🌱 What do Hudson’s new hospital visitor rules mean for your next visit?
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In today's newsletter:
- What do Hudson’s new hospital visitor rules mean for your next visit?
- How Hudson’s farmers market fits into Al Roker’s healthy routine
- Why are New Jersey couples flocking to Hudson for weekend escapes?
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 31 and low of 26 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 42, low: 24.
- Thursday: Becoming cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New visitors' restrictions at CMH, Albany Med (tapinto.net) — New visitor rules are now in effect at Columbia Memorial Health in Hudson, limiting patients to two healthy visitors per day and barring anyone with respiratory or flu-like symptoms. Children under 12 generally can’t visit, and there are specific exceptions for ICU, surgery, emergency, and psychiatric patients. Albany Medical Center and several regional hospitals have also tightened visiting policies due to seasonal viruses. 
• This 1 Simple Meal Is Al Roker's Go-To Healthy Dinner That Helps Him Maintain His Weight Loss (today.com) — Hudson readers may spot a familiar face at the local farmers market: Al Roker has been shopping there for over 20 years to support his healthy eating routine. He credits fresh produce, simple home-cooked fish and chicken dinners, and post-meal walks—habits partly inspired by Hudson and Paris—for helping him maintain his weight loss.
• 10 easy weekend getaways just outside New Jersey (nj1015.com) — Hudson gets a shout-out as a favorite quick escape for New Jersey travelers, praised for its walkable downtown, antiques, galleries, and strong food scene. The piece lists Hudson alongside other nearby towns ideal for low-stress weekend trips. It frames Hudson as an easy, rewarding option when you want good meals, browsing, and relaxed exploring without heavy planning.
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Friends of the Hudson Area Library
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Wednesday December 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Curious Creators: Clay Bead Making
Hudson Area Library , 51 N 5th St , Hudson
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Friends of the Hudson Area Library
Hudson Area Library , 51 N 5th St , Hudson
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Olana Winter Solstice Celebration
Olana State Historic Site , 5720 NY-9G , Hudson
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Kwanzaa Celebration
Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House , 327 Warren St , Hudson
3:00 pm -
Kwanzaa at Hudson Hall
Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House , 327 Warren St , Hudson
4:00 pm -
Armen Donelian
Isaan Thai Star , 41 N 7th St , Hudson
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Coxsackie-Athens Boys Varsity Basketball @ Hudson
Hudson Sr. High School , 215 Harry Howard Ave , Hudson
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FREE Chair Yoga for Healthy Joints @ the Philmont Public Library
Philmont Public Library , 101 Main St , Philmont
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Story Time! @ Catskill
Catskill Public Library , 1 Franklin St , Catskill
10:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Saturday December 20
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Friday December 26
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- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night / Closer - Part Time in Hudson. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Catskill
- 5 things to know this Monday, December 15 (news10.com)
- Happy Christmas, Holiday Hugs (Virtual!) and a Healthy 2026 From Nikki Alvin-Smith (americanhorsepubs.org)
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