Serving Rhinebeck and Neighboring Towns
Issue 31 | February 10, 2023
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This is How We Do it
As I sit down to write this editor’s letter, a panoramic cloud looms outside, as if the entire area were smothered by a gray flannel blanket. Sounds cozy, but it is frigid outside, the ground is littered with fallen branches and dry leaves are crowding against the foundation of buildings. Welcome to winter in Rhinebeck. This past Tuesday I came clean with my dislike of winter and appealed to you, the many resourceful readers and fellow hunkerdowners, to ask how you get through the dark days of winter. I received a lot of resourceful, insightful and funny bits of wisdom.
Village Trustee Vanessa Bertozzi shared a picture of a cardboard Roman colosseum she made (she may have had some help from smaller hands) and said she likes “Crafting! Spending a cold afternoon or evening making something with my hands.”
Tara Silberberg shared two fairly specific tips on how to make it through the doldrums of winter. The first was “get the hell out”; more specifically, take a mid-March trip. “Don’t take the trip in January because then the rest of the winter seems really long!” Silberberg’s second tip is a bit more of an investment. “Winter is a great time to get a dog! Seems contrary to most people’s thoughts, but with puppies and younger dogs, you have to hunker down, deal with potty training, getting them used to being in their new home. Being in the house all together is very bonding, plus lots of cuddling and dog kisses.”
Jon Lawson looks to a long-standing local tradition and collects sap to make maple syrup. “...(we) have a small maple syrup operation that starts in early February (earlier than before due to climate change) and wraps up in early April. This gets us outside and active, collecting sap and boiling it in front of a searing-hot fire, during the bleakest time of the year.”
And Oliver Wasow shares his deep wisdom on how he makes the season bearable: “I complain. A lot.”
Winter is far from over, and we welcome more wisdom or commiseration for the roughly six weeks to come.
Thank you, as always, for writing to us, reading us and staying involved with this publication as well as the community in which we live.
Eric Steinman
Executive Editor
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Contemplating CO: Coworking Space Will close its doors
When CO came onto the Rhinebeck scene in 2018, it brought with it a vision of a new type of community center: “We see the future of work as defined by shared spaces and collaborative environments,” reads material on CO’s website. That vision seemed prescient: as COVID hit, more people realized that they could work from anywhere, fanning the flames of Hudson Valley’s real estate market and—in theory—boosting the stock of flexible coworking spaces.
Four and a half years after it opened, however, CO is closing.
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Local Knowledge: Just How Common is Heart Disease in Women? Part 1
Whether you are romantically involved or not, Valentine’s Day provides a nice backdrop for American Heart Month, a time for us all to think about our own hearts, and the heart health of those we love.
Historically, cardiovascular disease (CVD) has largely been considered a disease of men. And while it is still the #1 killer for men, most people don’t realize that it is also the leading cause of death in women, and that a woman’s chances of dying from heart disease are actually higher than the likelihood of death for all types of cancer combined. It is only recently that the medical community has begun to recognize this, and many women do not understand this coronary threat, nor what to do to prevent it.
[This is the first of a two part series. The second part will be running next week]
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LOCAL EVENTS!
The HV Pilot continues to grow and serve the community. Check out our new events page with local happenings updated continuously.
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"Talk to Allison"
Guest Maya Kaimal, the founder of Maya Kaimal Foods, will chat about winning the Julia Child Award for her cookbook Curried Favors, Family Recipes from South India and her life, including being raised by two talented cooks--an American mother and Indian father. Maya’s father’s roots in Kerala have been a source of inspiration for her.
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Local Newspaper Folds // Since 2009, the Hyde Park-based Hudson Valley News has published a print edition most Wednesdays, distributing their modest newspaper to a good portion of Dutchess County. Publisher Caroline M. Carey and Editor Jim Langan provided coverage of everything from local politics to local crime, with a bit of sports and editorial thrown in. As of this past Wednesday, however, a day when they usually publish, the Hudson Valley News has elected to stop the presses.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the publisher announced that they would immediately cease publication due to “personal/healthcare issues.” She informed subscribers that they would be contacted shortly, presumably about compensation. When we reached out to Carey via email yesterday, she responded, “My husband is quite ill and it was with great sadness that we shut down the paper.”
