This is the full statement for the HDC meeting 4/23/19. Chairman Rasner cut me off after 3 minutes, the arbitrary time allotment he announced at the beginning of the meeting. I can read through this in 4.5 minutes.
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According to their mission statement HDC aims to…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/high-taxes-blamed-declining-twin-counties-population
Population in the Twin Counties is on the decline, according to the latest report from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The annual census data factors in birth, death, immigration and emigration rates from 2010 to 2018. Columbia and Greene counties ranked 14th and 31st in the state,…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/high-taxes-blamed-declining-twin-counties-population
Population in the Twin Counties is on the decline, according to the latest report from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The annual census data factors in birth, death, immigration and emigration rates from 2010 to 2018. Columbia and Greene counties ranked 14th and 31st in the state,…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/rector-vetoes-resolution-terminate-contract-gar-0
By Peter Meyer
Mayor Rector vetoed the Common Council assessment resolution passed last Tuesday in a letter to the City Clerk which stated, in part, “I believe that it is our City’s mission to proceed in a transparent, equitable manner so that issues important to…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/rector-vetoes-resolution-terminate-contract-gar-0
By Peter Meyer
Mayor Rector vetoed the Common Council assessment resolution passed last Tuesday in a letter to the City Clerk which stated, in part, “I believe that it is our City’s mission to proceed in a transparent, equitable manner so that issues important to…
On April 17, 2019 the Town Board of East Greenbush, NY voted unanimously against the proposed Bethlehem, East & North Greenbush, NY “E37 Resiliency & Reliability” Pipeline. Many concerned citizens have come out fighting for a better environmental solution to our energy needs, including members…
On April 17, 2019 the Town Board of East Greenbush, NY voted unanimously against the proposed Bethlehem, East & North Greenbush, NY “E37 Resiliency & Reliability” Pipeline. Many concerned citizens have come out fighting for a better environmental solution to our energy needs, including members…
On April 17, 2019 the Town Board of East Greenbush, NY voted unanimously against the proposed Bethlehem, East & North Greenbush, NY “E37 Resiliency & Reliability” Pipeline. Many concerned citizens have come out fighting for a better environmental solution to our energy needs, including members…
www.columbiapaper.com/2019/04/firefighters-make-a-call-we-need-help/
CHATHAM–Four local fire departments might be tackling the problem in different ways but they share the same issue–a lack of volunteers coupled with an aging membership. And their message is the same: “We need help.”
“We need volunteers. We have some older firefighters, they are going…
www.columbiapaper.com/2019/04/firefighters-make-a-call-we-need-help/
CHATHAM–Four local fire departments might be tackling the problem in different ways but they share the same issue–a lack of volunteers coupled with an aging membership. And their message is the same: “We need help.”
“We need volunteers. We have some older firefighters, they are going…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/hudson-student-utica-college-dies-police-seek-answers
HUDSON — A community mourned Thursday the loss of a beloved daughter, sister and friend, Fardush Sultana, who died Wednesday at a Utica college.
Sultana, a junior at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Utica from a mysterious head injury. She was 20.
Sultana…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/city-terminates-contract-gar-associates-vote
HUDSON — The Hudson Common Council voted at its formal meeting Tuesday night to terminate its contract with the company heading the citywide revaluation process, prompting applause from about 30 residents in the room and concerns from some council members about the legal ramifications.
So far,…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/new-york-farms-fading-fast-usda-says-report
New York is losing farms at an unprecedented rate, according to the latest report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The USDA released its 2017 Agriculture Census last week which revealed some startling statistics. The census is taken every five years.
“The most startling statistic is we…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/report-hudson-river-critically-endangered
The Hudson River was named the nation’s second-most endangered river, according to American River’s 2019 report.
Each year the report lists rivers threatened by critical decisions in infrastructure and conservation. The Hudson was previously listed in 1996, 1997 and 2001. This year, it is listed because…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/report-hudson-river-critically-endangered
The Hudson River was named the nation’s second-most endangered river, according to American River’s 2019 report.
Each year the report lists rivers threatened by critical decisions in infrastructure and conservation. The Hudson was previously listed in 1996, 1997 and 2001. This year, it is listed because…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/environmental-activists-object-ash-landfill
ALBANY — Local environmental experts voiced their concerns Monday about a proposed ash landfill for a former quarry in Catskill.
Riverkeeper President Paul Gallay, former EPA Regional Administrator Judith Enck and Catskill-based geologist Paul Rubin led the press conference that took place at 11 a.m. in…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/study-teacher-salaries-raises-eyebrows
A survey of median annual teacher salaries statewide has been released, including a comparison of median annual salaries for workers in other fields with both a bachelor’s and graduate degree.
The study was conducted by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, a public policy think…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/study-teacher-salaries-raises-eyebrows
A survey of median annual teacher salaries statewide has been released, including a comparison of median annual salaries for workers in other fields with both a bachelor’s and graduate degree.
The study was conducted by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, a public policy think…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/bill-aid-gold-star-children-held-committee
ALBANY — A bill that would have provided free college tuition and room and board to additional Gold Star children — dependents of troops who died while serving — has been held over in the state Assembly.
…
Alfred Hooton, of Athens, said he strongly supports the…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/bill-aid-gold-star-children-held-committee
ALBANY — A bill that would have provided free college tuition and room and board to additional Gold Star children — dependents of troops who died while serving — has been held over in the state Assembly.
…
Alfred Hooton, of Athens, said he strongly supports the…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/community-rallies-behind-injured-hudson-woman
HUDSON — The Muslim and Bengali communities rallied Friday around a 20-year-old college student from Hudson who suffered a brain injury she sustained mysteriously while away at college.
Fardush Sultana, a SUNY Polytechnic Institute junior majoring in civil engineering, was taken to St. Elizabeth Medical Center…
www.cityofhudson.org/departments/common_council/agendas.php#revize_document_center_rz3312
A proposed Common Council Resolution that would upend the new property tax assessment roll has been quietly circulating Hudson City Hall the last several days and is slated to be introduced at Tuesday’s legislative session. The Resolution begins:
“Resolution authorizing the Mayor to reject…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/state-pursues-short-term-rental-regulations
HUDSON — A proposed state law would regulate and tax short-term vacation rentals.
State Sen. James Skoufis, D-39, and Assemblyman Joseph R. Lentol, D-50, announced Wednesday the introduction of proposed legislation, which would provide for the “taxation, regulation and accountability for New York’s growing home-sharing industry,”…
www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/scuffle-transpires-over-vietnam-memorial-wall
CATSKILL — As county lawmakers reviewed plans Monday to host the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, there was disagreement over where the event should be held.
Local veterans who may be unable to visit the original memorial in Washington can view the exhibit, a replica scaled down…
artomi.org/calendar/art-omi-writers-reading-in-hudson
Art Omi: Writers in Hudson
Saturday, Apr 13, 5:30 – 7 PM
OFFSITE Above Hudson Wine Merchants
341 1/2 Warren St, Hudson NY 12534
Come hear readings from the Art Omi writers-in-residence. Distinguished writers from around the globe will share new and in-progress writing produced during their residence…
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