Best Misdemeanor Podcasts (2025)

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Rhinebeck Owner of Le Petit Bistro Charged with Two Misdemeanors for Brandishing a Handgun During a Dispute, Police Say 1:52

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The owner of Le Petit Bistro has been charged with brandishing and racking a handgun during a private verbal dispute over the use of a chainsaw, State Police said Monday. During the July 3 incident, which police said occurred on Long Dock Road at 7:13 p.m., Joseph Ziad Dalu, 55, allegedly threatened an individual, who then contacted police. They di…

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ONE MAN'S MISSION FOR CHANGE 27:59

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From a small-town upbringing, working in construction, to leading the Albany County Sheriff's Office, in New York State, Sheriff Craig Apple has placed a strong emphasis on programs that have drastically reduced recidivism and received statewide and national recognition. From his day-to-day watch of 748 employees and 800-900 incarcerated individual…

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Hollywood Studios Year-by-Year – RKO – 1931: CIMARRON (dir. Wesley Ruggles) and TRAVELING HUSBANDS (dir. Paul Sloane) 1:02:39

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The movies we viewed for this RKO 1931 Studios Year by Year episode couldn't be more different: the sprawling Cimarron (starring Richard Dix as America's psychotic inner conflict) prompts us to speculate about Edna Ferber as a source auteur and the intertwining of her vision of America with Hollywood across three decades; while the tight, play-like…

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Justice is Blinds 1:00:58

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Alex and his wife, Kim, recently bought a house in Maine. Kim wants to install blinds in the windows. Alex is opposed. He loves waking up to the sunlight. Alex says blinds will cast a shadow on his sunny mornings. But Kim doesn’t want nosy Mainers looking in her windows at night! Who's right? Who's wrong? Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado. A…

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Mornings at the Mobil: The Men of Rhinebeck Who Keep an Everyday Ritual and an Extraordinary Bond Alive 8:07

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At first glance, the picnic tables outside the Mobil station on East Market Street look like just another place to pause for coffee. But linger on an early morning, and it quickly becomes apparent that they are home to one of Rhinebeck’s most consistent traditions: a daily gathering of local men who show up every single morning of the year, without…

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The Catch-Up (Episode 12): An Inside Look at the Six Senses Project + Updates on Dems Caucus and a New Pinball Arcade 0:50

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The Catch-Up welcomes our Rhinebeck beat reporter, Elena Gastaldo, who walks listeners through the Six Senses conference center project planned for Clinton on the Rhinebeck border. What exactly is the proposal? Why all the controversy? What are the next steps? Daily Catch Publisher Walter Mullin and Editor-in-Chief Emily Sachar also offer quick upd…

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Judge John Hodgman Presents: Jordan, Jesse, Go! "Potions & Lotions, with Jason Mantzoukas" 1:20:47

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Did you know that Bailiff Jesse Thorn hosts another comedy podcast? Jesse and his cohost Jordan Morris talk to a celebrity guest every week, and it's simultaneously absurd, vulgar, and heart-warming. We are excited to share this recent episode with guest Jason Mantzoukas! Give it a listen and subscribe! -- On this week’s episode, we welcome back th…

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State Police, Focusing on New Information in 31-Year-Old Murder Case, Dive North Spring Lake and Scour Area Monday 3:20

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State Police scuba divers and investigators fanned out across the northern area of Spring Lake in Upper Red Hook Monday, vetting new information in a murder case that went cold three-plus decades ago. Senior Investigator Matthew Radewitz said that the State Police expect to have important new information to share in the case of Brian Charles Burton…

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Red Hook Boat Club Members Explain and Defend a Lifestyle Forged Across Generations 9:32

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The Josh Turner country tune, “Your Man,” plays softly on a wireless speaker as octogenarian Marion Coon rocks in a portable chair. Nearby, her son, Glen, has fired up a propane grill and is preparing burgers, hot dogs, and chicken legs for a group of 12. Two preteen boys arrive and set up their fishing gear. Two older kids toss around a football. …

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Petals - Persistence: How Nancy Lee Centered Floral and Personal Growth Inside Her Red Hook Shop 10:42

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In 2016, a mentor from the New York Botanical Garden offered budding florist Nancy Lee an exciting opportunity: How about flying to California and helping out at the iconic Rose Parade? Lee had no idea what lay ahead. But why not, she mused. In the days leading up to the famous New Year’s Day event, Lee was then tasked with inspecting every single …

