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Heart failure, not COVID, blamed for inmate’s death

Board split over hiring process By Ted Remsnyder Columbia-Greene Media

Examiner’s Office to be due to heart failure, not COVID-19. “In the interest of full disclosure, and with the information available at the time, the Department reported

CAIRO — Officials appointed a new clerk for the building and code enforcement office this week, but not without major disagreements among the town board about Cairo’s hiring procedures. During an emergency town board meeting Wednesday afternoon, the board voted 3-2 to hire Kyrie Fielder for the open clerk’s position with Town Supervisor Jason Watts and council members MaryJo Cords and Michael Flaherty voting to approve the hire. Board members Stephen Kralovich and Tim Powers opposed the hire. In the aftermath of the meeting, Powers said he and Kralovich were excluded from the hiring process. “Myself and Council Member Kralovich didn’t see any applications from anybody until the day of that meeting when we walked in for the meeting,” he said Friday. “I was told that the interviews were conducted by the town supervisor and the new councilman (Michael Flaherty) and the ultimate decision for the hiring was made by the department head. That shouldn’t be done. The town board is the one that does the hiring.” Watts said he disagreed with Powers’ characterization of the process. “I totally disagree with that,” he said on Friday. “We let the department head (Code Enforcement Officer Stacy Sprague) do the interviews

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The Greene Correctional Facility in Coxsackie. A previously announced prisoner COVID death from the facility was recharacterized as a heart attack this week.

By Ted Remsnyder Columbia-Greene Media

COXSACKIE — As COVID-19 cases numbers fell this week in the Greene Correctional Facility in Coxsackie, the state announced the death of an inmate originally tied to COVID-19

has been linked to a cardiac incident. An unidentified inmate at the state-run prison about 10:36 a.m. on Jan. 21. In the wake of the inmate’s death, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community

Supervision, or DOCCS, listed the death as the first COVID-related fatality at the Coxsackie prison since the pandemic began. However, the official cause of death was subsequently determined by the Albany County Medical

Police: Hillsdale man charged in airport incident By Bill Williams Columbia-Greene Media

COLONIE — A Columbia County man was taken to the Albany County Jail following a crime spree Thursday that included an armed robbery and police pursuit on a runway at Albany International Airport. Tyler D. Meltz, 27, of Hillsdale was taken into custody on a long list of felony charges. Meltz is accused of committing an armed robbery at Macy’s in Colonie Center, stealing a car from Stewart’s on Albany-Shaker Road, and then leading police on a chase that involved his car crashing

through a fence at the airport, according to Colonie Police. On Thursday, at about 3:15 p.m., Colonie police were sent to Macy’s, 1417 Central Ave., in Colonie Center after receiving a report of an armed robbery. Meltz attempted to steal jewelry from the jewelry counter, and in doing so, displayed what appeared to be a handgun. Meltz left the store and fled in a dark-colored sedan, police said. Based on the description of the suspect, police were quickly able to determine that Meltz was most likely the same suspect who had stolen a car

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earlier in the day in Colonie. The car theft took place at Stewart’s at 406 Albany-Shaker Road about 2 p.m., police

said. Police located Meltz in the stolen vehicle on Wolf Road. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but Meltz led them on a brief pursuit. The pursuit led down a dead-end of Old Niskayuna Road, bordering airport property. Meltz drove the vehicle through a fence, and onto an airport runway. He then left the airport property through another fence and abandoned the vehicle in the parking lot of the Pepsi Beverages Company, at 421 Old Niskayuna Road, police said. Police found Meltz a short time later in the parking lot

of a nearby business, according to Colonie police. He was taken into custody with the assistance of members of the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. According to airport authorities, the runway Meltz drove onto was not active at the time of the incident, and operations at the airport were uninterrupted. No injuries were reported as a result of the robbery or pursuit, police said. Meltz was charged by police with second-degree attempted robbery, second-degree attempted grand larceny, third-degree grand larceny,

first-degree reckless endangerment, and numerous vehicle and traffic violations. Additional charges may be forthcoming, police said. Meltz was arraigned in Town of Colonie Justice Court, and was remanded to the Albany County Jail, where is being held without bail. At the time of his recent arrest, Meltz had three active warrants for his arrest from the Rotterdam Police Department, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and the Greenport Police Department, See CHARGED A8

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told The Washington Post in 2018. “If you’re just standing, simply taking it with a celebrity or something, that’s not harmful,” he added. “But if that selfie is accompanied with risky behavior then that’s what makes the selfies dangerous.” Jacobson’s father wrote in a Facebook post that his son’s funeral will be held Saturday in Mesa, Ariz. “Richie will truly be missed, but ALWAYS in our hearts,” he wrote. Paul Blanco, one of Jacobson’s friends, told KNXV that he liked to camp, bike and go fishing with Jacobson. Blanco said he had hiked Flatiron, a formation within the Superstition Mountains, twice with Jacobson. He said Jacobson was an experienced hiker and “definitely knew the outdoors.” Andrew Thomas, another one of Jacobson’s friends, told KPHO that Jacobson was kind and had a good sense of humor. He was an outdoorsman, he added. “I guess he did die doing what he loved to,” Thomas said, “just in a tragic way.”

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Richard Jacobson, a 21-year-old hiker from Arizona, was high up in the Superstition Mountains east of Phoenix when he walked toward a cliff at night to take a selfie against the sparkling city lights. But with his back facing the cliff’s edge, Jacobson slipped and plunged 700 feet, authorities told local news outlets. On Monday at around 12:45 a.m., the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Jacobson’s friend who had been hiking with him, Sgt. Doug Peoble told KPHO. A helicopter was used to recover Jacobson’s body, according to KNXV. Peoble told KSAZ that an investigation found no signs of drug use or foul play, adding that “it was just a very tragic accident.” Researchers have warned that selfierelated deaths have become “a major public health problem.” According to a study published in October in the Journal of Travel Medicine, 379 people died while

taking selfies from January 2008 to July 2021. Deaths have occurred after people have tried to snap photos near dangerous animals, in front of waterfalls and while wielding dangerous weapons. “It is a growing problem that, because of the dimensions it has taken on, can now be considered a public health issue,” Manuel Linares, a lead author of the study, told El País, a Spanish newspaper, in October. The average age of the people who died was 24, with the largest group under the age of 19. The most deaths, 100, occurred in India, while 39 people died in the United States and 33 died in Russia. Falls from high places were the primary cause of death, claiming 216 people. Another 123 deaths were transportation-related, the study found. Others died by drowning or injury from weapons, electricity or animals. “What worries me the most is that it is a preventable cause of death,” Agam Bansal, who led a previous study on selfie deaths,

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The bar for China’s financial markets to do better this year was so low, virtually everyone on Wall Street was saying the country’s stocks and bonds could only go up. That bet isn’t going so well. Mainland equities just entered their first bear market since Donald Trump’s trade war. Shares in Hong Kong had their worst week in five months, with short sellers feasting like never before. Credit-market contagion is spreading to some of the strongest property developers for the first time. Assets that were previously resilient like China’s currency and government bonds are no longer immune, with the yuan turning the most volatile since August. While it’s still only January, mounting losses are testing the ability of policy makers in Beijing to support markets after the chief securities regulator vowed to “firmly” prevent volatility. It’s also confounding those on Wall Street who predicted easier policy out of Beijing would be the catalyst needed to revive Chinese beaten-down assets. Authorities have cut interest rates and pledged to do more to support the economy. Signs of Beijing’s unease over the equity market slump are showing up visible measures of support -- from front-page articles in state media appealing for calm to some of China’s largest mutual funds publicly

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The People’s Bank of China in Beijing on Dec. 13, 2021.

committing to buying their own equity-focused products. The country’s central bank has stepped up its liquidity injections in recent days to see lenders through the seasonal Lunar New Year cash crunch. More targeted intervention is possible as the Communist Party prioritizes stability before the Winter Olympics and in the final months of President Xi Jinping’s second term. “Consensus is expecting that there will be support for the Chinese economy and markets — and for us that makes sense,” Paul Gambles, co-founder and managing partner of MBMG Group, told Bloomberg TV on Friday. “But making sense of Chinese markets? That’s a bit of a tough task. It’s a hard call for anyone.” It can be dangerous to stay long China into a holiday. In 2020 the country’s markets

were shut as the Covid-19 pandemic spread from Wuhan — and the reopen was so brutal that more than 1,000 stocks had to be halted. It was similar in 2019 when a series of tweets from then-President Donald Trump signaled an escalation in the U.S.-China trade war. Mainland markets will be shut all of next week. There are plenty of reasons for caution. China’s efforts to maintain its zero-Covid policy are coming under increasing strain. City-wide lockdowns may undermine consumer spending during the key holiday season. The slowdown in the property market, which makes up about a quarter of gross domestic output, is far from over. A rapid withdrawal of stimulus by some countries could also hurt China’s exports — a key driver of growth in the past two years.

Bridge collapse injures 10 on day Biden to visit city to talk infrastructure Timothy Bella The Washington Post

A Pittsburgh bridge collapsed early Friday, according to authorities, injuring 10 people just hours before President Joe Biden was scheduled to visit the city to talk about infrastructure. Pittsburgh Public Safety acknowledged a “confirmed bridge collapse” at around 6:50 a.m. A photo from KDKA showed at least four vehicles, including a Port Authority bus, on the Fern Hollow Bridge near Forbes and Braddock avenues, which connects the Point Breeze, Regent Square and Squirrel Hill neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. Another vehicle was shown dangling near the edge of the collapsed bridge, located in Frick Park. Three people were

hospitalized, but none of the injuries are life-threatening, said Darryl Jones, the chief of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, at a news conference. “The good thing at this point is that there are no fatalities and we’re gonna pray there are no fatalities,” Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, D, told reporters. Police, fire and EMS personnel are responding to the collapse. Port Authority spokesman Adam Brandolph confirmed to The Washington Post that a driver and two passengers were able to escape without injury. Public Safety said there was “a strong smell of natural gas in the area.” The agency confirmed that a gas line has been cut. Nearby homes are being evacuated due to the gas smell, according to KDKA.

