May Snowstorm?

In addition to snow, 75 million people will wake up to below freezing temperatures Saturday. For many cities it will be colder than it was on Christmas Day.

May snowstorm 2020: Historic weather could hit Northeast
A May snowstorm is in the making for this weekend, and it could bring historic snow totals to parts of the interior Northeast and New England.
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More than half of Barnwell residents have virus

More than half of Barnwell residents have virus
May 6, 2020 by STAFF

HUDSON—The number of positive Covid-19 cases among residents of The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell, 3230 Church Street, Valatie jumped to 112 Wednesday, May 6, up from 70 just yesterday.

Columbia County Department of Health (DOH) Director Jack Mabb reported in the May 6 county-issued Covid-19 update press release that an additional 42 Barnwell residents have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of infected residents to 112 out of 216. More than half the nursing home residents are currently in the positive category, with more than 20 staff also having tested positive.

All residents and staff are being tested. The State Department of Health sent a team to assist with that process.

“The state has complete authority over all nursing homes,” said Director Mabb in response to recent inquiries regarding what authority the county DOH might have. “We help out where we can because they’re part of our county, but we have no authority over them,” Mr. Mabb said in the release.

Scam Alert

North Greenbush police, National Grid issue scam warnings

Emily Burkhard Updated: May 07, 2020 12:37 AM Created: May 06, 2020 10:57 PM

NORTH GREENBUSH - Earlier this week a North Greenbush resident reported being scammed out of thousands of dollars in a driveway paving scheme. National Grid is also warning customers about scammers who are threatening to turn off power if a payment isn't made immediately.

National Grid addressed the scam reports in this statement released Tuesday:

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What's happening at the Library?

Virtual Events & Meetings - Live

Teen Time: Let's Talk Books!

Thursday, May 14, 4:00 p.m.

Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to talk about what you're reading, and to get some book recommendations! Please email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.

Virtual Open Mic Night Sunday, May 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Musicians and poets -- come share your talents! All ages are welcome to perform and to watch. Please email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.

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