🌱 What will Bard’s new Hudson property empire mean for residents?

Coffee in hand, Hudson? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What will Bard’s new Hudson property empire mean for residents?
• What does Sam Hodge say Hudson and District 106 need most now?

Also on today's calendar: Book Discussions: Resistance Literature; Timothy Snyder's ON TYRANNY.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Becoming cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 41 degrees.
• Friday: Rain at times in the morning, temps: high: 56, low: 28.
• Saturday: Breezy and colder, with a high of 38 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gift to Bard includes city library, homeless shelter, apartment building (timesunion.com) — A massive transfer of Galvan-owned properties in Hudson to Bard College includes the Hudson Area Library building, Hudson Depot Lofts, the Armory with the senior center, and the Galvan Civic Motel shelter, raising big questions about future uses. Local officials and business owners are pressing Bard for clarity, while residents worry about vacant buildings, social services, and how this deal will reshape Hudson’s downtown and housing landscape.
   

• Sam Hodge Announces Run for NY Assembly District 106, Vows Progressive Leadership (tapinto.net) — A Claverack resident, Sam Hodge, has launched a progressive campaign for State Assembly District 106 from Hudson, highlighting affordability, immigrant protections, and utility costs across Columbia and Dutchess counties. He points to a recent immigration-related incident at a Stewart’s in Hudson and vows to reject corporate PAC money while pushing for measures like NY4All, stronger climate action, and expanded healthcare access.
   

📸 Around Hudson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hudson

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Library Walking Club
  Greenport Conservation Area, 319 Joslen Blvd, Hudson
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Book Discussions: Resistance Literature; Timothy Snyder's ON TYRANNY
  Time & Space Limited , 434 Columbia St , Hudson
  11:30 am

Sunday December 21

• Brunch with Santa at The Greens at Copake Country Club
  44 Golf Course Rd , Craryville
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Reiki Share Session
  Miscellany Greene , 219 Mansion St , Coxsackie
  5:50 pm

Saturday December 20

• Snow Ball with the Snow Sisters
  FASNY Museum of Firefighting , 117 Harry Howard Ave , Hudson
  10:00 am
• OLANA Winter Solstice Celebration
  Olana State Historic Site , 5720 NY-9G , Hudson
  1:00 pm
• 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

Sunday December 21

• Full Moon Solstice Seasonal Festival
  Anthony's Banquet Hall , 746 Co Rd 23B , Leeds
  1:30 pm
• Armen Donelian
  Isaan Thai Star , 41 N 7th St , Hudson
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Coxsackie-Athens Boys Varsity Basketball @ Hudson
  Hudson Sr. High School , 215 Harry Howard Ave , Hudson
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• FREE Chair Yoga for Healthy Joints @ the Philmont Public Library
  Philmont Public Library , 101 Main St , Philmont
  1:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Just announced: NYSOFA and Selfhelp Community Services are providing free access to the Virtual Senior Center for any older adult in New York State.
  Read our press release to learn more about this great platform to help older adults stay connected — which is especially important and timely during… (Nextdoor )

• Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD posted a job opening for Long-Term Substitute Teacher in Hudson. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Hudson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hudson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Catskill

• Catskill CSD to use emergency closing day due to illness (news10.com)

Chatham

• A brief history of animals who served in the US military (wearethemighty.com)

Saugerties

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-- The Patch AM Team

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