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“Please avoid if at all possible,” the agency tweeted. The Red Cross has been contacted to assist with victims, according to Public Safety. A news conference is expected sometime Friday, authorities said. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, D, and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, D, are on the scene. The collapse comes the same day that Biden is visiting Pittsburgh to discuss infrastructure. As part of his trip, the president will visit the research and development hub of Mill 19, which was part of the infrastructure deal passed by Congress last year. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment early Friday. “A lot of work is going to need to be done,” Fitzgerald said.

Investors also remain vulnerable to the Communist Party’s opaque and unpredictable policy making. Hopes that Beijing was nearing the end of a crackdown on the technology sector were dashed when China vowed to curb the influence of such companies in a sweeping communique on corruption. Optimism that Beijing was dialing back on its property crackdown has been replaced with skepticism. There’s still nervousness over the future of tutoring companies. A new nationwide campaign on money laundering has raised more uncertainty over where the government will strike next. Traders are paring risk. The CSI 300 Index of mainland stocks fell 1.2% on Friday, closing at the lowest level in 16 months, while the MSCI China Index is at the lowest since May 2020. Stock-market leverage has dropped for eight straight days. China high-yield dollar bonds fell as much as 5 cents on the dollar Friday, according to credit traders. Overseas selling of onshore shares continued after Thursday’s $2.3 billion outflows, one of the largest since trading links were expanded in 2016. That weighed on the yuan, which slumped the most since July. Short selling comprised about a fifth of Hong Kong’s total stock turnover on Thursday, the biggest proportion on record.

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CALENDAR EDITOR’S NOTE: Most events and meetings are cancelled due to the virus outbreak. Please call ahead to confirm.

Tuesday, Feb. 1 n Catskill Town Board 6:30 p.m.

Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill 518943-2141 n Durham Town Board workshop meeting 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham

Wednesday, Feb. 2 n Greene County Legislature spe-

cial gov. ops.; special finance; special legislature meeting No. 1 (appointing legislator to District No. 1); health services; county resources and public safety 6 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill

Thursday, Feb. 3 n Ashland Town Planning Board

6 p.m. Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland

Monday, Feb. 7 n Athens Town Board 7 p.m. Ath-

ens Volunteer Firehouse, 39 Third St., Athens 518-945-1052 Changes will be on the Town of Athens web page n Cairo Town Board 7 p.m. 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

Tuesday, Feb. 8 n Catskill Town Planning Board

6:30 p.m. Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill 518943-2141 n Coxsackie Village Historic Preservation Committee 6 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie 518-731-2718

Wednesday, Feb. 9 n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m. Athens Fire Department, 39 Third St., Athens Consult the village website for updates the day of the meeting n Catskill Central School District Board of Education budget workshop 6:30 p.m. CHS Library, CHS Library, 341 West Main St., Catskill 518-9432300 n Catskill Village Board of Trustees 6:30 p.m. Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill n Greene County Legislature workshop 6 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill n Jewett Town Board 7 p.m. Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 County Route 23C, Jewett

Thursday, Feb. 10 n Coxsackie Village Workshop 6

p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie 518-731-2718 n Greene County Legislature finance audit 4 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 14 n Ashland Town Board 7:30 p.m.

Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland n Catskill Village Planning Board 7 p.m. Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill n Coxsackie Village Board 7 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie 518-731-2718 n Greene County Legislature county services; public works; economic development and tourism; gov. ops.; finance; Rep. and Dem caucus 6 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill

Tuesday, Feb. 15 n Athens Village Planning Board

6:30 p.m. Village Hall, Meeting Room, 2 First St., Athens 518-9451551 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

Catskill Center urges public input on the future of the Catskill Park AKRVILLE — The Catskill Strategic Planning Advisory Group’s (CAG) Interim Report (known as the Immediate Action Recommendations Report) includes proposed actions that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), along with state and local partners, could take to balance high use of the Catskill Forest Preserve with the land’s protection. The Catskill Center encourages the public to comment on these proposed actions by the Feb. 3 deadline. “While the members of the CAG, including the Catskill Center, put in much time and effort, and we had a very well received public survey, we were well aware that we weren’t able to adequately represent all experiences of visitors to and residents of the Catskill Park,” said Jeff Senterman, Executive Director of the Catskill Center. “It’s imperative that we have robust public feedback on the proposed plan to help guide the CAG as we embark upon the hard work of developing detailed recommendations to build on the themes in the Interim Report.

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Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskill Forest Preserve.

Public feedback at this stage informs that process and will lead to a richer, more

detailed, and more inclusive Final Report that will set the stage for the protection

and management of the Catskill Park.” The CAG’s proposed actions, put forth in a report the DEC released in early January, would protect the park’s natural and historic resources, and ensure a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive experience at the Park. Such actions would depend upon funding and continued partnership. The CAG met throughout 2021 to develop the Interim Report with recommendations for immediate actions along the Route 23A corridor in the vicinity of Kaaterskill Clove. Long-term management strategies for the Catskill Park include coordinating consistent messaging and communication across different mediums; implementing traffic and parking management strategies; and educating visitors about responsible recreation. The public may submit comments on the report to CatskillPark@dec.ny.gov by Feb. 3, 2022. The Interim Report can be found at the DEC website.

GREENE COUNTY POLICE BLOTTER 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 Collin B. Dominick, 28, of Centerville, Tennessee, was arrested Jan. 24 at 3:21 a.m. in Chatham and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent, a first offense; and driving while intoxicated first offense, both unclassified misdemeanors. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Azzon Tarik, 19, of Cairo, was arrested Jan. 21 at 5:28 p.m. in Catskill and charged with the prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage and unlawful dealing with a child, alcohol, both class A misdemeanors. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Ripal S. Patel, 27, of Catskill, was arrested Jan. 21 at 5:59 p.m. in Catskill and charged with the prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage and unlawful dealing with a child, alcohol, both class A misdemeanors. She was issued an appearance ticket.

n Iftakher H. Chowdhuly, 55, of Hudson, was arrested Jan. 21 at 9 p.m. in Catskill and charged with the prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage and unlawful dealing with a child, alcohol, both class A misdemeanors. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Gail M. Vanetten, 65, of Athens, was arrested Jan. 21 at 8:55 p.m. in Catskill and charged with the prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage and unlawful dealing with a child, alcohol, both class A misdemeanors. She was issued an appearance ticket. n Lisa Hutton, 61, of Jewett, was arrested Jan. 21 at 7:28 p.m. in Windham and charged with the prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage and unlawful dealing with a child, alcohol, both class A misdemeanors. She was issued an appearance ticket. n John G. Koument, 64, of Hensonville, was arrested Jan. 21 at 6:58 p.m. in Windham and charged with the prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage and unlawful dealing with a child, alcohol, both class A misdemeanors. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Jesse A. Hildenbrand, 41,

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of Coxsackie, was arrested Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. in Coxsackie and charged with tampering with physical evidence, conceal and destroy, a class E felony; fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, cocaine, a class D felony; and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and manufacturing drug-related paraphernalia, both class A misdemeanors. He was held. n Briana N. Griffin, 25, of Coxsackie, was arrested Jan. 23 at 2:40 a.m. in Catskill and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent, a first offense; and driving while intoxicated first offense, both unclassified misdemeanors. She was issued an appearance ticket. n Chloe B. Kailis, 32, of Ballston Spa, was arrested Jan. 22 at 12:45 p.m. in Coxsackie and charged with first-degree introduction of dangerous contraband into prison, a class D felony; and third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, narcotic drugs with intent to sell, a class B felony. Her arrest status is unknown. n Gloria C. Herpel, 57, of

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Acra, was arrested Jan. 24 at 9:42 p.m. in Greenville and charged with driving while intoxicated first offense, an unclassified misdemeanor. Following arraignment, she was released on her own recognizance. n Roshon J. Walker, 19, of the Bronx, was arrested Jan. 25 at 9:34 p.m. in Athens and charged with third-degree fleeing an officer in a motor vehicle, a class A misdemeanor. He was issued an appearance ticket. n Gary Leonard, 42, of Greenville, was arrested Jan.

25 at 5:36 p.m. in Greenville and charged with assault with intent to cause serious physical injury, a class D felony; and endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor. His arrest status is unknown. n Kyle S. Sweet, 34, of Greenville, was arrested Jan. 26 at 12:03 a.m. in Greenville and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent, a first offense; and driving while intoxicated first offense, both unclassified misdemeanors. He was issued an appearance ticket.

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Times are hard, but children must learn In 2020 and for much of 2021, schools were either closed by COVID fears or shifting from in-person to remote learning. The state’s educational framework crumbled into a patchwork cycle of learning at home, returning to classes and remote learning as the pandemic ebbed and flowed. Against this backdrop, education leaders said Wednesday that educators must invest historic levels of state aid to bolster services and programs for elementary school students, including earlier, more efficient screenings for learning disabilities and mental health issues — among the hardest hit by the coronavirus. The majority of a child’s educational foundation occurs from pre-Kindergarten through fourth grade, according to the London Institute of Education. Assembly Majority Leader Crystal PeoplesStokes, D-Buffalo, dropped a bombshell

Wednesday when she said a growing number of students who graduate from New York schools lack the educational preparation they need to begin collegiate programs at State University of New York and City University of New York colleges and universities. Wednesday marked the second of 13 virtual legislative budget hearings to continue through Feb. 16 to assist policymakers as they enter state budget negotiations for the 202223 fiscal year. However, New York parents and caregivers of school-age children regularly ask most about proper mental health and learning disability screening for their young students. Several lawmakers are seeking improved disability screening for pre-K, Kindergarten and elementary school students, something they could not get from a year of at-home learning and shuttered services. Lawmakers urged the

Education Department to use the investments to expand social-emotional learning services as school districts combat increased instances of drug and substance abuse, violence, bullying and dropping out before graduation over the last two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $216.3 billion executive budget proposal features $31.3 billion in total school aid for the 2023 academic year. The investment marks the highest in state history, reflecting a $2.1 billion, or 7.1% increase over last year, a $1.6 billion, or 8.1%, increase in Foundation Aid and $466 million increase for other school aid programs. We can’t allow the pandemic to bury New York’s education foundation any deeper. It may be painful, but the state has to do all it can to ensure its children receive the education lost to others over the last two years.

