This week’s HVNY News + Notes
Federal offices, including the stock market and post office, will be closed on Thursday, January 9, for a National Day of Mourning throughout the United States in honor of President Jimmy Carter. Carter, who died at 100 last Sunday, was the longest living president in US history.
Nor’easter no’mo? Over the weekend, early GFS forecasting models showed significant snowfall for our region this weekend, with over 20-inches of snow expected in parts of the mid-Hudson region. On Sunday night, the models shifted the storm seaward, lowering the chances for a big snowstorm this weekend. According to the experts at Hudson Valley Weather: The ingredients for a powerful winter storm along the East Coast will be on the table this week, whether or not these ingredients will all come together at the right time, in the right places, to spark the evolution to a large cycle off the Northeast coast between Jan 11th/12th is very much “in the air.” Read HVW’s analysis, here: https://hudsonvalleyweather.com/clickbait-blizzards-magic-8-balls-just-ask-jeeves/
Drought watch lifted statewide: On Friday, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) updated drought conditions across the state, returning all 62 New York counties to “Normal” status. New York State officials encourage ongoing water conservation to ensure adequate supply for all emergency uses. A map of New York State drought conditions is available on the DEC website.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Poets wanted! Arts Mid-Hudson is seeking nominations from “individuals and organizations, both within and beyond these counties, to celebrate poets who inspire, empower, and enrich the Mid-Hudson region. This initiative aims to bring poetry into our daily lives, engage our youth through education, and strengthen our cultural community.” Deadline to submit a nomination is 11:59pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Poet Laureate will be appointed to a one-year term, allowing for one additional consecutive one-year term based on the availability of the poet. The position is an honorary position without a salary. Nominations may come from individuals or organizations within or outside Uster County. Poets may self nominate. Click Here to Nominate in Dutchess County + Click Here to Nominate for Ulster County
Just a reminder: Dutchess County Public Transit route modifications went into effect on January 4. The modified schedules are available online at https://dutchessny.gov/publictransit and is also live on the newly-launched mobile SPOT app. Changes include “more frequent service to the Route 9 corridor; new express service from Poughkeepsie to Walmart in Fishkill and Amazon in East Fishkill; increased local service for Dutchess Community College students; and new Sunday service for the Beacon Free Loop.” https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/County-Executive/Dutchess-County-Public-Transit-Route-Modifications-Effective-Jan-4-2025.htm
The Department of Public Works in Orange County is now accepting Christmas trees for disposal at the Newburgh and New Hampton transfer stations until January 31, 2025. All trees must be natural and free of any ornaments, including tinsel, lights, and bases.
In the City of Kingston, Christmas trees & wreaths will be picked up curbside throughout January. Please remove all ornaments, decorations, tinsel, fasteners, lights, and stands.
Call for submissions: Original submissions are open for the third annual March Monologue Madness at the Morton Memorial Library and Community House. All genres welcome. Pieces must be 7 minutes or less in length. Scripts or video clips must be received by January 31, 2025. Email sandy@mortonrhinecliff.org or mail submissions to 82 Kelly Street, PO Box 157, Rhinecliff, New York, 12574.
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