Turning blue? Nov 7, 2008
McCain was victorious in four Columbia County towns Gallatin, Greenport, Livingston and Stockport with Obama sweeping all five Hudson wards and the other 14 towns ... Kirsten E. Gillibrand, D,WF-Greenport, did more than five percentage points better in Columbia County than in her district as a whole ... Dow outdid Saland in Hudson s First, Third and Fourth wards, Austerlitz, Canaan, Hillsdale and New Lebanon, with Saland taking Hudson s Second and Fifth Wards, Ancram, Chatham, Claverack,... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Water billing changes explained Nov 7, 2008
Greenport rates are three times ours, he said. Scalera said that when he met with a U.S. Department of Agriculture representative to discuss possible grant money for Hudson, the USDA [representative] said you are giving away your water. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Gillibrand is repeat winner in 20th Congressional District Nov 6, 2008
Gillibrand, 41, of Greenport, campaigned on a message of increased regulation on Wall Street, withdrawal from Iraq, capitalizing on the colleges and technological businesses in the district to create jobs and simpler health care. Gillibrand appeared at the Gideon Putnam Resort with her husband, Jonathan; her father, Doug Rutnik; and extended family. (Albany Times Union)
Get away, but stay close to home Nov 4, 2008
Vineyard hop with on a guided tour of 4 to 5 vineyards with dinner in the seaport town of Greenport and Hampton Jitney transportation included. The tour starts at $149 per person and kicks off at the Jitney stop in Greenport. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Martin ‘Marty’ Kopec III Nov 2, 2008
Martin Marty Kopec III, 34, of Greenport, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at Columbia Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Endless love goes with him as he meets our Lord. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Car strikes deer, then is rear-ended Oct 31, 2008
GREENPORT Traffic was diverted from Route 9 to Mount Merino Boulevard for about half-an-hour Thursday and a woman was transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital after her car collided with a deer and then was struck in the rear by a pickup truck ... Responding were the Greenport Rescue Squad, which transported the driver of the crossover, Greenport Fire Department and Greenport Police Department. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Olana tour to bring landscapes to life Oct 30, 2008
GREENPORT The first-of-its-kind Olana Viewshed Tour promises to whisk visitors away on an enthralling journey through the landscapes of Frederic Edwin Church. As the brainchild of the Olana Partnership trustees, this tour has been a forethought for decades at the Olana State Historic Site, former home and 250-acre estate of world-renown landscape painter Frederic Edwin Church. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Kids get spooked at annual haunted house Oct 26, 2008
Every year for the past seven or eight years the event has been co-sponsored by COARC, the Hudson Department of Youth and the Greenport Rescue Squad ... We want a safe, healthy program for the kids they get packaged candy and apple cider, and it's a nice way to pull the entire community together, said John Onufrychuk, chief of the Greenport Rescue Squad ... The Department of Youth handed out free soccer balls, basketballs, toys and games, and the Greenport Rescue Squad handled the candy and... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Lady Spartans crash Lady Cats’ homecoming Oct 26, 2008
GREENPORT For the fifth time, the Greene County high schools that compete in cross country faced each other in a triangular meet to share their enthusiasm for the sport and to determine bragging rights for the season, according to a release from Catskill coach Ed Synan. Catskill won the boys and girls races, led by Gabe Sturges and Schae Auffant, respectively. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Gillibrand says middle class tax cuts are priority Oct 26, 2008
Kirsten Gillibrand (D-Greenport) is seeking re-election to the 20th Congressional District seat on the Democratic ticket ... Gillibrand is married, with two children, and lives in Greenport. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Burglary suspects arrested Oct 25, 2008
Brandon Merchant, 21, of Greenport, and Michel Faranda, 36, of Ghent, were each charged with second-degree burglary and second-degree grand larceny, both class C felonies. Additionally, David W. Quickenton, 18, of Chatham, was charged with third-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a class D felony. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Ichabod wins boys, girls XC titles Oct 25, 2008
GREENPORT--Hundreds of people crowded the Greenport Town Park for the Patroon Conference boys and girls cross country championships Tuesday October 21 ... The Greenport Town Park course, over the Greenport Conservancy Area, is 3. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
103rd Assembly District Oct 24, 2008
