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Requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to officials to hold immigrants detained in county jails beyond their release date rose across much of the Hudson Valley last year, a Daily Catch analysis of ICE data shows. Requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to county officials to hold immigrants detained in county jails beyond their release date rose across much of the Hudson Valley this past year. (Image by The Daily Catch using data from the Deportation Data Project) In Dutchess County, these requests from ICE, known as "detainer requests," jumped nearly twofold between 2024 and 2025, according to... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/ice-requests-to-hold-jailed-immigrants-surge-in-hudson-valley-but-dutchess-county-says-its-not-cooperating/

Red Hook School District officials say they plan to increase police presence at Red Hook High School and hold a student assembly when in-person classes resume in response to the bathroom fire last Friday morning. Red Hook school officials say they plan to increase police presence at the high school in response to the bathroom fire that took place on Friday morning. (Photo courtesy of Red Hook Fire Department) District officials say there is no specific ongoing threat prompting the increased police presence. “It's a step to reassure students and families upon their return and demonstrates the strong working relationship... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/red-hook-high-school-to-add-police-and-hold-assembly-in-response-to-alleged-bathroom-arson/

When Adam Krandle began hosting outdoor variety shows during the Covid-19 lockdown, he recruited friends from the lower Manhattan burlesque scene to perform at a pole barn at Gatherwild Ranch, a Germantown glamping destination. Performers sang, danced, flipped and stripped through uncertain times. Adam Krandle began hosting outdoor variety shows during the Covid-19 lockdown, recruiting friends from the lower Manhattan burlesque scene to perform in Germantown. (Photo courtesy of the Stissing Center) The shows were an immediate hit. Krandle staged one after the next, and by the fourth show of his Roundtop Burlesque Revue, in spring 2024, attendance had grown... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/burlesque-returns-to-pine-plains-for-one-night-of-sword-swallowing-acrobatics-and-mischief/

As we continue our lookback through the ages — 2021 through the present — as part of our fifth anniversary celebration, we recall today the events and stories of 2022 that most interested our readers. As we celebrate our fifth anniversary in June, we will take readers on a quick trip down Memory Lane over the next five weeks. (Image by ChatGPT) Last week, we shared our top 5 stories from 2021. This week’s list includes two from the world of local education, a real estate sale, the birth of what has become a beloved local cheese shop, and the... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/2022-a-daily-catch-anniversary-reflection-revisit-the-stories-that-captivated-readers/

The Hearthstone Motel in Upper Red Hook was about to be reclaimed. Comedian Amy Schumer announced plans to film in Red Hook for her new Hulu comedy series. WKZE Radio Impresario Barb Stanley lost the love of her life, then announced plans to stay with the station. As we celebrate our fifth anniversary in June, we will take readers on a quick trip down Memory Lane over the next five weeks. And The Daily Catch achieved liftoff. It was 2021, just five short years ago. As we celebrate our fifth anniversary in June, we will take readers on a quick... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/2021-a-daily-catch-anniversary-lookback-step-back-in-time-and-see-the-stories-that-readers-loved/

A 16-year-old Red Hook boy has been charged with two felonies — arson and reckless endangerment — in connection with the bathroom fire that forced the evacuation of Red Hook High School on Friday and led to the cancellation of classes on Monday. Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a bathroom fire at Red Hook High School last Friday. (Photo courtesy of Logan Rinehart) According to the Red Hook Police Department, a school resource officer was notified by a student at approximately 10:15 a.m. Friday, about a possible fire in a first-floor boys' bathroom. The officer responded... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/red-hook-police-charge-juvenile-with-arson-following-high-school-bathroom-fire/

