The Catch Up: Episode 6

Daily Catch Publisher Walter Mullen and Editor Emily Sachar dive into the week's most pressing local stories. The Red Hook Boat Club controversy takes center stage as we examine the fallout from misreported membership fees and the escalating tensions surrounding Robert McKean's eminent domain project—including vandalism and threats that have shaken the community. We break down the latest school board election results in Red Hook and Rhinebeck, grass athletic fields, electric bus initiatives, and teacher union endorsements helped shape the outcomes. One year after the tragic death of Bard College piano student Linh Nguyễn, we reflect on her legacy and provide updates on the ongoing judicial proceedings against the driver responsible. Emily shares her powerful journey to Hanoi, where she met with Linh's family. Looking ahead: We preview upcoming coverage of democratic caucuses, ongoing investigations into local traffic fatality aftermaths, and major development projects including the ambitious Six Senses initiative. The episode wraps up with Walter and Emily's personal picks and recommendations for the community. Produced by Emily Sachar, Walter Mullin, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud at the Radio Free Rhinecilff studio