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Wrong turn has $1M payoff
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By Melanie Lekocevic Columbia-Greene Media
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HUNTER — When LaShawn Carter of Troy headed up the mountaintop in Greene County for a day trip to the waterfalls with his wife, Sarah, he couldn’t know it would change his life. On the way up the mountain, Carter’s GPS went out. He took a wrong turn and ended up stopping at the Cumberland Farms store on Main Street in Hunter. After loading up on snacks and beverages, Carter, on the spur of the moment, purchased a Gold Bar 7s
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scratch-off ticket, something he’s done many times in the past. A couple of days later, Carter was at work and while on a break took out all the scratchoff tickets he had in his pocket. The Gold Bar 7s ticket from Hunter was the last one. He scratched off the ticket and saw he had three matching symbols. He figured he would win $5 or $10, or maybe as much as $50. He won $1 million. “I almost passed out,” Carter said during a ceremony held
LaShawn Carter and his wife, Sarah, center, won $1 million on a Gold Bar 7s scratch-off ticket at a Cumberland Farms store in Hunter. Also pictured are Cumberland Farms District Manager Shane Kirby, far left, and New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega, far right.
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Green Light challenges continue as rollout nears INSIDE TODAY!
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Mustangs return to action The Mustangs will host Hoosick Falls today at 1 p.m. at Angelo Canna Town Park. PAGE B1
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New York’s Green Light Law continues to face challenges.
By Massarah Mikati Columbia-Greene Media
Actress faces sentencing Facing sentencing, TV actress Felicity Huffman says she wanted “fair shot “ for daughter PAGE A2
Cheers and screams bounced off the walls of the Capitol Building’s Senate Chamber when the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act, also known as Green Light
NY, was passed by the State Legislature in June. Although the bill was signed into law the same day, Green Light continues to face challenges. It took countless hours of lobbying and organizing, plus a statewide coalition of elected
officials, organizations and businesses, to pass the bill, which gives undocumented immigrants access to driver’s licenses. Even then, the bill — commonly described as controversial — passed in the Senate by only four votes.
Republican state senators have proposed legislation to protect Department of Motor Vehicles employees from termination if they decide not to follow the new law. Even See GREEN A8
Police cut pair’s shopping spree short By Amanda Purcell Columbia-Greene Media
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The new law has already been targeted by two federal lawsuits from county clerks in Upstate New York, with other county clerks vowing to not issue licenses to undocumented immigrants come December, when the law goes into effect.
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A man and a woman from Kinderhook were allegedly caught with 11 counterfeit $20 bills at Walmart in Greenport on Thursday, state police said Friday.
GREENPORT — A shortlived shopping spree using what state police said was counterfeit cash led to nearly a dozen counts of forgery against a man and woman from Columbia County on Friday. Christopher Stevens, 32, and Julia P. Wojkowski, 26, both of Kinderhook, were charged with 11 counts of first-degree forgery, a class C felony; and petty larceny and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor, according to state police Livingston. While on patrol, two troopers made a stop at the Cumberland Farms on 1257 Route 9 in Stockport, where they were approached by employees who said two people had used fake U.S. currency to purchase items
in the convenience store a couple of hours earlier. As troopers took the report, the store manager called the employees to say he had just seen the pair the employees thought used the fake currency in Cumberland Farms at the Walmart Supercenter at 460 Fairview Ave. in Greenport. Troopers responded to Walmart around 3 a.m., and alerted the staff there about the potential use of fake currency. The two suspects, identified as Stevens and Wojkowski, were stopped after leaving the store with stolen merchandise, including electronics and computer accessories, state police said. The pair were questioned and arrested in the parking lot, state police said. See SPREE A8
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Felicity Huffman exits the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse after appearing in Federal Court to answer charges stemming from college admissions scandal on April 3, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts.
William Singer, whom prosecutors have described as the mastermind of the admissions scheme, has pleaded guilty to racketeering and other charges; he has not yet been sentenced. After he had counseled Huffman’s daughter for nearly a year, Singer told Huffman that, unless her daughter’s SAT math score rose sharply, the performing arts schools she was aiming for would not even consider her, Huffman told the judge. “I honestly didn’t and don’t care about my daughter going to a prestigious college,” Huffman wrote. “I just wanted to give her a shot at being considered for a program where her acting talent would be the deciding factor. This sounds hollow now, but, in my mind, I knew that her success or failure in theater or film wouldn’t depend on her math skills. I didn’t want my daughter to be prevented from getting a shot at auditioning and doing what she loves because she can’t do math.” Prosecutors have argued that the parents involved must serve at least some time in prison, to show that wealthy people will not get away with corrupting the admissions system. At one point, the prosecutors had indicated they would ask that Huffman face four months behind bars, but they lowered their request last week. In the cases of some other parents who have pleaded guilty in the case, they are seeking as much as 15 months of incarceration. They asked for a comparatively lighter sentence for Huffman in part, they said, because she paid less than many of the other parents and because she chose not to include her younger daughter in the scheme.
In seeking at least a brief period of incarceration, prosecutors have pointed to examples of educational fraud that have been punished with prison terms — in some cases, long ones. In court papers, they cited a case in which Atlanta public schoolteachers, principals and administrators were convicted in a conspiracy to cheat on state tests, and some were sentenced to as much as three years in prison; all of the defendants were black. In another case, an African American mother in Ohio was sentenced to five years in prison — a sentence later suspended to 10 days in jail, three years of probation and community service — for using her father’s address to get her children into a nearby suburban school district. In light of examples like these, the prosecutors suggested, sentencing parents in this case to probation would invite accusations of unfairness and racial bias. The cases “most analogous to this one — involving organized schemes and multiple coconspirators — have typically resulted in the imposition of meaningful terms of incarceration,” they wrote. “Frequently, those cases involved defendants who are members of racial and ethnic minorities and/or from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. A different result in this case, particularly given the history and characteristics of these defendants, would not be appropriate.” In calling for probation for Huffman, her lawyers cited examples of testing fraud in which defendants got no jail time, including a case in which 15 Chinese nationals were charged
with cheating on college entrance exams in a scheme involving fake passports and paid test takers. In that 2015 case, most of the defendants received probation, and although the records of two defendants are sealed, Huffman’s lawyers say there is no record of any of the defendants being sent to prison. Prosecutors have charged 51 people in the admissions case, including coaches and employees of Singer, and 15 of the 34 parents charged have pleaded guilty. Most of those parents are scheduled to be sentenced in the coming weeks, most by the same judge, Indira Talwani. In addition to one month of incarceration for Huffman, prosecutors have asked for a year of supervised release and a fine of $20,000. Huffman’s lawyers have argued for a year of probation, the fine and 250 hours of community service. Prosecutors have framed the college admissions scheme as a conspiracy whose victims were the testing companies and universities where coaches accepted bribes to recruit students who were mostly not real athletes. But one question hanging over the case is how judges will view the role of universities that have been tied to the scandal, and how that may affect their decisions about punishments. In a recent court filing, federal probation officials, who advise judges on sentencing guidelines, said they questioned “what degree of responsibility lies with the schools and testing agencies for failing to properly oversee the admissions and testing processes to ensure that they were fair for all students.”
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BOSTON — The popular television actress exuded confidence in front of the camera, but as a mother, she said, she was insecure. Felicity Huffman, the actress who is expected to be sentenced Friday in the nation’s largest college admissions cheating case, said she was always searching for “the right book or the right piece of advice” that would keep her from making a catastrophic mistake as she raised her children. So when a college counselor warned her that her elder daughter’s SAT score would be too low to be considered by top performing arts schools, she listened to what he suggested next: She should pay him $15,000 to cheat on the test. “In my desperation to be a good mother I talked myself into believing that all I was doing was giving my daughter a fair shot,” Huffman wrote in a letter to the judge who will decide her punishment. In her letter, Huffman added that she saw “the irony in that statement now.” A federal judge will decide Huffman’s penalty for her role in what prosecutors describe as a broad conspiracy to cheat on exams and bribe coaches to designate students as recruits in sports they often did not play. Huffman, who pleaded guilty in May to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud, is the first of the nearly three dozen wealthy parents charged in the scheme to be sentenced, and her sentence is being closely watched as an early sign of whether the penalties will be significant. Prosecutors have asked that Huffman be sentenced to one month of incarceration, while her lawyers say she should get no jail time but a year of probation. The two sides have sparred about how to best compare Huffman’s offense — a felony which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years — with past examples of educational fraud. And questions have been raised about whether Huffman and the other parents will receive lighter punishments than do poor and nonwhite defendants convicted of similar crimes. In the letter she submitted ahead of her sentencing, Huffman described being motivated by a mix of maternal devotion and fear. She wrote that her insecurity as a parent, which she said was amplified by having a daughter with learning disabilities, made her trust the college counselor she had hired and rely on his advice against her better judgment. The counselor,
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U.S. storm threat builds with tropical storm watch in Florida Brian K. Sullivan Bloomberg
A tropical storm watch has been declared for parts of Florida as a system that followed Dorian into the Bahamas, dumping as much as 6 inches of rain on those hurricane-devastated islands, targets the East Coast. Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 kilometers) with higher gusts, and the storm is traveling at around 6 mph, according to a 5 a.m. New York time report by the National Hurricane Center. Earlier models suggested the storm might enter the Gulf
of Mexico, the heart of America’s oil refining business. Instead, the storm will probably skirt the coast of Florida through the weekend, reaching Georgia by late Sunday, said Adam Douty, a meteorologist at AccuWeather Inc. “Today there is pretty high confidence it doesn’t look like it is going to head into the Gulf of Mexico,” Douty said. Until a low-level center forms for the storm, forecast models will struggle with it, he said. On Wednesday, the health minister for the Bahamas, Duane Sands, said teams of dog handlers from the U.S.,
Canada and Belgium are uncovering more and more dead bodies among the debris. In a nation where 80% of the land is less than 32 feet (10 meters) above sea level, people were confronted by “20 feet of ocean in their backyard,” Sands said.
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CALENDAR Monday, Sept. 16 n Athens Town Board 6:45 p.m. Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Greene County Legislature special health services committee meeting; public safety committee meeting regarding awarding bids-Twilight Park co-location communications site; economic development and tourism; Gov. Ops; finance; Rep and Dem caucus 6 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill n Greenville Central School District BOE business meeting 6:30 p.m. MS/ HS Library, 4976 Route 81, Greenville n Greenville Town Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 11159 Route 32, Pioneer Building, Greenville
Tuesday, Sept. 17 n Athens Village Planning Board
6:30 p.m. Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Durham Town Board 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham n Hunter Town Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville
Wednesday, Sept. 18 n Catskill Library Board 6:45 p.m. at either the Catskill Library, 1 Franklin St., Catskill or Palenville Library, 3303 Route 23A, Palenville n Catskill Town Board 5 p.m. community presentation Glide Path followed by committee meeting Robert A. Antonelli Senior Center n Greene County Legislature regular meeting No. 9 6:30 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill
Thursday, Sept. 19 n Coxsackie-Athens Central School
District BOE 6:30 p.m. High School Library, 24 Sunset Blvd., Coxsackie n Coxsackie Village Planning Board 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie
Monday, Sept. 23 n Catskill Village Planning Board
7 p.m. at the Catskill Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill
Tuesday, Sept. 24 n Catskill Town Planning Board 7
10th annual Greenville Day celebrates community GREENVILLE — For its tenth anniversary, Greenville Day is bringing on more fun than ever before. The festivities will kick off 4-7 p.m. Sept. 27 with free hot dogs and free carnival rides for kids. Then, on Sept. 28, Greenville Day begins at 9 a.m. and continues with a community extravaganza. Activities are free for families thanks to the generosity of local businesses, the town, and community non profits. “We wanted to make Greenville Day extra special for families in Greenville and nearby, including those whose children attend the Greenville Central School District,” says Richard Bear, who helped organize the event with Community Partners of Greenville. Free carnival rides for kids will continue Sept.
demonstration, Dunk Tank, pony rides, petting zoo, food trucks, crafters, Farmers Market, Business and Nonprofit Expo, music from “Side Show Willie,” Antique Appraisals, a bonfire and
28, along with town-wide yard sales, Bark In the Park dog costume contest, Kids Cookie Contest, Greenville Library Book Sale, Greenville Central School District Homecoming events, K-9
fireworks. “We look forward to Greenville Day every year. Greenville is not only our home, but we have a remarkable community here.” said Bill Von Atzingen, President
of Community Partners of Greenville. “We encourage local families to come and enjoy all the festivities and make memories on this special day.” Vendors are wanted for Greenville Day’s Business and Nonprofit Expo. For information, text 518-9285457. Greenville Day is held at Vanderbilt Park on State Route 32 in the town. For information or to register for town-wide yard sales, call 518-966-5055, ext. 2. For the Kids Cookie Contest entry form and rules, call Lesley at 518-337-3299 and leave a message, or email smith@ cbpp.com. Flyers are also available at Greenville Town Hall, 11159 State Route 32 Pioneer Building, Greenville.
44th annual antique show in Schoharie, Sept. 21-22 SCHOHARIE — A true sign of fall is the antique show held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 21 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Schoharie Valley Railroad Complex, 143 Depot Lane, Schoharie. The Schoharie Colonial Heritage show committee has made their final plans for the delicious homemade food, the dealer spaces, the gate people, the final setup for parking, etc. It takes a cast of many members, but after 44 years, it comes off
without a hitch. The dealers bring all kinds of treasures from the past. You’ll find stoneware, furniture, quilts, homespun blankets, jewelry, Indian artifacts, oriental rugs, toys, and everything in between. Dealers from Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York make this show each and every year. The quality of merchandise is always topnotch, and buyers can be assured of buying the best of
the best. A special event this year is an exhibit and sale of quilters and weavers from Schoharie County; The Stony Creek Quilts and Wovens. They are a very talented group of artisans and you’ll find them on the second floor of the Creamery Building. Mark your calendar today for the show. It’s a beautiful time of year to visit Schoharie Valley. Our show admissions go toward SCHA’s ongoing activities — the
Railroad Museum and the complex of buildings that make up the museum, the 1743 Palatine House Museum (both are open to show-goers for the weekend), the programs for the children’s theatre, the craft show in November and other theatre productions in the works. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the tent, walk the complex and treat yourself to a treasure from the past. For information, call 518-295-7505, or 518-231-7241.
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p.m. Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill
Wednesday, Sept. 25 n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Catskill Village Board 7 p.m. Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill n Greene County Legislature workshop 6 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill
Tuesday, Oct. 1 n Durham Town Board workshop
meeting 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham
Wednesday, Oct. 2 n Greene County Economic Development Corporation 4 p.m. Greene County Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Conference Room (Room 427), 411 Main St., Catskill.
Thursday, Oct. 3 n Ashland Planning Board 6 p.m.
Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland n Cairo Town Planning Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo
Monday, Oct. 7 n Athens Town Board 6:45 p.m. at the Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Cairo Town Board 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo n Greene County Board of Electrical Examiners 1 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., 4th Floor, Room 469, Catskill
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Editor’s Note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.
STATE POLICE n Darryl A. Benjamin, 35, of Coxsackie, was arrested at 5:09 p.m. Sept. 10 in Coxsackie and charged with petty larceny, a class A misdemeanor. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Austin M. Odenthal, 20, of Greenville, was arrested at 5:13 a.m. Sept. 6 in Durham and charged with third-degree assault and criminal mischief, both class A misdemeanors. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Corey Bashwinger, 23, of Middleburgh, was arrested at 5:56 p.m. Sept. 10 in Cairo and charged with third-degree assault and criminal mischief, both class A misdemeanors. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Erica S. Warren, 33, of Coxsackie, was arrested at 2:26 p.m. Sept. 10 in Coxsackie and charged with
operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08% and driving while intoxicated, both unclassified misdemeanors, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. She was issued an
appearance ticket. n Robert M. Owen, 20, of Catskill, was arrested at 11:10 a.m. Sept. 11 in Catskill and charged with second-degree unlawful imprisonment and petty larceny, both class A misdemeanors. He was held in lieu of $1,000 cash bail.
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n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m.
Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Catskill Village Board 7 p.m. Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill n Jewett Town Board 7 p.m. Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 County Route 23C, Jewett In Memory of
Thursday, Oct. 10 n Windham-Ashland-Jewett CSD
BOE audit finance committee 5:15 p.m. in superintendent’s office; regular meeting 6 p.m. in the School Library, 5411 Route 23, Windham
Monday, Oct. 14 n Ashland Town Board 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland
Tuesday, Oct. 15 n Athens Village Planning Board
6:30 p.m. Village Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Durham Town Board 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham n Hunter Town Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville
Wednesday, Oct. 16 n Catskill Central School District BOE 6:30 p.m. High School Library, 341 West Main St., Catskill n Catskill Library Board 6:45 p.m. at either the Catskill Library, 1 Franklin St., Catskill or Palenville Library, 3303 Route 23A, Palenville
Monday, Oct. 21 n Athens Town Board 6:45 p.m.
Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens
Ronald G. Czajkowski Jr. January 26, 1969- September 13, 2013
A place in our hearts - Lives on in heaven. “Six years ago, heaven gained another beautiful Angel. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you and miss your contagious personality. Those who knew Ron will always remember him for his tremendous generosity, or his crazy sense of humor, and just his true heart of gold! The world became a little less bright the day you left us, but you will forever be with us and the positivity that you brought to this world, will carry on in the people whom you impacted throughout your beautiful yet to short journey here on earth. Please continue to watch over us and bring peace to those who are still grieving the loss of such an incredible soul. You will forever be in our hearts and our memories.”
Until we see you again! Watch over us and continue to be our Guardian Angel. You can donate to the Ronald Czajkowski Memorial Fund by PayPal or you can mail a check: Ronald Czajkowski Memorial Fund P.O. Box 73 • Ghent, NY 12075
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Stepping out of the darkness Suicide rates are highest in teens, young adults and the elderly, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. White men over the age of 65 have the highest rate of suicide. Some groups are at greater risk, including people who have lost a spouse, have attempted suicide before or have family members who did, have been abused, have a substance abuse problem or a painful, disabling or terminal illness. People who work in certain professions, like police officers, are also prone to suicide. Although women are three times as likely to attempt suicide, men are far more likely to complete the act. Suicide is the 10th lead-
ing cause of death in the United States, according to the AFSP. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died by suicide. In the same year, 1.4 million Americans attempted suicide. In 2015, suicide and self-injury cost Americans $69 billion. These are the latest figures, according to the AFSP, which says the latest numbers have probably increased. Hundreds of community members from Greene and Columbia counties are expected to gather Saturday to raise awareness about this serious socio-health crisis at the annual Columbia-Greene Out of the Darkness walk in Catskill. The AFSP organizes Out of the Darkness walks in communities throughout
the country to shed light on these alarming statistics and to educate people about what they can do to help. In one way or another, in some form or another, all of our lives have been affected by mental illness, addiction and, perhaps, suicide. The pressure and uncertainty of modern life can take a toll on our well-being, both physical and mental. Chronic severe depression is on the rise, too, according to the AFSP. Walking 1.4 miles alone won’t stop suicide, but it can achieve several objectives, including prevention and awareness. But we believe the most important objective is giving people a reason to live, a reason for hope.