Mary Ann Feldstein of Rhinebeck approached the card table at which Pastor James Miller sat, four Bibles stacked beside him as he awaited his next visitor. She looked earnestly into his eyes as her furry dog, a 4-year-old sandy-brown, soft-coated Wheaton terrier, leashed beside her, moved nervously about, eyes darting left, then right. Mary Ann Feldstein of Rhinebeck brought her dog, Patrick, to Blessing of the Animals seeking a prayer for calm. (Photo by Emily Sachar) "He’s such a sweet dog,” said Feldstein. “Maybe a blessing will help him with his worries. He’s a rescue, you know.” Miller bent down,... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/praying-and-petting-blessing-of-the-animals-event-connects-humans-to-their-creatures/

Christine Foreacre Toomey died on May 28, 2026. She was born on March 22, 1943, in Chester, Penn. She married Bard College Professor John A. Toomey Jr. in 1976.  After graduating from Mount Holyoke College in the 1960s, Chris completed a Master's in Child Development at the University of Pittsburgh. She had a respected career at Astor Home for Children in Rhinebeck from 1969 until her retirement in 2001. In her youth, she was an accomplished equestrian and won hundreds of silver cups and ribbons. An active and dedicated member of both her professional and local communities, Chris served on... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/christine-foreacre-toomey-astor-home-therapist-and-wilderstein-docent-dies-at-83/

Barbara Hugo, a long-time resident of Rhinebeck, died at home on May 23, 2026. Born on November 6, 1947, in Portland, Maine, Barbara was the daughter of the late Harmon and Mary (Berkofsky) Hugo. Her education included an MBA from Duke University. Barbara will be remembered for her compassion, independent spirit, and lifelong dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of others. That commitment was reflected in both her work and personal pursuits. She was involved in efforts to end U.S. participation in the Vietnam War while also working to challenge educational practices categorizing students from an early... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/barbara-hugo-electric-river-productions-owner-and-local-volunteer-dies-at-78/

Students at Red Hook High School were sent home early on Friday after a fire filled the boys’ first-floor bathroom with smoke. The school will also be closed on Monday since smoke from the fire spread throughout the building, necessitating an extensive clean-up operation. The school district has not yet committed to a specific date for reopening the school. Students at Red Hook High School were sent home early on Friday after a fire filled the boys’ first-floor bathroom with smoke. (Photo courtesy of Red Hook Central School District) The first fire alarm went off at 10:22 a.m., and firefighters... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/fire-in-high-school-bathroom-prompts-evacuation-early-dismissal-monday-cancellation-over-smoke-concern/

The Clinton Planning Board voted unanimously Thursday to require further environmental review of the proposed Six Senses development, potentially delaying the project for months. The Clinton Planning Board voted to issue a positive declaration under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for the proposed Six Senses development. (Photo by Claire Greenburger) After more than 14 months of public hearings, site plan reviews, studies, and debates over the project's potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures, the Board decided additional scrutiny is needed. It voted to issue a positive declaration under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), determining that... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/in-historic-vote-unanimous-clinton-planning-board-orders-full-environmental-review-of-six-senses/

Editor's Note: The headline of this story has been altered to remove an adjective that could be read as ascribing blame to the donor who made an excess contribution. Daily Catch reporting indicates that the donor was unaware of the campaign limits. Amanda Miller, a candidate in the race for Rhinebeck Town Supervisor, has reported nearly twice as much in campaign contributions as her Democratic primary opponent, Deputy Town Supervisor Debbie Hecht, according to the latest campaign finance reports filed with the New York State Board of Elections. Amanda Miller (left) has reported nearly twice as much in campaign contributions... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/in-rhinebeck-town-supervisor-race-miller-holds-fundraising-edge-opponent-hecht-accepted-one-illegal-contribution/

As a legal director for the Rapid Defense Network, based in New York City, attorney Gregory Copeland’s daily routine was largely the same from 2019 to 2021. He woke up, battled the Trump administration in court to try and rescue his clients from deportation and detention, and then did it all over again the next day.  “Guerrilla Habeas,” a 39-minute documentary about two immigration lawyers working during the first Trump administration, will screen in Kingston on June 3. (Photo courtesy of Guest House Productions) He and Sarah Gillman, his co-founder of the Rapid Defense Network, became known for the tactic... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/kingston-screening-revives-timely-documentary-about-rhinebeck-lawyer-who-took-on-ice-during-first-trump-administration/