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Barbara A. Rifenburg, Health Care Worker and Red Hook Raiders' No. 1 Fan, Dies at 77 1:55

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Barbara A. Rifenburg, 77, a lifelong Red Hook resident, died on July 2, 2025. She was born on April 7, 1948, at Northern Dutchess Hospital to the late Edward and Catherine Guski. She attended St. Sylvia’s Catholic School in Tivoli and graduated from Red Hook High School. She went on to attend Krissler Business Institute in Poughkeepsie. A devout Ca…

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Acteurist Oeuvre-view – Gloria Grahame – Part 4: A WOMAN’S SECRET (1948) and ROUGHSHOD (1949) 53:50

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Our Gloria Grahame Acteurist Oeuvre-view continues with A Woman's Secret (1949), an oddball psychological drama with a screenplay by Citizen Kane writer Herman J. Mankiewicz and directed by Grahame's new husband Nicholas Ray; and Roughshod (1949), a consciously feminist Western written by a bunch of leftists. Proving her versatility-within-typecast…

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Eco-Friendly Resort or Environmental Threat? An Insider Look at the Debate Over the Six Senses Development in Clinton 15:24

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The proposed Six Senses development in Clinton has become a flashpoint for controversy, spawning a rare inter-municipal lawsuit, dueling petitions, allegations of misconduct, and passionate debate at public hearings. The developer asserts the project will be a net positive for the surrounding community, bringing jobs and economic development. Detra…

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Gale B. Scheltmeyer, Longtime Northern Dutchess Hospital Employee, Dies at 83 1:39

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Gale B. Scheltmeyer, 83, a resident of Rockledge, Florida, and formerly of Red Hook, died on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at VITAS Hospice in Rockledge. Born on May 13, 1942, in Yonkers, she graduated from Yorktown Heights High School in 1960. She and William J. “Bill” Scheltmeyer were married in Salisbury, NC, in 1962. Gale worked for many years at No…

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Ruth Anne Morgan, Executive Assistant, Dies at 81 1:03

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Ruth Anne Morgan, 81, died at home in Red Hook on June 19, 2025. She was born on October 14, 1943, in the Bronx and moved with her parents and six siblings to the Rhinebeck area by the time she was eight. After graduating from Rhinebeck High School in 1960, Ruth went on to attend Prairie Bible Institute and then Chrysler Business School, where she …

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Boat Club Lays Down Red Line -- No Acquisition -- In Latest Exchange of Letters with Town Supervisor 2:34

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The letter-writing salvo between the Red Hook Boat Club and Red Hook Town Supervisor Robert McKeon continued this week with the Club declaring for the first time in writing that an acquisition is a “red line” the Town must not breach. McKeon, who has proposed taking the Club by eminent domain, asked that the Club leadership reach him to set up a me…

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Red Hook and Rhinebeck Per-Pupil Expenditures Far Outpace Inflation, Trending Considerably Above State Averages 15:17

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Public school spending in the Red Hook and Rhinebeck Central School Districts has increased dramatically over the past decade, far outpacing inflation and considerably exceeding the state’s per-student average. In Red Hook, per-pupil spending climbed nearly 49% from the 2014–15 school year to 2023–24, rising from ,871 to ,475. Rhinebeck saw a simil…

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Kayfabeas Corpus Live in Turners Falls MA 1:02:37

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Perry Von Vicious and Delmi Exo are professional wrestlers and good friends. Perry wants to meet Delmi in a singles match just once before he retires. But Delmi refuses to fight! Who's right? Who's wrong? Plus Swift Justice: Should a man be stopped from getting his pilots license? Is it gross to blow your nose in a cloth napkin? And guest Monte Bel…

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Comments to the Catch: Elections, Solar Array, New Plan for Ro-Lin Lanes (June 16-30, 2025) 39:49

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Letter to the Editor: Supervisor McKeon and the Public of Red Hook, I was quite disappointed by the lack of response to my last letter by Supervisor McKeon, Superintendent Warden, or any members of the Board of Education in Red Hook. We have a crisis in the making, and ignoring it will not fix it. The RHCSD Budget of this year has given me almost a…