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Bahamians are our neighbors, and Trump should treat them that way The Washington Post
Virtually everyone in the northernmost Bahamian islands ravaged by Hurricane Dorian, the Abacos and Grand Bahama, has been displaced - their homes leveled, their businesses wiped out, their roads and other basic infrastructure destroyed. Some 70,000 people on those islands, about a sixth of the Bahamas’ population, have lost their homes; others are in desperate straits. Washington could and should do more to help. The Trump administration should start by getting its messaging straight. The acting commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, Mark Morgan, has signaled to survivors that the agency would exercise its discretion to allow them to enter the United States even if their documents were incomplete - a reasonable gesture given that many Bahamians might have lost passports or been unable to access visas or other papers in the storm’s chaotic aftermath. President Donald Trump’s own messaging has been discordant and characteristically counterproductive. Immediately after the storm wreaked havoc on the islands, he pledged U.S. help with recovery
efforts and said, “We’re working hard, we’re with you, and God bless you.” Then, in Trumpian fashion, he pivoted a few days later, warning that “some very bad people and some very bad gang members and some very, very bad drug dealers” residing in the Bahamas might sneak into the United States. Hence, said the president, “We have to be very careful.” News outlets reported this week that “temporary protected status” - the program that allows foreigners who are victims of wars and natural disasters to remain and work in the United States rather than return to their home countries would not be considered for Bahamians. The government of the Bahamas has made no formal request that TPS be extended for its citizens already in the United States, perhaps not wanting to antagonize Trump, who has tried to end the program for Haitians, Salvadorans, Hondurans and others living in the United States who are beneficiaries. Trump’s abiding hostility toward people seeking short- or long-term refuge in this country cannot be allowed to befoul the unusually close business and family ties between the United States and the
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Bahamas. South Florida is home to a large Bahamian community, and U.S. tourists regularly flock to the islands. Bahamians generally do not need visas to visit the United States, providing they have valid passports and clean police records. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, both Florida Republicans, have asked that the Trump administration allow Bahamians to live with their relatives in the United States while they rebuild their lives at home. That would be a good start - in effect, it appears to be in line with what Morgan said authorities are already doing. A bigger-hearted version of that approach would also grant temporary work permits so hurricane survivors could sustain themselves in the interim and, in the process, contribute to their families and the local economy. With the possible exception of Canada, the United States enjoys no relations with any close neighbor as friendly and frictionless as those with the Bahamas, reachable by boat from South Florida in a couple of hours or less. The administration’s response to the cataclysm wrought by Dorian should be commensurate with the strength of those ties.
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The Village of Chatham’s water system, known widely to be undersized and undercapitalized, had a major failure on Sept. 9, resulting in a state of emergency being declared by the county, and leaving schools, businesses and residents without clean water for more than 24 hours. In the spirit of community and voluntaryism, The Berry Farm, the Chatham Fire Department, and other locals banded together to help out neighbors in their time of need. The Village of Chatham DPW worked tirelessly overnight to make the necessary repairs, which, for now, has turned back on the flow of water to Village residents, albeit with a boil-water advisory remaining in place. But this incident only leaves questions. When will the Village make the necessary permanent repairs and upgrades to ensure this does not happen again? Who, ultimately, will pay for these repairs? I fear the answers are not clear, but none of them are pretty for the system’s ratepayers. This ties in to a largely unaddressed, but ongoing, folly of the Town of Chatham Council from which the zoning flap has drawn attention. On Monday, June 3, at four o’clock in the afternoon, when the public was unlikely to attend, the Town “Economic Stabilization Committee” and the Town Council met with the Village Board of Trustees and Ron Laberge and Ben Syden of Laberge Group, a politically connected developer based in Albany. The explicit agenda: “to discuss potential for developing water supply and sewage treatment for ‘pocket neighborhoods’ in the hamlet zones next to the Village and businesses along the State Route 295 corridor between the Village and the Taconic State Parkway.” (Source: Town of Chatham website, meeting agenda) The implicit agenda: to reclassify and sell Town parklands to this developer under the guise of creating “affordable housing.” The meeting minutes also reflect the possibility of reclaiming some of Crellin Park for this purpose. Seeing as the Village water and sewer systems already appear unable to support the Village, it would be illadvised to consider extending these systems into the Town. Also, the maintenance of any sewer of water
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ANDERSON extension from the Village into the Town would fall upon ALL the taxpayers of the Town — not just those in the “special use district” the Town Council and Village Trustees seek to create. Seeing as most Town residents have private wells and septic systems, this would unjustly burden the many with the cost of services for a few. You may not be aware that our town is in two other school districts other than Chatham Central School District, and not all the Town’s residents care about hiring teachers for CCSD. (Through an accident of geography, my road inexplicably happens to be in all three districts.) I maintain that attracting new teachers from outside Chatham is not a prerogative of our insular Town board; it is a prerogative of CCSD and its voters alone. I would also point out that enrollment at CCSD and, hence, the demand for teachers continues to decline, due to both a decrease in school-age children as well as residents exercising their right to school their children at home or elsewhere. Perhaps, then, the “affordable housing” the Town Council espouses is meant to attract someone else — perhaps a bevy of new workers from the Amazon distribution center in adjacent Schodack? I would also advise Town residents to ask who REALLY benefits from developing affordable housing. Any developer pursuing an affordable housing project in Chatham or elsewhere will seek to do so through a program similar to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, which is funded by the Federal government, and administered by Albany. A 2017 article written for the Cato Institute points out, “The benefits of LIHTC are supposed to flow through to tenants in the form of lower rents, but studies suggest that investors, developers, and financial companies gain most of the benefits. The program
has complex administration, is prone to abuse, and produces costly low-income housing.” A 2015 article entitled “Why the left is wrong about affordable housing” on the website “Greater Greater Washington” (ggwash.org) references a study by the Urban Institute which showed that “nearly half of the units [in the DC region] that could be affordable to lower-income people are instead occupied by higher-income people”; and continues, “If there were more new construction units, many of [the higher income people] would live there. That would leave more lower-priced housing left for those who don’t earn as much. Encouraging more new housing to be built and making it easier to build can help increase competition among builders and reduce competition among renters. This helps keep prices down both in among new, higher priced units and also in older buildings.” Perhaps the answer is to make the zoning more amenable to the construction of marketrate multi-tenant rental units that do not rely on subsidies — homeownership, after all, is not always what it’s cracked up to be. Absent that, perhaps the answer is to do nothing and let the market and our community decide what works without sacrificing our rural character. Town residents, schools and children will not benefit from this exercise borne of feel-good optics and de facto widening of the Town’s tax base. As I have asserted before, only the politicians and politically connected outside interests benefit. As the characterization of “Deep Throat” croaked in All The President’s Men nearly 50 years ago, “Follow the money.” You may also recall in the same turn of events, the coverup belied the administration’s true intentions. The Town Council should come clean about theirs. Cody Anderson is a 20-year resident of the Town of Chatham. He is owner of Evenerable Group, Ltd, a business technology consultancy, and serves as the Chairman Designate of the provisional Columbia County Libertarian Committee.
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Delgado farm bill To the editor: Quorum Analytics recently recognized Antonio Delgado as one of the most effective new members of Congress. Of special interest to this district is his role both in introducing and then getting the bipartisan support necessary to pass the Family Farmer Relief Act. It was signed into law by President Trump. The ongoing decline in farm income, compounded by Trump’s tariff war, has led farmers across the nation to fear failure and foreclosure. Like any other business, farming requires flexible financial tools and
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the Delgado bill eases the process of restructuring debt. It addresses the continuing increases in farm values by sharply raising the debt cap covered under Chapter 12 bankruptcy rules. Too many farms that have been in families for generations have been abandoned because low incomes and higher land taxes made it impossible to handle debt. Now, with the critical restructuring and repayment flexibility offered by the Family Farm Relief Act, many more farmers will be able to survive these hard times. Antonio Delgado
promised to listen to the concerns of Upstate and to work for legislative solutions. He has already held 23 Town Halls and established citizen advisory committees dealing with small business, veterans and the medical community. Delgado came to Congress “to work with partners on both sides of the aisle to achieve results for the 19th CD.” Antonio is just beginning but has already established that he is up for the game. We made a very good decision last November. ED KORNBLUH STUYVESANT
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Woman acquitted of killing newborn after prom, sentenced for abuse of corpse Brittany Shammas and Meagan Flynn The Washington Post
A visibly shaking Brooke Skylar Richardson sobbed as the verdict was read Thursday: not guilty of aggravated murder. Not guilty of involuntary manslaughter. At her sentencing Friday, the 20-year-old Ohio woman spoke publicly for the first time since the start of what her attorneys called a “nightmare,” a tabloid saga in which the former high school cheerleader was accused of killing her newborn two days after her prom in May 2017. “I just wanted to say how sorry I was,” she said. “I can sometimes be selfish, but I would like to think that I’ve become better in the knowledge that I’ve upset everyone and hurt so many people with what I’ve done. And I’m forever sorry.” Although jurors acquitted Richardson of the most serious charges, they convicted her of gross abuse of a corpse, a minor felony that carries a maximum sentence of one year. Judge Donald Oda rebuked Richardson for her “grotesque disregard for life” and told her the child she named Annabelle would be alive if she’d acted differently. He sentenced her to seven days in jail and, with credit for time served, Richardson was allowed to go home. The lurid details of the Warren County, Ohio, case including ultimately recanted allegations that Richardson burned the baby’s corpse before burying it in the backyard of her parents’ house drew national headlines and intense social media speculation. “She was living under a dark cloud for the past two years, frankly a nightmare,” attorney Charlie Rittgers said after the verdict, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Richardson’s ordeal began in spring 2017, as her senior year at Carlisle High School drew to a close and she prepared to start college at the University of Cincinnati. By that time, she had been pregnant for months - but no one knew. The bump barely showed when she wore a cheerleading uniform on the sidelines, or a bikini on spring break, or even when she wore a snug-fitting sparkly red gown to prom. Richardson’s family told Cosmopolitan her weight often fluctuated because of eating disorders. The teen did not learn of her pregnancy until April 26, 2017, when she saw a gynecologist for the first time, Cosmo reported. Her
relationship with her boyfriend was progressing, and her mom thought it was time to consider starting birth control. But the doctor told Richardson she couldn’t: She was already pregnant. “Upon learning she was pregnant, Brooke burst into tears and told her doctor that she could not have this child and that she could not tell anyone about being pregnant,” Warren County Assistant Prosecutor Julie Kraft said, according to Fox 19 s video footage of the trial. “And Brooke told no one. She did not tell her parents, her friends or the baby’s father.” Prosecutors told a tale of a teenager who killed her baby out of fear that her college plans - and her “good girl” image - were at stake. Defense attorneys insisted that the child Richardson named Annabelle was stillborn and the frightened young mother panicked about what to do. Prosecutors said they did not know how the newborn was killed. But Rittgers said the baby girl was a lifeless pale at delivery. The baby wasn’t breathing. The umbilical cord wasn’t attached to the placenta. Recounting what her daughter eventually told her, Richardson’s mother, Kim, told the Cincinnati Enquirer that Skylar cried as she cradled the baby for hours, waiting for it to open its eyes or cry or move. It never did. Finally, Richardson’s mother said, the teenager grabbed a garden spade from the garage and retreated to the far end of the family’s expansive backyard. She dug a hole between two pine trees and covered the small grave with flowers she’d worn at prom. Still she told no one. Her family only found out when police called months later, after Skylar Richardson’s gynecologist reported the baby’s death to the Warren County coroner, leaving the cause of death blank. “It is so hard to believe that I had a grandchild that I never got to hold,” her mother told the Enquirer. After the verdict Thursday, Richardson’s attorneys blasted prosecutors for “overcharging” the young woman and said they feared she might never escape the media attention. But Warren County Prosecutor David Fornshell said he still believes Richardson killed her child. He stood by his office’s handling of the case. “We owed it to that little girl,” the Enquirer quoted him as saying. “It had to be tried.”
Eddie Money, ‘Two Tickets to Paradise’ singer, is dead at 70 Neil Genzlinger The New York Times News Service
Eddie Money, whose string of rock hits in the late 1970s and ‘80s included “Baby Hold On” and “Two Tickets to Paradise,” died Friday in Los Angeles. He was 70. His family announced the death in a statement. Money, whose birth name was Edward Mahoney, had announced last month that he had stage 4 esophageal cancer. He and his family have been the focus of a reality television show on AXS TV, “Real Money.” The episode in which he discussed his cancer was broadcast the night before he died. Money, the son of a police officer, was headed for that career himself when he dropped out of the New York Police Academy to move to San Francisco in pursuit of rock stardom. He found it in 1978 when “Baby Hold On,” from his self-titled debut album, reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Then came “Two Tickets
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struggled with drugs. He staged several comebacks, however; his hits later in the
1980s included “Take Me Home Tonight” and “Walk on Water.”
Deadly fire in a private hospital stuns Rio Ernesto Londoño The New York Times News Service
At least 11 patients, including several elderly people, were killed in a fire that engulfed a private hospital in Rio de Janeiro, officials said Friday. The fire at Badim Hospital in northern Rio de Janeiro, which was caring for 103 patients, began around 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The suspected cause was a generator that short-circuited, according to investigators. As the flames spread, hospital staff and neighbors worked frantically to evacuate the building. Scores of patients who made it out were placed on mattresses laid on the street
as officials and relatives arranged to take them to other medical facilities. The blaze was the latest in a series of fires in Rio de Janeiro that have raised questions about faulty wiring and other hazardous conditions in buildings in the city. In January, 10 teenagers died after a fire consumed the dormitory of a soccer training center run by a popular sports league. In September, Brazil’s National Museum in Rio de Janeiro burned to the ground, destroying a vast collection of historical records and artifacts at the 200-year building. Investigators found clear signs of negligence in both of
those cases. Rio de Janeiro’s mayor, Marcelo Crivella, said the hospital building had been in compliance will all fire regulations and that an investigation had been launched to determine if anyone was at fault. “Unfortunately accidents happen anywhere,” he told reporters. “The building had all the equipment” required by law. But some relatives of patients who died in the blaze were furious. “My mother was assassinated,” Emanoel Santos Melo, 61, told the O Globo newspaper, describing scenes of panic that followed a power outage
and explosion at the hospital, where he had been visiting his 88-year-old mother, Luiza Santos Melo. “Was she 88? Yes. Was she likely to die? Yes. But not in this manner.” Santos said that about 20 minutes after the hospital lost power, people in the building heard a loud bang and smelled diesel fuel. As flames spread through the building, he found a hospital mask for his mother and wrapped his shirt around her face to shield her from the smoke. After a confrontation with firefighters, he was separated from her, he said, and shortly after 3 a.m. Friday, Santos was told she was among the dead.
Missouri attorney general refers FUNERAL 12 Catholic clergy for prosecution DIRECTORS Elizabeth Dias The New York Times News Service
The Missouri attorney general will refer a dozen men who previously served as Roman Catholic clergy for potential criminal prosecution, his office announced Friday after a yearlong statewide investigation into clergy sexual abuse. The investigation found that 163 priests or clergy members were accused of sexual abuse or misconduct against minors. “Sexual abuse of minors by members of Missouri’s four Roman Catholic dioceses has been a far-reaching and sustained scandal,” Attorney General Eric Schmitt said Friday morning. “For decades, faced with credible reports of abuse, the church refused to acknowledge the victims and instead focused their efforts on protecting priests.” Schmitt, a Republican who
is also Catholic, said he believed his 12 referrals for prosecution were more than any other attorney general’s investigation so far. About 80 of the accused men are now deceased, and 16 were previously referred for local prosecution. In Missouri, the attorney general does not have the authority to prosecute these cases directly and so must refer them to local prosecutors. Investigators heard from more than 100 victims and spoke directly with 45 victims or their families, according to Chris Nuelle, a spokesman for the attorney general. A spokesman for the Archdiocese of St. Louis said the office was waiting to review the report before responding. The state’s previous attorney general, Josh Hawley, a Republican who was elected to the U.S. Senate in November,
opened the investigation last summer, after a Pennsylvania report alleged bishops and other church leaders had covered up widespread child sexual abuse over several decades. That report, which was the result of a two-year grand jury investigation, stated more than 300 priests had abused more than 1,000 children over decades, and has so far resulted in two convictions. Nationwide, victims’ advocates and law enforcement officials have grown frustrated as widespread public outcry over sexual abuse allegations in the Catholic Church has produced little legal or financial accountability. Prosecutors often face challenges pursuing criminal charges in sexual abuse cases, especially as statutes of limitations often restrict the ability to prosecute allegations of abuse that happened decades ago.
Potential tropical storm-force winds, rain threaten Bahamas rescue efforts Daniel Victor The New York Times News Service
A potential tropical storm is brewing in the Atlantic and by late Friday could threaten areas of the Bahamas recently devastated by Hurricane Dorian, forecasters warned. The new storm is not expected to pack nearly the destructive power of Dorian, a Category 5 hurricane that killed at least 50 people and left widespread damage across the islands. But the storm could pose a challenge to rescuers, who were still searching for about 1,300 missing people as
of Thursday. At 2 a.m. Friday, the approaching storm system, packing sustained wind speeds of 30 mph, was about 210 miles southeast of the hard-hit Abaco Islands, according to the National Hurricane Center. It was expected to gain strength and bring tropical storm-force winds — defined as sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph — and heavy rainfall to the northwest Bahamas on Friday and Saturday, forecasters said. A tropical storm warning was in effect for much of the area. Parts of Florida’s east coast
could get tropical storm-force winds and heavy rain over the weekend, and residents were advised to monitor the storm’s progress. The storm was moving slowly as of Friday morning, at just 3 mph, but forecasters expected it to gain speed through the weekend. The storm would be named Humberto if it becomes strong enough to be classified as the year’s ninth tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center said at 11 p.m. Thursday that it was 80% likely to reach that strength within 48 hours, and 90% likely within five days.
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SEPT. 14 ATHENS — There will be a fall flea market to benefit the American Legion Post 187 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Athens Post, 92 Second St., Athens. There is no admission cost but vendors will be offering a variety of goods and serivies. All donations welcome and appreciated. This event will help fund some necessary building repairs to the Post. For information, including how to be a vendor, call 518-965-1550. TANNERSVILLE — Exploring Native Edibles + Ornamentals with Hortus Conclusus 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 14 at the Mountain Top Arboretum Education Center, 4 MAude Adams Road, Tannersville. Join horticulturists, garden designers, and artists Allyson Levy and Scott Serrano for a visual presentation of edible native trees and shrubs all grown at Hortus Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They will share the magnificent diversity of American plants, showcasing rare, highly ornamental, edible varieties that deserve to be used widely by backyard gardeners. Hortus Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a small botanical garden in the mid-Hudson valley now recognized by the Morton Arboretum’s international ArbNet program as a Level II-accredited arboretum. The gardens have an extensive collection of unusual edible and decorative plantings. By trialing both native and exotic plants, their goal is to push the limits of what can be successfully grown in Zone 6, and help fellow gardeners expand their knowledge base and incorporate some of these gardenworthy plants at home. Members, free; non-members, $10. For information, call 518-5893903. ROUND TOP — A benefit for Carl Zoccola will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Maple Lawn Hotel, 10 Storks Nest Road, Round Top. The cost is $20 and includes a buffet and dessert, eat in or take out. There will be live music, raffles and a 50/50. For information, call 518-622-3058. CAIRO — Friends of the Cairo Public Library will sponsor fall book sales 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 14 and Oct. 19 at the shed behind the library, 15 Railroad Ave., Cairo, weather permitting. The sales include 3 for $1 paperbacks, 50 cent hardcovers, and $5 bags of books “buy one get one free.” TROY — The Friends of Oakwood will present the next Full Moon Twilight Tour 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Led by Oakwood volunteer Heidi Klinowski, the group will start in the magnificent Gardner Earl Chapel, to take advantage of the western sunlight streaming through the stained glass windows. Then we will walk to the monuments of some of Oakwood’s interesting ‘residents” and hear their stories. Uncle Sam’s grave and the panoramic overlook at sunset are included highlights of this walking tour. The cost is $15, payable at the door. To register and for information, call 518-328-0090. If the weather forces us to cancel, we will call you if you have registered. HAINES FALLS — The Mountain Top Historical Society will host the 8th Annual Postcard Show & Talk 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the U&D Train Station, 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls. Food will be available. There will be a display of Real Photo postcards of the Mountain Top, including some unusual ones. The MTHS will also be selling ephemera from its attic in a special sale. A $3 entry fee will be charged at
the door. VOORHEESVILLE — The Alan Devoe Bird Club will hold a bird walk on Sept. 14 at Thacher State Park. Meet 10 a.m. at the Hawk Watch (overlook parking lot). The group will meet up with the HMBC, who will also be visiting that day. Broad-wing hawks use the warm air thermals along the escarpment. Other birds of prey may include osprey, eagles, red-tailed hawks, sharp shinned and Coopers hawks. For information, contact trip coordinator Marian Cole at 518-710-9096. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www. alandevoebirdclub.org to learn more about the club. RENSSELAER — Crailo State Historic Site and the Friends of Fort Crailo present Harvest Faire, an event with something for everyone in the family 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 14 at Crailo State Historic Site, 9 1/2 Riverside Ave., Rensselaer. This annual fall festival is free to the public and is presented in conjunction with the Hudson River Ramble. The event is weather permitting, and the rain date is scheduled for Sept. 15. Crailo’s historic grounds and Hudson River park set the scene for the event which features Native American and Dutch Colonial reenactors as well as colonial music. In our cellar kitchen a costumed interpreter discusses the foods and hearth cooking techniques used by the Dutch during the 17th century. Performers and musicians wander around the grounds throughout the day and will offer entertainments. Don’t forget to stop by the museum marketplace gift shop that features Dutch souvenirs, Native American trade goods, and books for all ages. For information, call 518-463-8738.
