Serving Rhinebeck and Neighboring Towns
Issue 129 | January 30, 2024
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This Week
In this week’s newsletter, we follow the numbers due south and cover the influence and the legacy of the Marist Poll, based at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, and how their analysis of politics and social issues set the standard nationally. We also report on a teach-in which occurred on Sunday at Upstate Films, which aspired to confront many of the geopolitical issues around the ongoing Israeli/Palestinian war and how our local community can choose to confront the issue.
For those of you who are Village residents, today is primary day for the Democratic candidates for village trustee (read more of our coverage here). Polls are open from noon to 9pm at Village Hall. And for those of you who do not identify yourself as Democrats, the Rhinebeck Republicans are having their caucus at American Legion Post #429 in the village at 7pm. Something for everyone.
Eric Steinman
Executive Editor
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Strength in Numbers: The Origins and Endurance of the Marist Poll
We look at it's origins, its lasting influence, and the man who gave the poll its initial start.
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The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Incites Passions Locally
On Sunday, Upstate Films hosted a "peace and justice teach-in" dedicated to a discussion about the impact the Israeli/Palestinian war has had on people in the region, as well as the world.
Four panelists from diverse backgrounds were present to discuss their individual histories, as well as the imagined future of the region.
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Looking Backward
Do you happen to have old or archival photos of places, people or events in the area from over the years? We are putting out a call to the community for scans of photos from over the last 100 or so years to help us look back at the people and times that made this community what it is. Please contact editor@hvpilot.com.
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LOCAL EVENTS!
The HV Pilot continues to grow and serve the community. Check out our events page with local happenings updated continuously.
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Central Hudson Remains Steadfast on a Rate Hike // Last July, Central Hudson filed a request with the state of New York to raise customers' utility rates by 16% for electric and 19% for gas starting later this year. The local energy supplier went before New York’s Public Service Commission to argue for the rate increase which would impact roughly 400,000 Hudson Valley residents, according to reporting in the Poughkeepsie Journal. The energy provider has said it needs to raise rates to fund necessary upgrades to comply with the state’s various climate initiatives. Central Hudson has suffered a great deal of blowback over the past few years after numerous customer billing discrepancies, which eroded confidence in the company. U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan said in a statement last Tuesday that, "Central Hudson has absolutely no business raising rates, especially after years of systemic failures." The proposed rate hike is currently under review and, if approved, will go into effect this July.
6 Car Accident in Red Hook // As reported by the Daily Catch, traffic last Friday night in Red Hook was heavily impacted after the driver of a pickup truck had a medical emergency and plowed into 5 vehicles, some of them parked. The accident happened around 5pm on Friday, and the driver of the pickup lost control of the vehicle upon having a heart attack. The driver was transported to Northern Dutchess Hospital to seek medical care, but died later that evening. One other driver of a vehicle that was struck had minor neck injuries. The accident stalled traffic at the main crossroads of Red Hook, at South Broadway and East Market, for over an hour before being cleared.
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"The Back Room"
Ruth Ben-Ghiat is Professor of History at New York University. She is the recipient of Guggenheim and other fellowships; an advisor to Protect Democracy; an MSNBC opinion columnist and television commentator, and joins Andy for this live taping before an audience on Friday, January 26th at the Morton Library in Rhinecliff to talk about fascism, the ongoing threats to democracy of Trumpism and the death of the Republican Party.
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This Week
Citizen Kane on the Big Screen
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Tuesday, January 30th, 4:00PM (postponed from January 17th)
Book signing by children’s book author Karina Yan Glaser, author of “The Vanderbeekers” series. At Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery St. (Rte. 9), Rhinebeck.
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Wednesday, January 31st, 10:00AM
“Weathering Inflation,” a FREE ZOOM Financial Literacy Seminar, co-sponsored by Ulster Savings Bank and United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region. Register at https://www.uwdor.org/janfinancialwebinar. A Zoom link will be sent to you.
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Thursday, February 1st, 7:30PM
“Citizen Kane,” the first of 12 FREE showings of “twelve films that revolutionized cinema.” Preceded by Happy Hour at 6:30PM with half-price beer and wine, free snacks and soda, and Juan Cardona, Jr., on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ at 7:00 presented by the New York Theatre Organ Society. Get tickets at the box office or online at ticketmaster.com. Other films include “Black Panther,” “The Seventh Seal,” and “Cleo from 5 to 7.” At the Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie.
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Saturday, February 3rd, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Wilderstein presents Victorian Valentine’s Day Gift Making. Enjoy sipping Harney & Sons tea while you craft a beautiful 11" wood panel heart for your sweetheart. Tickets $30. At Wilderstein, 330 Morton Rd., Rhinebeck.
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Saturday, February 3rd, 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Winter Seed Swap & Sow, sponsored by Dirty Gaia and Morton Seed Library. At the library, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff.
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Saturday, February 3rd, 7:00PM and Sunday, February 4th at 3:00PM
Stephanie Blythe Sings Brahms in an all-Brahms concert with The Orchestra Now (TON). Tickets $15 and up in-person and Pay What You Wish for Live Streaming. At The Fisher Center, Bard College.
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Thursday, February 8th, 6:30PM
Hong Bao (“red envelope gifts” in Mandarin) and the Lunar New Year with Amy Wu. Make your own hong bao and learn more about Chinese New Year traditions; Chinese New Year snacks and treats will be served. Register at Starrlibrary.org. At the library, 68 West Market St., Rhinebeck.