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How to Protect Pets on Hot Summer Days: A Daily Catch Video with Tips 0:16

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Do pets need special care on sweltering summer days? Daily Catch Summer Intern Emma Gaekleinn made a visit to the Dutchess SPCA to find out. Here's her video. https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/how-to-protect-pets-on-hot-summer-days-a-daily-catch-video-with-tips/

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Red Hook Democrats Call Redo Caucus for July 20 at High School After Filing Error Voided First Results 4:04

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Following a bureaucratic error that voided the results of its May 31 caucus, Red Hook Democrats announced Monday that they will hold a new caucus on Sunday, July 20, to ensure candidates are placed on the Democratic ballot line for Town Board and Town Clerk in November. Democrat Kristina Dousharm and Independent Ken Migliorelli told The Daily Catch…

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The Catch Up (Episode 11): Special Guest Troy Haley Discusses the District 20 County Legislature Race + More 0:49

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The Catch-Up welcomes special guest Troy Haley, who discusses his race for the County Legislature District 20 seat. Though Haley lost by 106 votes, he talks about what drove him to run and the factors in play in Democratic politics in Red Hook right now. Daily Catch Publisher Walter Mullin and Editor-in-Chief Emily Sachar also offer quick updates o…

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Pac-Man, Pinball, and Soft Pretzels: Retro Arcade Plans Summer Opening in Rhinebeck Village 2:58

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A new gaming arcade, High Score RBK, which hopes to create a vintage feel with a mix of classic games, pinball machines, and concession snacks, is slated to open in the Village of Rhinebeck this summer. Owner Brian Tamm, who also works as the Town of Rhinebeck Zoning Administrator, says the idea for the establishment at 6 Garden St. grew out of his…

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Large "Save the Boat Club" Signs Violate the Law, Red Hook Zoning Officer Says, As He Issues Citations Against Them 5:13

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The largest “Save the Red Hook Boat Club” vinyl signs that appear throughout the Town of Red Hook violate the law and need to be taken down or a permit obtained for their display, the Town of Red Hook’s Zoning Code Enforcement Officer has decided. Last week, Deputy Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer Brandon Mullins sent letters to four R…

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PLANTING SEEDS OF HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY 27:48

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Drawing from his upbringing on an Indiana farm, Sheriff Brad Burkhart’s philosophy is grounded in the idea of “planting seeds of hope and opportunity” for those incarcerated individuals under his watch in Hancock County. With over 38 years of experience in law enforcement, Sheriff Burkhart shares his journey and has seen firsthand that in correctio…

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TEASER: June 2025 Members Only Mailbag 3:11

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A neighbor has been calling your dog by the wrong name. You never corrected him. It's been years. Should you let him know your dog's actual name? Or let it go? This month's Members Only Mailbag explores this topic, and much more! Here's a sneak peek. If you want to hear the full episode, you have to be a member! Join for just $5 a month and get imm…

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FROM A WHITE COLLAR CRIME TO BECOMING A WHITE KNIGHT 27:59

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There aren’t many people who can transition from incarceration for a white-collar crime to CEO of an established educational nonprofit, but then again, Jeff Abramowitz is unlike most people you’ll ever meet. As CEO of the critically acclaimed Petey Green Program, Jeff discusses the transformative power of education for incarcerated and formerly inc…

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Hollywood Studios Year-by-Year – Fox Film Corporation – 1931: A CONNECTICUT YANKEE and SURRENDER 59:01

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A curious pairing for this Fox 1931 Studios Year by Year episode: an unsung WWI drama, but as good as any, William K. Howard's Surrender, starring Warner Baxter, Leila Hyams, and an almost unrecognizable (both his appearance and his performance) Ralph Bellamy; and the Will Rogers version of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, which mainly …

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Mayo it Please the Court 1:05:35

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Brandon says that sauce is one of his major food groups. His wife, Jacqueline says the sauces take up too much fridge space! She wants to put away groceries without playing fridge Tetris. But Brandon just loves sauce! Who's right? Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado. Al Otro Lado provides legal assistance and humanitarian aid to refugees, depo…

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Special Subject - Farrow vs. Allen – Part 4: ALICE (1990); SHADOWS AND FOG (1991) & HUSBANDS AND WIVES (1992) 1:08:11