SEPT. 17 COXSACKIE — Cornell Cooperative Extension presents Emergency Preparedness With A Financial Twist at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Heermance Memorial Library, 1 Ely St., Coxsackie. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages Americans to become more knowledgeable about emergency preparedness by being aware of different types of emergencies and appropriate responses; putting together an emergency supply kit; making a family emergency plan; and getting involved in community efforts. Special emphasis will be placed on the compilation of important financial, legal and health documents. Presenter: Theresa Mayhew, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia & Greene Counties Resource Educator. Admission is free. All are welcome. Registration required through the online calendar or by calling the library at 518-731-8084. Parking available in rear of building.
SEPT. 18 TROY — The Friends of Oakwood will present a new special art program at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 18 in the Earl Chapel at Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. For the past 25 years Peter Jung has been the owner of a gallery on Warren Street in Hudson, featuring traditional American paintings. He will share his expertise with an illustrated lecture on the history of the 19th C Hudson River School art movement of landscapes and luminists. We will also hear how he recently restored the family gravesite of the great artist Sanford Robinson Gifford (1823–1880) in the Hudson City Cemetery. Adults, $15; students with ID, $10. Registration is preferred but not required and can be made by calling 518-328-0090. COXSACKIE — Representatives from The Eddy Alzheimer’s Services and Catholic Charities will be on hand to share information and answer questions about the availability of free support and respite services for caregivers at 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Heermance Memorial Library, 1 Ely St., Coxsackie. The Eddy Alzheimer’s Services are a program that provides a wide range of free support and respite services for caregivers across a 10 county region through the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Initiative: which is a grant supported by the Department of Health. This is a free presentation. All are welcome. Registration required. Parking available in rear of building. For information and to register, call 518731-8084. TROY — The Sage Singers are accepting singers for the fall 2019 season. The group will be performing Vivaldi’s Gloria and seasonal selections. Rehearsals are held 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 18 in Bush Memorial Hall, Russell Sage College, 65 First St., Troy. Auditions for this chorus are not “pressure-cooker” events. We simply want to hear your voice, see what vocal range is comfortable for you and check out your basic instincts for melody and harmony. Music reading skills or choral experience is a plus, but not a hard and fast requirement. For information, email Michael Musial at musiam@ sage.edu. CATSKILL — Hearthstone Care, 1187 Route 23A, Catskill holds its End of Summer Blended Family & Holidays Open House 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 18. There will be games, music and more.
SEPT. 21 TANNERSVILLE — Mountain Top Arboretume presents Basket Making: Twining with Natural Materials 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Mountain Top Arboretum Education Center, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville. Members, free; non-members, $10; materials, $10. This workshop is limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration is required at mtarboretum.org/events. In this class Katie Grove will introduce the classic basketry technique of twining, using locally harvested plant materials.
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An old horse trader circles the garage My grandfather was, among other things, a horse trader. Always an opportunist, an optimist, and one who could see the potential in any situation, he somehow made these traits part of his DNA and passed them on to his present day clan. He died when I was in elementary school but his memory lingers on in the stories my father told us about growing up, much as now I tell my children tales of their grandfather. Grandpa made a particularly good trade one time — he brought his prize home and bedded him down in the barn before going in to supper. All through the meal, he described the horse he had acquired in detail. How foolish the former owner was to let this beauty go for such a low price, and what a sharp deal Grandpa had made. Obliviously the owner had met his match and had been fleeced on this deal. After supper was over, Grandpa led his brood out to the barn to admire his day’s work. They eagerly entered the building, only to find Grandpa’s great bargain dead in its stall. I’m still making deals like this — it’s a family tradition! In the mid ‘20s, Grandpa decided it was time to move
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BROOKS into the 20th century. He declared that the time of the horse was past, the time to acquire an automobile had arrived. He announced this at breakfast and taking the team that he had in stock at the time, he set off for town. Being the great trader that he was, before noon he had found a farmer who had a Model T touring car who was willing to trade for a good team. Having made the trade, Grandpa still had a problem — he had never driven anything but horses. The former owner kindly showed him how to crank his new automobile and then how to advance the gas lever and put it into gear. Grandpa figured out the steering part all by himself on his way home and arrived feeling very pleased with himself. Dad remembers hearing
a car coming up the driveway and then a whole bunch of yelling, including words that he had had his mouth washed out for using. One word kept rising above the others, “WHOA!” The family rushed out onto the porch to see Grandpa circling the house over and over, yelling “WHOA!” at the top of his voice and pulling back on the steering wheel as hard as he could. His quick driving lesson had not included how to make the machine stop. After circling the house for another 10 minutes or so, Grandpa, always resourceful, steered a path towards the hay pile in a nearby field and brought his family’s first car to a safe, if somewhat abrupt, halt. Grandpa spent the next few days talking to any car owners he could find and mastered the machine in short order. In Grandpa’s memory, sometimes when I pull into the driveway and up to the garage doors, I find myself softly saying, “Whoa.” Thought for the week — If you’re going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance. Until next week, may you and yours be happy and well. Reach Dick Brooks at whittle12124@yahoo.com.
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Church Briefs LORDS ACRE AUCTION COEYMANS HOLLOW — Trinity United Methodist Church, 1313 Route 143, Coeymans Hollow, will hold its Lords Acre Auction 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 21. Booths open at 10 a.m. with the auction beginning at 1 p.m. There will be vendors, food, Stewart’s sundae, bouncy bounce, fried dough, super hero movies, several great door prizes.
FALL FAIR RAVENA — Grace United Methodist Church, 16 Hillcrest Drive, Ravena, will hold its Fall Fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 21. Including the Country Kitchen with baked goods, homemade canned goods,
homemade candy; locally grown produce; Silent Auction; craft centers; huge book sale: bargain shed; games; bounce house; photo booth; music; chicken barbecue. Special events 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; appraisals by “Antique Ladies” ($3 per item); and more.
WOODWORKERS SHOW HURLEY — The 13th annual Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Show will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Hurley Reformed Church, 11 Main St., Hurley. There will be displays of fine woodworking items, demonstrations of woodworking techniques, Woodmizer demonstration, gifts for the children and more.
CELEBRATION SAUGERTIES — The historic Katsbaan Reformed Church, 1801 Old King’s Highway, Saugerties, is planning a celebration of our past in the community, and looking forward to our future. The steeple, which has been a landmark for many years, has been restored to its former glory. All are invited to attend the celebration 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5. There will be historical reenactors, and beautiful organ music on the restored 100 year old organ, from 1-1:40 p.m. At 2 p.m. there will be a dedication of the newly repaired steeple. People are encouraged to tour the 300 year old stone Church. Refreshments
will be available. For information, call the Church at 845246-7928.
Church, 40 Woodland Ave., Catskill.
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CATSKILL — The Catskill United Methodist Church, 40 Woodland Ave., Catskill, third annual Fall Craft Fair 9 a.m.3 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Church. There will be many returning crafters.
SOUTH BETHLEHEM — The South Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 67 Willowbrook Ave., South Bethlehem, will serve a chicken and biscuit dinner 5-7 p.m. Oct. 11. A bake sale will also be held. Take outs begin at 4:30 p.m. Adults, $10; children 6-12, $5; children 5 and younger, free. For information, call Emily Shutter at 518-813-0661.
BLOOD DRIVE CATSKILL — The Catskill United Methodist Church will host a Red Cross Blood Drive 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 12 at the
Conditions perfect for growing grass Labor Day weekend marks the start of the fall growing season. For gardeners it is like springtime once more, but without the black flies! The trees are beginning to show fall colors, the days are getting noticeably shorter and conditions are perfect for growing grass. Right now soil temperatures are as warm as they will be until next summer, but ambient day time temperatures are much cooler than June or July. Many annual weeds have completed their life cycle also and will not be competing with the grass seed. This is a perfect time to either install a completely new lawn or renovate your existing lawn. I assume that most of you live in a somewhat suburban environment and you should enjoy a nice lawn. I live on a dead end dirt road with no neighbors for a half mile, surrounded by hundreds of acres of forest. I am happy to have green stuff growing around my house that I mow on occasion. I would estimate that my “lawn” consists of 30% assorted grasses, none of which are Kentucky bluegrass, and 70% low-growing weeds. I do have a pretty good stand of crabgrass, which is a pale yellow/green color compared to the verdant green hue of true turf grass. Crabgrass dies after the first hard freeze and
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BEYFUSS provides the precursor for the brown season of late fall, but for now, I am happy to have it! If your lawn is more than 50% weeds that you don’t like looking at, you might want to redo it entirely. This process begins by testing the soil for pH and adding lime if necessary. Your local office of Cornell Cooperative Extension can do this for a nominal fee and some garden centers will also do this for free. Lime may be applied at any time, even winter and if your soil is strongly acid with a pH below 5.0, you might want to split the lime application and postpone the new seeding till next fall. Apply no more than 100 pounds of pelletized limestone per 1,000 square feet at any one time or you will have what appears to be snow cover instead of grass. Applying lime to a really acid turf may be all that is necessary to make your
lawn acceptable, especially if the lime application is followed by a fertilizer application. Right now is also the best time to apply lawn fertilizer, but only apply it if the pH is in the proper range or you are wasting money. If your soil pH is around 6.0 you can get away with 50 pounds per 1,000 square feet and proceed to the next step. If it is above 6.5, no lime is needed at all. Step two for a complete redo, is to kill off the existing sod. This is quickly and easily accomplished by spraying a non-selective herbicide, such as glyphosate (formerly only available as Round Up, but now generically available at a much lower price). I realize that glyphosate is the target of a class-action suit claiming it causes cancer, but that has not stopped it from being widely sold. Chlorine, (as in household bleach), alcohol (as in my weekly martini) and gasoline (as in my car) are all proven human carcinogens, but that has not stopped them from being used either. You can also kill off the existing sod by covering it all with black plastic or some other opaque material like cardboard, for several weeks, but by October it may be too late to plant grass seed. The next step is to thoroughly till the soil with
a very powerful rototiller to a depth of four to six inches and rake it smooth with no clumps of sod remaining. Tilling in a bale of peat moss at the same time will also add highly desirable organic matter to the new lawn. Next, purchase a blend of high quality lawn grass seed that is appropriate for your site conditions. There are blends most suitable for full sun as well as blends for semi shade. If your lawn is heavily shaded by a maple tree that was not an issue 20 years ago, consider a ground cover instead of grass. After planting and rolling the newly seeded area (you can rent lawn rollers), mulch it with clean straw, not mulch hay! Clean straw has no visible seed heads in it, whereas mulch hay consists almost entirely of weed seeds and using it will ruin all your previous efforts. Use only enough straw to lightly cover the seed, one bale per 1,000 square feet is adequate. Finally, be prepared to water it almost every day for the next two to three weeks until the grass is well established. The straw will decompose and you can mow it when the grass is three inches tall. Reach Bob Beyfuss at rlb14@cornell. edu.
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THANKSGIVING DINNER ATHENS — The Senior Angels’ fourth annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28 at the Rivertown Senior Center, 39 Second St., Athens. Open to all seniors 60 and older. Doors open 11 a.m.; lunch served noon-2 p.m. There will be music, door prizes and conversation over coffee and pie 2-4 p.m. For information, or to donate to help offset costs, contact the Department of Human Services at 518-7193555 and ask to speak to Ken.
ITALIAN DINNER CATSKILL — An Italian dinner will be served 5-7 p.m. Oct. 22 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 50 Williams St., Catskill, to benefit Madison Jones. Take outs begin at 4 p.m. Menu includes salad, Italian bread, pasta with meatballs, penne alla vodka, chicken francese, eggplant
Peace Village Retreat Center celebrates 20th anniversary HUNTER — Peace Village Retreat Center will be celebrating its 20th anniversary 2-6 p.m. Sept. 22 at the center, 54 O’Hara Road, Haines Falls. This is an International Day of Peace event. It’s been 20 years since Peace Village opened on Hunter Mountain, reminding us of the peace we all hold within, by offering a peaceful setting for spiritual learning and retreats to the public. Since then, the organization has served thousands who are searching for ways to quiet their minds and bring peace to their lives. Come and experience the
tranquility. From 2- 4:30 p.m. outdoor events include pop-up talks, meditation and yoga exercises, special activities for children and parents, live music, tours and walks, virtue reality wheel, food tents, games, circle dancing and a book stall tent 4:30-6 p.m. Public program in Inspiration Hall. Welcome and greetings from local leaders, meditation experience, talk “Celebrating the Peace Village Within,” entertainment, presentations, refreshments. For information and reservations, call 518-5895000.
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concerns about the implementation of the law to Mark Schroeder, the commissioner for the state DMV, who has remained radio silent on the issue. “There are definitely challenges both theoretically and legally,” said Bryan MacCormack, executive director of the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement and an organizer in the Green Light NY Coalition. “But in our organization, we don’t have any doubt that the law is going to be upheld.”
‘THE LAW WILL STOP THIS’ Dalila Yeend and her two kids were on their way to dinner at their favorite neighborhood joint, Friendly’s, when she got pulled over by for rolling through a stop sign in Troy. What was a routine traffic stop turned into a nightmare. Upon learning that the 36-year-old mother had a final order of removal for missing a prior court appearance, the police officer took Yeend to a nearby precinct and called U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Yeend was sent to a detention center in Batavia, and kept there for three months. Yeend’s mother came up from South Carolina to care for her then 9- and 11-year-old
children. “Thankfully they were able to understand some of what was going on, but obviously they were deeply affected by it,” Yeend said. When she was released and her immigration case dismissed, Yeend decided to become more active in immigrants’ rights “to make sure something like that didn’t happen to somebody else.” An estimated 265,000 undocumented immigrants, including 64,000 in the Hudson Valley and Northern and Western New York, are expected to seek driver’s licenses within the first three years of Green Light, according to the left-leaning Fiscal Policy Institute. The law is expected to generate $83 million in revenue the first year, and $57 million each year after that. Yet Yeend’s county clerk is the second one to file a federal lawsuit challenging Green Light. Rensselaer County Clerk Frank Merola filed the lawsuit on July 24 against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Attorney General Letitia James and Schroeder. His lawsuit came about two weeks after that of Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns. “County clerks are separate elected officials, we take an oath of office to support the Constitution,” Merola said. “It isn’t about giving (undocumented immigrants) the right to be on the road — even though I think
it’s a privilege not a right — it’s about voting. People will be able to register to vote.” Other opponents of the law have voiced the same concern, saying that with customerfacing devices, DMV employees won’t be able to stop someone from registering to vote. Green Light supporters, however, dismiss the argument as fear mongering, bringing up that non-citizens have been been obtaining driver’s licenses for years without registering to vote. In July, the Rensselaer County Board of Elections threatened to send all voter registration data to ICE. The New York Immigration Coalition and Citizen Action of New York filed a lawsuit against the election board July 26, citing the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, which bars states from disclosing the location where someone registered to vote. Regardless, Merola simply is “not comfortable with giving somebody a license who is in this country illegally.” “I’m hoping the law is going to stop this,” he said.
A MODEL BILL? Earlier this month, Republican legislators from Long Island sponsored legislation that would protect DMV employees from termination if they refuse to implement the new law. “This legislation would
protect our employees who act in good faith to follow federal law instead of abetting illegal behavior,” State Sen. John Flanagan, R-2, said in a press release. The bill would have the state reimburse DMV workers for any legal representation they pursue. “They profess to be the part of law and order, yet he’s proposing a bill that would pay the legal fees of a state official that breaks the law,” said state Sen. Luis Sepúlveda, D-32, who sponsored the Green Light bill. “Flanagan and other members of his party want to circumvent democracy.” Michael Cianfrini, Genessee County Clerk, said he supports the proposed legislation but “it’s unfortunate that county clerks and employees are being put in a position where they would have to defend themselves against state action anyway.” Cianfrini is one of multiple county clerks who have vowed to not issue licenses to undocumented immigrants come December. Although his county has a number of undocumented immigrants who are integral to the farming industry, Cianfrini said he doesn’t believe the pros of giving them access to licenses — such as more insured drivers on the roads, fewer hit-and-run crashes and more New York state-inspected vehicles on the
roads — outweigh the cons. “My problem with implementing the law comes with its unconstitutionality,” he said. Jefferson County Clerk Gizelle Meeks said she opposes the law because of how it was written, yet she would still enforce it. “I taught my children that even if you don’t agree with the law you have to obey it,” she said. “I respect the county clerks who have taken a stance and filed lawsuits, but it’s hard to challenge something that’s already been made into law. At this point, we have to push for a seat at the table with the DMV.”
‘THE CLOCK IS TICKING’ It’s not uncommon for Holly Tanner, the Columbia County clerk, to have lines of people looking for DMV services snaking out her building doors — particularly as New Yorkers rush to get the Real IDs and enhanced licenses by October. With Green Light, Tanner is worried about her already understaffed and overworked office becoming even more overwhelmed. Tanner was one of 51 clerks who collaborated to send Schroeder a letter in August detailing a list of questions and concerns about how the law can be most effectively and safely rolled out in December. “We haven’t heard a lot from the State DMV so that in and of itself is a concern,” she said.
“The clock is ticking.” The letter listed nearly 50 questions and comments, ranging from how to prevent unlawful voter registration, to training employees to detect whether foreign documents are fraudulent, to providing local offices with financial and linguistic resources. The Green Light NY Coalition responded with their own letter, agreeing that there needs to be timely information on how the law will be implemented. “There are some concerns in the county clerks’ letter that are completely legitimate and we 100 percent support: language access, real concern, training, real concern. Those are things we should be working through together,” MacCormack said. “And then our letter just kind of debunk some of the more anti immigrant legislation as well.” Schroeder’s spokesman said he could not comment on the issue due to the ongoing lawsuits. Sepúlveda described the lawsuits and letter from the NYS Association of County Clerks as a “smoke screen.” “The coalition is still strong,” he said. “Even if I have to go with an undocumented immigrant in Rensselaer County and stand with them in line to get a license, I’ll do it. We’re not going to put up with this nonsense.”
U.S. Appeals Court reinstates emoluments case against Trump Sharon LaFraniere The New York Times News Service
A federal appeals court in New York on Friday revived a lawsuit alleging that President Donald Trump is illegally profiting from his hotels and restaurants in New York and Washington in violation of the Constitution’s anti-corruption, or emoluments, clauses. In a 2-1 decision, a panel of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit found that a lower court had wrongly dismissed the lawsuit accusing Trump of violating the Constitution’s bans on accepting financial benefits from foreign or state governments. The appeals court judge sent the lawsuit back to the lower court, ordering it to be allowed
to proceed. The decision comes nearly two years after the lower court judge dismissed the lawsuit. The case is one of three that have been pingponging back and forth between district and appeals courts as judges struggle with the novel legal questions raised by Trump’s decision not to divorce himself from his business empire while in office. Although Trump promised never to mix his personal financial interests with official business, he has repeatedly touted his properties since becoming president. He suggested recently that he should host the next summit of the Group of 7 world leaders at his luxury golf resort in southern Florida, describing
the property as a “great place.” In some ways, interactions between Trump’s political role and his businesses have become routine, with foreign leaders, lobbyists, Republican candidates, members of Congress, Cabinet members and others with ties to the president routinely visiting his properties. In the past week, new details have emerged of stays by U.S. military personnel at Trump’s golf resort in Scotland. The appeals court judges in New York noted that a different appellate panel, the Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, had ruled the opposite way, dismissing a similar lawsuit brought by the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia. The
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governments without congressional approval. They said Daniels’ ruling was the equivalent of saying that “Congress alone shall have the authority to determine whether the president acts in violation of this clause” when in fact, the Constitution “says nothing like that.” The judges also said Daniels wrongly rejected as “wholly speculative” the plaintiffs’ complaint that they were losing business because state and foreign officials were switching to Trump-owned properties
in hopes of winning the president’s favor. “The district court demanded too much at the pleading stage,” the decision states. It was written by Pierre Leval, who was appointed by President Bill Clinton, and Christopher Droney, who was appointed by President Barack Obama. John Walker, who was appointed by President George Bush, dissented. It was not immediately clear whether the Justice Department would appeal the panel’s ruling to the full appeals court.
