HVNY News + Notes (11/6/23)
Perhaps not so stealth after all – Residents in Dutchess, Orange and Ulster counties saw a particular aircraft flying overhead during lunchtime a few days ago: a Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit aka the Stealth Bomber. The sighting was part of a planned flyover in conjunction with the Air Force vs. Army football game over the weekend. Officials at West Point confirmed reports, and alerted residents they may see low flying aircraft during the flyovers: “The B-2 is the nation’s sole stealth bomber, able to execute strategic nuclear operations and lethal global strike anytime, anywhere. This innovative aircraft is a symbol of American air power, and the legacy of the men and women of America’s Premier bomb wings.” In the end, Army defeated Air Force 23-3 on Saturday, ending the Air Force’s undefeated season.
Reminder: Saturday, November 11 is officially Veterans Day, but banks, federal offices, schools, many businesses and municipal buildings will be closed on Friday, November 10 in recognition of the federal holiday.
JUST ANNOUNCED: SNL alum Pete Davidson performing live at UPAC in Kingston on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Tickets for Bardavon/UPAC members are now sale, general public tickets go on sale beginning Tuesday, November 7 at 10am. Tickets
The City of Kingston has launched a Right to Counsel program to provide free legal counsel to income-eligible Kingston residents regarding housing issues. The Right to Counsel Program will provide residents with the information, resources, services, advice, and representation they need to exercise their housing rights. Issues might include potential eviction proceedings, habitability claims for repairs, claims under the Emergency Tenant Protection Act, and discrimination proceedings. Kingston residents qualify for the Right to Counsel program if they meet Legal Services of the Hudson Valley’s eligibility requirements and have an annual income at or below 120% percent of the Area Median Income (AMI), as calculated based on household size and annually updated for Ulster County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In addition, to ensure the program is serving those residents with the greatest need, at least 50% of all clients served by the program will have an annual income at or below 100% AMI. This free legal service is provided for income-eligible City of Kingston residents for housing issues only. Services can be offered in English and Spanish. More information about utilizing these legal services is available at EngageKingston.com/right-to-counsel.
Still happening:
The New York - New Jersey Trail Conference is conducting a visitor experience survey for 'formerly trail-less' Catskill high peaks: The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference to promote responsible recreation and sustainable use As a part of the project, through November 11, the Trail Conference is conducting a visitor experience survey on the formerly trail-less peaks over 3,500 feet in the Catskills , to help guide management actions on state lands in the region. Participate in the online visitor experience survey by visiting the NYNJ Trail Conference's website.
Love talking about the weather? The National Weather Service in Albany is hosting Weather Spotting Trainer Sessions both virtually and in person. Virtual sessions continue November 16 and November 28, 2023 from 7-9pm. Register here.
WANTED: Arbor Day Photo/Artwork: Submit your photo or artwork for the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest by December 31, 2023. Visit the NYS DEC website to find more details about the contest.
Artists working in all media are invited to submit proposals for the Dorsky Museum of Art’s annual exhibition of contemporary art made by artists in the Hudson Valley. Bibliography seeks to assemble an exhibition in which each artist contextualizes their work by positioning it in dialog with books.The deadline for artist submissions to Bibliography: Hudson Valley Artists 2024 is Sunday, November 19, at midnight. Submissions may be made online here. More information here.