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We say farewell to Farrow and Allen (for now, although we'll probably encounter them individually on the podcast again) with this final episode on their cinematic collaboration, covering Alice (1990), Shadows and Fog (1991), and one of their very best, the ill-fated Husbands and Wives (1992). In the first two, two more Allen characters struggle to …

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Breeches of Contract 1:06:39

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Mike wears the same cargo pants every day! He says one pair is all he needs. Gabby disagrees! She believes a person needs at least 2 pairs of pants. It’s science. But Mike says he’s too tired in the morning to think about what to wear. One pair of pants is easy! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhod…

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TRUST THE TIMING OF YOUR LIFE 27:22

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In Franklin County, Massachusetts, Sheriff Lori Streeter may be the newest female Sheriff in Massachusetts. She joins Sheriff Donna Buckley of Barnstable County as one of two female Sheriffs across the Commonwealth, but Sheriff Streeter is also the first female Sheriff to be appointed, in her County by the Governor. (She takes over for Sheriff Done…

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WORKING TO KEEP HIS COUNTY, THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE 28:01

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Upon driving into the State of Maine there is a sign that reads, ‘WELCOME TO MAINE, THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE’. For thirty-eight years, Kevin Joyce, the current Sheriff of Cumberland County, Maine, has made it his mission to ensure that his county, which includes the city of Portland, Maine, lives up to its state motto. While the State of Maine, in ge…

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WHEN GOD CALLS YOUR NAME 27:59

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In another milestone episode, retired prison Chaplain Peg Newman shares an insightful and heartfelt look inside her life journey at the intersection of faith, spirituality, and the criminal justice system. From her early work with AIDS patients to providing spiritual guidance to incarcerated individuals with life sentences or facing death and dying…

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Acteurist Oeuvre-view – Gloria Grahame – Part 3: SONG OF THE THIN MAN (1947) and MERTON OF THE MOVIES (1947) 42:59

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In this Gloria Grahame Acteurist Oeuvre-view episode we get to see more of what MGM was (not) doing with our acteur's career. Underused in Song of the Thin Man (1947), in which she brings the only real noir energy to the final Thin Man film, she gets a similarly brief but memorable role in the Red Skelton vehicle Merton of the Movies (1947), playin…

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Persimmon to Approach the Branch 1:06:59

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While on a drive, Vera wanted to stop and pick some persimmons from a random tree. Matt said NO! Since they don’t know the tree owners, those persimmons are FORBIDDEN FRUIT. But Vera really wants those persimmons! They’ve been holding a grudge against Matt ever since. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgej…

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Hollywood Studios Year-by-Year – Warner Brothers - 1931: NIGHT NURSE & BLONDE CRAZY 53:49

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This round of Warner Bros. 1931 brings us two gems by a couple of Pre-Code masters, Roy Del Ruth's Blonde Crazy and William A. Wellman's Night Nurse, showing off the early star charisma of Jimmy Cagney (oozing vulnerability) and Barbara Stanwyck (spitting fire), ably supported by Joan Blondell in both cases. Bonus: Young Clark Gable shows up for an…

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4K No Los Dos 1:07:19

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Andrew loves his large television but Rachel hates it. She begged him to leave the behemoth behind before moving in together. However it’s now the main TV in their home. Rachel loves living with Andrew. But she wants to evict his huge, eyesore of a television! Who's right? Who's wrong? We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgm…

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Comments to the Catch: Boat Club, Red Hook Democratic Caucus, County Legislator Race (May 23-June 1, 2025) 1:01:38

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Letters to the Editor: A Microcosm of National Polarization in Red Hook: Politics is not my favorite subject - I have an aversion to it. However, I feel compelled to reflect on what we’re witnessing both nationally and locally. The polarization in America - the gradual rise of an "us versus them" mentality - seems to have fully arrived in Red Hook.…

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Red Hook Planning Board Says Eminent Domain Plan Violates Key Sections of Waterfront Revitalization Plan 9:56

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After nearly four hours of debate on Monday night, the Red Hook Planning Board completed its review of the Town Board’s proposed eminent domain action against the Red Hook Boat Club, concluding that the action fails to comply with seven of the 55 policies outlined in the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). They will codify their respons…

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The Catch Up: What Happened at Saturday's Democratic Caucus and What's Next? Our Editor Explains. 0:44