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Tijuana journalist killings demand more than new empty promises from Mexican government The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board

investigate the killings. On Tuesday, Mexico The San Diego Union-Tribune President Andres Manuel The fatal shooting of a Lopez Obrador told jourjournalist in Tijuana last nalists that those responweek was horrible. Now sible would be brought it’s happened again. Two to justice. But, again, is truth-tellers, who had justice what we will ultipublicly feared for their mately see? Such urgency safety as a result of jobs should have been there they wouldn’t stop doing, Jan. 10 when online jourgone just like that, killed nalist Jose Luis Gamboa outside their homes in was stabbed to death. Tijuana a week apart, first Such urgency should have photojournalist Alfonso been there when Lopez Margarito Martinez EsObrador’s interior underquivel on Jan. 17, then secretary said last month reporter Maria Guadalupe that more than nine in Lourdes Maldonado Lo10 killings of journalpezon Sunday. Tuesday ists and rights defenders the killings led to protests still remain unresolved in Tijuana -- just 20 miles in the country. Such urfrom downtown San gency should have been Diego -- and in 40 other there last year when eight Mexican cities as sad, journalists were killed in angry, scared people deMexico, more than in any manded justice. But is jus- other country worldwide. tice what we will all see? It is wrenching and reOn Monday, Baja Calivealing that Maldonado fornia Gov. Marina del told Lopez Obrador at Pilar Avila announced a a live broadcast news special prosecutor would conference in 2019 of the The Daily Mail welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must contain a full name, full address and a daytime telephone number. Names will be published, but phone numbers will not be divulged. Letters of less than 400 words are more likely to be published quickly. The newspaper reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity and content. Letters should be exclusive to this publication, not duplicates of those sent to other persons, agencies

threats she faced and the government protection she needed. Baja California Attorney General Ricardo Ivan Carpio said she had received several protections, among them a panic button and police patrolling around her house. Since late 2018, at least 46 journalists have been killed in Mexico. In solved cases, local government officials were responsible nearly half the time. Given that grim fact, Lopez Obrador’s Interior Undersecretary Alejandro Encinas’ assertion that new and better laws could make journalists safer seems preposterous. But something must change when corruption is so rampant that gangs and governments wind up working together against journalists. An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us.

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The carping over Biden’s Supreme Court pledge is historically inaccurate and racially tinged WASHINGTON — And so, the carping over the next Supreme Court nominee begins, historically ignorant and racially tinged. President Joe Biden’s “campaign promise that he’d appoint a black woman to the Supreme Court is unfortunate because it elevates skin color over qualifications,” sniffed the Wall Street Journal editorial board. Just a thought here, but maybe the two aren’t mutually exclusive? The Cato Institute’s Ilya Shapiro, soon to be executive director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution, chimed in on Twitter, saying the “objectively best pick” would be Sri Srinivasan, an Indian American judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. “But alas doesn’t fit into latest intersectionality hierarchy so we’ll get [a] lesser black woman,” Shapiro tweeted. He later apologized, deleting his tweet as “inartful,” but the mind-set it revealed is breathtakingly insulting. Lesser Black woman. Think about that. One leading candidate for the vacancy, D.C. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, is a graduate of Harvard and Harvard Law School, where she was an editor of the law review, and went on to clerk for Justice Stephen G. Breyer; she served seven years on the D.C. district court before being elevated to the appeals court in 2021. Another, Leondra Kruger, has an equally glittering résumé: Harvard and Yale Law, John Paul Stevens clerkship, principal deputy solicitor general, California Supreme Court justice. But that wasn’t all. “Because Biden said [he’d] only consider black women for SCOTUS, his nominee will always have an asterisk attached,” Shapiro observed in a separate tweet. Asterisk, seriously? Does Justice Sandra Day O’Connor have an asterisk attached because Ronald Reagan pledged he would name a woman to the Supreme Court? “It is time for a woman to sit among our highest jurists,” Reagan said during the 1980 presidential campaign. She turned out to be a fine justice, but her qualifications at the time were far less than the those of the candidates on Biden’s

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MARCUS list. Does Justice Clarence Thomas have an asterisk attached because President George H.W. Bush felt compelled to name a Black nominee to replace civil rights icon Thurgood Marshall? “The fact that he is Black and a minority has nothing to do with this sense that he is the best qualified at this time,” Bush asserted when he announced the pick. “I kept my word to the American people and to the Senate by picking the best man for the job on the merits.” This was, literally, incredible. Thomas had a scant 15 months of experience on the D.C. Circuit when Bush tapped him. Does Justice Amy Coney Barrett have an asterisk attached because President Donald Trump clearly needed to pick a woman to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg? “I’m saving her for Ginsburg,” Trump was reported to have said of Barrett when he passed her over in favor of nominating Brett M. Kavanaugh in 2018. The truth is that politics — partisan, demographic, regional — has long played a role in Supreme Court nominations. Dwight D. Eisenhower chose William J. Brennan Jr. in part because he thought a Catholic Democrat from the Northeast would play well with voters in the election just a few weeks away. Reagan was so taken with the notion of naming the first Italian American justice that he opted for Antonin Scalia over Robert H. Bork in 1986. Somehow, none of these prompted the kind of aggrieved bristling that has erupted in the aftermath of Breyer’s announcement that he plans to retire at the end of the current term. Why might that be? One legitimate answer is that Biden’s pledge was categorical, he would pick a Black woman; it was explicit rather than implied.

And that is a difference. “I’m looking forward to making sure there’s a Black woman on the Supreme Court to make sure we in fact get everyone represented,” Biden said at a debate in February 2020, just before the South Carolina primary, when his campaign was struggling. The promise came at the urging of South Carolina Rep. James E. Clyburn, who shortly endorsed Biden. And Biden reiterated it on Thursday. “I’ve made no decision except one, the person I will nominate will be someone of extraordinary qualifications, character and experience and that person will be the first Black woman ever nominated to the United States Supreme Court,” he said. Would I be more comfortable if Biden hadn’t been quite so explicit? Yes. Partly because it carries an aura of unfairness to announce that no one will be considered who does not meet an announced racial test. Ambiguity has its advantages. Think about the cases the court has just agreed to hear over affirmative action in higher education. Wherever you come down on the issue, letting colleges consider diversity as one of a number of factors is less problematic than allowing numerical quotas. And partly because it opens the door to critics denigrating the eventual nominee. Of course, that’s inevitable in any event. See, for example, Shapiro on Sonia Sotomayor when she was nominated in 2009: “In picking Sonia Sotomayor, President [Barack] Obama has confirmed that identity politics matter to him more than merit. While Judge Sotomayor exemplifies the American Dream, she would not have even been on the short list if she were not Hispanic.” This assumes that identity is irrelevant. It’s not. Judges aren’t legal automatons, digesting precedents and spitting out opinions. They bring to the task, and their thinking is informed by, their backgrounds and their experiences. Somehow, that becomes a problem only for certain nominees, from certain backgrounds, from certain parties. Ruth Marcus’ email address is ruthmarcus@washpost.com.

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America can be saved To the editor: America is broken, but everyone can save it. The United States Supreme Court later this year wants to do away with Roe vs. Wade. I urge all women and men now is the time to speak up and voice your opinions and feelings on this before it is too late. Write, call, email everyone elected in Washington, D.C. and tell them how you feel about Roe vs Wade flood their mailbox es mail, flood their emails and flood their phone system as well, and the U.S. Supreme Court, everyone needs to act

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now before it’s too late. Because when they start with Roe vs. Wade they take away your rights to vote, rights to carry a gun, rights to make love, when to drive a car, when to fly. America will become like China or other countries, rules telling us that you are not allowed to have kids, is this what you want America to become? America is slowly coming apart because of this COVID-19, businesses have closed, more than 853,230 people have died from this COVID-19, can America be saved? Yes, only if we want

it to. For our elected officials to start working together to pass good bills and stop acting like children, because, after all, they were elected by the people, for the people, and to do the people’s work. In closing, this is only one man’s opinion and everyone is entitled to it, but the U.S. Supreme Court may take that away next. Here’s to a good mid-term election ELTON D. VANDERMARK JR. CATSKILL

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Beware of scams tugging at the heart strings of animal lovers By Ron Perez For Columbia-Greene Media

When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and other regions of the Southeastern United States, it was not only a tragedy for people and businesses — it also affected tens of thousands of animals. During this time, many shelters in the northeast — including CGHS/SPCA — stepped up to help absorb the animals that were displaced from Katrina. This was the first time that regions at least a thousand miles apart were able to coordinate rescue efforts to assist with the adoptions of animals. By doing this, thousands of animals were saved and adopted to new homes in the Northeast; however, this also opened the floodgates for some people to exploit animals by “tugging” on the heartstrings of animal lovers. Shortly after Katrina, literally hundreds of dog rescue organizations popped up all over the northeast. Initially, they appeared to help place puppies that were born in the south where they lacked sufficient people willing to adopt them. However, for some of these “rescues,” it became a very lucrative scam. This is the way it works: puppies are intentionally bred in the south and sold to “rescues” in the northeast, then, in-turn, these disingenuous people sell the puppies anywhere from $250 to $500. Unsuspecting people pay for these puppies under the assumption they are donating to the “rescue” and furthering their mission, when in fact the “rescue” pockets the funds and continues to exploit well-intentioned people. At CGHS/SPCA, we’ve received numerous complaints from unsuspecting people who bought these puppies, only to find out that the puppies were never examined by a veterinarian in New York and were often carrying diseases such as distemper and parvo— diseases which, in most cases, are fatal to dogs. In addition, many of the puppies had skin conditions such as ringworm, mange, and open sores (hot spots). Yet other complaints from adopters included severe

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Wallace is a 4-year-old domestic shorthaired cat pictured with CGHS/SPCA Adoption Counselor Rebecca Warner. Wallace came to us as a transfer from another shelter and is patiently waiting for his forever home. He can be found roaming around the cat rooms, begging our staff for pats and attention. Are you looking for a furry companion to snuggle with and keep you company? Wallace is your guy. If you’re interested in adopting, fill out an application online at www.cghs.org or give us a call at 518-8286044 ext. 100.

worms and fleas. Often these puppies are housed in horrible conditions and given minimal food and veterinary care; as puppies are a commodity for these “rescues”—the less they spend, the more they profit. Also, interstate travel for these dogs is always stressful and often inhumane. Now, there are some outstanding rescues in our area that work tirelessly to help dogs, and meet the CGHS/SPCA stamp of approval — and we are so appreciative for all their time and commitment to helping our canine friends. Next column will be a continuation, with some warning signs to look for to protect yourself from bad “rescue” groups, as well as some items that can build your confidence that you’re dealing with a reputable rescue.