By early 2009, the district is projected to lose an estimated 1,100 manufacturing jobs between the closure of the KAZ plant in Greenport and the NXP plant in East Fishkill. Our local businesses are struggling to compete with national chains that often receive tax incentives to set up shop in our communities. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
Local showcase Oct 24, 2008
GREENPORT Seventy good reasons to save money on gas and shipping were packed elbow-to-goodie-basket into the Columbia-Greene Community College gymnasium Thursday afternoon for the third annual Buy Local Business Expo. Local enterprise watchers strolled up and down the rows of booths, sampling foods, chatting with business folks and filling bags with literature, pens, key rings, magnets and candy. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Riders gallop away with boys, girls x-country titles Oct 24, 2008
GREENPORT The Patroon Conference Cross Country Championships were held Tuesday at the Greenport Town Park with a course distance of 3. 05 miles. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Anne Marie Marsh Oct 20, 2008
Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Greenport. To get the rest of the stories every day, subscribe to the Register Star. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Saland hosts a golden event for seniors Oct 19, 2008
GREENPORT How can you minimize the aches and pains of common ailments, like arthritis. Are you really sure you don t have high blood pressure. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
A scary sojourn for a worthy cause Oct 19, 2008
GREENPORT Few elegant receptions conclude with a spooky trip through a dark and gloomy forest. But with Halloween just days away, there's no better way to get in the spirit. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Steady as she goes for community banks Oct 19, 2008
Kirsten Gillibrand of Greenport, on Oct. 3. The bill is as flawed today as it was on Monday. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Sports Shorts Oct 17, 2008
GREENPORT The Hudson Department of Youth Fall Soccer League played six games on Saturday and on Oct. 4 at the Greenport Town Park. On Saturday, in the first game of the 7-8-year-old division, Hudson Teachers Association defeated AAA Roofing 2-0. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Accident sends 2 to hospital Oct 16, 2008
Linda Bodenstein of Columbiaville was transported by the Greenport Rescue Squad to Columbia Memorial Hospital for head and neck injuries after an SUV smashed into her from behind after a tractor trailer truck hit that vehicle. Also transported to CMH was the driver of the SUV, Michael Torelli of Scotia, for a nose bleed. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Kids get treated to a taste of the arts Oct 13, 2008
For a few hours Saturday afternoon, fourth-graders from the Greenport and Chatham elementary schools painted portraits at Pocket Park, located next to Mexican Radio on Warren Street. The students were supervised by art teachers Dana Fisher from Greenport and Susan Grybas from Chatham ... One of the artists was Greenport student Alexis Pizza, 9, who as of 2:30 p.m. had painted two portraits. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Anna M. Rowen Oct 11, 2008
The Register Star Online. Serving Columbia and Dutchess counties since 1785. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Chatham takes dual cross country meet at Greenville Oct 11, 2008
GREENPORT Catskill s boys and girls varsity cross country teams won a home meet against Maple Hill Tuesday at Olana. The boys, led by Gabe Sturges first place effort, won 22-37, while Schae Auffant paced the Lady Cats to a 21-34 victory, according to an e-mail from Catskill coach Ed Synan. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
C-GCC's Paniccia named All-American Oct 11, 2008
GREENPORT Columbia-Greene Community College's Nick Paniccia was rewarded for a successful season with a selection to the National Junior College Athletic Association All-America Team at the Division III World Series in Batavia Tuesday. Paniccia batted. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Sales tax arrangement OK’d Oct 10, 2008
Supervisor John Rutkey, R-Greenport, voted no. ... He reminded his fellow supervisors that Greenport has plenty of employees facing unemployment following closure of LB Furniture and the pending closure of Kaz s local plant. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Ockawamick decision tonight Oct 8, 2008
Former Board of Supervisors chairman, the late Gerald Simons, was poised to move certain agencies the Department of Mental Health and the Officer for the Aging to Greenport, he said. I asked Gerry for permission to prove the majority were in the city or in the proximity of the city, he said. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Fire destroys garage, apartment Oct 7, 2008
The Greenport Rescue Squad also responded. By 3:30 the fire was knocked down according to Columbia County 911. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
County’s sales tax distribution criticized Oct 5, 2008