We wish everyone at Hudson Valley News the best in the immediate future and hope that they are able to resurrect their paper once things hopefully normalize. Communities need local news.
Coyote at Marist // Back in November we reported on numerous coyote sightings in and around Poughkeepsie. This past Tuesday, the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health (DCDBCH) issued a press release alerting residents of Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park that “an aggressive coyote was observed on Marist’s campus in the Town of Poughkeepsie on Tuesday, February 7th. It is unknown at this time if the animal is rabid,” the release said. “Marist College has contacted the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department and is working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to locate and trap the coyote.”
It was later revealed, in an email sent out to students at Marist College from the administration, that a student in the area of Leo Hall on the Marist campus had been bitten on the leg by what is believed to be a coyote sometime in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The student was assisted by campus security and treated for the bite.
The DCDBCH reported that over the last few months there have been numerous sightings of coyotes (some of them reportedly showing “aggressive behavior”) in the area, including on the campus of the Culinary Institute of America and at the Hyde Park Drive-in. The DCDBCH is encouraging people to take precautions and to make a report as follows: Monday through Friday between 9AM and 5PM call 845-486-3404; to make a report on nights or weekends call 845-431-6465.
Roadbeck // Last night, during the Village Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting at Village Hall, a group of students from Bulkeley Middle School offered up their specific take on one of the key priorities of the Comprehensive Plan: safer roads for everyone, especially young people. The group of six students under the guidance of Bulkeley teacher Henry Frischknecht called their plan “Roadbeck.” They were originally motivated by the goal of creating safer roads to school, but they also saw the plan as an opportunity to address other issues, from improving existing and installing new sidewalks to carving out bike lanes and situating crosswalks to facilitate safe independent transport from school into town, notably to places like Samuels, CVS and Megabrain.
Their presentation was largely led by Ryker Mundigo, who spotlighted an important aspect of their plan – a blinking light and crosswalk at the corner of South Street and South Parsonage, with proposed crosswalk signs (in purple and gold - Rhinebeck school colors) created by middle school student Ayden Su. The emphasis was on giving the youth of Rhinebeck a greater sense of community, ownership and autonomy in the village, in addition to safety. Mundigo ended the presentation with a plea, not short on charm, to consider the children and to “please don’t run our kind over.”
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Friday, Feb 10th
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) has extended the public comment period for the White Schoolhouse Road [Red Wing] Mine proposal for an additional 30 days until February 10, 2023 at 5:00PM. The Complete application was previously noticed in the Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB) on November 2, 2022.
The Notice of Complete application is available at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/20221102_reg3.html. Pursuant to this extension, written comments on this project must now be postmarked by Friday, February 10, 2023 and mailed to John Petronella, Regional Permit Administrator at NYSDEC, 21 South Putt Corners Rd, New Paltz, NY 14209 or emailed to John Petronella at john.petronella@dec.ny.gov by 5:00PM on Friday, February 10, 2023.
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Saturday, Feb 11th, 10AM - 2:00PM
Rhinebeck Repair Cafe. Get your “broken but beloved” stuff fixed FREE by a volunteer Repair Coach. Questions? Contact Timo at RhinebeckRepairCafe@gmail.com. NEW LOCATION: The Pavilion at Brookmeade, 34 Brookmeade Dr., Rhinebeck.
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Saturday, Feb 11th, 2:00PM
Bard Conservatory presents Piano Etudes Project: students performing works by Chopin, Debussy, Ligeti, Clara Schumann and others. Free and open to vaccinated members of the public. At Bito Conservatory Building, Bard College, bard.edu.