Feel free to call us with any questions at 518-828-6044 or visit www.cghs.org. The Food Bank is open to any from the public in need of pet food or for those wishing to donate food from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. All of our cats and kittens are “Furrever Free” with all expenses paid. Spay/neuter clinics for cats are $86 male or female, including a rabies vaccination and a 5-in-1 feline distemper combination vaccination. Nail clipping services are available 10-11 a.m. every Saturday at the shelter for a donation of $10 for cats and $15 for dogs (currently prepaid only). Ron Perez is the President/CEO of the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA Board of Directors. He may be contacted at ronperez@ cghs.org.

Being a village elder isn’t all it’s cracked up to be By Dick Brooks For Columbia-Greene Media

I am enjoying life as a village elder for the most part. I have a comfortable home, a loving partner and a pudgy canine companion who takes me for walks daily. All in all I have nothing to complain about and very few things that annoy me. I sat the other day and had a little ponder about some of the things that did annoy me. Packaging came to the top of the list quickly. It tops the list because it is something that I have to deal with on a daily basis. I hopped out of bed this morning, a hop now takes about 10 minutes and several sound effects while body parts crack and creak, waddled to the bathroom and upon returning to the bedroom and having once again won the sock wrestling bout, got dressed for the day’s activities. Being a typical senior, I then indulged in the first activity of the day, a ritual of taking my pills. The five little pill containers don’t look threating but they each are crowned by child proof tops. They should rename those tops as senior proof tops. I twisted and pressed my way down the line and got them open finally and stood there hot, sweaty and aggravated. I swallowed them and headed down for breakfast and coffee. My Queen had the coffee

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BROOKS ready. I filled my cup, went to the fridge and took out the bottle of French Vanilla coffee creamer. I tried to pour it into my cup, nothing came out — new bottle. I unscrewed the lid and there was that little aluminum foil seal. It has this little foil tab that you pull. I couldn’t get ahold of the little thing, I finally tried biting the tab and then pulling, that proved futile. I finally grabbed a steak knife and stabbed an X through the foil and screwed the top back on. Success! Now for the day’s bagel. It was a new bag and had a little wire wrap keeping me from my bagel. I finally figured out which way the wire was twisted and was rewarded with my morning bagel. Nerves soothed by the morning repast and uttering short prayer of thanks to the saint who first learned about roasting the beans of the coffee tree, I stopped by my desk to try out the new pen I had bought

yesterday. It was mounted on a piece of cardboard and covered with plastic. I tried pulling the plastic off, it came off but was still sealed by the cardboard piece that came with the plastic. I cut it free using my trusty jack knife. I dropped the pen on the desk and decided to take Telly, my trusty canine for a walk. We had a calming stroll and came back to the kitchen. Telly asked politely for a snack, I pulled out the new bag I had just purchased. Plastic with little notches to rip off the top to get to the zip top strip to close it. I couldn’t get the top to rip, I bit it and pulled, I pulled until sweat appeared, still no luck. I finally went and got a pair of scissors and cut the top off. I then couldn’t get the zip top strip to open so I grabbed the scissors and cut the zip top strip off and rewarded Telly with his snack. I rewarded myself with a second cup of coffee and retired to my recliner. Life’s good but it ain’t easy sometime. Thought for the week — The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer up somebody else. — Mark Twain Until next week may you and yours be happy and well Reach Dick at Whittle12124@ yahoo.com.

Unbearably stupid cold By Bob Beyfuss

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Down here in usually sunny, central Florida, the locals consider 50 degrees as cold. People bundle up, wear hoodies and scurry about going from place to place as quickly as possible outdoors. Tourists still wear shorts and go to the beach because it is Florida and they paid for their vacations to be warm. Back home, I recall that it did not feel cold to me until the temperature drops to below +20. Really cold was close to zero and “Stupid Cold” was minus 10 or lower, with or without wind chill. A reader from Halcott Center in Greene County emailed me that is was minus 21 in her garden last Saturday morning. That is stupid cold! I hope your property has an insulating layer of at least six inches of snow on the ground to help prevent the ground from freezing very deeply. In our upstate New York region, water pipes, by code, must be three feet or lower beneath ground level to insure they don’t freeze and burst. Many homeowners have learned this fact the hard way by burying water pipes less than that depth. Water is really the only substance that is liquid between 0 and 100 degrees F, which expands when frozen. Most things will generally contract when chilled. “It’s the shrinkage” as I recall George Constanza from Seinfeld exclaiming. This explains why your garden grows new crops of rocks every year, despite your best efforts to get rid of them. As rocks allow water to form beneath them on warm days, due to their density, the resulting liquid freezes when it gets really cold and the rocks are pushed upward. Every year we get to see a new crop of rocks magically appear, in an area that had no rocks last fall. This also explains why perennials and other plants

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BEYFUSS are sometimes “heaved” out of the ground by alternating periods of freezing and thawing. Now would be a good time to apply several inches of mulch on top of perennial beds to keep them frozen and the plants intact. Trees and shrubs are also challenged by sub-zero weather when their water plumbing, i.e. xylem vessels, are subject to extreme low temperatures. Bark is a good insulator, but not good enough to retain above freezing temperatures. Woody plants are not as passive as we might suspect. In the fall, shorter day lengths cause cell walls to become more permeable and water moves out of the cells, leaving behind a concentrated slurry of sugars, proteins and acids which have a much lower freezing temperature. Water that was moved out of the cells is now in between cells and it is so pure that there are no nucleation sites on which ice crystals can form, thus allowing the water to remain unfrozen, even at temperatures below 32. Needle bearing, or broad leafed evergreens such as rhododendrons really have to adapt to survive, especially on sunny days. Sunlight triggers photosynthesis, requiring pores on the underside of leaves (stomates) to open up to allow carbon dioxide to enter and water vapor to exit. Rhododendrons will curl their leaves into tubes to reduce the green tissue

area that is exposed to sunlight and pine needles will droop directly downward, also to limit exposure. Go out and take a look at Rhododendrons or pine trees the next time it gets stupid cold! Fortunately, photosynthesis, like many chemical reactions, slows dramatically at colder temperatures. Some animals also have evolved ways to cope with extreme cold. Some species of frogs will have ice crystals form under their skin, but high concentrations of sugars in the internal organs prevent them from freezing. A partially frozen frog can have its heart stop beating and appear to be dead, but once warmed up, it revives with apparently no serious after effects. Humans have also developed some ways to survive extreme cold by shunting blood to internal organs. People have been revived after rescue from icy cold water long after they should have drowned! One good thing about stupid cold weather is that it may reduce the number of disease carrying ticks that survive, unless the ticks are on a warm blooded host, such as a deer. Laboratory studies show that ticks will die in a freezer at temperatures between minus two and plus 14 F. Of course the laboratory experiment does not account for the ticks hiding in a warmer spot, such as under bark or leaf litter. Other insects, such as wooly bear caterpillars, produce glycerol that allows them to remain unfrozen at temperatures in the teens. Some very interesting insect like critters, called snow fleas, are quite active even on sub-freezing days. These tiny springtails are often seen on snowdrifts in February and March where they resemble dark colored, moving soot! Reach Bob at rlb14@cornell.edu.

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Erna Hoppenthaler January 26, 2022 WEST COXSACKIE – Erna Hoppenthaler, 78, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2022, when hearts were broken and tears were shed as heaven gained a new angel. She is predeceased by her husband Josef, her parents, three brothers and one sister, and multiple brothers and sisters-inlaw. Survivors include her daughters Monica (Steven) Vasto, Susan Bishop, Sandra (Vincent) Esposito, and Linda (Stephen) Lomascolo, along with her grandchildren Nicholas and Christina Vasto, Vincent, Julianna and Joseph Esposito, and Olivia and Antonio Lomascolo; also surviving are sisters-in-law Magdalena Kollmann and Elizabeth Petermann, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours at The W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion Street, Coxsackie, New York will be on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 noon at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 80 Mansion Street, Coxsackie. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Coxsackie. Condolences may be made at www.wcbradyssonsinc.net.

Donna Pike January 7, 2022 Donna Pike 75, of Earlton, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2022 with family by her side. She is survived by her husband Charles at home, sons Dean (Robin), Glenn (Fleda) of North Carolina and daughter Jennifer (Nick) Demarest and sister, Bonnie (Slo’w) Gutierrez of California. She is also survived by granddaughters Amanda, Katherine, Grace and Annabelle, in addition to many other relatives and friends who adored her. Her full obituary may be viewed at www.MillspaughCamerato. com. Calling hours on Thursday, February 3rd, from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139 Jefferson Hgts., Catskill. A celebration of her life will begin at 4:30 pm. Face coverings are required.