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Carter said during a ceremony held Friday afternoon outside the Cumberland Farms shop in Hunter, where he purchased the winning ticket. The first thing he did? “I went to a co-worker and asked if they saw the same thing I was seeing,” he said. Carter said he felt nervous, and happy and scared, all at the same time. “LaShawn decided to receive his $1 million prize as a one-time lump sum payment, which means he will receive, after taxes, a net amount of $510,568,” said Yolanda Vega, a spokeswoman from New York Lottery. Carter said he will use his windfall to buy a new car or truck, purchase a house and set up a college account for his kids. “This is security,” Carter, 41, said. “Security for my kids.” But the first order of business will be to take his wife on a birthday cruise to Bermuda. Sarah Carter said her husband didn’t tell her of his win for a couple of days because
plaintiffs in that case are appealing that dismissal to the full appeals court, based in Virginia. Yet another case, brought by congressional Democrats, is headed to Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. In the New York case, the appellate judges ruled that the lower court judge, George Daniels, had dismissed the case too precipitously. By his standard, the judges said, no plaintiff would ever have the legal standing to sue the president for accepting financial benefits or emoluments from foreign
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LaShawn Carter, of Troy, took a detour in Hunter and ended up winning a million dollars.
he wanted to keep it a surprise for her upcoming birthday. “But he couldn’t keep it a secret anymore,” Sarah said
with a smile. Carter is the 77th New York Lottery player to claim a prize totaling $1 million or more this year.
amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, medication used to treat ADHD, and a small amount of Suboxone, state police said. Stevens and Wojkowski were arraigned in Hudson City Court. Stevens was sent to Columbia County Jail without bail. Wojkowski was released to the custody of the
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office for pending charges in the town of Stockport. The case in Stockport remains under investigation by the sheriff’s office. To reach reporter Amanda Purcell, call 518-828-1616 ext. 2500, or send an email to apurcell@thedailymail. net, or tweet to @amandajpurcell.
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Adirondack Council report questions DEC priorities By Larry DiDonato For Columbia-Greene Media
Founded in 1975, the Adirondack Council’s stated mission is to “…ensure the ecological integrity and wild character of the Adirondack Park.” They released their 2019-2020 State of the Park Report on September 3rd saying the Park is “…challenged by its own success with record numbers of hikers, boaters and off-road vehicles… straining the Park’s lands and waters.” The report cites overuse of popular wilderness trails as a top concern. The number of visitors to the Adirondack Park increased by nearly 25 percent over the past ten years. Adirondack Council Executive Director William C. Janeway said, “State records indicate, for example, that 4,000 hikers signed the trail register at Cascade Mountain trailhead on State Route 73 in 2000. By 2016, the number had rocketed to more than 34,000. All indications are those numbers are still climbing.” The report went on to say there is no relief in sight for “…overworked and understaffed state environmental agencies whose dedicated staffs need the help.” Given the dire challenge stated by the Adirondack Council regarding the lack of staff to protect critical state lands, why would Forest Ranger Director Eric Lahr, whose mission is to protect these lands, take on additional duties for Rangers to do hunting See DEC B5
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Cairo-Durham quarterback Eric Ostoyic (10) looks for running room behind the lead block of Logan Denniston during this past Saturday’s game against Ichabod Crane. The Mustangs will host Hoosick Falls today at 1 p.m. at Angelo Canna Town Park.
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New York Mets second baseman Joe Panik (2) low fives New York Mets center fielder Juan Lagares (12) after he hit a grand slam home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field on Thursday.
Is the Mets’ wild season careening into the playoffs? Tyler Kepner The New York Times News Service
NEW YORK — The New York Mets are at it again, doing that most Mets thing of all: keeping you guessing. Just when you think they’re out of the race, they pull you back in. The Mets ambushed the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, 11-1, to complete a four-game sweep of another National League wild-card
hopeful. After two close victories, the Mets blasted five homers Wednesday and six Thursday, a franchise record for a home game. “We just put everything together,” manager Mickey Callaway said, praising the defense, the pitching and the offense. “We played good baseball, and when we play good baseball, we can compete with anybody.” See METS B5
GERMANTOWN – On a cold windy, afternoon the Germantown boy’s soccer team defeated Central Hudson Valley League rival Heatly, 8-1. Seven Germantown players reached the scoring, which pleased Clippers’ coach Ryan Broast. “That was nice,” Broast said. “We had a tough game the other night, playing Loudonville and lost 2-0; we didn’t score a goal. So it was nice to put it on a little bit tonight.” Germantown had contributions from a variety of players in the game. Of the seven players that scored goals, Jace Anderson led the team with two. Cameron D’Sousa, Dylan Mayr, Connor Phelan, Rece Rifenburgh, Gerardo Jacobo and Matt Bogert each scored one. Ryan Hoffman contributed two assists and two corner kicks in the game. William Saltis was in the goal and had four saves. “Some of my midfielders really stood out today,” Broast said. “Some guys really worked
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Germantown’s Alex Lent (6) and Ryan Hoffman (9) move the ball up the pitch during Thursday’s CHVL match against Heatly.
the ball out to other guys and helped them to score, getting them more involved in the game.” Broast complimented players like Reese Rifenburgh,
Connor Phelan and Liam Myers, citing each for performing well at their position. Heatly only had one goal on the day, with one corner kick and two shots on the
Germantown goal. Though Germantown won in dominant fashion, coach Broast still has some little See SOCCER B6
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AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division New York Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore
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L 51 61 70 90 99
Minnesota Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Detroit
W 89 86 64 55 43
L 57 61 82 92 102
Houston Oakland Texas Los Angeles Seattle
W 95 87 74 67 60
L 53 60 74 80 86
Pct .655 .588 .524 .388 .322
GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away — — 7-3 W-2 53-22 44-29 10 — 7-3 L-2 43-32 44-29 19.5 9.5 3-7 W-1 36-39 41-31 39.5 29.5 2-8 L-1 29-43 28-47 49 39 2-8 L-1 23-52 24-47
Central Division Pct .610 .585 .438 .374 .297
GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away — — 5-5 L-2 41-33 48-24 3.5 .5 7-3 W-4 43-29 43-32 25 22 4-6 L-2 35-39 29-43 34.5 31.5 7-3 W-2 29-44 26-48 45.5 42.5 3-7 L-2 19-52 24-50
West Division Pct .642 .592 .500 .456 .411
GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away — — 6-4 L-3 56-20 39-33 7.5 — 8-2 W-3 48-27 39-33 21 13 7-3 W-2 42-30 32-44 27.5 19.5 2-8 L-4 35-37 32-43 34 26 3-7 W-2 31-40 29-46
NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division Atlanta Washington Philadelphia New York Miami
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L 57 64 70 70 95
Pct .615 .559 .521 .521 .349
GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away — — 7-3 L-1 47-28 44-29 8.5 — 4-6 W-2 41-29 40-35 14 2 5-5 W-1 43-33 33-37 14 2 7-3 W-4 42-29 34-41 39 27 3-7 L-4 29-49 22-46
Central Division St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh
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L 64 68 68 79 82
Los Angeles Arizona San Francisco San Diego Colorado
W 95 75 70 68 62
L 53 72 77 78 85
Pct .562 .534 .534 .459 .442
GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away — — 6-4 W-1 46-26 36-38 4 — 8-2 W-7 43-31 35-37 4 — 5-5 W-1 47-24 31-44 15 11 4-6 L-2 40-35 27-44 17.5 13.5 5-5 W-2 31-41 34-41
West Division Pct .642 .510 .476 .466 .422
American League Wednesday’s games N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, ppd. Toronto 8, Boston 0 Texas 10, Tampa Bay 9 Cleveland 4, L.A. Angels 3 Oakland 5, Houston 3 Kansas City 8, Chicago White Sox 6 Thursday’s games N.Y. Yankees 10, Detroit 4, first game Kansas City 6, Chicago White Sox 3 N.Y. Yankees 6, Detroit 4, second game Boston 7, Toronto 4 Texas 6, Tampa Bay 4 Oakland 3, Houston 2 Friday’s games N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 10-8) at Toronto (Kay 0-0), 7:07 p.m. Minnesota (Odorizzi 14-6) at Cleveland (Civale 3-3), 7:10 p.m. Baltimore (Brooks 2-5) at Detroit (Zimmermann 1-10), 7:10 p.m. Oakland (Bassitt 10-5) at Texas (Burke 0-1), 8:05 p.m. Houston (Cole 16-5) at Kansas City (Duffy 6-6), 8:15 p.m. Tampa Bay (Morton 14-6) at L.A. Angels (Heaney 4-4), 10:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Covey 1-8) at Seattle (Kikuchi 6-9), 10:10 p.m. Saturday’s games N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 3:07 p.m. Baltimore at Detroit, 6:10 p.m. Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Houston at Kansas City, 7:15 p.m. Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, 9:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Seattle, 9:10 p.m. Sunday’s games N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Minnesota at Cleveland, 1:10 p.m. Baltimore at Detroit, 1:10 p.m. Houston at Kansas City, 2:15 p.m. Oakland at Texas, 3:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, 4:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Seattle, 4:10 p.m. National League Wednesday’s games Atlanta 3, Philadelphia 1 Milwaukee 7, Miami 5 N.Y. Mets 9, Arizona 0 Colorado 2, St. Louis 1 Pittsburgh 6, San Francisco 3
GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away — — 7-3 W-1 56-20 39-33 19.5 3.5 5-5 L-5 36-33 39-39 24.5 8.5 4-6 L-2 31-41 39-36 26 10 4-6 L-1 35-40 33-38 32.5 16.5 3-7 L-1 36-36 26-49 San Diego 4, Chicago Cubs 0 Thursday’s games Milwaukee 3, Miami 2 N.Y. Mets 11, Arizona 1 St. Louis 10, Colorado 3 Chicago Cubs 4, San Diego 1 Pittsburgh 4, San Francisco 2 Philadelphia 9, Atlanta 5 Friday’s games Pittsburgh (Brault 4-4) at Chicago Cubs (Lester 12-10), 4:05 p.m. Atlanta (Soroka 11-4) at Washington (Scherzer 10-5), 7:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 13-5) at N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 10-7), 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Houser 6-5) at St. Louis (Wainwright 11-9), 8:15 p.m. San Diego (Lucchesi 10-7) at Colorado (Hoffman 1-6), 8:40 p.m. Cincinnati (Castillo 14-6) at Arizona (Leake 2-2), 9:40 p.m. Miami (Alcantara 5-12) at San Francisco (Beede 4-9), 10:15 p.m. Saturday’s games Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Atlanta at Washington, 4:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. Cincinnati at Arizona, 8:10 p.m. San Diego at Colorado, 8:10 p.m. Miami at San Francisco, 9:05 p.m. Sunday’s games Atlanta at Washington, 1:38 p.m. Milwaukee at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. San Diego at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. Miami at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Arizona, 4:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at N.Y. Mets, 7:05 p.m. Interleague Wednesday’s games Baltimore 7, L.A. Dodgers 3 Washington 6, Minnesota 2 Seattle 5, Cincinnati 3 Thursday’s games L.A. Dodgers 4, Baltimore 2 Washington 12, Minnesota 6 Cincinnati at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Saturday’s game Boston at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Sunday’s game Boston at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m.
Pro football NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE American Football Conference East W L T Pct PF New England 1 0 01.000 33 Buffalo 1 0 01.000 17 N.Y. Jets 0 1 0 .000 16 Miami 0 1 0 .000 10 South W L T Pct PF Tennessee 1 0 01.000 43 Houston 0 1 0 .000 28 Indianapolis 0 1 0 .000 24 Jacksonville 0 1 0 .000 26 North W L T Pct PF Baltimore 1 0 01.000 59 Cincinnati 0 1 0 .000 20 Cleveland 0 1 0 .000 13 Pittsburgh 0 1 0 .000 3 West W L T Pct PF Oakland 1 0 01.000 24 Kansas City 1 0 01.000 40 L.A. Chargers 1 0 01.000 30 Denver 0 1 0 .000 16 National Football Conference East W L T Pct PF Dallas 1 0 01.000 35 Philadelphia 1 0 01.000 32 Washington 0 1 0 .000 27 N.Y. Giants 0 1 0 .000 17 South W L T Pct PF New Orleans 1 0 01.000 30 Tampa Bay 1 1 0 .500 37 Atlanta 0 1 0 .000 12 Carolina 0 2 0 .000 41 North W L T Pct PF Green Bay 1 0 01.000 10 Minnesota 1 0 01.000 28 Detroit 0 0 1 .500 27 Chicago 0 1 0 .000 3
PA 3 16 17 59 PA 13 30 30 40 PA 10 21 43 33 PA 16 26 24 24 PA 17 27 32 35 PA 28 45 28 50 PA 3 12 27 10
West W L T Pct San Francisco 1 0 01.000 Seattle 1 0 01.000 L.A. Rams 1 0 01.000 Arizona 0 0 1 .500 Week 2 Thursday’s games Tampa Bay 20, Carolina 14 Sunday’s games Arizona at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Dallas at Washington, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Seattle at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. San Francisco at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. L.A. Chargers at Detroit, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Houston, 1 p.m. New England at Miami, 1 p.m. Buffalo at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. New Orleans at L.A. Rams, 4:25 p.m. Chicago at Denver, 4:25 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 8:20 p.m. Monday’s game Cleveland at N.Y. Jets, 8:15 p.m. Week 3 Thursday, Sept. 19 Tennessee at Jacksonville, 8:20 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 22 Cincinnati at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Detroit at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at New England, 1 p.m. Oakland at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Miami at Dallas, 1 p.m. Denver at Green Bay, 1 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Tampa Bay, 4:05 p.m. Carolina at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. Houston at L.A. Chargers, 4:25 p.m. Pittsburgh at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. New Orleans at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. L.A. Rams at Cleveland, 8:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 Chicago at Washington, 8:15 p.m.
PF 31 21 30 27
PA 17 20 27 27
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Week 1 is all about the unknown. Week 2 is all about the overreaction. Teams such as the Ravens, Titans and Raiders may not play a more complete game the rest of the season. The Bears, Steelers and Browns likely already played their worst. Don’t put too much stock into one week. There are a couple of overreaction lines, so take advantage. Underdogs went 10-6 against the spread (ATS) in Week 1, with five winning outright. There are eight road favorites, and a bunch of small point spreads, making this one of the more difficult weeks I’ve seen in a long time. My most confident picks ATS are the Jaguars, Colts, Bengals and Broncos. Two tricky games to avoid: Browns-Jets and Eagles-Falcons. 1 p.m. GAMES BILLS (1-0) AT GIANTS (0-1) Bills by 1.5; O/U: 43.5 For the second straight week, the Bills are playing at MetLife Stadium. And for the second straight week, I like New York (that’s me taking Buffalo and making a “they’re the only team that plays in New York” joke in case you didn’t get it). The reason is the defenses: The Bills have one of the best and the Giants appear to have one of the worst. Rookie running back Devin Singletary will give Big Blue fits, as will Josh Allen’s legs. This could be decided by a late field goal. Imagine if this 2019 matchup ended in a 20-19 final (see: Super Bowl XXV). The pick: Bills COWBOYS (1-0) AT REDSKINS (0-1) Cowboys by 5.5; O/U: 46.5 Washington was up 17-0 at Philly before folding so this won’t be a cakewalk for the Cowboys. Still, Dak Prescott looked like Roger Staubach against the Giants and Dallas just has too many weapons. The pick: Cowboys VIKINGS (1-0) AT PACKERS (1-0) Packers by 3; O/U: 44 These two played a wild 2929 tie at Lambeau in Week 2 last season. Expect another close one that should be up for grabs late. The Packers’ defense looked great in the opener, but how much of that was because of Chicago’s inept offense? Dalvin Cook looked explosive and the Vikings’ balanced attack is a much bigger test for Green Bay. The pick: Vikings SEAHAWKS (1-0) AT STEELERS (0-1) Steelers by 4; O/U: 47 In a rematch of Super Bowl XL, expect an extra-large effort from the Steelers. They laid an egg in prime time last week, even more reason to back them in their home opener. Seattle travels well, but it barely beat the Bengals at home and allowed Andy Dalton to throw for 418 yards. Ben Roethlisberger and Pittsburgh will look nothing like the team that lost, 33-3, in Week 1. The pick: Steelers PATRIOTS (1-0) AT
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Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) catches the ball during this past Sunday’s game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
DOLPHINS (0-1) Patriots by 18.5; O/U: 48.5 After Week 1, the Pats look as if they can go 16-0 while the Dolphins look like an 0-16 squad. Overreaction? Maybe the first one. The Dolphins look historically bad, and even though they’re the biggest home underdog in over 30 years, I just can’t take them. 38-10 sounds right. The pick: Patriots 49ERS (1-0) AT BENGALS (01) Bengals by 2; O/U: 45 If the Bengals lost by just one point at Seattle, why can’t they beat the 49ers at home? Andy Dalton, off a career day, does his best work in 1 p.m. games (5331-1 career record) and in Cincinnati (37-22-2). The pick: Bengals CHARGERS (1-0) AT LIONS (0-0-1) Chargers by 2.5; O/U: 47.5 The Chargers are now down their starting tight end after already missing key starters. L.A. still has lots of talent, but it’s a lot to overcome. Detroit gets the slight edge in its home opener a week after a tie that felt more like a loss. The pick: Lions CARDINALS (0-0-1) AT RAVENS (1-0) Ravens by 13; O/U: 46.5 Baltimore isn’t going to score 59 points again all season. While it can blow out a Cardinals team that looked putrid before a wild rally forced a 27-27 tie, this is a ton of points. Might we see a backdoor cover, say 34-17 to 3424? The pick: Cardinals COLTS (0-1) AT TITANS (1-0) Titans by 3; O/U: 43.5 You’d think this spread would be higher after Tennessee won by 30 on the road, but Vegas knows the Colts are still competitive with Jacoby Brissett. They lost to the Chargers in overtime, even after Adam Vinatieri left seven points off the board with two missed field goals and an extra point. Another reason this spread is the standard “home team favored by three”: The Colts own
the Titans, sweeping the series last year (38-10 and 33-17) and leading the series, 33-16. Indy’s O-line can counter the Titans’ pass rush, and this should come down to a late field goal (by Vinatieri?) The pick: Colts LOCK OF THE WEEK JAGUARS (0-1) AT TEXANS (0-1) Texans by 8.5; O/U: 43.5 You know a team had a tough Week 1 when you have to Google how to spell their new quarterback’s name. Gardner Minshew takes over for the injured Nick Foles, and that’s why this line is inflated. But the rookie played well in relief last week, going 22 for 25 for 275 yards and two scores and an INT. Houston should win its home opener but it has a tendency to play close ones. This figures to be a tight division game so take the points and benefit from this spread being an overreaction to the Foles injury. The pick: Jaguars 4 p.m. Games SAINTS (1-0) AT RAMS (1-0) Rams by 2; O/U: 52 This NFC Championship rematch should be a fun one between evenly-matched teams (heck, even their Week 1 results were nearly identical: 30-27 and 30-28). I lean Saints because of the revenge factor after how they lost in January, and think they’ll build on Monday night’s dramatic walk-off win. The pick: Saints BEARS (0-1) AT BRONCOS (0-1) Bears by 2.5; O/U: 40.5 This is the Week 2 chess match, as rookie head coach Vic Fangio faces his former defense. The Broncos coach is familiar with Mitch Trubisky and the Bears’ limited offense, too. Denver is offensively challenged as well, so the under could be a good play. Take the points with a team playing its home opener in a tough stadium for visitors.