The Town of Red Hook is moving forward with a plan to rehabilitate its water storage tank at a significantly lower cost than anticipated. But water rates will still rise modestly, officials said. The Town of Red Hook is moving forward with its plan to rehabilitate its water storage tank at a significantly lower cost than anticipated. (Photo by Emily Sachar) The Town’s 920,000-gallon tank must be repainted to prevent the tank from incurring erosion, rust and leak damage, according to Water Board Chair Hank Van Parys. The water tank’s last inspection a few years ago showed it is in... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/town-of-red-hook-water-tank-repairs-to-cost-less-than-anticipated-but-water-users-will-still-see-rate-increase/

As The Daily Catch continues its birthday celebration — we're turning 5! — we're hosting a community party on Sunday, May 31, at Rose Hill. The party runs from noon to 3 p.m. It's free and open to everyone. "The Daily Catch is so proud to mark its fifth anniversary, and we couldn't have done it without our loyal readers," said Publisher Walter Mullin. "This special gathering will celebrate all of you!"For kids, Beebee the Clown will be on hand with an array of magic, hand-twisted balloons and puppets. Face painters will also be at the ready, so bring ideas of your... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/its-party-time-celebrate-our-anniversary-at-rose-hill/

Lindsey Brown has worn many hats in the art world, evolving from plein air painter to gallerist to private dealer and pop-up curator over the last three decades. Since 2016, she has run Art Sales & Research, an art consultancy specializing in postwar, contemporary, and outsider artists. Now, her Clinton Corners operation has found a new raison d’être: to help feed members of the local community. Since 2016, Lindsey Brown has run Art Sales & Research, an art consultancy specializing in outsider artists and estates. (Photo courtesy of Art Sales & Research) “While I see art as having a particularly... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/clinton-corners-art-dealer-turns-art-sales-into-support-for-food-insecure-families/

In Rhinebeck’s historic Palatine Farmstead, an old frame house on Route 9 that dates to 1724, there are two nearly indistinguishable fireplaces, both with wood mantles painted white. One dates to the 1850s. The other is a 1999 restoration, created after the original was destroyed in a fire. A casual visitor would be hard-pressed to tell the difference. A group of dedicated community members has worked for decades to restore and preserve Rhinebeck’s Palatine Farmstead and Quitman House. (Photos by Eloise Goldsmith) The restoration is part of an ongoing, decades-long project to revitalize the Farmstead, work that was on display... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/with-precision-and-pine-tradesmen-and-volunteers-recreate-the-past-at-two-historic-rhinebeck-properties/

We are committed to encouraging respectful conversations about the news we publish. We cannot include every comment in this feature, and some comments have been edited for brevity and/or clarity. Follow the link to each article or visit our Facebook and Instagram pages for the full text of all comments. Here's a link to our guidelines for comments. Letters to the Editor: When I am far removed from a news story, I tend to breeze through and feel satisfied that I have a useful snapshot, if the source is reputable. However, when the story is about someone I am familiar... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/comments-to-the-catch-botstein-to-step-down-rhinebeck-town-board-library-funding-clash-mckeon-explores-consolidation-of-town-and-village-services-april-20-may-4-2026/

Less than 72 hours after Bard President Leon Botstein announced his retirement from the institution he has led for more than 50 years, students, faculty, and community members shared an array of emotions about the decision Monday – from happiness to concern for the future given Botstein’s outsized role in the school’s governance and fundraising efforts. Bard students, faculty, and community members are still coming to terms with what Bard President Leon Botstein’s departure means for the future of the institution. (Photo by Athan Yanos) Botstein’s announcement followed a report by the Washington, D.C. law firm WilmerHale, which Bard’s Board... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/both-relief-and-unease-mark-bard-campus-reaction-to-botsteins-june-retirement/