Diana Van Alstyne January 18, 2022 Diana Van Alstyne, 86, passed away on January 18, 2022. Born in the Buffalo NY area, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Mary Rogger. She was the beloved wife of Roger Van Alstyne who died in 2011. Diana and Roger are survived by their three children. She received her B.S. in education from SUNY Potsdam and taught in Massena and Hudson, NY. Enjoying sewing, she put those talents to use and spent 30 years as a seamstress in the town of Kinderhook. Diana was the first woman to be elected to the Valatie Village Board and served two terms. She served on the Valatie Free Library Board for 18 years, was the President for four years and finished her last six years in the library as Treasurer. Diana and Roger were charter members of Winding Brook Country Club and played golf for many years. They were both avid gardeners. Diana was very fond of all types of flowers and loved to share them with many local restaurants in the Kinderhook Area. A memorial service will be held in the spring. Making a small donation to the Valatie Food Pantry in Diana’s memory would be welcomed. Arrangements are under the direction of the Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home, Valatie.

Pandemic a reason for NY absentee ballots through 2022 By Kate Lisa Johnson Newspaper Corp.

ALBANY — Lawmakers passed several bills this week to expand New Yorkers’ access to voting by absentee ballot and a portal to track their submission as the COVID-19 pandemic marches on, reviving a political debate about election integrity. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law Friday to allow New Yorkers to request to vote by absentee ballot for the risk of contracting or spreading a communicable disease that could cause the public to become ill through the end of 2022. The measure, sponsored by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, D-Bronx, passed both legislative chambers Wednesday. “No one should have to choose between exercising their right to vote and protecting their health and safety,” Hochul said in a statement Friday. “This legislation will ensure the pandemic does not create inaccessibility for voters during upcoming elections and help protect New Yorkers’ access to the ballot.” For more information on absentee voting and how to apply for an absentee ballot, visit www.elections.ny.gov/VotingAbsentee.html The measure continues an expansion of reasons the public can request an absentee ballot to vote in any election this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It expires Dec. 31. Voters requesting an absentee ballot must provide the state Board of Elections a reason for the request, per state Election Law. Other accepted reasons include a person’s physical inability to appear at a polling place due to illness, physical disability or taking care of someone ill or disabled. Republicans largely voted against the measure, citing concerns expanded absentee ballots could open up the state for increased election fraud — stemming off the lie that the results of the 2020 presidential election were not valid. Republican state Board of Election Commissioner Anthony J. Casale and co-chair Peter S. Kosinski sent letters to Gov. Hochul last week, urging her to veto the bills to continue an electronic absentee ballot application system and a law permitting the canvassing of absentees up to 11 days before Election Day. The laws are a threat to the integrity of state elections, they said. “Taken together, these measures appear to further a design by Gov. Hochul to shift voting in New York from poll site in-person voting to absentee

Virginia state colleges and universities can’t require coronavirus vaccine Justin Jouvenal and Lauren Lumpkin The Washington Post

Virginia’s state colleges and universities cannot require students to get a coronavirus vaccine to enroll or attend in-person classes, the state’s new attorney general found in his first opinion since taking office earlier this month. Jason Miyares, a Republican, concluded that the schools don’t have the authority to issue a coronavirus vaccine mandate for students without state lawmakers passing legislation allowing such a step, which has not happened. “[T]here is no question that the General Assembly could enact a statute requiring the covid-19 vaccines for in-person school attendance,” the opinion states. “It has not done so. Over the course of the covid-19 pandemic, the General Assembly has amended other statutes to address pandemic-related issues.” A number of major Virginia universities and colleges require students to have the covid-19 vaccination, including the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, George

Mason University, James Madison University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, Norfolk State, College of William & Mary and the University of Mary Washington. A spokesperson for the University of Virginia said officials are analyzing the opinion and plan to share more information when their review is finished. Many had rolled back requirements for staff to be vaccinated earlier this month after Virginia’s new Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R, issued an executive order saying state government agencies - including colleges and universities - could not require the vaccine as a condition of employment. Miyares issued the opinion following a request by Youngkin for legal guidance on whether state institutions of higher education could require vaccines for students. The move comes the same week media reports surfaced that Miyares had fired legal counsel at two prominent state schools: University of Virginia and George Mason University.

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voting while making the absentee voting process less secure and more susceptible to manipulation,” Casale and Kosinski said in a joint statement. “While these changes are being sold to the public as enhancing voting in New York, the real effect will be a less reliable voting process more suspect in the eyes of the voters. They dismantle security features at the front end of the process and remove due process rights at the back end. This is a new and unnecessary change in our voting when voting integrity is already being questioned by the public. We should be bolstering the integrity of the vote not undermining it.” Every local board of elections questions a handful of ambiguous or potentially fraudulent ballots each election cycle every year. Republican Party Chairman Nick Langworthy said many times throughout 2021 that New York has secure elections and ensured New Yorkers to have faith in their officials and election system. U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-1, the leading Republican nominee in this year’s gubernatorial race, has also said New Yorkers must have faith in the state’s election system. Officials do not have evidence of widespread voter

fraud, Democrat state Board of Election commissioners Douglas A. Kellner and Andrew J. Spano said Friday. “Since the start of the pandemic, New York state voters have relied on absentee voting as a safe and secure method of casting their ballot,” Kellner and Spano said in a joint statement. “Absentee voting allows voters to avoid long lines and further mitigate the spread of the virus. Absentee ballots are carefully canvassed and reviewed by bipartisan Board of Elections staff, and any instances of potential voter fraud are investigated. The state Board of Elections provides guidance to counties to ensure laws regarding absentee voting are followed, and all absentee ballots are accurately counted. There is no credible evidence of widespread voter fraud.” Senators passed additional legislation Thursday to amend state Election Law to continue a statewide online absentee ballot tracking system so voters can track the status of an absentee ballot application and delivery from the request until the vote is cast. Voters can check the status of their ballot on the state or their local board of election’s website until April 1. Republicans all voted down

Joe Exotic resentenced to 21 years for role in murder-for-hire plot Muri Assuncao New York Daily News

Former zoo owner and reality TV superstar Joe Exotic has been resentenced to 21 years in prison for his role in a murderfor-hire plot, a federal judge said Friday. The resentencing — a shortening of just one year — came despite pleas from his lawyers after an appeals court ordered a new sentence. Supporters were hoping the zookeeper would be freed from prison. The star of the hit Netflix show “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, was sentenced to 22 years in January 2020 after he was convicted of hiring two men to kill animal rights activist Carole Baskin. He was also convicted on 17 wildlife charges. Baskin, the CEO of Big Cat Rescue and a former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant, was also featured in the show, as

Maldonado-Passage’s archrival. In July a federal appeals court ruled that the trial court should’ve treated his two murder-for-hire convictions as one when calculating his prison sentence, since both involved the same goal. Maldonado, who’s currently housed in a federal medical center in Butner, North Carolina, announced late last year that he had prostate cancer. Last month, his attorneys said he was delaying treatment for prostate cancer until after the resentencing. “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness” became a national obsession during the first weeks of the pandemic, in 2020. It told the story Joe Exotic — a “gay, gun-toting cowboy with a mullet” who married two husbands at the same time and who owned nearly 90 big cats — who was accused of hiring someone to murder Baskin.

the bill, which passed with the Democratic majority and was sent to the Assembly. Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay; asked Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris, D-Queens; several questions before the bill came to a vote Thursday. If signed into law, it would also create a more stringent system to require an e-signature on the absentee ballot application. A wet signature is required on the ballot itself. The legislation authorizes the use of signatures that are already in the custody of the state, such as with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Board of Elections or other agencies. The person requesting an absentee ballot must consent to the use of their signature that’s on file with other agencies. “Just like someone who orders your signature manually, the person doing so will be subject to penalties if they are doing it fraudulently,” Gianaris said. Hochul included funding for local boards of elections to execute the portal in her executive budget released Tuesday. “Nobody should be forced to choose between their health and their vote,” Dinowitz said in a statement Friday. “Tens of thousands of New Yorkers have availed themselves of the expanded absentee ballot eligibility, and the continuation of this law through the end of 2022 is an important boost to our democracy. As we watch states around the country debate and enact restrictions to voter access, I am proud that New York has taken a stand on the other side of the debate.” Lawmakers initially passed legislation to expand the definition of an “illness” to include when a voter cannot appear at a polling place due to risk of contracting or spreading an illness to the public in July 2020. It expired Dec. 31, 2021.