Town Board members from both Germantown and Greenport have recently directed their supervisors to lodge complaints that this is unfair treatment for the city. Scalera said Monday that Hudson s increased share doesn t mean the towns are getting any less money, since the increase comes out of the county s share. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Gillibrand stands her ground on bailout deal Oct 4, 2008
Kirsten Gillibrand of Greenport didn t support an unprecedented plan to bail out the nation s financial system Monday, and unlike 33 Democrats who reversed their initial opposition to the bill, she didn t support it Friday, either. President Bush on Friday signed the controversial bill into law. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
State leaders try to stem ‘brain drain’ Oct 3, 2008
GREENPORT More affordable housing, better night life, more partnerships between businesses and public schools, more broadband and less college were among the solutions to New York s brain drain advanced at a forum Wednesday at Columbia-Greene Community College. Young people are leaving New York at an alarming rate, according to the three state Assembly Republicans who headed up the event, Marc Molinaro, R,C,I-Red Hook, Pete Lopez, R,C,I-Schoharie, and Jack Quinn, R,C,I-Hamburg. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Hilscher trial delayed Sep 25, 2008
She was a First Niagara Bank branch manager in Greenport when she allegedly took the money from the bank account of an out of state customer. Hilscher was subsequently terminated from her position. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Early morning roof fire quickly extinguished Sep 24, 2008
In addition to Livingston Fire, Greenport Rescue Squad also responded as backup to the Southern Columbia Rescue Squad, which was unavailable. The companies were back in service by 1:45 a.m. There were no injuries reported. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Gillibrand, Treadwell differ over energy bill Sep 19, 2008
GREENPORT The House of Representatives has passed a massive bipartisan bill that is intended to address major aspects of the nation s energy needs, the Comprehensive American Energy Security mer Protection Act. Its official description states, in part, that it is, A bill to advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies meaning the portion of it that supports green energy development. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Ockawamick plan goes up against SEQR Wednesday Sep 18, 2008
Baer also said that for several reasons, the present site of Kaz, Inc., the 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Greenport that will be shutting down in nine months, would not be a practical alternative site for a county office building ... For another, it s on the tax rolls for more than 6 million, which would be lost to Greenport if it were turned into a governmental space. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
DSS bracing for increased caseload Sep 16, 2008
The three closings are LB Furniture in Hudson, which closed in May; Kaz, Inc., in Greenport, which announced Sept. 9 it will be phasing out 350 jobs and its manufacturing operations here by June 2009; and NXP Semiconductors, which announced Friday it will close its East Fishkill plant, with its 700 employees, in 2009. I have two in my town who just got pink slips, said Committee Chairwoman and Supervisor Lynda Scheer, R-Gallatin, about the NXP plant. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Electrical fire at La Bella Restaurant Sep 16, 2008
GREENPORT An electrical problem with a sign caused a fire at an Italian restaurant in Greenport Monday ... The Greenport Fire Company responded to the scene around 6 p.m. with the Hudson Fire Department standing by at their quarters ... Greenport Fire Police cut off access to the Columbia Center, where La Bella is located, while crews extinguished and investigated the fire. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
‘Quadathlon’ proposed as part of 400th anniversary celebration Sep 15, 2008
That event is the Henry Hudson Quadricentennial Quadathlon (HHQQ), which will take place in both Columbia and Greene counties, traveling from Greenport to Catskill, to Athens and to Hudson. The river that physically divides the two counties will be integral in the event and will prove, once again, that it is what unites the counties and communities, Hillman wrote in the grant application s narrative, which was distributed to the council. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Task force to examine redevelopment Sep 11, 2008
Kaz also received help from Greenport with payments in lieu of taxes, and from a 130,000 balloon payment from the Hudson Community Development and Planning Agency that comes due in 2012, Scalera said. There was a commitment from the city and state towards manufacturing jobs, he said, calling the Kaz decision an enormous letdown to the city and county. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
City asks, What next? Sep 11, 2008