M. Gessen, the Russian-American journalist, author, and visiting writer at Bard College, has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for commentary for a body of work in The New York Times examining the rise of authoritarianism and the erosion of democratic norms. M. Gessen, a visiting scholar at Bard, has won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary. (Photo by Lena Di) The Pulitzer committee cited what it described as an “illuminating collection of reported essays on rising authoritarian regimes that draw on history and personal experience to probe timely themes of oppression, belonging, and exile.” At Bard, where Gessen has served since... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/bard-visiting-writer-and-scholar-masha-gessen-wins-pulitzer-prize-for-essays-on-authoritarianism-erosion-of-democracy/

Volunteers collected tons of trash along the Hudson River shoreline Saturday as part of Riverkeeper’s annual Sweep, including at sites in Rhinecliff and Staatsburg, where dozens of local residents turned out for the effort. Lauren Coghill of Rhinebeck, left, and Gabriella Spartos of Kingston joined hundreds of volunteers Saturday in cleaning up the banks of the Hudson River, from Staten Island to Saratoga. (Photo by Emma Cornfeldt) Volunteers collected tons of trash along the Hudson River shoreline Saturday as part of Riverkeeper’s annual Sweep. (Video by Emma Cornfeldt) In Rhinecliff, 21 volunteers spent three hours scouring the shoreline, while in... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/from-stair-treads-to-microplastics-riverkeeper-sweep-pulls-20-tons-of-trash-from-hudson-with-video%e2%96%b6/

Two men were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Village of Rhinebeck within the span of one week, according to the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM), a Hudson Valley-based immigrant advocacy organization. Two men were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Village of Rhinebeck within the span of one week. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Homeland Security) The first arrest occurred on Saturday, April 25, when a man was pulled over by ICE agents while driving. The second took place on Friday morning, when a man was apprehended while... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/ice-detains-two-men-in-rhinebeck-village-in-course-of-one-week-advocates-say/

In a close vote, the Clinton Planning Board agreed Thursday to begin drafting a resolution to require the proposed Six Senses development to conduct a more extensive environmental review, rather than allowing the project to move forward as is. The Clinton Planning Board agreed Thursday to begin drafting a resolution to require that the proposed Six Senses development conduct a more extensive environmental review. (Photo by Claire Greenburger) The 4-3 vote caps over a year of public hearing and Board discussion over whether the controversial development should receive a “positive declaration” under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, a designation... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/clinton-planning-board-moves-toward-deeper-environmental-review-of-six-senses-project-after-split-vote/

After 51 years as President of Bard College, Leon Botstein today announced he will step down at the end of June. Bard Faculty members gathered Tuesday morning to discuss issuing a public statement in response to reports of President Leon Botstein’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) The news comes after a report by the Washington, D.C. law firm WilmerHale, analyzing Botstein’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was delivered to the Bard Board of Trustees this week. The report, a three-page summary of which was released to the Bard community Friday, sharply criticized Botstein. Botstein,... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/bard-president-leon-botstein-announces-june-retirement-amid-conclusions-of-law-firm-over-his-relationship-with-sex-offender-jeffrey-epstein/

Several Rhinebeck community members, including four 7th-graders at Bulkeley Middle School, hope to tackle food insecurity locally by launching a community fridge near Rhinebeck’s Starr Library later this year. A group of 7th graders at Bulkeley Middle School is leading a push to launch a community fridge in Rhinebeck. (Photo by Tony Adamis) On Monday evening, three of the students – Lucas Button, June Howe, and Dominic Miller — gave a presentation about their plans to the Town Board, which is receptive to the project. The students contacted Town Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia in April about hosting the fridge on Town... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/rhinebeck-middle-schoolers-lead-push-for-free-community-fridge-near-starr-library/