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Area churches to focus on health during winter months ALBANY — Warren Mackey passed away on Feb. 1, 2021, after a 10-year journey of cardiomyopathy and complications from heart surgery intended to bridge the quality of his life while waiting for a heart transplant To honor the life of “the unofficial mayor of Albany,” Denyse Mackey, herself a cancer survivor, created a foundation, The Warren and Denyse Mackey Foundation Inc., that is investing in the community through scholarships, youth development in the underserved community and cancer/heart initiatives. To commemorate the oneyear anniversary of Warren’s passing, Mackey is rallying a number of area churches to launch a church wellness campaign to take place anytime between January and March. Mackey’s vision is that this wellness campaign be called “A Heart of Hope – Give Someone Hope Today” (Romans 12:12). “There is no better way to honor someone’s legacy than to save a life. This wellness campaign speaks to the core of who Warren was: someone who was led by his faith, and offered a helping hand to all to make a difference in someone’s life,” said Mackey. “I believe that churches serve as a trusted, influential source of life guidance. If we can capture the understanding of the importance and need to take action via this influential faith-based setting, we have Albany Med’s partnership to be the trusted health provider offering free cancer screenings, with or without insurance.” “A terrific committee has worked with me, and we have the support of Albany Med, the American Cancer Society, the Center for Donation and Transplant and the American Heart Association,” Mackey said. “COVID has taught us that if we are in good health, we can better resist or fight diseases like COVID, cancer and heart disease.” Diagnosed with colon cancer herself at the age of 53, the Mackey family shares their lessons learned about preventative health and early screening in this video that Albany Med created: https:// bit.ly/MackeyTestimonial. Mackey’s colon cancer was

diagnosed at the beginning of COVID, and she has undergone six surgeries during COVID as a result of genetic testing, which revealed she was a BRCA and NBN gene carrier. To participate in “A Heart of Hope,” congregations are being provided messaging and social media assets about fighting cancer, heart disease and the need and value of organ donation to share with their congregation in virtual or face-to-face wellness campaigns. A virtual Gospel concert is planned at 6 p.m. Feb 1 to celebrate not only Warren’s life well lived but everyone’s prioritization of wellness through “A Heart of Hope.” It will be available on the YouTube and Facebook pages of Metropolitan New Testament Baptist Church, @ metrobaptistalbany. Albany Med will assist church congregants with assessing risks and scheduling various cancer screenings or exams, including those for breast, colon, lung, skin, prostate and cervical cancers. The American Heart Association is providing information to all the churches about ways to fight heart disease and stroke, especially by lowering blood pressure, and provided social media content for churches to share. In the Capital Region, 244,000 people suffer from high blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. At Macedonia and Metropolitan Baptist Churches, the American Heart Association and SEFCU are planning Power Sundays in the late winter, with information about heart disease, and blood pressure screenings. Churches can register to participate and receive information to share with their congregations at https://bit. ly/heartofhope-register. On Feb. 2, the University at Albany basketball game will raise money to benefit both the Warren and Denyse Mackey Foundation and the American Heart Association, with a halftime program honoring the Cardiac Kids, and Payton Garcia, an 8-year-old who received her second heart transplant in 2021.

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TGIF BROOKS’ CHICKEN BARBECUE LEXINGTON — The annual TGIF (Thank Goodness It’s Friday) Brooks’ Chicken Barbecue will be held 3-6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Lexington/ West Kill UMC in Lexington. This is take out only and dinners are $12; children 5-10 years are $5; chicken halves are $7. Dinners include half a chicken, baked potato, green beans, coleslaw, roll and cupcake. Purchasing your tickets in advance is greatly appreciated. Most parishioners will have tickets for your convenience. Tickets will be available at the door until sold out. You may call JoEllen at 518-989-6568 until noon the day of the BBQ, Feb. 11, to pre-order

CRAFT FESTIVAL SEEKING APPLICANTS RICHMOND SPRINGS — Applications are currently being accepted for the 41st Annual Friendship Craft Festival sponsored by the Church Of Christ Uniting in Richfield Springs. It will take place 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 11 in Spring Park on Scenic US Route 20. For information and an application, go to www.rschurchofchristuniting.com, email friendshipcraftfestival@yahoo.com or call Carla at 315-858-1451.

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF COXSACKIE COXSACKIE — The First Reformed Church of Coxsackie, 285 Mansion St., Coxsackie, worships at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. All are welcome. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. Sunday School is available during the worship service time. Free Food Fridays provide a meal for anyone at 6 p.m. on the third Friday of each month.

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worships at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. All are welcome to join us. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. Senior Choir rehearsal is at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesdays. We ask that singers are vaccinated. Hudson River Bells rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Masks are worn during rehearsal. For information, call the church at 518-945-1801.

a.m. Sundays in person and live online. Social distancing and face masks required. Live broadcast at 9 a.m. on facebook.com/ChristChurchEpiscopalHudson or at christchurchepiscopalhudson.org. Midweek Eucharist is held at 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays in the church. For information, call 518828-1329 or email christchurch1802@gmail.com.

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KINDERHOOK — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 8 Sylvester St., Kinderhook, Holy Communion in person at 8 and 10 a.m. Sundays. Face masks and distancing required regardless of vaccination status. For information and news, www. saintpaulskinderhook.org/ or follow us on Facebook. Subscribe to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cG4YSv; 518-758-6271 or saintpaulskinderhook@gmail.com. Office open 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and by appointment.

MAPLECREST — Living Faith Community Church, 54 Route 56, Maplecrest, welcomes locals and visitors to worship together at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Adult Bible Study meets before service at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship meal follows service on the second Sunday of each month. For information, call 518-7344275.

SOUP KITCHEN OPEN CATSKILL — The Camp Grace Inc. Soup Kitchen, located at the First Reformed Church of Catskill, 310 Main St., Catskill, is open noon-1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. For information, call Director Lamont Taylor at 518249-7009.

ST. MARK’S SECOND EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH HUDSON — St. Mark’s Second Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8 Storm Ave., Hudson, worships 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month with Pastor Stan Webster. Child care is offered during the service and Sunday school after the service ends. For information, call the Church office at 518-8289514.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH STUYVESANT — St. John’s Lutheran Church, 159 Route 26A, Stuyvesant, has inperson and live online worship services at 10:15 a.m. Sunday. Sunday School is at 9 a.m. for children 3 and older. Face masks and social distancing is required at this time. The live broadcasts are on www.facebook.com/StJohns-Lutheran.

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KINDERHOOK REFORMED CHURCH KINDERHOOK — The Kinderhook Reformed Church, 21 Broad St., Kinderhook, will have in person and live online Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. Face masks and social distancing required. Live broadcasts at 9:30 a.m. on https://www.facebook. com/KinderhookReformed Church or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCTUNikeMHshkf_mqhMNxCw. For information, call 518-758-6401 or kinderhookreformedchuch.com.

CLAVERACK REFORMED DUTCH CHURCH CLAVERACK — The Reformed Dutch Church, 88 Route 9H, Claverack, worships at 9:30 a.m. Sundays in the sanctuary. For information, call 518-851-3811.

GHENT REFORMED CHURCH WEST GHENT — The Ghent Reformed Church, 1039 County Route 22, West Ghent, worships at 9 a.m. Sundays. Sunday School begins at 10:15 a.m. Sunday for pre-school to middle school aged children. In accordance with the New York state mandate, masks will be required. Cleaning is as diligent as always. At present, we feel safe enough to have reinstituted

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TRI COUNTY LUTHERAN PARISH VALATIE — The following is the worship schedule for the Tri County Lutheran Parish. Visit TCLParish.org website for weekly Zoom worship schedule and link. Columbia County: Emanual Lutheran Church, 506 County Road 46, Stuyvesant Falls, worships at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 1010 Kinderhook St., Valatie, worships at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Sunday School also at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Emanuel/St. John’s Lutheran Church, 20 South Sixth St., Hudson, worships at 11 a.m. Sunday. Greene County: Zion Lutheran Church, 102 North Washington St., Athens, worships at 9 a.m. Sunday. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, State Route 81, Oak Hill, worships at 11 a.m. Sunday. Rensselaer County: Trinity Lutheran Church, 68 Green Ave., Castleton, worships at 9 a.m. Sunday. St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 751 County Route 7, East Schodack, worships at 11 a.m. Sunday.

GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH RHINEBECK — Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 6959 Route 9, Rhinebeck, worships at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Sunday School for all ages meets at 9:30 a.m. Women’s bible study and Grace Bible Institute meets at 7 p.m. Mondays. Mid-week prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. For information, call 845-876-6923 or cdfcirone@aol.com.

LUTHERAN PARISH OF SOUTHERN COLUMBIA COUNTY GERMANTOWN — Lutheran Parish of Southern Columbia County is planning, for now, to continue in person worship. If the COVID situation changes, plans will be posted on Facebook, the blog, by phone message and the communication tree within each church. This is the worship schedule. St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Churchtown at 11 a.m.; Christ Lutheran Church, Germantown (Viewmont) at 9 a.m.; St. John Lutheran Church, Elizaville (Manorton) at Christ Church at 9 a.m.

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single time. They appointed people to the ethics committee and just told as a board that these were the only candidates.” Powers said that the clerk’s hiring process was unusual, noting that candidate interviews are usually conducted with the town board prior to the council’s meetings. “In my opinion, the new supervisor is in a hurry to get things done and he’s also the liaison for the buildings and codes department,” Powers said. “The candidate was picked by the building and code officer. He’s just looking to fast-track things in. When I initially talked to him about it, I said, ‘Jason, we have to do this the right way.’

His response to me was, ‘We don’t have time to do it right, we’ve gotta get it done.’ To me that is very telling that there is going to be more of this.” The board member said he wants a firm hiring process in place moving forward. “I don’t want to see anything like this again,” Powers said. “I want a rock-solid procedure put in place where all five board members are included in it. Even if we just see the applications and we get to vote on it, at least we get to see the applications.” Powers said the board still has positions to fill on the zoning board of appeals in the near future and said he would be in attendance for the candidate interviews. “I do believe they have everything scheduled for those,” he said. Watts said he wants to leave future hirings within each department to the heads of each agency. “I think the department head should do the interviews then come to us with their recommendation,” he said. “Then if the board feels like we’ve got to look at it further then we’ll look at it further. Other than that, it should be left up to the department heads.” Watts also said he was frustrated that when he took office on Jan. 1 that he learned of a land acquisition deal that the prior administration had made without including it in the 2022 budget.

“They knew they were buying a piece of property for $70,000 and they never put it in the budget,” he said Friday. “They set me up to fail with the budget that they gave me. The only reason they bought that property was because there was a screw-up and they went across someone’s right of way. So now they have to buy the piece of property and I don’t know how we’re going to pay for it yet. John Coyne told me it was crucial infrastructure for the water department.” Watts said that when he became supervisor he asked if the property on William Dinger Road was needed for a water project and was told by an engineering firm working with the town that the land wasn’t needed. “The lady was selling her property and she wants a right of way,” he said. “She should have it because there was a house there. The town put a walking path there. Then it became a problem and they said we needed it for infrastructure. They screwed up. We don’t need it for infrastructure and we’re already in contract on it.” The board’s next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. The emergency meeting was only accessible to the public on Zoom, but Watts said that if COVID-19 case numbers continue to fall in the county, the town could return to inperson meetings.