The pick: Broncos CHIEFS (1-0) AT RAIDERS (10) Chiefs by 7.5; O/U: 53.5 Kudos to Jon Gruden’s team for a well-rounded win after all the drama. They won’t beat the Chiefs (Derek Carr is 2-8 vs. KC), but they’ll hang around long enough to cover against a team missing Tyreek Hill’s big-play ability. The pick: Raiders SUNDAY NIGHT EAGLES (1-0) AT FALCONS (0-1) Eagles by 2; O/U: 52.5 You’re probably wondering why the Eagles are such small favorites. Well, it is Atlanta’s home opener, in prime time, and the Falcons are better than that Week 1 dud. The Eagles let Case Keenum throw for 380 yards and 3 TDs. Matt Ryan has a big night in a close one. The pick: Falcons MONDAY NIGHT BROWNS (0-1) AT JETS (0-1) Browns by 6.5; O/U: 44 This line jumped from Browns -2.5 to 6.5 faster than you can say, “Sam Darnold has mono?!” In addition to not having their starting quarterback, the Jets also won’t have Quincy Enunwa and Le’Veon Bell, C.J. Mosley and Quinnen Williams are all hurting. Wow, Friday the 13th came a day early for the Jets. So now it’s Trevor Siemian in prime time. The Jets could keep this close for three quarters but won’t have enough firepower to cover. This is a lot of points to lay on the road, especially with a team that just lost by 30 at home. But the Browns should make the necessary adjustments and Baker Mayfield has happy memories of facing the Jets (his first NFL game, a Thursday night comeback win last season). Also, Odell Beckham Jr. makes his MetLife Stadium return, and is always one to watch in prime time. The pick: Browns
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Neither the New England Patriots nor the Oakland Raiders were aware of rape allegations involving Antonio Brown until a civil sexual-assault lawsuit was filed by Britney Taylor, ESPN reported Thursday. Representatives for Brown and Taylor have had discussions over the past few months but agreed to keep those discussions confidential before the suit was filed, sources told ESPN. The confidentiality agreement could provide an explanation for Brown not notifying the Raiders nor the Patriots before he signed with New England on Monday. The NFL plans to meet next week with Taylor, according to ESPN. Taylor, Brown’s former trainer, filed the lawsuit with the Southern District of Florida, accusing the wide receiver of sexually assaulting her on three occasions. –Quarterback Sam Darnold is out indefinitely with mono and will not play Monday when the New York Jets host the Cleveland Browns. But that’s
only the beginning of the bad news spreading for New York. Darnold could wind up missing more than just one game, coach Adam Gase said, and he has already lost weight. The Jets play the New England Patriots in Week 3 before a bye the following week. Le’Veon Bell played his first NFL game in 20 months last week, and the new Jets running back appeared to hold up fine. Gase said Bell would not practice because of a sore shoulder, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Bell was scheduled for an MRI exam. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the exam was “mostly precautionary” and didn’t show any major damage or tears. –Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. accused New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams of encouraging “dirty hits” and said the coach’s tactics cost him much of the 2017 season. Beckham injured his ankle in a 2017 preseason game against the Browns, whose defense was coached by Williams. The receiver, then with the New
York Giants, eventually broke the ankle and missed 12 games that year. “I had players on this team telling me that’s what he was telling them to do: take me out of the game, and it’s preseason,” Beckham told reporters. “So you just know who he is. That’s the man who’s calling the plays.” –San Francisco rookie edge rusher Nick Bosa plans to play Sunday at Cincinnati, 49ers general manager John Lynch said. Bosa hasn’t practiced this week due to ankle soreness. Lynch said the No. 2 overall pick in April’s NFL draft aggravated his injury on the first snap in last week’s 31-17 win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “He’ll work kind of limited throughout the week, but he’s fully intending on playing,” Lynch said on 95.7 The Game, via the San Francisco Chronicle. “As far as the snaps, we’ll kind of see how that goes.” –Eight players in their first year of eligibility highlight the 122 nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020. Nominees include 63 offensive
players, 43 defensive players and 16 from special teams. All represent the “modern era” of football, classified as players whose careers ended within the past 25 years. First-time nominees are running back Maurice Jones-Drew; wide receiver Reggie Wayne; safety Troy Polamalu; linebackers Lance Briggs and Patrick Willis; special teamer Josh Cribbs; and defensive linemen Justin Smith and John Abraham. –The NFL suspended Buffalo Bills rookie linebacker Tyrel Dodson six games without pay for violating the league’s personal-conduct policy. The suspension begins immediately for Dodson, who had been on the commissioner’s exempt list since rosters were cut to 53 players before the season-opening weekend. –Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley was listed as limited on the practice report, but he is set to play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Defensive coordinator Paul Guenther told reporters that Conley will be “good to go” after what initially appeared to be a potentially serious neck
injury. –Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice is expected to miss at least six weeks after undergoing surgery on his right knee. Guice visited Dr. James Andrews on Thursday for a second opinion on his ailing knee, and the famed orthopedist performed the operation, Redskins head coach Jay Gruden confirmed. Gruden said the surgery was “minor.” –In a quest for a safer helmet, the NFL is starting a $3 million program aimed at the development of new headgear that outperforms anything currently available. Manufacturers, engineers and entrepreneurs all are welcome to submit prototypes in the NFL Helmet Challenge, with the goal of reducing head trauma. The league will provide $2 million in grant funding to support development, with as much as $1 million awarded for a prototype that would be used to help reduce concussions.
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Due to the Columbus Day Holiday, the Village of Philmont's regularly scheduled October Board Meeting will be held on TUESDAY OCTOBER 15,2019 at 7:00 pm in the Village Hall. By Order of the Village Board Due to the Veterans Day Holiday, the Village of Philmont's regularly scheduled November Board Meeting will be held on TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12,2019 at 7:00 pm in the Village Hall. By Order of the Village Board IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPECTRUM CHANNEL LINEUP Communities Served: Cities of Berlin, Petersberg; Towns of Ancram, Austerlitz, Canaan, Chatham, Copake, Ghent, Hillsdale, New Lebanon; Village of Chatham, NY Effective on or after October 15, 2019, the following channels will no longer be available on Digi Tier 2/Spectrum TV Gold: FCS Atlantic on channel 372; FCS Central on channel 373; FCS Pacific on channel 374; ESPN Classic on channel 303. For a complete channel lineup, visit Spectrum.com/Channels. To view this notice online, visit Spectrum.net/ProgrammingNotices. You may downgrade or disconnect your service without charge within 30days of receipt of this notice. Legal Notice School Tax Collector’s Notice Cairo-Durham Central School Towns of Athens, Cairo, Catskill, Coxsackie, Durham, Greenville, Conesville and Rensselaerville. Owners of real property located in that portion of the Cairo-Durham Central School District, County of Greene, New York, take notice that taxes will be received from September 3, 2019 through November 1, 2019. Taxes may be paid in person at the Bank of Greene County, 230 M Simons Road during lobby banking hours. Taxes may be paid by mail to Tax Collector, P. O. Box 10, Cairo, N. Y. 12413. Taxes may be paid online at www.infotaxonline.com. TAX BILL MUST ACCOMPANY ALL MAILED and INPERSON PAYMENTS. From September 3, 2019 through October 2, 2019 NO PENALTY will be charged. A two percent (2%) penalty will be added from October 3, 2019 through November 1, 2019. November 1, 2019 will be the last day for payment of taxes. Thereafter, uncollected tax rolls are turned over to the Greene County Treasurer. Sharon Rarick Tax Collector Cairo-Durham Central School District PO Box 10 Cairo, New York 12413
Towns of Catskill, Athens, Cairo Owners of real property located in that portion of the Catskill Central School District, County of Greene, New York, take notice that taxes will be received from September 3, 2019 through November 4, 2019. Taxes may be paid in person at the Bank of Greene County, 425 Main Street or 100 Catskill Commons during lobby banking hours. Taxes may be paid by mail to Tax Collector, P. O. Box 390, Catskill, and N. Y. 12414. Taxes may be paid online at www.catskillcsd.org . TAX BILL MUST ACCOMPANY ALL PAYMENTS. From September 3, 2019 through October 4, 2019 NO PENALTY will be charged. A two percent (2%) penalty will be added from October 5, 2019 through November 4, 2019. November 4, 2019 will be the last day for payment of taxes. There after, uncollected tax rolls are turned over to the Greene County Treasurer. Nyrelle Colon Tax Collector Catskill Central School 347 West Main Street Catskill, New York 12414 ncolon@catskillcsd.org Pub. , Aug 24, Sept 14, Oct 4, Oct 26
UNDER SEC. 182 NYS LIEN LAW, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT, WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION ON SEPT. 23 2019 AT 12:00 NOON AT 90 HEALY BLVD. HUDSON, NY 12534. THIS AUCTION COULD BE CANCELED AT ANYTIME. CALL 518-8285213. THE SALE OF SUCH PROPERTY IS TO SATISFY THE LIEN OF AFFORDABLE SELF STORAGE ON PROPERTY STORED FOR THE ACCOUNT OF: UNIT NUMBER NAME ADDRESS 573 BRIAN BARRETT STAATSBURGH, NY 667 BAILY HOWARTH STAATSBURGH,NY 1419 CARLTON JACKSON JR COVINGTON, GA 313 MICHAEL WHITE SLOANESVILLE, NY 1308 URSULA LABAN HUDSON, NY
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So here they are, 76-70 with 16 games to go, trailing the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers by two games for the second NL wild card and the likely prize of a road knockout game against the Washington Nationals. Two other teams — the Diamondbacks and the Philadelphia Phillies — are also within four games of a playoff berth, setting up a tense final two weeks of the regular season. This weekend at Citi Field, the Mets will face the Los Angeles Dodgers, already champions of the West division, and Clayton Kershaw, Hyun-Jin Ryu, and Walker Buehler. All three pitched in the All-Star Game this summer and will soon take turns in a division series. The Mets will not be daunted. “The confidence of this group, it’s kind of
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and incident management throughout the State of New York. The Division protects five million acres of stateowned, department-managed lands and easements as well as the people who use these lands.” This past June, the “Delineation of Duties,” a DEC document dictating the respective roles of Forest Rangers and ECOs was changed. It purposely re-directed Forest Ranger’s efforts from stewardship to fish & game enforcement. It kicked ECOs off state lands for proactive patrol of hunting and related enforcement duties so Rangers can assume that role to further justify their upgrade. That’s akin to ECOs being diverted from their core mission so they can write speeding tickets on the Thruway to pave the way toward pay parody with troopers. The Forest Rangers have recently even gone so far as changing their shoulder patches and logo to look like that of ECO’s, adding particular emphasis on the word
“police”. Are they officially deemphasizing their mandate for forest protection? In a few weeks, thousands of pheasants will be stocked on state hunting lands known as Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). Thousands of pheasant hunters will be in hot pursuit of their quarry on the same days thousands of hikers take to popular trails on fall foliage rich October weekends. Which enforcement priority will the Forest Rangers choose? The Adirondack Council State of the Park Report gave its “Thumbs Down” for inaction by the state to combat overuse of trails and for a lack of a comprehensive plan to care for the Forest Preserve. So why is Forest Ranger Director Lahr exacerbating the problem by pulling Rangers from their historic function while taking on a role already successfully addressed by ECOs? The Adirondack Council stated one of its top priorities in 2020 is to; “Defend the East’s Greatest Wilderness: Finish, fund and implement a comprehensive plan to address
overuse including: more TRADITIONAL Forest Rangers and other staff; address all-terrain vehicle misuse; and defend the NYS Constitution’s “Forever Wild” clause.” I couldn’t agree more. It’s time to bring common sense back to the decisionmaking process at DEC, rescind recent changes, and restore both Rangers and ECOs to their proper, legally mandated functions. Doing so will put the protection of our natural resources before selfinterests. While I fully support the Ranger’s quest for a pay upgrade, they are going about it entirely in the wrong way. Abandoning your core mission and taking on duties like hunting enforcement, which they lack training and expertise to do, is the wrong approach. Rangers should receive the upgrade due to their successful accomplishment of their mandated mission which includes protection and monitoring of heavily used hiking trails, and preventing injuries and death’s through rescues
and patrols on those lands. Forest Rangers need to focus on their important traditional role; just as they are specifically called upon to do by the Adirondack Council Report. Happy Hunting, Fishing, & Trapping until next time. Annual Beef BBQ at Roe Jan Creek Boat Club is Sunday, September 15 The annual beef BBQ at the Roe Jan Creek Boat Club will be held at their facility on Sunday, September 15. Grounds open at 1 p.m., beef dinner served at 3 p.m. Hot dogs and soda are included. Cost for adults is $14 and $7 for kids. Clams will be available at 1 p.m. For tickets or for more information, call 519-828-7173, or 518-828-5954. Be sure to leave a call back number. Chicken BBQ at Kinderhook Sportsmen’s Club, September 22 There will be a Chicken BBQ at the Kinderhook Sportsmen’s Club on Sunday, September 22. Dine in or take out a half chicken, baked
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unwavering,” said Mets starter Marcus Stroman, who worked into the seventh inning for Thursday’s victory. “You show up in the clubhouse and we feel like we’re going to win each and every day. We have that collective feeling, and that’s not something that you can install. That’s just something that’s there. It’s awesome.” It is rather remarkable — amazin’? — that the Mets find themselves in mid-September with a chance. It has been a wild ride, with the annual dose of only-the-Mets high jinks: Yoenis Cespedes stepping in a hole; Jason Vargas threatening a reporter; general manager Brodie Van Wagenen throwing a chair; the scoreboard memorializing two members of the 1969 champions who were not, in fact, dead. Friday’s game will feature Noah Syndergaard likely throwing to Wilson Ramos, the hard-hitting catcher he does not prefer. That will be one story line to watch, and
— if the game is close — the bullpen will be another. Expect to see a lot of Luis Avilan and Justin Wilson against the Dodgers’ left-handed sluggers, but perhaps not much of the shaky right-handers Jeurys Familia and Edwin Diaz. “We continue to talk about the importance of our bullpen, and that’s probably going to be the most important factor moving forward,” Callaway said. “We have to have our bullpen perform, and if we do that, our offense is solid.” Rookie Pete Alonso is 0 for 12 with seven strikeouts in the past three games, and he shaved his mustache in the middle of Thursday’s game to change his luck. But Alonso remains a force who leads the majors in home runs (47), Robinson Cano is hot (.475 in his past 12 games) and Michael Conforto reached 30 homers Thursday for the first time in his career. Center fielder Juan Lagares, a defensive specialist who was hitting .210, had two firsts: the
first grand slam of his career (and probably his life, he said) and his first game with two home runs. He was so touched by the dugout’s jubilant reaction that he called it a career highlight. “When he has an impact in the game, everyone’s fired up,” Conforto said. “He’s just one of those guys that we all love.” There is no metric to quantify camaraderie, but the Mets do seem to have it — at least more than one of the teams they are chasing. The Cubs won in San Diego on Thursday behind Yu Darvish, but they seem like a team headed for significant changes. The Cubs’ grip on a playoff spot — and, more broadly, on their recent run of success — may be in peril. Theo Epstein, their president of baseball operations, was discouraged by last season’s weak finish, and history may be repeating. “It’s immensely frustrating for me because I feel that responsibility on behalf of our
fans having to watch this,” Epstein said Thursday, on 670 The Score in Chicago. “If you go back 12, 13 months, it’s been marked by underachievement and uninspired play, and that applies to us in the front office, too. It’s just been uninspired and unacceptable.” That critique sounds ominous for manager Joe Maddon, who guided the Cubs to the 2016 World Series title but is unsigned past this season. The Cubs have been playing sloppily — they led the majors in outs on the bases and ranked fifth in errors through Wednesday — and their star shortstop, Javy Baez, is out for the rest of the regular season with a broken thumb. The Cubs do have six games left with the feuding, fading Pittsburgh Pirates, but also seven against the first-place St. Louis Cardinals (and three with the Cincinnati Reds). The Brewers play only losing teams after this weekend’s series in St. Louis, but must
face them without the reigning NL most valuable player, Christian Yelich, who broke his right kneecap Tuesday on a foul ball. The Phillies have the most challenging schedule: two games with Boston, three each with Atlanta and Cleveland, five with Washington and three with Miami, a team they have struggled to beat. The Diamondbacks face weaker opponents, but with five losses in a row, they are sputtering at the worst time. The Mets are surging — at least enough to command your attention — as they finish with series against Colorado, Cincinnati, Miami and Atlanta after this weekend. That seemed like a remote possibility when the Mets were 10 games under .500 at the AllStar break, but Callaway insisted he is not surprised. “I think we’re where we expected to be,” he said. “A chance to do something special.”
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things to work on with the team. “We definitely want to keep working on scoring and work on moving the ball better on the ground,” Broast said. “We like to kick it up and just go chase it. I’d like to see better ball movement through the midfield, on the ground. We can sharpen that up a bit.” Germantown’s next match will be at Doane Stuart on Tuesday at 4:15 p.m.
PATROON Coxsackie-Athens 1, Cairo-Durham 1 EAST DURHAM — Cairo-Durham and CoxsackieAthens battled to a 1-1 tie in Thursday’s PAtroon Conference boys soccer match. The game was played in the midfield through the first half. Each team only had a couple of looks at the goal going to halftime tied at 0-0. Cairo-Durham’s Corbin Rivenburg was able to find the net off an assist from Brian Mejicano to put the Mustangs on the board in the second half. The Mustangs defense held C-A advances, but with five minutes left in regulation time, defender Josh Kiefer hit a ball from 35 yards out in the upper ninety. C-A had 14 shots on goal
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with fivesaves and Cairo-Durham had nine shots on goal with Robert Lampman having 7 saves. Hudson 6, Chatham 0 HUDSON — Abid Ali scored four goals as Hudson was victorious in its first home game of the season, defeating Chatham, 6-0, in Thursday’s Patroon Conference soccer match. Jahid Hasan and Rukon Hussain each scored a goal for the Bluehawks. Rahim Wali had two assists and Hussain and Abdur Rahman each had one. Chatham managed just two shots on goal. Hudson goalkeeper Kasey Moore had two saves. Greenville 11, Taconic Hills 0 CRARYVILLE — Three players scored two goals in Greenville’s 11-0 Patroon Conference boys soccer victory over Taconic Hills on Thursday. Tim Biernacki, Miles Weiss and Richard Sanchez all found the back of the net twice for the Spartans. Jack Motta, James Mitchell, Isaiah Edmonds, Ryan Blair and DJ Gardener each had one goal. Biernack, Weiss, Mitchell and Ben Reinhard had two assists apiece and Sanchez had one assist. Greenville scored 37 seconds into the contest and never looked back. The Spartans were up 6-0 by halftime, then
added five more goals in the second half. The Titans had no answers except for hard play by their backs Griffin Howard, Koby Van Alstyne and Winston Howard.
and Amya Bridgham 7 digs for the Titans.
COLONIAL Ichabod Crane 3, CCHS 0 TROY — Ichabod Crane earned a 3-0 victory over Catholic Central in Thursday’s Colonial Council volleyball match. The Riders won by scores of 25-14, 25-23 and 25-18. Emma Scheitinger (6 aces, 6 kills, 10 digs), Marissa Wheeler (5 aces, 5 kills) and Piper De Kraai (7 aces, 12 digs) stood out for the Riders.
VOLLEYBALL PATROON Catskill 3, Taconic Hills 0 CRARYVILLE — Taconic Hills dropped a 3-0 decision to Catskill in Thursday’s Patroon Conference volleyball match. The Cats won by scores of Sara Leipman had 6 kills
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Friend frets that woman is missing out on life I’m having trouble with a friend, “Julie.” We have been close friends for about five years. Julie is 29, still a virgin and lives at home. I never thought much about her living at home but, as the years go by, her living arrangements have become more front and center. I’m in a meaningful relationship and recently bought my first home (on my own). Julie shows no interest in dating or moving out of her parDEAR ABBY ents’ home. She says living at home is a “cultural” thing, and most people within her culture move out when they get married. At the rate she is “dating,” she will never move out. Her constant complaints about her job, money and wanting a place of her own are getting annoying. She says moving out would be “tedious” because she would then have to budget her money and wouldn’t be able to spend freely. She doesn’t cook, clean or do anything to help out around the house. Her stay-at-home mother does everything. I like Julie. She’s a sweet, fun and attractive girl. I know she can live her life as she pleases, but I’m getting tired of seeing her miss out on fun and challenging life chapters. I don’t know how to respond when she makes pathetic excuses about why she doesn’t travel more, move out, date, etc. I find myself wanting to avoid her lately. How should I respond when she complains about things she has the power to change? I know I could tell it to her “like it is,” but I also know it would end our friendship. Is there a better mindset I could have about someone like her?