President of the Red Hook Volunteer Fire Company Board of Directors Richard Hilbrandt has informed Town and Village leaders that a lack of active volunteers is hindering the ability of the company to respond to emergency calls and meet its contractual obligations to serve the Red Hook community. The Red Hook Volunteer Fire Company has informed Town and Village leaders that a lack of active volunteers is hindering the company's ability to respond to emergency calls. (Photo courtesy of Todd VanBuskirk) “There have been instances where our response times have been delayed, and in some cases, we have been unable... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/red-hook-fire-company-says-it-may-fall-short-on-contract-as-volunteer-staffing-declines/

Volunteers from across the Hudson Valley offered their time last Saturday to repair and rebuild the home of an 81-year-old Clinton grandma. Donna G. has lived in her home for 31 years, but has recently found it difficult to keep up with the maintenance. Volunteers with Rebuilding Together Hudson Valley spent last Saturday rerunning electrical, repairing a deck, replacing front steps, and more at the home of 81-year-old Donna G. of Clinton. (Photo by Tony Tackaberry) Volunteers from Rebuilding Together Hudson Valley worked on upgrading Donna G.'s home in Clinton on Saturday. (Video by Tony Tackaberry) The project was organized... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/hudson-valley-volunteers-repair-restore-clinton-grandmas-home/

Alexia Doyle, of Red Hook, died on April 24, 2026, at Northern Dutchess Hospital. She was born on July 31, 1947, in Poughkeepsie to Allan and Genevieve Traver. Alexia worked as a secretary at the New York State Department of Transportation's Poughkeepsie office, where she was known for her reliability, kindness, and quiet dedication to her work. In her retirement, Alexia was a member of a Mahjong club and several knitting groups. She loved knitting and sewing for family and friends. She also found comfort and community in her faith and was a devoted parishioner of St. John’s Reformed Church. ... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/alexia-doyle-ny-dot-secretary-dies-at-78/

A discussion about how to resolve a budget deficit facing Starr Library devolved into a heated exchange between Town Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia, library leaders, and the audience at the Rhinebeck Town Board’s Monday night meeting. A discussion about how to resolve a budget deficit facing Starr Library devolved into a heated exchange between Town Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia (pictured here), library leaders, and the audience at the Rhinebeck Town Board’s Monday night meeting. (Photo by Tony Adamis) At issue is an additional tax revenue for the library that voters approved in a ballot proposition last fall, but that the Town did... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/starr-library-shortfall-sparks-heated-clash-monday-evening-at-rhinebeck-town-board-meeting/

The Red Hook Village Board on Monday approved a sewer budget for the upcoming fiscal year that will keep rates steady, despite a divided vote and concerns from one trustee that the plan lacks sufficient reserves to cover unexpected expenses. The Red Hook Village Board on Monday approved a sewer budget for the upcoming fiscal year that will keep rates steady. (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock) “When something unexpected happens, there's no mechanism to pay for it without either overspending the budget or seeking another advance from the General Fund,” Trustee Frances Uku told The Daily Catch.  The Board adopted... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/divided-red-hook-village-board-approves-sewer-budget-holds-rates-steady/

Red Hook Student Artists, Musicians and Families Celebrate Earth DayAn outdoor art exhibit at Linden Avenue Middle School (LAMS) marked Earth Day on April 24, drawing students, families and community members to view student-created work and listen to live music performed by the school’s music students. The event featured printmaking, zentangle art and blackout poetry displayed throughout the school grounds. Zentangle art featuring endangered species was on display Friday at the Linden Avenue Middle School Earth Day art event. (Photos courtesy of ENTA) The installation was the result of several weeks of collaboration between LAMS students and artists from the... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/the-short-catch-student-earth-day-art-board-of-ed-races-hinchey-pushes-for-metronorth-more/