Ulster. Meltz and a woman from Montgomery County were both charged with robbery and grand larceny. In July, Meltz was charged by Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies with seconddegree assault and criminal possession of a weapon for allegedly cutting a victim’s hand with a pocket knife in Greenport. Meltz was previously

arrested by the Colonie Police Department in July 2021, for first-degree robbery, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, fourthdegree grand larceny, and petit larceny, in connection with several incidents at various locations throughout the town of Colonie. Colonie police said the investigation into Thursday’s incidents are still active and

ongoing. If someone knows something that might be relevant to the investigation, please contact the Colonie Police Investigations Division at 518-783-2754. If you wish to report a tip anonymously, you can call Capital Region Crimestoppers at 1-833-ALB-TIPS, or go to capitalregioncrimestoppers. com.

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she came to us and told us what decision she made. She’s the one that knows how the job is going to be handled and we don’t. I asked Tim (Powers), ‘So we’re not going to ask the ambulance department head if we’re hiring someone for the department?’ We have to ask the department heads for their advice.” The clerk position had been open since Dec. 7 when the resignation of former clerk Donna Chewins took effect. Watts said the interviews for the position had not been done in time to fill the clerk position at the board’s reorganization meeting on Jan. 12. The supervisor said that without a clerk in place for the past month that Sprague had to perform those duties instead of leaving the office to conduct inspections. “So the town was falling behind every day there’s someone not in that clerk’s seat,” Watts said. “I honestly believe that they (Powers and Kralovich) want the town to fall behind so it looks bad on me. They’re doing this on purpose. Steve (Kralovich) and (former Cairo Supervisor) John Coyne used to hire people. Not one hiring has been the same in the five years that I’ve been here. It’s been done differently every

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the death of the incarcerated individual assigned to Greene Correctional Facility, who was positive for COVID at the time of their death, as COVID-related,” DOCCS said in a statement. “It has since been determined, by the outside hospital where he died, that the individual died of a cardiac event and his positive COVID diagnosis at the time was incidental, and not contributory, to his death,” DOCCS said. “Therefore, this death has been removed from the DOCCS COVID-19 Confirmed Deaths dashboard.” As of Jan. 21, the Greene Correctional Facility had 85 confirmed COVID cases. Five days later the total was reduced to 11 active cases. The Coxsackie Correctional Facility, a maximumsecurity prison, currently has 16 active COVID cases, down from 19 cases five days prior. The state-run Coxsackie Correctional Facility has four confirmed deaths tied to COVID since the pandemic began. Greene County Administrator Shaun Groden said when active cases are high in the two Coxsackie state prisons that there’s concern that prison staff could spread the virus outside of

the facilities. “It’s not so much the positivity rate of the inmates, that staff goes home every day,” he said. “At the county jail we are testing people on the way in. We’re taking a very proactive stance because this is still in the community.” Groden said that there are no active COVID cases at the Greene County Jail. “Today I’m not aware of any,” Groden said. “We have in the past and we’ve just isolated them. The design of the facility allows for isolation. People are not really with us for long periods of time versus a state prison. In state prisons, people are there for years and we don’t have that type of facility.” Greene County Public Health announced Friday that there are 222 active positive cases in the county, as case numbers continue to decline. Public Health identified 32 new positive cases in the prior 24 hours, with 24 county residents currently hospitalized due to COVIDrelated illnesses. There have been 9,289 confirmed COVID cases in Greene County since the pandemic began in March 2020. The percentage of tests on Jan. 28 that recorded positive results stood at 15.9%, with a seven-day rolling average of 14.6%.

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CRARYVILLE — Bo Burns and Colin Brackett won their matches by pin, but Taconic Hills dropped a 58-18 decision to Maple Hill in Patroon Conference wrestling action on Senior Night at Taconic Hills High School. Burns needed just 50 seconds to defeat Devyn Feliz, while Brackett took just 45 seconds to pin Adam Place. Anthony Sturgis posted a victory by pin for Maple Hill, defeating Zack Wessel in 1:08. Before the match, the Titans honored their five seniors: Brackett, Burns, Nate Baird, Patrick Mier and Dylan Mottoshiski. Results 102: Joshua Banyard (TH) won by forfeit; 110: Gunnar Gibbons (MH) won by forfeit; 118: Colin Brackett (TH) pinned Adam Place, 0:45; 126: Anthony Ortiz (MH) won by forfeit; 132: Vincent Colvin (MH) won by forfeit; 138: Javier Ayarza (MH) won by forfeit; 145: James Colvin (MH) won by forfeit; 152: Ethan Maier (MH) won by forfeit; 160: Jack Pomykaj (MH) won by forfeit; 172: Anthony Sturgis (MH) pinned Zachary Wessel, 1:08; 189: Robert Burns (TH) pinned Devin Feliz, 0:50; 215: Nicholas Roy (MH) won a major decision over Nate Baird, 12-3; 285: Tyler Goettinger (MH) won by forfeit. BOYS BASKETBALL PATROON Catskill 62, Rensselaer 47 RENSSELAER — Down three players and playing its fourth game in six days, Catskill was still able to post a 62-47 Patroon Conference boys basketball victory over Rensselaer on Thursday. “Missing two starters and one role player due to covid, our guys finally came out of their funk and got a much needed conference win tonight,”

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Rafael Nadal is one victory away from becoming the greatest male Grand Slam tennis champion. The sixth-seeded Spaniard beat seventhseeded Italian Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the semifinals of the Australian Open on Friday (Australia time) in Melbourne. If Nadal can get past either second-seeded Daniil Medvedev of Russia or fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the final, he would capture his record 21st major title. Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic currently share the mark with 20 apiece. Nadal is headed to his sixth Australian Open final and is seeking his second championship in the event. He insisted that his focus is on the upcoming match, not on his largest place in the sport’s history. “For me, it’s all about the Australian Open more than anything else,” he said in his oncourt interview after beating Berrettini. “It’s just an amazing event. ... I have been a little bit unlucky during my career

(here) with some injuries, and at times I played amazing finals with good chances against Novak in 2012, against Roger in 2017 (both five-set defeats). “I was close a couple times. I feel very lucky that I won once (here) in my career, 2009. But I never thought about another chance in 2022.” To get that opportunity, he had to hold off Berrettini, who got back into the match despite Nadal’s hot start. “I started the match playing great,” Nadal said. “The first two sets had been the best (in) a long time. Then I know how good Matteo is. He is a very solid player, very dangerous. ... “(After losing the third set), we need to suffer, we need to fight in the fourth (set) again. That’s the only way to be where I am today. Honestly, it means a lot to me to be in the final again here.” If Nadal prevails on Sunday, he would join Djokovic, Roy Emerson and Rod Laver as the only male players to win each of the majors at least twice.

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Taconic Hills’ Bo Burns (top) in action against Maple Hill’s Devyn Fleiz in the 189-weight class during Thursday’s Patroon Conference wrestling match at Taconic Hills High School.

Steelers’ Big Ben officially announces his retirement Mark Maske The Washington Post

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Taconic Hills’ Nate Baird (left) looks to take down Maple Hill’s Nick Roy in the 215-pound division during Thursday’s Patroon Conference wrestling match at Taconic Hills High School.

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger did not hide his retirement intentions as his 18th season with the Pittsburgh Steelers wound down. He made it official Thursday by announcing that he was walking away from the NFL, leaving behind a complicated legacy that includes Hall of Fame-worthy onfield accomplishments and

troubling off-field issues. Roethlisberger, who turns 40 in March, won two Super Bowls with the Steelers and amassed passing numbers that rank him among the sport’s all-time best. “The journey has been exhilarating, defined by relationships and fueled by a spirit of competition,” Roethlisberger said in a video, posted Thursday to social See STEELERS B3

The Yankees and Mets are both waiting on shortstop prospects Matthew Roberson New York Daily News

It’s becoming increasingly rare for teams to win at the Major League level without a shortstop. Even if your shortstop isn’t a stratospheric superstar, getting either superb glove work or pumped up power is basically a requirement now. While Atlanta won the World Series with Dansby Swanson -- maybe the 12th or 13th best shortstop in the game -his 27 home runs and two in the World Series were more than enough to get them over the hump, especially when paired with his steady defense and all-world teammates. The Big Apple’s teams are in drastically different places with their shortstops. The Mets are married to Francisco Lindor for the next ten years unless they can convince someone to take on his contract, which pays the shortstop until he’s 37. The Yankees, meanwhile, are at an all-important crossroads. The team is a little bit too good, and the franchise is far too proud, for a full rebuild. Yet, it was clear some time around July that the Bombers needed to shake things up at shortstop. Gleyber Torres’ second straight season of absentee power and atrocious defense came right before a bevy of talented shortstops became free agents. But the Yankees sat on their hands and watched Corey Seager,

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San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera turns a double play over the Minnesota Twins’ Oswaldo Arcia (31) on Aug. 6, 2014, at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Marcus Semien and Javier Baez all sign with other American League teams before the

lockout. The only remaining unsigned options at the big boy table are Carlos Correa

(who recently signed with agent Scott Boras and will demand a king’s ransom, likely taking the Yankees out of participation) and Trevor Story. Story is a tremendous player but one with a history of injuries to his throwing arm, and as per usual, a career Rockie brings skepticism about how their offense will carry over into non-Coors Field stadiums. Story could be attained for much less money than Correa, not that that should matter to the Yankees anyway. But if the team really is insistent on penny pinching and rolling with a stopgap shortstop in 2022, that places a world of pressure on Oswaldo Cabrera, Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza. None of those three players, the most MLB-adjacent infield prospects in the Yankees’ system who are all gunning to one day be the starting shortstop, are older than 22. The last time the Yankees called up a peachfuzzed shortstop to the big leagues, they got 24 home runs and an All-Star season from rookie Torres, who has become a liability just three years later. This puts the team in a precarious spot: needing a shortstop sooner than later but also not wanting to rush someone up too quickly and stunt their development. It is certainly better to have a trio of See YANKEES B3