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Annoyed In Texas You cannot change another person. When Julie complains about things she has the power to change, your response should be that she CAN change them if she puts her mind to it. Understand that you can’t live Julie’s life for her, so appreciate her for the good qualities in her that you admire. As to your mindset, recognize that your life is changing. As yours progresses because of circumstances — marriage, children, etc. — you and Julie may have less in common and grow apart. That’s life. For months I have been trying to convince my family (I am under 18) to allow me to go onto the pill. No matter how I explain it to them, they always find a way to refuse. Doctors and therapists have also talked to them, but they refuse to budge. I have started becoming sexually active, and the pill would decrease the stress of becoming pregnant. What should I do? Stressed Teen Because you didn’t mention in your letter your age or whether you have a steady boyfriend, your parents may be worried that giving their permission will signal approval of your sexual activity. However, in most states teens are allowed to get birth control at their nearest Planned Parenthood Health Center or from their doctor without parental permission. Because you are concerned about being safe, do some research and find out for yourself. But keep in mind that the pill will NOT protect you from getting an STD.
Inflammation is a symptom, not cause of psoriasis Can you tell me the possible causes of psoriasis? I have read that it is related to chronic inflammation. What type of inflammation might this be? Psoriasis, a chronic skin condition that can sometimes affect the joints, is indeed an inflamTO YOUR matory condition, but inflamGOOD HEALTH mation is a set of symptoms and observable signs, not an underlying cause or diagnosis. There are five cardinal signs of inflammation: redness, swelling, pain, warmth and loss of function. Psoriasis appears to be a problem of a dysregulated immune system. It is unclear what triggers the body to begin responding with inflammation to the skin, but some proteins (called antimicrobial peptides) made by skin cells may start the process. These can be triggered by trauma to the skin, but also by some medications, alcohol, cigarette smoking, infections and stress, all of which can also act as triggers for people with psoriasis. These make the immune system cells specific to the skin become much more active. Understanding the immune system issues in psoriasis has led to newer and more effective treatments, especially for more-severe psoriasis.
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I’ve been told I have ataxia. What is it?
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Horoscope By Stella Wilder Born today, you are destined to be a memorable and influential individual, the kind others look up to and even idolize, and one who will surely have an impact on many people — though whether it will be positive or negative may be anyone’s guess. You are something of a force of nature, and you are driven to accomplish more and more, and to stake your claim to an idea of “greatness” to which you alone subscribe. You often take what others say about you very much to heart, and you are tremendously sensitive and have a surprisingly thin skin. It would behoove you to learn to turn a deaf ear to critics if you insist on being unconventional and controversial, for you are never going to be able to silence them. Also born on this date are: Amy Winehouse, singer; Michael Crabtree, football player; Sam Neill, actor; Clayton Moore, actor; Emma Kenney, actress; Walter Koenig, actor; Faith Ford, actress; Margaret Sanger, civil rights leader. To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You’ll want to find out the reasons for someone’s seemingly inexplicable behavior — before you are tempted to follow suit. Play it safe. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You feel yourself nearing a major personal goal of such importance that you are almost afraid of what might happen if you fall short of the mark. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — The future is calling you today, but you may be more inter-
ested in what happened yesterday than in what might happen tomorrow. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — The more you learn of another’s strategies and tactics, the better prepared you will be to maneuver when your turn comes. Watch and listen. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — It’s time to let others know what you’re really up to after being somewhat secretive for quite a while. How will you begin? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — You’ve been waiting eagerly for just the right moment to “announce” yourself in some way — and now the time is fast approaching. Be ready. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — Time may seem short, but you can get everything done with several minutes to spare today — if you get an early start and maintain focus. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Your perspective has been changing of late, and today you’ll see things as if you’ve never seen them before. You can make a difference now! TAURUS (April 20-May 20 — Have you been doing what you can each and every day to be involved? The more you contribute, the more you’ll enjoy the end result, surely. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Others may flock to you with questions since you’ve been rather vocal about your expertise. One thing, however, you do not know. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You may be under pressure to do more than usual in less time than usual. This can be a dangerous state of affairs; take necessary precautions. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You may realize that you’re not quite ready to do something you’ve been eager to do — but you can learn much today that “fills in the gaps.” COPYRIGHT 2019 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC.
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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek Get the free JUST JUMBLE app • Follow us on Twitter @PlayJumble
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(e.g., Which is the largest of the Bahama Islands? Answer: Andros Island.) Freshman level 1. In which body of water is 0 degrees latitude and 0 degrees longitude? 2. What is the longest river entirely in England? 3. The Black Sea is off the north coast of which country? 4. What is the largest country in the Caribbean? 5. What is the name of California’s famous fault? Graduate level 6. The only state with a name that begins with “A” but does not end with “A.” 7. Name the largest of the Greek islands. 8. Name the three U.S. states that begin with the letter “O.” 9. By what name is Saigon now known? 10. Trinidad lies off the coast of which South American country? PH.D. level 11. What other state capital name rhymes with Boston? 12. Which African country has the longest coastline on the mainland? 13. What is the westernmost point of England popularly called? 14. Tenerife is part of which group of islands? 15. Which two European countries are linked by the Brenner Pass?
SUPER QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Atlantic Ocean. 2. Thames River. 3. Turkey. 4. Cuba. 5. San Andreas Fault. 6. Arkansas. 7. Crete. 8. Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon. 9. Ho Chi Minh City. 10. Venezuela. 11. Austin (Texas). 12. Somalia. 13. Land’s End. 14. Canary Islands. 15. Italy and Austria. 24 to 30 points — congratulations, doctor; 18 to 23 points — honors graduate; 13 to 17 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 5 to 12 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 4 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?
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In “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance,” tribes of wide-eyed Gelflings attempt to defend their world against the Skeksis. Kevin Baker/ Netflix
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ee how we sift and scroll through these endless TV menus and grids, scoffing at what the algorithms recommend, defaulting yet again to old sitcom reruns and an episode of “Beachfront Bargain Hunt” that we’re never quite sure if we’ve seen before. In theory we want to be swept up in something new, but we’re sometimes not very good about trying new things. Sometimes the biggest challenge is a genre bias — to watch a show that looks unbearably hokey. Too elfy, too childish, too derivative. This may have been the problem 37 years ago, when the brilliant Muppet master Jim Henson and his colleagues poured their creative energies into a full-on fantasy film that took the lifelike movements of Henson’s art form and put them to use in a complex, otherworldly story that was a shade too frightening for a kid audience. Universal released “The Dark Crystal” in time for Christmas 1982, where it struggled to find traction against “Tootsie,” “The Toy” and “Airplane II: The Sequel.” Critics admired its technical achievements but disliked the Tolkien-lite feel of it; parents steered clear; lunchboxes and other merchandise went unpurchased. Fans, however, cared for “The Dark Crystal” in that tenderly obsessive way that only the truest fans will. They always hoped for more big-screen stories about the world of Thra and the tribes of wide-eyed Gelflings who defend it against the greedy, alligator/vulture-faced gang
‘THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE’ 10 episodes are now streaming on Netflix.
called the Skeksis. Efforts to make a sequel came and went, with various hang-ups and abandonment. Finally the right sort of sorcery occurred, illuminating the path to that which is desired by all niche projects: Netflix and its pots of gold. Lo, “The Dark Crystal: Age of
The Skeksis, a greedy, alligator/vulture-faced gang, rule Thra. Kevin Baker/Netflix
Resistance” has arrived — a wondrously realized, 10-episode prequel overseen by Lisa Henson, daughter of Jim and CEO of his namesake production house. Instantly captivating, expertly paced and thrillingly fun to watch, “Age of Resistance” checks off a number of boxes that viewers claim to seek in their next favorite TV show, especially that one desire I hear from readers again and again: Is there a show that will take me away from it all? Yes, this one. To be clear, escapism is not the same as being a “mindless” watching experience. “Age of Resistance”
can be as complicated or easy as the viewer wishes it to be, but, like all fantasy tales, it comes on fast and strong with a number of characters, plot threads and all sorts of creatures and cultures to sort through. Unlike so many other sagas, however, the world of “The Dark Crystal” is ingeniously envisioned; I hope it’s not insulting to those who’ve envisioned it to compliment the pleasurable ease with which anyone can follow the story from the get-go, even those of us who are passive participants when it comes to learning names, following mythologies and
comprehending new geography on a planet with three suns. Set long before the events of the original film, “Age of Resistance” finds the ruling order of Skeksis (voiced by Andy Samberg, Awkwafina, Mark Hamill, Simon Pegg, Keegan-Michael Key and more) in full plunder of Thra’s resources, with the three communities of native Gelflings in a state of fearful subservience, tithing whatever they have to their repulsive overlords. The Skeksis rule because they long ago seized a giant crystal that See ‘DARK’ C2
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‘It Chapter Two’ confronts scarier evils than Pennywise the clown By Jen Yamato Los Angeles Times
There are things far more horrific than evil, shape-shifting sewer clowns in “It Chapter Two,” the bruising conclusion to the 2017 Warner Bros. hit that brings the now-adult heroes home to face their ultimate fears. That ancient, festering evil still lurks in Derry, Maine, where seven misfit friends dubbed the “Losers Club” were terrorized as kids one summer by Pennywise the Clown, the monstrous Stephen King creation who’s fueled nightmares since the 1986 publication of “It” and the 1990 miniseries of the same name. Pennywise returns with new tricks, sharper teeth and a hankering for revenge in the sequel opening Sept. 6 and directed again by Andy Muschietti (“Mama”) from a script by Gary Dauberman that attempts more plot than it can handle. Still, it’s the internalized and human terrors that pack the most stomach-churning frights in “It Chapter Two.” After focusing the first film on its 13-year-old heroes circa 1989, “It Chapter Two” adopts the mournful perspective of wistful adulthood, catching up with the estranged and nowgrown Losers Club as they reunite 27 years later to honor the blood oath they made as adolescents. We learn that the tightknit bunch grew up fast after facing off against Pennywise that fateful summer. But they drifted apart, their memories of their childhood boogeyman and of one another fading the farther away they moved from Derry. Now 40-somethings still plagued by their lingering
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childhood demons, the once forever friends are strangers harboring deep emotional wounds that never healed. Bill Denbrough (James McAvoy) kept the stutter, became a horror novelist and married Audra (a briefly seen Jess Weixler), the actress starring in his latest book-to-screen adaptation. Beverly Marsh (Jessica Chastain) is a designer whose outward appearance masks a viciously abusive marriage. Richie Tozier (Bill Hader) has parlayed his defensive penchant for cracking jokes into a career in — what else? — stand-up
comedy, a detail so perfect it single-handedly justifies the more contemporary shift in time from the 1950s- and ‘80s-set novel. Ben Hanscom (Jay Ryan) slimmed down and became a renowned but lonely architect, and hypochondriac Eddie Kaspbrak (James Ransone) married a woman nearly as overbearing as his late mother. Only Mike Hanlon (Isaiah Mustafa), the lone Loser who stayed behind in Derry, retains memories of their ordeal. As town librarian, he’s haunted and consumed by it too, and has dedicated his life to keeping watch for Pennywise’s
return. When unspeakable crimes and those creepy red balloons start reappearing across Derry, Mike calls the gang home to fulfill their childhood promise. Only one, the meticulously ordered accountant Stanley Uris (Andy Bean), chooses to defy their fate, the consequence of which hangs a somber cloud over the waking nightmares that ensue. By selectively whittling down the novel’s interwoven time lines and characters, “It Chapter Two” refocuses its telling of King’s 1,100-plus-page bestseller into not just a scary clown
movie — which it also is, thanks to Bill Skarsgård’s demented return as the trans-dimensional titular monster — but an elegy of memory, trauma and healing, minus the more extreme and controversial elements of the novel. Muschietti nevertheless strains to weave the journeys of his seven characters across two time lines while cramming a convoluted surplus of plot into one saga-ending sequel. The charismatic younger “It” cast and their foul-mouthed “Stranger Things” vibe return via flashbacks, aided by deaging
VFX, as the film hopscotches between the present and the past. Stunningly conceived subterranean depths provide expansive fantasyscapes as the Losers tangle with Pennywise across small town Derry, far beneath the sewers where he once lured little Georgie Denbrough with his toy boat, and into their own pasts. . Around every corner are fantastical creepy-crawlies, giant statues come to life and gruesome jump-scares, even if too many of the hallucinatory thrills of “It Chapter Two” land more like toothless fascinations instead of bone-chilling scares. Cinematographer Checco Varese excels in lensing Pennywise’s nightmarish interludes with a gorgeous, surreal and inviting texture. But save for a few clever moments that illustrate how Pennywise has sharpened his hunting skills during his 27-year hibernation, the rules of the world and of his powers go undefined. His torments often lead nowhere, blunting the sense of menace that Skarsgård brings to the role of the sadistic, child-chomping monster clown. As its two hours, 49-minute run time marches on, “It Chapter Two” loses sight of the forest for the trees, even with Benjamin Wallfisch’s portentous score signaling the way. A particularly unwieldy and overstuffed third act lacks the elegance and dexterity that Muschietti builds into his best individual sequences. As a result, several of the characters’ psychological journeys feel abbreviated into repetitive, bitesized vignettes in the rush to get to the end.
Fall TV 2019: New shows to watch, try and avoid By Kate Feldman New York Daily News
Get ready, couch potatoes. This fall’s TV season is more cross-your-fingers-and-hopefor-the-best than viewers would like — but the highs have a chance to soar. Several anthologies, including Ryan Murphy’s Netflix debut, may be the standouts of the season. But the schedule, packed with big names, is also littered with flimsy plots. Still, the beauty of TV is the surprises, not the predictable successes. We’re here to help, and have weeded through the lineup to help you figure out what’s worth your time. Here are the new shows you should watch, give a try and avoid.
WATCH “Unbelievable” (premiered Sept. 13 on Netflix) If it’s not too traumatizing to watch, and for some it may be, this could be a defining story of the MeToo movement. “Unbelievable” is a miniseries based on the ProPublica article about a teen (Kaitlyn Dever) accused of lying about her rape and the two female detectives (Merritt Wever and Toni Collette) who believe her. “A Little Late with Lilly Singh” (premieres Sept. 16 at 1:35 a.m. on NBC) While the small screen is saturated with talks shows, Lilly Singh is doing something special. The Indian-Canadian YouTube star with almost 15 million subscribers will become the
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kept Thra and its inhabitants in a mutual state of harmony. Having sapped the crystal of most of its life-giving force, the Skeksis have now started sacrificing Gelflings to it, using the crystal to liquefy a Gelfling’s spirit, which they then gobble down in hopes of immortality. As the crystal’s ancient guardian, Aughra (Donna Kimball), awakens from a spell that the Skeksis put her
only woman to host a late-night talk show on one of the four major networks when she takes over for Carson Daly. “Prodigal Son” (premieres Sept. 23 at 9 p.m. on Fox) In 2019 alone, Michael Sheen has played, to delightful results, a lawyer inspired by Roy Cohn on “The Good Fight” and a literal angel on “Good Omens,” so the logical next step, of course, is a serial killer nicknamed The Surgeon. Everything about it is absurd: the serial killer’s son (Tom Payne) who hunts serial killers and the ex-wife (Bellamy Young) who drowns her past in pills. Not to mention a truly bizarre and remarkable cast of surrounding characters. “The Politician” (premieres Sept. 27 on Netflix) Ryan Murphy, the co-creator behind “Glee,” “American Horror Story” and much more, pulled out all the stops for his first show at Netflix, and that’s saying a lot. In true Murphy fashion, he’s compiled a who’s who of Hollywood stars — including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Lange, Zoey Deutch, Lucy Boynton, Bette Midler, Judith Light, Dylan McDermott and January Jones — for a show about an entitled California high school student (Ben Platt) and his rise in politics. Murphy might be the busiest man on the West Coast these days, but he hasn’t gotten it wrong in a long time. “Modern Love” (premieres Oct. 18 on Amazon Video) Anthologies are having a
wildly successful run, thanks in large part to the aforementioned Murphy, which brings us to “Modern Love,” based on the New York Times’ weekly column about, well, modern love. As is often the case with anthologies, the cast will carry it, and it’s made up of Tina Fey, Anne Hathaway, John Slattery, Brandon Victor Dixon, Cristin Milioti, Andrew Scott, John Gallagher Jr. and pretty much everyone Murphy hasn’t already cast. “The Mandalorian” (premieres Tuesday, Nov. 12 on Disney+) Sure, we may be culturally obligated to support all “Star Wars” content but there’s no way Disney+ is launching an entire streaming service with a less-than-perfect series. Jon Favreau moves over from Marvel to write and produce the story of a Mandalorian gunfighter (Pedro Pascal) a few years before “Return of the Jedi.” “The Morning Show” (premieres this fall on Apple TV+) It may be a little inside baseball, but there’s an inherent interest in who decides what we see on TV during our morning Cheerios and how they decide it. Of course, it helps when Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell are the ones breaking the news. Early trailers for the comedy-drama lessthan-subtly hint at a MeToo ousting for Carell, but it’s not quite clear if that’s just a jumping off point. Best-case scenario is that this is a less-pretentious
version of “The Newsroom.” “The Gilded Age” (premieres in 2019 on HBO) We don’t even have a cast for “The Gilded Age” yet, let alone a trailer to go off of, but Julian Fellowes’ “Downton Abbey” follow-up, about 1885 New York and the racial, financial and gender gaps that come with that time and that place, is full of promise. But can we get a trailer at some point please?
under, a group of rebellious Gelflings (voiced by Taron Egerton, Nathalie Emmanuel and Anya Taylor-Joy, among others) must band together to restore the crystal and overthrow the Skeksis. That’s a somewhat oversimplified summary (which is part of my job), but what it doesn’t convey is the absolute joy evident in every frame of “Age of Resistance,” where puppetry skills and computer-generated artistry combine to exult in seamless perfection. Muppet fans will surely recognize the intuitively expressive Henson
style; others might admire the skill with which the writers balance simplicity (and humor) with the intensity and complexity of the plot. One thing American culture has achieved since 1982 is to break down walls between adult and juvenile material, creating the sort of modern audience that “The Dark Crystal” didn’t initially find. (That said, it’s still not ideal for the youngest viewers in the house, for being occasionally scary and mildly violent.) Buried not so deeply within the series are obvious
metaphors that both address and stir current anxieties: The Skeksis are too greedy to realize they’re destroying the planet as the crystal begins its irreparable darkening — in other words, they deny climate change. (“This is what I do. I plant stories in ground, watch grow into truth,” one of the Skeksis brags.) Intentionally or not, “Age of Resistance” sports a number of bumper stickers on the back of its proverbial Subaru — “COEXIST” being the primary message, beautifully delivered.