Editor's Note: This story was updated at 1:47 p.m. Monday after an update from State Police. The southbound Amtrak train was halted just after it struck an individual at the northern end of the Rhinecliff station at about 7:35 a.m. Saturday. (Photo by Matty Rosenberg) A southbound Amtrak train struck and killed a 68-year-old woman who walked onto the train bed at the north end of the Rhinecliff station around 7:35 a.m. Saturday, the State Police confirmed late Saturday evening. They have ruled the case a death by suicide and are not releasing the name of the woman who died.... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/pedestrian-struck-and-killed-by-southbound-amtrak-train/

We are committed to encouraging respectful conversations about the news we publish. We cannot include every comment in this feature, and some comments have been edited for brevity and/or clarity. Follow the link to each article or visit our Facebook and Instagram pages for the full text of all comments. Here's a link to our guidelines for comments. Letters to the Editor: I most often vote for the budgets. I think this time they need to rethink this expenditure and perhaps postpone it for a year, until we see where we are. The school taxes increase every year due to... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/comments-to-the-catch-red-hook-schools-budget-issues-rhinebeck-development-surveillance-cameras-march-23-april-5-2026/

During his 25 years as the boat captain for the environmental organization Riverkeeper, whenever John Lipscomb pulled his boat ashore after weeks patrolling the Hudson, people would inevitably ask: “How’s the river?” Lipscomb never had—and still doesn’t have—an easy answer. The Hudson, he says, has come a long way. It is endlessly beautiful and teeming with life, yet still scarred by decades of industrial use and ongoing pollution. The Keeper, a new documentary by filmmaker Jon Bowermaster, tells the story of John Lipscomb’s 25 years as a boat captain for the environmental nonprofit Riverkeeper. (Photo courtesy of Jon Bowermaster) The... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/new-documentary-the-keeper-spotlights-the-man-who-became-the-eyes-and-ears-of-the-hudson/

After more than four decades selling and curating furniture for a clientele that stretched across the Hudson Valley and beyond, Hammertown is shutting all three of its stores — in Rhinebeck, Pine Plains, and Great Barrington, Mass. After failing to find a buyer, Hammertown will close its three locations—in Rhinebeck, Pine Plains, and Great Barrington, Mass.—ending a 40-year run. (Photo courtesy of Hammertown) The decision comes as the business failed to find a buyer after looking for six years, founder Joan Osofsky told The New Pine Plains Herald. “My daughter, my son, and my son-in-law, they tried, like, anything, to... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/hammertown-furniture-to-close-after-40-years-leaving-a-design-legacy-and-a-void-in-rhinebeck-and-beyond/

Donna Jean Kryzckowski died on March 31, 2026. She was born on March 8, 1965. Donna will be remembered for her infectious laugh, her deep care for others, her love of arts and crafts, and her warmth, kindness, and generous spirit. She took pride in keeping a clean and welcoming home and found great meaning in life’s simple joys.  Donna is survived by her husband, Joseph Kryzckowski, Sr.; her children, Joseph Kryzckowski, Jr., Anna Kryzckowski, and Matthew Kryzckowski; her grandchildren, Vincent, Isabella, and Joseph; her siblings, Michael Arcarola, Nancy Mylett, Angela Tracey, Matthew Arcarola, and Tiffany Smith; and extended family.... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/donna-jean-kryzckowski-beloved-nana-dies-at-61/

When Shakespeare’s plays were staged in the 16th century, every role was played by a man. In the upcoming production of Othello for the 20th Annual Sam Scripps Shakespeare Festival at the CENTER for the Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, the director will flip the script. The all-female production of Othello opens Friday, April 10, at the CENTER for Performing Arts-Rhinebeck and runs through Sunday, April 19. (Photo by Olivia Michaels) In casting the adapted version of the play by the late Lou Trapani, the founding Artistic & Managing Director of the CENTER, Michael Juzwak has cast women in every role.... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/all-women-cast-brings-a-bold-new-othello-to-the-stage-in-rhinebeck/

