RHINEBECK -Three Rhinebeck High School students will observe surgeries at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie after winning an essay … More
Month: January 2009
Dance company begins yearlong celebration
The Erick Hawkins Dance Company will perform Saturday and Sunday at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. The concerts … More
Assistance with icy driveway appreciated
On a recent wintry morning, I was chopping ice from one side of my rather long driveway when a passing … More
What you need to know about Rhinebeck Central School District snow days
As of Wednesday, January 28, 2009, the Rhinebeck Central School District has used five (5) of the five (5) emergency … More
Local constituents ‘thrilled’ by Gillibrand appointment
Though Gov. David Paterson’s decision to appoint former U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand as New York’s new senator is seen as … More
Board updates recreation rates
RHINEBECK – After seeing discrepancies in the cost of providing recreation services and the amount of revenue raised by them, … More
For Some, It’s About More Than Surviving Hard Times
Still, you didn’t have to look hard for signs of just how tough things are, beginning with the host, the … More
Outage response under scrutiny
It’s not unusual to lose power when snow, ice and high winds from winter storms strike, but local residents are … More
Two trustees in race for Rhinebeck mayor
RHINEBECK — Village trustees Jim Reardon, a Republican who expects to be on the Rhinebeck First ticket, and Barbara Kraft, … More
Rhinebeck Democrats announce slate for village elections
RHINEBECK — The Rhinebeck Democratic Committee announced its endorsements for the upcoming village election in March. The committee endorsed … More
3 nonprofits receive foundation grants
Grants totaling $8,420 were awarded to three Northern Dutchess nonprofit organizations from donor advised funds at the Community Foundation of … More
Skippy, I think we’re okay …
Just in case you were wondering… http://www.peanutbutter.com/ An important message for our consumers regarding peanut butter: Unilever does not source … More
Paterson Picks Gillibrand for Senate
ALBANY — Gov. David A. Paterson has selected Representative Kirsten Gillibrand, a 42-year-old congresswoman from upstate who is known for … More
‘Dinotopia’ artist exhibits works at Rhinebeck bank
James Gurney, best-selling author and illustrator of the “Dinotopia” book series and creator of more than 70 illustrated book covers, … More
Rhinebeck in February 2009 – About town
Out & About February 2009 January 25 “Pipes, Reeds and Horns” Renaissance City Winds with Jacques Ibert’s Trois Pièces Brèves; … More
President Barack Obama
Change has come! A short time ago, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States … More
Dr. Tom’s 3 Week Detox & Weight Loss Group
January 29th – February 12th Dr. Tom’s Tonics-6384 Mill Street Rhinebeck, NY Jump Start Your Health & Body in 2009 … More
Kindergarten sign-up dates set in Rhinebeck
RHINEBECK — Kindergarten registration for the Rhinebeck Central School District for the 2009-10 school year is scheduled. Sign-ins are:2:30 p.m. … More
More Peanut Butter Recalls – Jan, 2009
McKee Foods Corporation Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Little Debbie® Peanut Butter Toasty and Peanut Butter Cheese Sandwich Crackers Because … More
Watch the Inauguration at Upstate Films!
***SPECIAL FREE EVENT NOTICE*** Join us on Tuesday, January 20th to watch the Presidential Inauguration live on screen! We will … More
Humble servant
The Rev. Gerald Gallagher, who retires today after 24 years as rector of the Church of the Messiah in Rhinebeck, … More
Man gets 6 years for home knife attack
A former Rhinebeck High School honor student was sentenced Friday to six years in state prison for attacking his ex-girlfriend’s … More
Emma Roberts poised to move beyond tweens
NEW YORK — Emma Roberts, born and raised in Rhinebeck, is Tinseltown royalty. She’s the daughter of Oscar-nominated actor Eric … More
Elementary school principal named
RHINEBECK — The Board of Education has granted Brett King a three-year probationary appointment as the principal of Chancellor Livingston … More
Angry residents flood comp plan session
RHINEBECK – It was standing room only at the Town Comprehensive Plan review session last Tuesday, where town officials and … More
Restaurateur, philanthropist dies at 77
RHINEBECK – Some will remember Robert Kirwood for his contagious smile, others for his charitable giving in Rhinebeck, but most … More
Bard College loses $3 million in Madoff scheme
ANNANDALE — Bard College was unaware some of its investments were tied to a Wall Street financier accused of a … More
Kellogg pulls crackers after recall by supplier
Kellogg Company Announces Precautionary Hold on Austin and Keebler Branded Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers Read On : http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/kellogg01_09.html BATTLE CREEK, … More
Zoning is key to future of Holy Cross site in Rhinecliff
RHINEBECK — A plan to build senior housing on the former Holy Cross Campus of Pius XII Youth and Family … More
Miss the farmers’ markets after Thanksgiving?
No need to wait until spring, farmers and producers in the town of Red Hook are joining forces. A truly … More