HUDSON With the announced closing of the Kaz, Inc. plant on Route 9 in Greenport, Columbia County, after having boasted a low unemployment rate for years, could become the regional leader in unemployment. Approximately 350 workers will lose their jobs by May 2009 as Kaz switches to contracting out much of its manufacturing. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Loss of 350 jobs called ‘a devastating, gut-wrenching blow to our local economy’ Sep 10, 2008
Greenport Councilman Tom Fleming described the situation as absolutely horrible and an American tragedy ... Greenport Supervisor John Rutkey had not heard about the move before speaking with the Register-Star ... Fleming said that the job loss has serious consequences for the town of Greenport as well as the city of Hudson, since many Greenport residents are also employed at Kaz. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Kaz closing local plant Sep 10, 2008
GREENPORT An 80-year-old company that is the world s largest manufacturer of vaporizers and humidifiers will be closing its plant in Columbia County within the next year, with about 50 of 400 jobs to remain here ... Katzman said the decision to close the facility located on Route 9 at the Greenport/Hudson border was made after a lot of deliberation and analysis. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Deputy shot during stand-off Sep 10, 2008
He was arraigned in Greenport Town Court before Judge Robert Brenzel at 2 p.m. Tuesday. You kidding me. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Town Board upset about county tax distribution Sep 7, 2008
GREENPORT A member of the Greenport Town Board isn t happy that the city of Hudson will be getting a larger percentage of sales tax in the county, while other municipalities won t be ... The formula needs to be looked at, he said, speaking at the board meeting held Wednesday in Greenport ... Fleming said in July that Greenport was the principal sales tax generator for the county, and as such should be given the same consideration as Hudson. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Youth Center will be open to seniors twice a week Sep 5, 2008
Since the seniors would be at the Youth Center during lunchtime hours, Beicht said they'd like to use the Youth Department van to pick up meals for the seniors at the 60+ Food and Friendship Center, located at the Sons and Daughters of Italy in Greenport, though they're unsure if they will be able to. "I would look into it," committee member Sheila Ramsey, D-4th Ward, said. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Explosion victims recovering Sep 2, 2008
Mutual aid was provided by Taghkanic, Pine Plains, Milan, Red Hook, Germantown, Clermont, and Greenport fire companies, with Northern Dutchess Paramedics, Community Rescue and Milan and Greenport rescue squads also responding. The Ancram Fire Company stood by. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Gas tank explodes, destroys house Sep 1, 2008
The Greenport and Ancram fire departments stood by. Reader Comments. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Accident victim identified Aug 28, 2008
GREENPORT The New York State Police have released the name of the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident in Greenport Tuesday ... Police said Witherell was traveling at a high rate of speed when the accident occurred just north of the entrance to the Greenport town park ... Oliver and her daughter Aisimone Smith returned to the Greenport Town Park Wednesday to place flowers on the spot where the accident occurred. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Man killed in motorcycle accident Aug 27, 2008
GREENPORT An apparent motorcycle trick in Greenport turned deadly Tuesday when the driver hit a tree and died at the scene ... According to New York State Trooper James Benzinger, who was at the scene, eyewitnesses said that the driver was doing a wheelie immediately before he lost control and hit a tree just north of the entrance to the Greenport town park ... The Greenport Rescue Squad was also on scene. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
A piece of paradise for all to share: Columbia Land Conservancy opens Schor Conservation Area Aug 27, 2008
Public lands crew chief Pete Carroll built several footbridges on the two miles of trails, including one constructed with red cedar harvested from CLC's Greenport Conservation Area. Others pitched in to help with the stonework, using mostly stones collected from the stone walls dating back to colonial days that crisscross the property. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Michael C. Howard is not dead Aug 26, 2008
Hilscher is the former First Niagara Bank Greenport branch manager accused of embezzling more than 16,000 from an out-of-state client. The trial begins Sept. 22. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Local health officials say children’s obesity is epidemic Aug 22, 2008
GREENPORT Did you know that obesity in children has tripled over the last three decades. That s what the Columbia County Healthcare Consortium says and they re calling it an epidemic. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Agencies seek solutions to rising heating oil costs Aug 21, 2008