As government-sponsored surveillance cameras installed by the private security company Flock Safety become ubiquitous across the country, critics are increasingly concerned that the technology could be used by federal immigration authorities to identify and deport undocumented immigrants. In Dutchess County, law enforcement officials say that safeguards have been installed to prevent this from happening. Amid national concerns over how data from Flock surveillance cameras is being used, Dutchess County Officials affirm that ICE does not have access to their surveillance data. (Photo courtesy of Flock Safety) “The District Attorney’s Office has not provided ICE with access to its system data,”... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/data-from-local-flock-surveillance-cameras-off-limits-to-federal-immigration-authorities-county-law-enforcement-says/

Two employees at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Upper Red Hook have been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for allegedly using excessive force against a 16-year-old resident and attempting to falsify records about the incident. Two Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health employees face felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly using excessive force on a 16-year-old resident and falsifying records. (Photo courtesy of Google Street View) It took three weeks for the facility to report the March 6 encounter to authorities, according to information provided to The Daily Catch by Trooper Krystal P. Paolicelli, a police spokesperson. On March 27, a... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/two-staffers-at-devereux-behavioral-health-facility-in-red-hook-charged-in-latest-alleged-abuse-case/

Elizabeth (Betsy) Kissane Shequine died on March 25, 2026, after a hip injury complicated by COPD. She was born Nov. 1, 1930. A resident of Millbrook, she practiced law in Poughkeepsie and led a wonderful, vibrant life filled with hard work, leadership, and strong friendships. Betsy held a B.A. degree from Pembroke College at Brown University. She attended Villanova University Law School and received her J.D. degree from Albany Law School of Union University. She was a member of the Bar of the State of New York since 1975. She was admitted to practice before the United States District Court...https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/elizabeth-kissane-shequine-town-of-washington-town-justice-dies-at-95/

Ninth grader Hayden Stephenson knows what she wants from her education: “My No. 1 goal is to have a job that a robot can't take from me,” she said. Red Hook High School teachers Steve Hutman (right) and Dan Gall (left) are helping drive a surge in trades education, teaching woodworking, metalworking, and auto mechanics as pathways to careers educators say can’t be automated. (Photo by Claire Greenburger) At Red Hook High School, she’s working toward that goal in the school’s trades shop, where she’s learning woodworking and construction, skills she hopes will lead to a well-paying job—one that still...https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/red-hook-schools-betting-on-increased-trades-courses-in-the-face-of-ai-job-shifts/

On a sunny, frigid morning in February, a small group of Rhinebeck and Milan residents arrived at Albany’s Legislative Office Building. Holding homemade signs that read “New York is Not Disposable” and “People Over Plastic!”, they had made the trek to advocate for a state climate bill focused on plastic waste. They were joined by busloads of constituents from all over New York State. Members of the Rhinebeck Village Climate Smart Task Force attended an advocacy day in Albany to support the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. (Photo courtesy of the Climate Smart Task Force) “It felt good to...https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/rhinebeck-village-climate-task-force-shifts-focus-to-plastics-fight-and-takes-it-statewide/

Replete with elaborate disguises, duels, and tangled love triangles, Shakespeare’s iconic romantic comedy Twelfth Night raises an enduring question: What would happen if these lovesick oddballs went to therapy? Lovestruck Orsino (Caleb Vaughn) receives therapeutic advice from Leslie (Imani Okech) in the 2025 Bard College workshop of Stars, which will be presented in early April at the CENTER for Performing Arts. (Photo by Shavonne Farley) At the CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck on April 3 and 4, composer Arin Andrews and director and book writer Poppy Hufstader will bring characters like Viola, Malvolio, Orsino, and Olivia to the stage...https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/new-musical-comedy-recasts-twelfth-night-through-a-queer-therapeutic-lens-at-rhinebecks-center/