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This week, Publisher Walter Mullin interviews Editor-in-Chief Emily Sachar about last Saturday's Democratic Caucus. What is the caucus? What happened there? And what do the results mean for the Dutchess County Legislator race between challenger Troy Haley and Incumbent Kristofer Munn? As always, the podcast also includes Walter and Emily’s three fu…

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Flush After Caucus Victory, Dousharm and Migliorelli Endorse Troy Haley for Dutchess County Legislator 4:00

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Two days after their victory in the Red Hook Democratic Caucus, Town Board candidates Kristina Dousharm and Ken Migliorelli have endorsed challenger Troy Haley for Dutchess County Legislator. Meanwhile, District 20 incumbent Kristofer Munn on Monday sent out an urgent email appeal to his supporters that attacks Democratic Party Chair Sarah Imboden …

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Red Hook Teen Pianist, Born As Her Mother Lay Dying, To Perform in Benefit Concert for Vassar's NICU 14:19

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In a red velvet dress, hair loosely pulled into a braid, the 6-year-old girl gently moves her right foot towards the pedal that she can barely reach on the Steinway grand piano. White-and-red polka-dotted socks and shoeless feet are a reminder of her innocence. Franz Schubert’s “Ave Maria” pours forth from her little fingers as her grandfather, pla…

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Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, Rhinebeck Resident, Enters Race for Governor, Will Challenge Hochul in Primary 2:34

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Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, a Rhinebeck resident, on Monday officially declared his candidacy for governor, setting up a primary challenge in 2026 with Gov. Kathy Hochul months after she said he's been missing in action on the job. Delgado made the announcement with a 99-second spot on the social media platform "X." "Let's not drop the ball on figuri…

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Microtransit in Red Hook Gains Momentum as Town Orders New Electric Van 4:03

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The Town of Red Hook is moving forward with plans to purchase a custom electric van to transport everyone from students to seniors, the first step in what officials hope could eventually be the basis for a microtransit system serving both Red Hook and Rhinebeck. The first of two proposed vans could arrive in as little as four months, pending approv…

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Amid Strong Turnout, Red Hook Caucus Democrats Snub Incumbent Kane, All But Assuring Winners Dousharm and Migliorelli Spots on the Town Board 9:24

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Amid very strong turnout, Red Hook Democrats Saturday snubbed incumbent Christine Kane and gave their overwhelming support to two political newcomers, Architect and Democrat Kristina Dousharm and Farmer and Independent Ken Migliorelli, in the race to fill two seats on the Red Hook Town Board. Given the overwhelming share of registered Democrats in …

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Walter J. Grassie, Indian Point Manager, Dies at 85 1:24

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Walter J. Grassie, 85, of Milan, NY, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Baptist Home in Rhinebeck. Born on June 17, 1939, in Brooklyn, Walter enlisted in the United States Army after graduating from high school. Once his service was completed, Walter returned to civilian life until he was called back to serve during the Berlin Crisis. For …

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Sharon J. Juckett, Certified Nursing Assistant, Dies at 64 1:01

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Sharon J. Juckett, 64, of Elizaville died on May 20, 2025, at ArchCare at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck. Born on December 30, 1960, in Poughkeepsie, Sharon worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant after graduating from high school. Sharon was also dedicated to her community, volunteering for the Poughkeepsie Fire Company. She participated in m…

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Eleanor Torcello, Beloved Grandmother and Storyteller, Dies at 92 1:32

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Eleanor Rose Torcello died on May 26, 2025, in Fairfield, Connecticut, at 92. She was born in New York City on January 28, 1933, to immigrants from Hungary and Austria. She was raised in Roosevelt, Long Island, and graduated from Hempstead High School. Eleanor married her high school sweetheart, the late Reverend Leonard Thomas Torcello, Jr. They r…

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On Eve of Democratic Caucus, Red Hook Supervisor Sends Letter to Barrytown Residents Urging A Vote for Kane; Migliorelli Pushes Back 4:03

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Town Supervisor Robert McKeon on Thursday afternoon sent an email letter to Barrytown residents encouraging them to support incumbent Christine Kane in Saturday’s Democratic caucus for Town Board. He also attacked farmer Ken Migliorelli, a self-declared Independent who is expected to be an additional nominee among three Saturday to run for the two …