GREENPORT The Columbia County Department of Health convened a meeting on high heating costs Wednesday. Present were representatives from other county agencies, non-profits working with low-income families, energy suppliers and even a few agencies from Berkshire County, Mass. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Rep. Gillibrand hosting economic forum, AMD invited Aug 20, 2008
Kirsten Gillibrand of Greenport will host the forum. In a statement, Gillibrand called energy development is the "next great world market.". (Albany Business Review, NY)
College seeks to add two more programs Aug 19, 2008
GREENPORT Columbia-Greene Community College may be offering two additional programs in an upcoming year if both pass muster with the State University of New York (SUNY) system and State Education Department (SED) officials. One is for an Associate in Applied Science two-year degree in Science Laboratory Technology, and the other is for a Certificate in Massage Therapy. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
John ‘Jake’ L. Martin Aug 19, 2008
John Jake L. Martin, 85, of Greenport, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 at home. Calling hours are 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Bates son - Redmond r Funeral Home. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Editorial: Who will rescue our healthcare? Aug 16, 2008
08/15/2008 THE NEWS THIS WEEK that the state attorney general found the Greenport Rescue Squad overbilled nearly 30 patients in the past 5 years came as a sad surprise ... Lives depend on squads like Greenport ... The case in Greenport had nothing to do with the technical skills of first responders. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
ATV accident victims released from area hospitals Aug 15, 2008
He was transported to the Greenport Rescue Squad s headquarters by Northern Dutchess Paramedics and flown to Albany Medical Center. He was also treated and released. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Five hurt in crash on Rip Van Winkle Bridge Aug 15, 2008
The family traveling in the minivan was headed to a summer home in Cobleskill, according to Greenport Fire Department Chief Gary Mazzacano ... The Jaws of Life were used to peel back the roof of the van to enable Greenport and Catskill firefighters to extricate the woman ... Greenport Rescue transported the woman for medical evacuation via helicopter from a landing area at Columbia-Greene Community College. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Rescue squad will refund excessive bills Aug 14, 2008
The Greenport Rescue Squad signed a deal with the state attorney general s office recently that would reimburse at least 29 customers who were forced to pay the differences between what the company charged and what the patients insurance companies paid ... The ambulance company serves Greenport, Stockport, Claverack, Livingston and Hudson ... The consumer was also incorrectly told by a Greenport representative that he was responsible for the balance of the company s charges because it did not... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
2 injured in ATV accident Aug 14, 2008
He was transported to the Greenport Rescue Squad s headquarters by Northern Dutchess Paramedics and flown to Albany Medical Center by Lifenet. The initial dispatch asked for a helicopter transport. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Bus service could be shared with the county Aug 13, 2008
Coxsackie Transport, which is contracted by the county, currently runs a bus from Hudson to Greenport shopping areas, but these buses do not run in the afternoon ... He expressed a sentiment brought up at previous meetings, that the Hudson buses should provide service to Greenport shopping plazas ... According to Scalera, most options from Coxsackie Transport will involve expanded trips to Greenport shopping centers, Columbia-Greene Community College, as well as stops in Greene County for... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Weather hampers annual Junior Olympics Aug 13, 2008
Oakdale Park and Greenport Town Park tied as the banner winners and won $50 each. Athletes went to the Hudson Middle School in the afternoon to get out of the weather and for the awards ceremony. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Coalition advocates smoke-free playgrounds in Catskill village Aug 12, 2008
Gutham said that the initiative in the village of Catskill hopes to mirror that of the city of Hudson and the town Greenport, who have both adopted policies for smoke-free playgrounds, parks and public beaches. If the policy were adopted by the village, a custom made sign would be installed at all local playground areas and the coalition would cover the cost of the signs. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Paterson vetoes ticket plea bargaining Aug 10, 2008
According to Greenport Town Judge Robert Brenzel, since the ban, a back-log of cases has piled up in his court. He said because of the volume of cases and how they are now handled an additional court day is necessary to deal with them. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