TRY “Emergence” (premieres Sept. 24 at 10 p.m. on ABC) Allison Tolman deserves better than the credit she gets for being such a great actress and she also probably deserves better than “Emergence,” about a Long Island police chief who takes in a child after an accident of which she has no recollection. Like “Manifest” last season, this’ll be all about how long the writers can drag out the mystery. “Perfect Harmony” (premieres Sept. 26 at 8:30 p.m. on NBC) The line between fun and cheesy is awfully thin and this Bradley Whitford/Anna Camp musical comedy series about a grumpy, Ivy League music professor and a small-town church choir could easily go either way. The songs will probably make or break it. “Evil” (premieres Sept. 26 at 10 p.m. on CBS) Robert and Michelle King are among the most underrated showrunners on TV (seriously, “The Good Wife” and
“The Good Fight” are great, but please watch the canceled “BrainDead” too). Supernatural drama “Evil” revolves around a clinical psychologist (Katja Herbers), a priest-in-training (Mike Colter) and a contractor (Aasif Mandvi) investigating religious occurrences (miracles, demonic possessions) and could be fascinating. It also could just end up being a less fun version of “The X-Files.” “Almost Family” (premieres Oct. 2 at 9 p.m. on Fox) Even if you’re not a lawyer, you have to realize that using your own sperm at your fertility clinic crosses some ethical boundaries (it’s also probably super illegal). But Leon Bechley (Timothy Hutton) somehow either didn’t know or didn’t care and now his daughter (Brittany Snow) is stuck with almost 100 new siblings, including Roxy (Emily Osment) and Edie (Megalyn Echikunwoke) in this drama.
AVOID “Bob Hearts Abishola” (premieres Sept. 23 at 8:30 p.m. on CBS) It’s a little hard to believe that, in 2019, Chuck Lorre is putting out a sitcom based entirely on the premise that a mediocre middle-aged white man (Billy Gardell) could have a crush on an immigrant (Folake Olowofoyeku), but here we are. What about that exactly is funny? It’s almost certainly not worth finding out. And hey, while you’re here, please don’t put emojis in show titles, like the actual heart
shape that’s officially used in the show’s title. We are way too old for that. “Stumptown” (premieres Sept. 25 at 10 p.m. on ABC) Honestly, truly, how many tough private investigator shows do we need? It’s like Mad Libs: (proper noun), a former (job title), moves to (city with a lot of rain) and becomes a private investigator so (he/she) can support (his/her) (family member). This time it’s Cobie Smulders, Marine veteran, Portland, brother. Been there, been bored by that. “Carol’s Second Act” (premieres Sept. 26 at 9:30 p.m. on CBS) Carol (Patricia Heaton) has fulfilled her duties as a wife and mother and now she gets to be a doctor like she always wanted because women can’t actually be a wife, mother and doctor at the same time. So now we’re left with a bunch of jokes about the aforementioned Carol being old and, well, that seems to be about it. “Bless the Harts” (premieres Sept. 29 at 8:30 p.m. on Fox) It’s yet another animated show about a family being poor and white. The cast is great — Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jillian Bell and Ike Barinholtz are all lending their voices as series regulars and Mary Steenburgen is set to have a recurring role — but just go watch “King of the Hill” at this point. Or literally any of Fox’s other animated sitcoms. They have enough.
Puppetry skills and computer-generated artistry combine to exult in seamless perfection in “Age of Resistance.” Kevin Baker/ Netflix
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acon and corn may not be as revered a summer pairing as fresh mozzarella and tomatoes or prosciutto and melon, but it has similar charms — at once savory and juicy, salty and sweet. It’s a combination I’ve used in countless chowders, pastas and quickly made salads. But for this tart, I’ve gotten slightly more elaborate, turning it into a quichelike pie that’s cheesy and brawny without being too heavy, thanks to all that fresh corn. The recipe starts with a homemade, allbutter crust with a little cornmeal mixed in to echo the flavor of the filling. The cornmeal gives the crust extra crunch and structure, helping it stand up to its soft, velvety insides without collapsing. You can make the dough in your food processor if you’re in a hurry or you’re worried about melting the butter with your warm fingers in your already warm kitchen. Just take care to not overprocess the butter chunks, which can happen in a single pulse. But if it’s not too hot inside, I like to make the dough by hand, squeezing the butter into flakes as I work them into the flour. If the butter starts to melt before the dough is done, I’ll throw the bowl into the refrigerator for a few minutes, then resume where I left off. Starting with a cold bowl, cold flour and very cold butter helps keep it all at least somewhat cool. For the filling, I purée some of the corn to make things dense and plush while leaving the rest of the kernels whole. This way, you don’t lose the pleasure of corn kernels bursting on your tongue as you bite down.
Loaded with corn, bacon and lots of cheddar, the custard becomes so rich that it all but begs for brightness. This is easily supplied by some pickled jalapenos from a jar, along with homemade quick-pickled onions. These onions, which are a cinch to make, are a tangy staple in my house. Slice up a red onion, mix the slices with pinches of sugar and salt and a generous squeeze of lime, and let them sit for 10 minutes. Then use them on anything that needs a lift. Bacon and corn is a pairing worth celebrating all year long.
CORN, BACON AND CHEDDAR PIE WITH PICKLED JALAPEÑOS Yield: 4 servings For the crust: 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1/4 cup cornmeal 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (1 stick), cubed 3 to 6 tablespoons ice water For the filling: 1 small red onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more as needed Pinch of granulated sugar 4 ounces bacon (4 slices), diced 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (from 2 small ears if fresh) 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeño, plus more slices for topping 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt 3 large eggs 3/4 cup coarsely shredded sharp cheddar 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
Corn and bacon are sautéed, then puréed during preparation for a corn, bacon and cheddar pie with pickled jalapeños.
1. Prepare the crust: In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, or in a large bowl, pulse or mix together flour, cornmeal and salt until combined. Add butter, and either pulse or use your finger to smoosh it in until butter is the size of lima beans. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse or mix just until dough comes together. There should still be large flecks of butter left in dough. Shape dough into a disk
and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before baking. (Dough can be made up to 5 days ahead.) 2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer dough to a 9-inch pie plate; trim and crimp edges. Chill for 30 minutes. 3. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Prick the bottom of the pie with a fork. Line with foil See PIE C6
This sauce is a stunner, no matter the season By JOE YONAN Washington Post
Some cookbook authors have earned my complete trust, and Amy Chaplin is one of them. I’ve never made a thing I didn’t love from her stunning first book, 2014’s “At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen,” and have recommended it countless times. So I knew that when the Australian teacher, consultant and personal chef came out with another book, history would surely repeat itself. Chaplin’s latest, “Whole Food Cooking Every Day” (Artisan, 2019), starts with the same philosophy as her first — that cooking with ingredients as close to their natural state as possible can be inspiring and nourishing. But this time, she sets out to make the prospect even
more accessible, using base recipes for pastas, soups, nut butters, sauces, beans, muffins and more, and then expanding each with multiple variations. I plan to cook my way through the book, and I started with a base recipe for pine nut pasta sauce that coated a bowl of whole-wheat spaghetti so beautifully it almost didn’t become one of the variations. The chunky puree of toasted pine nuts, olive oil, lemon and salt created the cheesiest nondairy sauce I think I’ve ever tasted. I immediately added this technique — with pine nuts, or another nut — to my repertoire. As instructed by Chaplin, I then tossed the pasta with raw tomatoes I had marinated in more olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil and garlic and,
well, another star was born. Suffice to say that when my colleagues and I tasted it, we were floored. In the winter, I’ll make another variation, with lemon, red chile pepper and parsley; come spring, there’s a bowl of green-pea pasta with pea shoots to be had. If either of them tastes half as good as this summery tomato dish — and I know they will — I’ll be so happy.
SUMMER TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA WITH PINE NUT SAUCE 4 to 6 servings For extra visual appeal, choose a variety of tomato colors: We used Green Zebra, yellow and red. 1/2 cup raw pine nuts 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more as needed 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 cup (1/2 ounce) fresh basil leaves, torn 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 large garlic clove, pressed or grated 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more as needed One (12-ounce) package gluten-free or whole-grain pasta, such as penne, spaghetti or fettuccine Summer tomato and basil pasta with pine nut sauce. Tom McCorkle/
Warm a medium skillet over medium heat. Toss in the pine nuts and toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a mini food processor and add 3 tablespoons oil, the lemon juice and ½ teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth, scrape the sides and blend again. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes and their juices,
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basil, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the vinegar, garlic, the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, and the pepper and toss thoroughly. Taste, and add more salt and pepper, if needed. Set aside to marinate while you cook the pasta. (You can prepare the tomatoes up to 3 hours in advance.) Cook the pasta in a large pot
of salted water according to the package directions. Drain the pasta well and return to the pot. Add the pine nut sauce and toss to evenly coat the pasta. Add the pasta to the bowl of tomatoes and gently toss to combine. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, if needed, and serve.
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NOTEWORTHY PAPERBACKS Summaries from The New York Times Book Review:
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tales of murder?
By Olivia Laing. (Norton, $14.95.) Kathy, the central character of this slim, gutsy debut novel, is Laing herself, but also Kathy Acker, the iconoclastic writer who died in 1997. Dropping in quotes from Acker and others as she tells the story of a London-based woman’s anxious adjustment to marriage and to momentous Trump- and Brexit-era political change, Laing writes with “bristling intelligence,” Times reviewer Katie Kitamur said.
HOW LONG ‘TIL BLACK FUTURE MONTH? By NORA CAPLAN-BRICKER Washington Post
Savage Appetites Four True Stories of Women, Crime, and Obsession By Rachel Monroe Scribner. 257 pp. $26 In 2007, the writer Maggie Nelson invented the term “murder mind” to describe her attraction to stories of violent death and the tendency of bloody images to stick in her brain. Today, our entire culture might fit her diagnosis. True crime has never been more ubiquitous as entertainment. The blockbuster popularity of the podcast “Serial” and docuseries such as Netflix’s “Making a Murderer” has spawned an endless succession of imitators. So recognizable are the rhythms of the genre that they’ve even inspired a boomlet of parodies (see: “American Vandal,” “A Very Fatal Murder” and “Done Disappeared”). The floundering Oxygen network reversed its fortunes in 2017 when it rebranded to air exclusively true crime. What accounts for the inexhaustible appeal of watching someone — an attractive, young white woman, usually — get asphyxiated, dismembered or stabbed? In particular, why do so many women, who make up most of the true-crime audience, seem to find comfort in seeing their worst fears play out on a screen? Over the years, cultural critics like Nelson and Alice Bolin, author of the acclaimed essay collection “Dead Girls,” have searched for answers in the stories we tell about murder. In a new book, “Savage Appetites: Four Stories of Women, True Crime, and Obsession,” the journalist Rachel Monroe employs a more reportorial approach, seeking subjects with an extreme passion for true crime. One falls in love with a man on death row, while another plans a Columbine-style killing spree. By looking at women looking at violence, Monroe doesn’t quite answer the question of why women love true crime — as she points out, women are a diverse group with a wide variety of motivations. Instead, she ends up with something subtler and more useful, a call to action for crime-heads to consume the stories they want, but to do so critically. She delivers a defense of the genre that is also an indictment of its worst impulses. “Sensational crime stories can have an anesthetizing effect — think of those TV binge-fests, or late nights spent tumbling down a Wikipedia rabbit hole — but we don’t have to use them to turn our brains off,” Monroe writes. “I want us to wonder what stories we’re most hungry for, and why; to consider what forms our fears take; and to ask ourselves whose pain we still look away from.” Monroe’s “we” is genuine: She herself
is prone to what she calls “crime funks” when she loses herself in obsessions with murder. Each chapter contains passages that interrogate her own appetites. In one, she weaves together the story of Frances Glessner Lee, known as the “mother of forensics,” with her own preadolescent dream of becoming a detective. During the unnerving years when men began to notice her body, Monroe writes, novels about hard-boiled sleuths were the only books that “acknowledged the sexualized menace of the world.”Monroe is a perceptive narrator, and I sometimes wished for more of her personal story, which produces many of the book’s best insights but often peters out inconclusively. We learn how Lee’s ambitions were foiled but not how a young Monroe’s faded away. The four subjects of “Savage Appetites” represent four archetypes of true-crime narratives: While Lee was obsessed with detectives, the other women identify with victims, or killers, or selfless attorneys. Their stories span not only a genre, but also the country and the past century. At their most engaging, they offer a piecemeal history of our culture’s changing view of violence. The strongest chapter, and the most skincrawling, follows a woman named Alisa Statman and her fixation on the Manson Family’s most famous victim, actress Sharon Tate. Statman took up residence first on the property where Tate was murdered and later with Tate’s sister in her family home. In the process, Statman and the surviving Tates became foundational forces in the victims rights movement of the 1980s and ’90s, which successfully campaigned for “tough on crime” policies. Monroe connects the appeal of true-crime stories,
which run “on an engine of empathy,” with the persuasive power of the victims rights movement, which encouraged onlookers to put themselves in a murdered girl’s place. But the faces of the movement were almost always those of white women. And black men were often victims of this cult of victimhood, incarcerated at unprecedented levels — including for nonviolent offenses — under policies that got a push from stories like Sharon Tate’s. “The danger of a politics of empathy is that our own biases are built-in, from the foundation up,” Monroe writes. “Pain that looks more like our pain is easier to imagine as real, as painful.” True crime rarely covers the people who are most likely to face deadly violence, such as young black men and transgender women of color. Monroe pays close attention to what the genre teaches us to feel and for whom. Other chapters introduce us to different crime trends in recent history: the Satanic Panic of the 1970s and ’80s, the shoddy forensics that took off in the 1990s, and the active-shooter terror of our present day. These wider-lens narratives are fascinating and frightening, more revealing in some ways than the portraits of the women. Monroe may have been limited by lack of access to her main characters: Statman is guarded, Lee is deceased, and another subject declined to be interviewed. Most valuable is the moral nuance that Monroe brings to a genre that inspires fierce fandoms and disgusted dismissals but not enough scrutiny in between. She writes with clarity about the ways true crime distorts our vision, citing polls showing that most people, especially most women, believe that violence is on the rise when it’s approaching an all-time low. These fears can contribute to real attacks, especially against people of color. “Steeping in ominous stories can make people into threats themselves,” Monroe writes. But Monroe sees no reason to apologize for her appetites. “My whole life, I’ve been sharing scary stories with other women,” she writes. “Part of the curriculum of growing up as a girl is to learn lessons about your vulnerability — if not from your parents, then from a culture that’s fascinated by wounded women. From an early age, women are primed to notice potential danger. ... At its best, true crime is a recognition of this subterranean knowledge.” We can feed the hungers that come from a place below reason, and we can also pay careful attention to where those hungers lead us. I’ll think of this the next time I hear someone describing with excessive pleasure a murder they heard about on a podcast. And that means I’m bound to think of “Savage Appetites” often, and soon. Nora Caplan-Bricker is a writer in Boston.
Part of the curriculum of growing up as a girl is to learn lessons about your vulnerability — if not from your parents, then from a culture that’s fascinated by wounded women. From an early age, women are primed to notice potential danger. ... At its best, true crime is a recognition of this subterranean knowledge.” RACHEL MONROE Author of “Savage Appetites: Four True Stories of Women, Crime, and Obsession”
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Here are the best-sellers for the week that ended Saturday, Aug. 31, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by NPD BookScan.
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. A Better Man. Louise Penny. Minotaur 2. The Girl Who Lived Twice. David Lagercrantz. Knopf 3. The Dark Side. Danielle Steel. Delacorte 4. The Inn. Patterson/Fox. Little, Brown 5. One Good Deed. David Baldacci. Grand Central 6. The Turn of the Key. Ruth Ware. Scout
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7. The Nickel Boys. Colson Whitehead. Doubleday 8. Outfox. Sandra Brown. Grand Central 9. The Silent Patient. Alex Michaelides. Celadon 10. The Bitterroots. C.J. Box. Minotaur
HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1. Radicals, Resistance, and Revenge. Jeanine Pirro. Center Street 2. Becoming. Michelle Obama. Crown 3. It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. Lysa TerKeurst. Nelson 4. Girl, Stop Apologizing. Rachel Hollis. HarperCollins Leadership 5. Thank You for My Service. Mat Best.
Bantam 6. Dare to Lead. Brene Brown. Random House 7. The Pioneers. David McCullough. Simon & Schuster 8. How to Be an Antiracist. Ibram X. Kendi. One World 9. Unfreedom of the Press. Mark R. Levin. Threshold 10. Everything Is F(ASTERISK)cked. Mark Manson. Harper
4. Too Soon to Die. William W. Johnstone. Pinnacle 5. Shadow Tyrants. Cussler/Morrison. Putnam 6. Turning Point. Danielle Steel. Dell 7. Willing to Die. Lisa Jackson. Zebra 8. Laughter in the Rain. Debbie Macomber. Harlequin 9. Juror 3. Patterson/Allen. Vision 10. Connections in Death. J.D. Robb. St. Martin’s
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1. Hot Shot. Fern Michaels. Zebra 2. The Reckoning. John Grisham. Dell 3. Vince Flynn: Red War. Kyle Mills. Pocket
1. The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Heather Morris. Harper 2. The Art of Racing in the Rain (movie tiein). Garth Stein. Harper
By N.K. Jemisin. (Orbit, $16.99.) Some of these short stories by Jemisin, the Book Review’s former Otherworldly columnist, are set in the worlds of previous books; others are one-off visits to new uncanny realms. Times reviewer Laura Miller praised many of the collection’s cyberpunk thrillers, alien tales and “good old-fashioned sciencefiction yarns shot from new angles.”
AUTOMATING INEQUALITY: HOW HIGH-TECH TOOLS PROFILE, POLICE, AND PUNISH THE POOR By Virginia Eubanks. (Picador, $18.) Poverty, Eubanks argues, has become increasingly criminalized by the government’s use of data surveillance to harass people who are economically struggling and to deny them social and medical services, relegating them to the “digital poorhouse.” Times reviewer Liza Featherstone called the book “riveting (an accomplishment for a book on technology and policy).”
PIRANHAS: THE BOY BOSSES OF NAPLES By Roberto Saviano, translated by Antony Shugaar. (Picador, $18.) The author of “Gomorrah,” a journalistic account of the Neapolitan Mafia, turns to fiction to portray another corner of that world through the story of a vicious teenage gang whose members aspire to be Mafia bosses. Saviano “knows how to keep his narrative hurtling forward like the scooters his young hoodlums ride at lifeendangering speeds,” Times reviewer John Hooper wrote.
THE CHOSEN WARS: HOW JUDAISM BECAME AN AMERICAN RELIGION By Steven R. Weisman. (Simon & Schuster, $18.) Focusing on leaders of what became the Reform, Conservative and Orthodox branches, this history of Judaism in the United States foregrounds the tensions between tradition and adaptation that emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries. Times reviewer Gal Beckerman called the book “thorough and fascinating.”
A LIFE OF MY OWN 3. The Warning. James Patterson. Grand Central 4. Before We Were Yours. Lisa Wingate. Ballantine 5. The Whole Truth. David Baldacci. Grand Central 6. Little Fires Everywhere. Celeste Ng. Penguin 7. Born a Crime. Trevor Noah. Random/ Spiegel & Grau 8. The Woman in the Window. A.J. Finn. Morrow 9. Official SAT Study Guide (2020 ed.). College Board 10. The Overstory. Richard Powers. Norton
By Claire Tomalin. (Penguin, $17.) Tomalin, a longtime literary editor and the renowned biographer of Thomas Hardy and Samuel Pepys, tells her own story in this eventful, sometimes tragic memoir written at age 84. “There is genuine appeal in watching this indomitable woman continue to chase the next draft of herself,” The Times’ Dwight Garner wrote.