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Pre-registration is now open for Saturday, February 24, 8AM-12PM – FREE rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats and domestic ferrets three months of age or older. Non-Dutchess County residents will be charged $10 per pet vaccinated. Dogs must be on leash and other pets in carriers. Pre-registration is required, at DCSPCA.org or 845-452-7722, ext. 425. At the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park.
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Now through Winter
Homemade soup sales via Rhinebeck Grange. $10/quart. If you’d like to pre-order, contact JoBaer2@gmail.com for the week’s availability. Quantities are limited. Pickup Thursday, February 15th and Thursday, March 21st between 11AM and 12:30PM at the side door of the Rhinecliff Firehouse, corner of Shatzell and Orchard, Rhinecliff.
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Now through January 31st
Call for scripts or video clips for March “Monologue” Madness, March 23. All genres welcome; original work only. E-mail Sandy@mortonrhinecliff.org or contact her at Morton Library, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff.
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Now through February 2nd
Call for artists and performers. Morton Library is seeking talent for art and performance talent shows February 23 and 30, respectively. Contact Sandy@mortonrhinecliff.org if you are interested.
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Now through March 17th
Levee: Photographs by Adrianna Ault. At the Center for Photography at Woodstock, 474 Broadway, Kingston.
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Now through March 31st
“Women at Work: Photography and Labor,” a show featuring seven American women photographers, from the early 1900s to the present. At Vassar’s Lehman Loeb Gallery, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie.
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Now through April 1 – No parking on Rhinebeck roads from midnight to 8AM. Violators are subject to a fine.
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Now through April
Works by Polly M. Law and William W. Underhill. Masks are requested when inside the galleries. At Shahinian Upstairs Galleries, 22 East Market St., Rhinebeck.
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New artists’ residencies available through Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Weekend Retreat Residency Program, for artists of all genres “to create, live, and collaborate in the idyllic Hudson Valley countryside.” Weekends in mid-February and mid-March, 2024. See Kaatsbaan.org for more information. At Kaatsbaan, Tivoli.
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Call for volunteers to provide free tax assistance
”Help your neighbors get the (tax) credit they deserve” through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Many volunteer positions available, including tax preparers and technical and administrative support. FREE training. For details, call Linda Eddy at 845-475-7500.
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Mondays, 5:30 - 7PM – Rockin’ Rooks Youth Chess.
Students grades K-12 are welcome to join for fun, learning, and tournament competition. If school is closed there is no club meeting. For details see MortonRhinecliff.lib.ny.us. At Morton, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff.
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Town of Clinton Food Drive, to restock the food pantry at Pleasant Plains Presbyterian Church. Drop off canned goods and non-perishables at the Town of Clinton Clerk’s office, 1215 Centre Rd., Town of Clinton, Mondays-Thursdays, 9AM - 4PM, or at the Church, 2 Fiddlers Bridge Rd., Staatsburg.
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Tuesday, January 30
Rhinebeck Village Board Democratic Primary Election
Noon - 9:00PM
Village Hall
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Tuesday, January 30
Rhinebeck Republican Caucus
American Legion Post 429
7:00PM
Republican Caucus to nominate candidates for March 19 Rhinebeck Village election for Trustee (two positions). Open to the public but only registered Republicans who reside in the Village of Rhinebeck may vote. At American Legion Post 429, 6331 Mill St. (Rte. 9), Rhinebeck.
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Monday, February 5th
Rhinebeck Town Planning Board
Town Hall
6:00PM
Public hearing on the proposed Rock Ledge 36-unit condominium project. See Town website. At Town Hall, 80 East Market St., Rhinebeck.
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Tuesday, February 6th
Rhinebeck Village Planning Board
Village Hall
7:00PM
Agenda not yet available. See Village website. At Village Hall, 76 East Market St., Rhinebeck.
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Thursday, February 8th
Rhinebeck Village Comprehensive Plan Committee
Village Hall
6:00PM
Agenda not yet available. See Village website. At Village Hall, 76 East Market St., Rhinebeck.
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Monday, February 12th
Rhinebeck Town Board of Trustees
Town Hall
6:00PM
Public hearing on the proposed Noise Ordinance. Details at Town website. Regular Board meeting: agenda not yet available. See Town website. At Town Hall, 80 East Market St., Rhinebeck.
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The following items have been posted on the 6 Mulberry St. page of the Rhinebeck Village website, under Committees & Projects/6 Mulberry: the environmental assessment prepared by Partridge Venture Engineering for the developer, dated Dec. 19, 2019; parameters regarding construction noise, traffic, and lighting; a revised site plan; plans and elevations for four one-family homes on the site; draft environmental assessment forms Parts 1, 2 and 3; and Phase 1 Environmental Study.
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The Village of Rhinebeck is seeking applicants for membership on the Tree Commission. See Village website.
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The Town of Rhinebeck is seeking applicants for positions as Town Trustee and members of Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Advisory Board, and Board of Assessment Review. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of intent and resume to townclerk@rhinebeckny.gov.
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Rogers-Pyatt Shellac Company in Rhinebeck in 1917
The factory sat in the vicinity of today’s Northern Dutchess Hospital and was originally owned and operated by local resident Frank Snyder.
The industrial operation was under a great deal of scrutiny for the environmental strain it put on the Landsman Kill, as well as neighboring farms, and it ultimately relocated to New Jersey in the 1920s.
Image courtesy of "Main & Market" Archives
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