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Saturday, February 11 – Sunday, March 12, all at 1:00PM
Family Films of the ‘80s, including “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” and others. Free. Co-presented by The Kiwanis Club of Saugerties and J.MAK Hospitality. For a full list of films see upstatefilms.org. At Starr Cinema / Upstate Films), 6415 Montgomery St. (Rte. 9), Rhinebeck.
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Sunday, Feb 12th, 1:15PM
“Sweet Violets [When Rhinebeck was the Violet Capital of the World],” documentary film showing and conversation with filmmaker Tobe Carey. Free. Co-presented by Starr Library and the Museum of Rhinebeck History. At Starr Cinema / Upstate Films, 6415 Montgomery St. (Rte. 9), Rhinebeck.
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Tuesday, Feb 14th
Valentine's Day
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Wednesday, Feb 15th, 6:00PM
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Thursday Feb 16th, 5:30PM - 7:30PM
“Spread Love Not Trash,” an evening of conversation about fashion, sustainability and the planet; kick-off event of Hudson Valley Sustainable Fashion Week. $10. Hosted by CO., 6571 Spring Brook Ave., Rhinebeck.
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Monday, Feb 20th
Presidents' Day
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Tuesday, Feb 21st, 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Memoir Writing Workshop. Bring a notebook and pen or laptop. Space is limited, so please RSVP via the Events Calendar. At Starr Library, 68 West Market St., Rhinebeck.
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Wednesday, Feb 22nd, 7:00PM
Benefit Concert for Ukraine: Music by Polish and Ukrainian Composers, including Chopin, Lysenko, Kolodub, and others. Free. At Olin Hall, Bard College. Bard.edu.
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Thursday, Feb 23rd, 6:00PM
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Amtrak has closed the Rhinecliff Station building for renovations. Ticket sales, restrooms, and waiting rooms will be relocated onsite. All train services will continue as before.
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Seven days a week, Red Hook Community Center presents programming for every age and interest, from tai chi to songwriting to woodcarving and much more. At the center, 59 Fisk St., Red Hook, see redhookcommunitycenter.org for schedule and registration information.
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Need support with substance abuse? Alcoholics Anonymous of Northeast New York sponsors several regular face-to-face and virtual meetings in our area – including in Rhinebeck and Red Hook – at various times of the day. For more information https://nenyaa.org/meetings.
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Monday, Feb. 13th
Rhinebeck Town Board
Rhinebeck Town Hall
6:00PM
Monday, February 13, 6:00PM – Rhinebeck Town Board public hearing of proposed Local Law Amendments to portion of Zoning Code to allow construction of solar farm by Community Solar
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Tuesday, Feb. 14th
Town Historic and Archaeological Preservation Advisory Committee
Zoom
4:00PM - 5:00PM
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Tuesday, Feb. 14th
Rhinebeck Village Public Hearing
Rhinebeck Village Hall
6:00PM
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Tuesday, Feb. 14th
Clinton Town Board Public Hearing
Clinton Town Hall
6:00PM
Clinton Town Board Public hearing (relating to Cornerstone property) on Revised Amendment to Section 250-31 of the Town Code – Alternate Care Facilities. Documents available at townofclinton.com/publichearings. At Clinton Town Hall, 1215 Centre Rd., Rhinebeck.
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Tuesday, Feb. 14th
Rhinebeck School Board Meeting
Rhinebeck High School Library
7:00PM
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Wednesday, Feb. 15th
Rhinebeck Town Zoning Board of Appeals
Rhinebeck Town Hall
7:00PM
At Town Hall, 80 East Market St., Rhinebeck. Agenda not yet available. See Town website.
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Volunteers Needed!
TOWN OF RHINEBECK IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS to join various town committees. For a list of town committees and an application form, see Town website.
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"Lucy"
Lucy is an eleven-year-old Yorkshire terrier who moved to Rhinebeck from Westchester this past July. Lucy enjoys taking walks around the village and around the grounds of all the historic mansions in the area. What Lucy lacks in size she makes up for in personality.
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