Lord Kumagai, no more than 4 feet tall, towers over his trembling daughter and the fisherman she hopes to marry. The white wooden mask of his face forms a permanent scowl, but his anger wavers at his daughter’s tears. Kumagai reveals his hesitation not through his immutable face, but with his body: the quivering of his sword hand, the bowing of his head. Much is conveyed by the subtle movements of the puppeteer, with one hand up the puppet’s back and another up its right arm.  Out of the Mist… A Dragon, to be presented by the Wood and Strings...https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/out-of-the-mist-a-dragon-brings-rare-ancient-japanese-puppetry-tradition-to-the-stissing-center-saturday/

Two months ago, The Daily Catch presented the stories of three couples managing their way through dementia and Alzheimer's. Today, we return to this subject with a mini-documentary of one of those couples, Gina Fox and Michael Katz. In rending stories replete with honesty and self-awareness, Gina remembers the early days of her courtship with Michael that were followed just a few years later with the heartbreaking realization that his memory was failing and his ability to care for himself suffering. Gina Fox, 68, and Michael Katz, 10 years her senior, are now living on opposite coasts after deep deterioration...https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/caring-for-a-partner-with-alzheimers-gina-foxs-story-on-film/

Linda M. Martin of Hudson died at her home on March 24, 2026. Born on December 10, 1949, in Port Jervis, NY, she was the daughter of the late Douglas and Adele (Steward) Moir. Linda became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked in several medical offices during her career, including Albany Medical Center, Pine Street Pediatrics, and the Red Hook and Livingston Family Practice offices. In her free time, Linda enjoyed doing puzzles and loved knitting, especially creating special pieces for her grandchildren. Linda is survived by her sons, Kenneth and Douglas (Shenna) Martin; her grandchildren, Hailey, Lindsay, Kaelin, Piper,...https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/linda-m-martin-nurse-dies-at-76/

Carlo A. Scagnelli died on March 24, 2026, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Carlo was born on October 25, 1944, in New York, NY, the only son among his sisters, Dina and Ines, both of whom predeceased him.  Carlo earned his Bachelor's degree from Marist College and met his wife, Bette Hammond, while in college. They were married in 1966 at St. Mary's Church in Fishkill. Carlo worked as a Database Administrator with Central Hudson in Poughkeepsie for over 38 years. Carlo was a longtime Eucharistic Minister and Catechist of The Good Shepherd Church in Rhinebeck, where he found strength...https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/carlo-a-scagnelli-good-shepherd-catechist-and-lions-charter-member-dies-at-81/

Hundreds of people, carrying a new batch of homemade signs, turned out Saturday at the Lions Club Mini Park in Rhinebeck for the local No Kings Rally, designed to signal, for the third time since President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, their frustration with his policies. Hundreds turned out with a fresh crop of signs for Saturday’s No Kings rally in Rhinebeck. (Photo by Tony Adamis) The Daily Catch spoke with protestors at Saturday’s No Kings rally in Rhinebeck. (Video by Tony Tackaberry) Local politicians and organizers spoke at the Rhinebeck No Kings rally on Saturday. (Video by Tony Tackaberry) The...https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/as-iran-war-enters-fifth-week-hundreds-rally-anew-for-no-kings-in-rhinebeck/

Adam Stone, an award-winning journalist who has been reporting on local news in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley since the early 2000s, has joined The Daily Catch as senior editor. Award-winning journalist Adam Stone, pictured here in Washington D.C. during a lobbying day for local news in 2023, has joined The Daily Catch as senior editor. (Photo courtesy of Adam Stone) Stone will be responsible for supervising the paper’s Red Hook coverage and our growing work in arts and entertainment. He also has been hired to help shore up the long-term future of The Daily Catch, which is on...https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/award-winning-journalist-adam-stone-joins-the-daily-catch-as-senior-editor/

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