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THINKING INSTEAD OF BIDDING East-West vulnerable, South deals NORTH ♠ J 10 8 3 ♥ J985 ♦ AK9 ♣J2 WEST EAST ♠A ♠965 ♥ Q 10 4 ♥ K7632 ♦ 762 ♦ 10 ♣AQ7653 ♣K984 SOUTH ♠KQ742 ♥A ♦ QJ8543 ♣ 10 The bidding: SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 1♠ 2♣ 3♣* 4♣ 4♦ 5♣ Pass Pass 5♠ All pass *Spade fit, at least invitational values
Opening lead: ? Another highly competitive auction as is so typical in today’s tournament world. Everyone had a dandy time and
the fun finally stopped when NorthSouth reached five spades. Five spades is an excellent contract and would make most of the time. West, however, started thinking when he stopped bidding. West reasoned that, at unfavorable vulnerability, his partner was likely to have a singleton to justify his bid of four clubs. Where was it? Surely not in a black suit. South had bid diamonds in the auction, so West thought East’s most likely shortness would be in diamonds. He backed his judgment by leading the six of diamonds. South won with dummy’s ace and ran the jack of spades to West’s ace. West could have defeated the contract by two tricks if he led a diamond right away, but he had second thoughts. For partner to have started with a singleton diamond, South would have to have a six-card diamond suit. This would be most unusual after the opening bid of one spade. West hedged his bets by cashing the ace of clubs before leading a second diamond. This resulted in down one instead of two, but it was still an excellent result. Nice lead! (Bob Jones welcomes readers’ responses sent in care of this newspaper or to Tribune Content Agency, LLC., 16650 Westgrove Dr., Suite 175, Addison, TX 75001. E-mail: tcaeditors@tribpub.com)
By Stella Wilder Born today, you are destined to be a memorable and influential individual, the kind others look up to and even idolize, and one who will surely have an impact on many people — though whether it will be positive or negative may be anyone’s guess. You are something of a force of nature, and you are driven to accomplish more and more, and to stake your claim to an idea of “greatness” to which you alone subscribe. You often take what others say about you very much to heart, and you are tremendously sensitive and have a surprisingly thin skin. It would behoove you to learn to turn a deaf ear to critics if you insist on being unconventional and controversial, for you are never going to be able to silence them. Also born on this date are: Amy Winehouse, singer; Michael Crabtree, football player; Sam Neill, actor; Clayton Moore, actor; Emma Kenney, actress; Walter Koenig, actor; Faith Ford, actress; Margaret Sanger, civil rights leader. To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You’ll want to find out the reasons for someone’s seemingly inexplicable behavior — before you are tempted to follow suit. Play it safe. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You feel yourself nearing a major personal goal of such importance that you are almost afraid of what might happen if you fall short of the mark. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — The future is calling you today, but you may be more interested in what happened yesterday than in what might happen tomorrow.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — The more you learn of another’s strategies and tactics, the better prepared you will be to maneuver when your turn comes. Watch and listen. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — It’s time to let others know what you’re really up to after being somewhat secretive for quite a while. How will you begin? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — You’ve been waiting eagerly for just the right moment to “announce” yourself in some way — and now the time is fast approaching. Be ready. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — Time may seem short, but you can get everything done with several minutes to spare today — if you get an early start and maintain focus. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Your perspective has been changing of late, and today you’ll see things as if you’ve never seen them before. You can make a difference now! TAURUS (April 20-May 20 — Have you been doing what you can each and every day to be involved? The more you contribute, the more you’ll enjoy the end result, surely. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Others may flock to you with questions since you’ve been rather vocal about your expertise. One thing, however, you do not know. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You may be under pressure to do more than usual in less time than usual. This can be a dangerous state of affairs; take necessary precautions. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You may realize that you’re not quite ready to do something you’ve been eager to do — but you can learn much today that “fills in the gaps.” COPYRIGHT 2019 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC.
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Love is complicated in the charming ‘First Comes Marriage’ By E.J. LEVY
daughters, ‘Study. Study. Become something.’” All of it dovetailed with the idea of American success, save one aspect: “In America, you had to fall in love.” Huda longs for American romance but shows that arranged marriage is rooted in affection, too: in love of family, faith, community. Love stories typically end with a wedding, but al-Marashi pushes past celebration into tougher terrain. Honeymooning in Spain, the couple argue over whether Huda may wear a bathing suit. She settles for wearing his oversize T-shirt and shorts. “I looked ridiculous, I felt ridiculous, and as we walked along the water, I pointed out every topless woman and every Gstring and said, ‘You really think people would’ve been looking at me when there are people here like her?’” The marital consummation scene is like an outtake from “Bridesmaids”: “We talked about the best position from which to proceed as if we were two naked co-workers assigned to the same project.” Independent, educated and ambitious, Huda is a character we root — and fear — for, as she discovers marriage’s restrictions. Forgoing graduate school offers to follow her husband to medical school in Mexico, she meets Muslim American women who have not felt pressed to marry, who have chosen to pursue educations, without fear of losing their shot at love. In her struggle to find a middle path between her American love story and Muslim one, she’s ultimately restored by a love greater than romance.
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First Comes Marriage: My Not-So-Typical American Love Story By Huda al-Marashi Prometheus. 294 pp. $24 Huda al-Marashi was 6 when she met Hadi Ridha, the boy her family expected her to marry in their close-knit Iraqi American community in California. Whether to have an arranged marriage or an American love story forms the core of “First Comes Marriage,” her charming, funny, heartbreaking memoir of faith, family and the journey to love. If Jane Austen had grown up as a first-gen daughter of Iraqi parents in the 1990s, she might have written this. Keenly observed, with indelible characters, al-Marashi portrays the complex mores and manners that govern life and love in the immigrant community of her youth — from the kindly if baffled Baba, her elderly father, to Huda’s formidable mother and the endearingly hapless Hadi, who loves Huda for years, hampered by propriety and his mullet. Loosely constructed around a series of firsts — first meeting, first kiss — the memoir recounts Huda’s ambivalent exploration of traditional courtship, even as it reveals the appeal of “life made rich by rituals.” Al-Marashi weaves a mesmerizing tale of an American overachiever, whose devotion to excellence extends to the realm of love. “Deep down, I wanted to marry the Iraqi, Shia boy that would make my parents proud,” she writes. Her journey to marriage is comic but also instructive, correcting stereotypes about
devout Muslims. Islam is sex positive; women are encouraged to achieve: “Our community of brain-drain Iraqis
was filled with women just like Mama. Women who were doctors, dentists, pharmacists, and engineers: they got
married young, had their children, and worked. Even the women who stayed at home ... still whispered to their
Levy is the author of “Love, in Theory,” which won the Flannery O’Connor Prize.
NOTEWORTHY PAPERBACKS Summaries from The New York Times Book Review:
LOU REED: A LIFE By Anthony DeCurtis. (Back Bay/ Little, Brown, $19.99.) This thoughtful biography is among the best about the musician, tracing Reed’s development into a transgressive artist. DeCurtis, a contributor to Rolling Stone, is one of the few music journalists that the notoriously diicult Reed trusted, and he draws on extensive interviews and research to ofer insight into his subject’s psyche and motivations.
THE KING IS ALWAYS ABOVE THE PEOPLE: STORIES By Daniel Alarcón. (Riverhead, $16.) In a collection that grapples with the lasting effects of migration, young men learn who they really are. Times reviewer Laila Lalami praised Alarcón’s characters, writing, “Only through the experience of displacement, whether voluntary or involuntary, do they come to truly know their intimate selves.”
WE WERE EIGHT YEARS IN POWER: AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY By Ta-Nehisi Coates. (One World, $18.) This collection brings together some of Coates’ best-known essays on race in the United States, touching on everything from President Barack Obama to James Baldwin, reparations to mass incarceration. Each essay — written during the eight years of the irst black presidency — is preceded by a new, short introduction by Coates.
RADIO FREE VERMONT: A FABLE OF RESISTANCE
Books sure to delight your ears Katherine A. Powers
“Fruit of the Drunken Tree” By Ingrid Rojas Contreras Narrated by Marisol Ramirez and Almarie Guerra (Random House Audio) This moving, terrifying novel is set chiefly in Bogota, Colombia, during the 1990s and is told from the Here are the best-sellers for the week that ended Saturday, Nov. 17, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by NPD BookScan.
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. Look Alive Twenty-Five. Janet Evanovich. Putnam 2. Long Road to Mercy. David Baldacci. Grand Central 3. The Reckoning. John Grisham. Doubleday 4. Past Tense. Lee Child. Delacorte 5. Every Breath. Nicholas Sparks. Grand
The five best audiobooks of 2018 alien entity and learns that the fate of humanity depends on his guile. Porter’s narration is simply brilliant. He gives an occasionally rueful, all-American guy’s voice to Ivan and branches out to capture the personalities of the additional characters. (Unabridged, 11 ⅓ hours)
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“The Widows of Malabar Hill” By Sujata Massey Narrated by Soneela Nankani (Recorded Books) The novel begins a marvelously plotted, richly detailed series set in India in the early 1920s. Bombay’s first female solicitor takes up the case of the three widows of the recently deceased Omar Farid, whose agent is bent on disinheriting them. Soon, she discovers that the women have their own dicey secrets, and a member of the household is murdered. The plot barrels along, picking up cultural complexity. Nankani delivers the general narration in a warm American voice and gives the dialogue a trim, restrained Indian accent. (Unabridged, 14 ½ hours)
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points of view of 7-year-old Chula, from a well-off family, and their maid, Petrona, 13, whose father and older brothers have been “disappeared.” Chula’s worldview is shaped by overheard conversations, broadcasts and her older sister’s erroneous views; Petrona’s by her terrible past and involvement with a young criminal gang member. Ramirez and Guerra are gifted bilingual narrators who deliver the many Spanish phrases with musical grace. (Unabridged, 12 ½ hours.) “The Poems of T.S. Eliot” Central 6. Nine Perfect Strangers. Liane Moriarty. Flatiron 7. Dark Sacred Night. Michael Connelly. Little, Brown 8. Elevation. Stephen King. Scribner 9. The Next Person You Meet in Heaven. Mitch Albom. Harper 10. Sea of Greed. Cussler/Brown. Putnam
HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1. Becoming. Michelle Obama. Crown 2. Homebody. Joanna Gaines. Harper Design 3. It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. Lysa
Narrated by Jeremy Irons and Eileen Atkins (Faber & Faber) Irons’ narration for this collection of poems, beginning with “The Waste Land,” is forlorn, desperate, crabby and weary — mirroring Eliot’s understanding of a desiccated, exhausted culture bereft of meaning. Portions of this long poem are performed by Atkins in a range of styles, from blue-stockinged severity to Cockney garrulousness. The remaining three works, read by Irons alone, are “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” “Four Quartets” and
— for those of us with a taste for whimsy — “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.” (Unabridged, 3 ½ hours) “The Singularity Trap” By Dennis E. Taylor Narrated by Ray Porter (Audible Studios) In this top-notch outerspace adventure, Ivan, a down-on-his-luck computer programmer, joins an expedition to the asteroid belt and picks up an object left eons ago by an interstellar craft. It begins to colonize his body, and Ivan finds himself in unwelcome partnership with an
Publisher’s Weekly best-sellers TerKeurst. Nelson 4. Whose Boat Is This Boat? The Late Show. Simon & Schuster 5. Girl, Wash Your Face. Rachel Hollis. Nelson 6. About My Mother. Peggy Rowe. Forefront 7. Cook Like a Pro. Ina Garten. Clarkson Potter 8. Killing the SS. O’Reilly/Dugard. Holt 9. Magnolia Table. Joanna Gaines.
Morrow 10. Ship of Fools. Tucker Carlson. Free Press
MASS MARKET 1. Leopard’s Run. Christine Feehan. Berkley 2. First Snow. Nora Roberts. Silhouette 3. Instinct. Patterson/Roughan. Vision 4. Tom Clancy: Power and Empire. Marc Cameron. Berkley 5. Wyoming Legend. Diana Palmer. HQN
“There There” By Tommy Orange Narrated by Darrell Dennis, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, Alma Ceurvo and Kyla Garcia (Random House Audio) This debut novel, set chiefly in Oakland, Calif., takes up three generations of Native American men and women struggling against alcoholism, drug addiction, sexual abuse, obesity, debt and depression. The richly detailed storylines gradually converge and culminate in a final gotterdammerung at a big Oakland powwow. Four versatile, empathetic actor-narrators bring emotional force, further amplifying the strong voices already present on the page. (Unabridged, 8 hours) Powers reviews audiobooks for The Washington Post. 6. Typhoon Fury. Cussler/Morrison. Putnam 7. Every Breath You Take. Mary Higgins Clark. Pocket 8. A Season to Celebrate. Fern Michaels. Zebra 9. The Gift of Christmas. Debbie Macomber. Mira 10. A High Sierra Christmas. Johnstone/ Johnstone. Pinnacle TRADE PAPERBACK 1. The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Heather Morris. Harper 2. The 17th Suspect. Patterson/Paetro. Grand Central
By Bill McKibben. (Blue Rider Press, $15.) Vern Barclay, the aging protagonist of this novel, is an old-school radio host who wades into radical politics by advocating secession on his show. While reporting a story at a Walmart, things go awry and he and a young activist are forced to go underground. McKibben is a well-known environmentalist in the state; Times critic Jennifer Senior called the book “a charming bit of artisanal resistance lit.”
THE LAST GIRL: MY STORY OF CAPTIVITY, AND MY FIGHT AGAINST THE ISLAMIC STATE By Nadia Murad with Jenna Krajeski. (Tim Duggan Books, $16.) Murad, part of the Yazidi religious minority targeted by ISIS militants in Iraq, describes the massacres, torture and sexual slavery she and her community faced. After escaping, she became a spokeswoman for other endangered Yazidis, and she is one of two laureates for the Nobel Peace Prize this year. 3. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine. Gail Honeyman. Penguin Books 4. Sapiens. Yuval Noah Harari. Harper Perennial 5. The Wife Between Us. Hendricks/ Pekkanen. Griffin 6. Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans. Kilmeade/Yaeger. Sentinel 7. Becoming (large print ed.). Michelle Obama. Random House 8. Less. Andrew Sean Greer. Back Bay 9. Becoming (Spanish ed.). Michelle Obama. Plaza & Janes 10. Sold on a Monday. Kristina McMorris. Sourcebooks Landmark
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Give your teenager a credit card? Here’s why some financial experts say yes
By ANN CARRNS New York Times
Giving a teenager a credit card may seem a risky proposition. But finance experts say it can be a helpful educational step, with proper limits. Children younger than 18 can’t apply for credit in their own name, but they can piggyback on their parents’ cards — whether by informally borrowing the cards or by having parents officially add them as “authorized” users, with their own cards. (Adults 18 to 20 can obtain their own credit cards only if they can show they have enough income or if an older adult co-signs with them.) Recent findings suggest that some parents embrace the idea of credit cards for their children. In a report that T.Rowe Price published this year, 17% of parents of children ages 8 to 17 said their offspring had credit cards. “I view a credit card as a tool,” said Jack E. Kosakowski, president and chief executive of Junior Achievement USA, a nonprofit group that promotes financial literacy and entrepreneurship among young people. “If parents use it as a teaching opportunity, it’s a great thing.” This week, Junior Achievement USA published a survey of 1,000 teenagers that found that while they most often received cash from their parents, about a quarter had used a parent’s credit card to buy something online. Twothirds said they had a bank account, and a little under a third of those respondents also had a credit card. Understanding the difference between spending with a debit card, which is linked to a bank account, and borrowing on a credit card is an important lesson for teenagers, said Jeanne Fisher, a certified financial planner in Bowling Green, Ky. But it’s one best learned, she emphasized, with close supervision by a responsible adult. Parents or guardians, she said, must establish a “controlled environment,” in which they set rules for the card’s use — such as what it may be used for and how much may be charged. Parents should monitor spending and discuss the card’s management with the teenager, including how to pay the bill on time to avoid interest charges. Parents should also explain what a credit score is and how it is affected by use of the card. The teenage years, she said, are “the perfect time” to teach responsible credit behavior. “I think you should get your teen a credit card,” Fisher said. “We live in a creditdriven society.” One benefit of having your teenager use a credit card is that consumer protections against fraud are generally more robust for credit cards than for debit
or perhaps a prepaid debit card. Some new debit cards allow parents to transfer cash, set spending limits and monitor card use with mobile apps. Parents should consider moving on to a credit card only after the teenager demonstrates responsible management of cash-based accounts, said Paul Golden, spokesman for the National Endowment for Financial Education and the father of two teenagers. “I believe in using a stairstep process,” he said. Here are some questions and answers about credit cards for teenagers: How can I tell if my teenager is ready for a credit card? If your child asks about credit or seems curious when you use a credit card, that’s a good time to start a conversation, Golden said. Sara Rathner, a credit card expert at the financial website NerdWallet, said parents should consider how teenagers behaved when they got cash. Can they keep track of it? Do they spend it all at once? Losing money or making impulsive purchases may suggest it’s best to wait awhile before introducing credit. “You know your teen better than anyone,” she said. Can I set a lower spending limit on a credit card I give my teenager?
Giving a teenager a credit card may seem a risky proposition. But finance experts say it can be a helpful educational step, with proper limits. Till Lauer/New York Times
I view a credit card as a tool. If parents use it as a teaching opportunity, it’s a great thing.” JACK E. KOSAKOWSKI President and chief executive of Junior Achievement USA, a nonprofit group that promotes financial literacy and entrepreneurship among young people
cards, according to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. That makes credit cards less risky to use at certain locations, like gas pumps, where they may be subject to “skimming” fraud that steals account numbers. (One less thing to worry about when your teenage driver fills up the tank.) Co-signing for a card for older teenagers can help build their credit file because card companies report their payment history to the major credit bureaus. (The Card Act of 2009 made it more difficult
for adults younger than 21 to obtain credit cards, partly in response to aggressive marketing of cards on college campuses.) So eventually when they are on their own, they may qualify for more favorable interest rates on car loans and other credit. But beware: As a co-signer, you are legally responsible for the account, and your own credit may suffer if your teenager overspends or doesn’t pay the card bill on time. “You’re on the hook for what they do,” said Laura Levine, chief executive of the
JumpStart Coalition, a nonprofit group that promotes financial literacy. Keep in mind that it may be quite difficult, if not impossible, to get yourself removed as a co-signer once an account is opened, according to the credit bureau Experian. Cardholders are also responsible for spending by teenagers who are authorized users, but it’s typically easier to remove an authorized user if things get out of hand. Authorized users may also build credit by spending on the card, depending on the
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touch, about 5 to 7 minutes more. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees. 4. While crust is chilling and baking, prepare the filling: Cut red onion in half across the equator (not root to stem), then from the center, cut out two very thin, round slices. Separate onion slices into rings and put them in a bowl with lime juice and a pinch each of salt and sugar. Set aside while you assemble the rest of the tart. Coarsely chop remaining onion and set aside. 5. Scatter bacon in a cold 12-inch skillet. Turn heat to medium, and cook until the bacon is golden and the fat has rendered, 10 to 14 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Leave fat in the skillet. 6. Stir chopped onion into pan with bacon fat and place over medium heat. Saute until
golden-edged and translucent, about 6 minutes. Stir in corn, ½ teaspoon salt and chopped pickled jalapeño. Cook until corn is tender, 2 to 5 minutes. 7. Remove from heat and scoop ½ cup corn mixture into a blender. Add cream, sour cream and eggs. Blend until you get a thick puree. Using a spatula, scrape corn puree back in pan with whole corn kernels, and stir in ½ cup Cheddar, the parsley and the cooked bacon. Scrape into baked pie shell. 8. Top filling mixture with pickled red onion slices and jalapeño slices. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup cheddar. 9. Bake until puffed, golden and just set, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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or parchment paper and fill with pie weights, dried beans or rice. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil or paper and pie weights or beans. Bake until pale golden and dry to the
card issuer. Banks vary on how they report such activity to credit bureaus, Levine said. (American Express, for instance, lets children become “additional cardholders” at age 13, but they don’t start building credit until age 18.) If you’re unsure, ask your card company. If you’re considering giving your child a credit card, financial educators recommend a graduated approach to money management, like starting with a savings account, then adding a checking account with a debit card
Possibly. Most people don’t realize that they can have spending limits lowered on their credit cards simply by asking their bank, Fisher, the financial planner, said. Some banks allow you to set very low limits for cards issued to authorized users. That way, you don’t have to expose your entire $10,000 line of credit to a teenager who may be excited about, say, “in app” purchases while playing a favorite online video game. American Express, for one, allows borrowers to set limits as low as $200 for cards issued to authorized users. When should young adults make the transition to their own credit card accounts? Parents should talk with their child in advance about when the financial apron strings will be cut, said Paul Siegfried, senior vice president and credit card business leader at the credit bureau TransUnion. “Have an exit strategy,” he said. Each family will have its own approach, he said, but a reasonable deadline may be that “authorized user” status will be revoked three to six months after the child graduates from college or gets a full-time job.
An all-butter crust with a little cornmeal mixed in, to add extra crunch and structure, is prepared for a corn, bacon and cheddar pie with pickled jalapeños. The salty-sweet combination of bacon and corn shows off its charms in this rich, quiche-like tart. Christopher Testani/The New York Times