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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$5,000 Green STEM Scholarship Program

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Eden Renewables Now Accepting Applications for $5,000 Green STEM Scholarship Program

High School Seniors in Duanesburg, Glen, and Schodack Pursuing a Career in Green STEM are Invited to Apply by June 5th

New York - Troy-based community solar developer Eden Renewables is calling for applications for its 2020 Green STEM Scholarship Program for graduating high school seniors, valued at a total of $5,000. Students pursuing a career in fields that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources are invited to apply before the deadline of June 5th.

STRIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS “ADAPTS”

STRIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS “ADAPTS” TO COVID-19 CRISIS WITH VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS

West Sand Lake, NY – May 1, 2020 – Although virtual can be used to describe anything that exists in effect, but not in fact, it is often used to describe things created in a computer or online world. So how does a regional adaptive sports non-profit survive this pandemic, when one-to-one instruction or team sports are the very essence of what they do for people who have special needs?

As CEO and Founder, Mary Ellen Whitney always has said, “We Adapt.” As Whitney explains, “There have been several obstacles, bumps in the road, and true boundaries that have been in the way of getting the organization to where it is today and since we are accustomed to having to adapt, we will do it one more time.”

Perfect Ten makes 1,500 masks to give away

HUDSON – Since the beginning of April, Perfect Ten Afterschool Program’s team of three has made more than 1,500 cloth face masks and distributed them for free across the county. The sewing operation continues to meet the ongoing demand.

“We started making masks for the girls and their families, but within days we were fielding requests from other organizations as well as hundreds of individuals,” said Perfect Ten Director Tina Dipper in a press release. From the start, we wanted to offer them free of charge because we are committed to helping the Hudson community.

From the start, we wanted to offer them free of charge because we are committed to helping the Hudson community.

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April is all about Trout

The shelves may not be stocked but the streams are. 
April is trout stocking month around Columbia County. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and County Federated Sportsmen have teamed up for the annual DEC Region 4 stocking of rainbow and brown trout. Jackson Moon poses with a 13-inch brown trout, which he later released, along the Claverack Creek, Saturday, April 18. 
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Photo by Chip Moon