets online sites that post mug sales fell. In Putnam, the drop was 22 per- shots and demand payment for their removal. cent, according to the USDA data, which Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley was released on April 11. Jr. said he believes the vague wording of the The agency based its numbers on sur- law regarding exceptions for “law-enforce- veys sent to 3 million farmers and ranch- ment purposes” allows him discretion and 100-POINT CLUB — Mame Diba, Jagger Beachak and Sam Giachinta have each joined ers. The federal government has collected that his office will continue to release the the 100-point club (goals and assists) for the Haldane lacrosse team this season, information on agriculture since 1840 and mug shots of people who are arrested. and on Monday (April 15), in the Blue Devils’ first-ever victory over rival Putnam since 1920 has conducted the census every Valley, Giachinta scored his 100th career goal. See Page 20. Photo by Amy Kubik (Continued on Page 6) (Continued on Page 9) How They Voted: Dutchess County Legislators consider liquor store hours, ethics reform By Jeff Simms p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and for an hour — from 9 to 10 a.m. — on New ince January, the 25-member Year’s Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of Dutchess County Legislature, which July, Labor Day and Thanksgiving. On S includes Frits Zernike and Nick Sundays, stores can sell wine and liquor Page, who each represent parts of Beacon, from noon to 9 p.m. has voted on dozens of resolutions. Zernike, who wrote the bill and was its Some address routine matters, such as ap- primary sponsor, voted yes, as did Page, pointments to boards and committees, but but County Executive Marc Molinaro this others have more impact. Below are a few week vetoed it, saying the public wasn’t giv- recent legislative decisions that stood out, en enough time to weigh in. A two-thirds along with Zernike and Page’s votes on each majority, or 17 legislators, can override the when the tally was not unanimous. veto. If that happens, the state Liquor Au- Liquor-store hours thority must still approve the change. The Legislature voted 18-6 on April 8 to Zernike said the law would not require YOUNG CHEFS — On April 10, in a weekly after-school class called Wee Chefs at the Manitou School in Cold Spring that is open to the community, students prepared allow wine and liquor sales until 9 p.m. on liquor stores to change their hours. “They grain bowls with quinoa, a selection of vegetables, feta cheese and homemade weeknights, Saturdays and on holidays. can close any time they want, just like a dressings. Instructor Nancy Bayer is shown with Sadie MacInness, Suri Stuart and hardware store can decide to open Satur- State law allows the sale of wine and li- Amalie Bagaria. See Page 19 for more photos. Photo by Ross Corsair quor in Dutchess County from 9 a.m. to 7 (Continued on Page 6) 2 APRIL 19, 2019 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org FIVE QUESTIONS: GRETCHEN DYKSTRA By Alison Rooney retchen Dykstra, of Cold Spring, a lot, and one person led to another. My ance and were committed to whatever it is the author of Civic Pioneers: teacher for two-and-a-half years, [jour- was they were advocating. They had dif- Local Stories from a Chang- nalist and writer] Bill Zinsser, told ferent interests and political backgrounds By Michael Turton G me, “You have to hit the road,” but were all mission-driven. ing America, 1895-1915. She will so I did. I visited historical read from the book at 7 p.m. on A number of your stories are set in societies and the like. Saturday, May 4, at Split Rock Chicago. Was it more progressive What’s the closest Books on Main Street. What made you choose than most cities? you’ve come to dying? Many of your public these particular Yes. A number of things developed there, servants, such as a postal decades? such as the Chicago Women’s Club, which clerk who became the We think of our own era as evolved from offering friendship and coun- police chief of Berkeley, having tremendous changes, sel to a focus on practical helpfulness, par- A “widow-maker” in 2007. My most of which are related to com- ticularly in relation to health, education California, or an advocate left main artery was ready to for Native American children puters. But there were so many and child welfare. Then there was Hull in Oklahoma, are things for people to adjust to in House and the University of Chicago. They blow. My doctor discovered it obscure. How did the Progressive period. enrolled women as graduate students and and I had triple bypass surgery. you find them? I have a friend who is took the attitude of “We will compete with I didn’t look for a political scientist the northeastern elite institutions, but we “the first” or “the who noted this was will make it practical.” when local govern- best.” I wanted You were founding president ment became ac- to find creative of the Times Square Business tive government. and effective Improvement District. Did that people who Did you experience provide insight on these had dramatic uncover any people who lived a century ago? personal sto- common Definitely. With Times Square, our task ries. Most of threads among was clear: Make it clean, safe and friendly. these people your subjects? You don’t take on all of that at once, and had national They were all you don’t take it on by yourself. Each of reputations intellectually curi- the people in the book identified a prob- ~ Mike Meeropol, Cold Spring that were lost Gretchen Dykstra ous. They all had lem, then asked: “How do I solve it?” to history. 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The driver of the Jeep licenses, spent fuel, decommissioning li- Cherokee was transported by the Phil- abilities and Nuclear Decommissioning died of Philipstown Crash ipstown Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Trusts for the plant’s three units. natural causes Westchester Medical Center. Entergy said in a statement that it ex- New Hampshire man dies in Route 9 collision pects Holtec to decommission Indian Point 34 New Hampshire man was killed in an decades sooner than if Entergy retained A auto crash on Route 9 north of Route Entergy Plans to Sell Indian ownership. It said Holtec will transfer used died of overdoses 301 in Philipstown on Saturday (April 13), nuclear fuel to dry fuel storage cask sys- Point After Shutdown tems on reinforced concrete pads that will 18 according to the New York State Police. Police said they responded at about 6:20 New owner will handle storage of used fuel remain under guard until Entergy removes died in accidents a.m.