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NHL roundup: Blue Jackets end skid at Rangers’ expense

NBA Eastern Conference Atlantic W L Pct Brooklyn 29 19 .604 Philadelphia 28 19 .596 Boston 25 24 .510 Toronto 23 23 .500 New York 23 26 .469 Central W L Pct Chicago 30 17 .638 Cleveland 30 19 .612 Milwaukee 30 20 .600 Indiana 17 32 .347 Detroit 11 36 .234 Southeast W L Pct Miami 31 17 .646 Charlotte 27 22 .551 Washington 23 25 .479 Atlanta 22 25 .468 Orlando 9 40 .184 Western Conference Northwest W L Pct Utah 30 19 .612 Denver 26 21 .553 Minnesota 24 23 .511 Portland 20 28 .417 Oklahoma City 14 33 .298 Pacific W L Pct Phoenix 38 9 .809 Golden State 35 13 .729 L.A. Clippers 25 25 .500 L.A. Lakers 24 24 .500 Sacramento 18 32 .360 Southwest W L Pct Memphis 33 17 .660 Dallas 28 21 .571 New Orleans 18 29 .383 San Antonio 18 31 .367 Houston 14 34 .292 Wednesday’s games Cleveland 115, Milwaukee 99 Charlotte 158, Indiana 126 L.A. Clippers 111, Orlando 102 Atlanta 121, Sacramento 104 Miami 110, New York 96 Denver 124, Brooklyn 118 Chicago 111, Toronto 105 Memphis 118, San Antonio 110 Phoenix 105, Utah 97 Dallas 132, Portland 112 Thursday’s games L.A. Lakers at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Golden State, 10 p.m. Friday’s games Detroit at Orlando, 7 p.m. Boston at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Charlotte, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Miami, 8 p.m. Portland at Houston, 8 p.m. Utah at Memphis, 8 p.m. Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Denver at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Chicago at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Phoenix, 9 p.m. New York at Milwaukee, 10 p.m. Saturday’s games Boston at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Indiana at Dallas, 7 p.m. Sacramento at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Miami, 8 p.m. Washington at Memphis, 8 p.m. Brooklyn at Golden State, 8:30 p.m.

GB — .5 4.5 5.0 6.5 GB — 1.0 1.5 14.0 19.0 GB — 4.5 8.0 8.5 22.5 GB — 3.0 5.0 9.5 15.0 GB — 3.5 14.5 14.5 21.5 GB — 4.5 13.5 14.5 18.0

Pro hockey NHL Eastern Conference Atlantic Division GP W L OT SO Pts Florida 44 30 9 2 3 65 Tampa Bay 44 29 10 2 3 63 Toronto 39 26 10 2 1 55 Boston 40 24 13 2 1 51 Detroit 43 18 19 5 1 42 Buffalo 42 13 22 6 1 33 Ottawa 37 13 20 3 1 30 Montreal 42 8 27 7 0 23 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT SO Pts Carolina 40 29 9 2 0 60 Pittsburgh 43 27 10 2 4 60 NY Rangers 44 28 12 3 1 60 Washington 44 23 12 7 2 55 Columbus 41 19 21 0 1 39 NY Islanders 36 15 15 3 3 36 New Jersey 42 15 22 1 4 35 Philadelphia 43 13 22 4 4 34 Western Conference Central Division GP W L OT SO Pts Colorado 41 30 8 3 0 63 St. Louis 43 26 12 3 2 57 Nashville 44 27 14 2 1 57 Minnesota 38 25 10 0 3 53 Dallas 40 22 16 1 1 46 Winnipeg 40 17 16 3 4 41 Chicago 43 16 20 6 1 39 Arizona 41 10 27 0 4 24 Pacific Division GP W L OT SO Pts Vegas 44 25 16 2 1 53 Anaheim 46 22 16 4 4 52 Los Angeles 44 22 16 4 2 50 Calgary 39 20 13 6 0 46 San Jose 43 22 19 1 1 46 Vancouver 43 19 19 2 3 43 Edmonton 38 20 16 2 0 42 Seattle 43 14 25 3 1 32 Wednesday’s games Toronto 4, Anaheim 3, SO San Jose 4, Washington 1 Calgary 6, Columbus 0 Chicago 8, Detroit 5 Colorado 4, Boston 3, OT Thursday’s games Anaheim 5, Montreal 4 Carolina 3, Ottawa 2, SO Tampa Bay 3, New Jersey 2 Florida 4, Vegas 1 Los Angeles 3, NY Islanders 2 Seattle 2, Pittsburgh 1, OT Columbus 5, NY Rangers 3 St. Louis 5, Calgary 1 Vancouver 5, Winnipeg 1 Nashville at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Friday’s games Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Minnesota at NY Rangers, 8 p.m. Colorado at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Boston at Arizona, 9 p.m. Washington at Dallas, 9 p.m. Saturday’s games Anaheim at Ottawa, 12:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Seattle at NY Islanders, 2 p.m. Winnipeg at St. Louis, 3 p.m. San Jose at Florida, 6 p.m. Edmonton at Montreal, 7 p.m. Toronto at Detroit, 7 p.m. Vegas at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Carolina, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Arizona, 9 p.m. Vancouver at Calgary, 10 p.m.

GF GA 179 126 152 125 133 103 125 111 118 147 111 147 105 128 94 159 GF GA 143 96 146 113 135 115 140 122 126 148 86 97 120 148 106 148 GF GA 171 121 152 117 138 120 149 115 120 121 115 124 107 142 92 158 GF GA 150 133 138 134 124 120 127 99 119 132 110 120 125 128 114 153

Pro football NFL PLAYOFFS Conference Championships Sunday AFC Cincinnati at Kansas City, 3:05 p.m. (CBS) NFC San Francisco at L.A. Rams, 6:40 p.m. (FOX) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13 At Inglewood, Calif. Conference championship winners, 6:30 p.m. (NBC)

College basketball MEN’S SCORES THURSDAY EAST Albany 64, Massachusetts Lowell 62, OT Boston U 81, Lafayette 62 George Mason 75, St. Bonaventure 66 Hartford 72, Binghamton 60 Lehigh 84, Army 71 Longwood 79, North Carolina A&T 71 Marquette 73, Seton Hall 63 Massachusetts 77, La Salle 71 Miami-Florida 78, Virginia Tech 75 Navy 81, Bucknell 63 New Hampshire 73, Maine 61 Oklahoma 72, West Virginia 62 Saint Peter’s 69, Marist 62 Vermont 80, Stony Brook 67

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Boone Jenner scored twice and added an assist as Columbus rallied from an early deficit and broke a three-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over visiting New York. The Blue Jackets produced a significantly better showing than Wednesday, when they allowed 62 shots on goal in a 6-0 home loss to the Calgary Flames. Sean Kuraly also scored twice, getting the tiebreaking goal and an empty-net tally. Gustav Nyquist also scored, and Zach Werenski collected three assists. Artemi Panarin and Barclay Goodrow scored in the opening 4:44, but the Rangers lost for only the fourth time in 13 games. Mika Zibanejad scored a power-play goal in the third period while Panarin and Braden Schneider collected two assists AARON DOSTER/USA TODAY apiece. Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) makes a save in net against New York Canucks 5, Rangers center Barclay Goodrow (21) in the third period at Nationwide Arena on Thursday. Jets 1 J.T. Miller recorded a natural edged the Islanders in Elmont, Nashville saw its three-game Joseph netted goals, and nethat trick less than 33 minutes N.Y. win streak end, though the minder Andrei Vasilevskiy (24-7into the game as the visiting The 19-year-old Byfield, who Predators earned a point thanks 3) stopped 31 of 33 shots to beat Vancouver Canucks snapped played in his 10th NHL game to a huge night from goaltender the Devils for just the third time a three-game slide Thursday Thursday, became the youngest Juuse Saros. Edmonton outshot (3-4-0). The Lightning won their with a 5-1 victory over the Win- player to score for the Kings since Nashville by a 46-30 margin, but third straight at home to go to 11nipeg Jets, whose winless stretch Drew Doughty, who played in Saros made 44 saves to keep his 1-1 in the past 13 on their ice. reached a season-high six his 1,000th game Thursday, in team afloat. Saros has played his Damon Severson and Jack games. best against heavy pressure this Hughes found the net and Jesper March 2009. Miller, the team leader with 15 Andreas Athanasiou scored season, producing a 7-0-2 record Bratt increased his point streak goals, scored once in the first pe- in the waning seconds of the when facing at least 38 shots in a to seven straight with two assists riod and twice in the second for middle period while Adrian game. for New Jersey, which lost for the his second career hat trick. His Kempe’s empty-netter with sixth time in seven games. Kraken 2, first came on March 13, 2018. He 35.5 seconds left turned out to Hurricanes 3, Penguins 1 (OT) also tallied an assist Thursday. Senators 2 (SO) Adam Larsson scored at 1:17 be the game-winning goal for Brock Boeser recorded a goal the Kings, who improved to 2-0- of overtime as visiting Seattle Andrei Svechnikov produced with two assists, Elias Petters- 1 on a season-high, six-game snapped Pittsburgh’s six-game the only goal in the shootout as son had one of each and Luke road trip. Mathew Barzal ended winning streak. Carolina defeated host Ottawa. Schenn added two helpers for Cal Petersen’s shutout hopes by It was the first shootout of the It was just the fifth road win for the Canucks. Spencer Martin scoring with 2:04 left and Casey the expansion Kraken, who have season for the Hurricanes, and made 33 saves for his first career Cizikas scored with 19.3 seconds won four of six overall. Jared Mc- they secured the victory when NHL win at age 26, as Vancouver remaining for the Islanders. Cann also scored for Seattle, and Frederik Andersen denied all snapped an 0-1-2 overall rut by goaltender Philipp Grubauer, three of Ottawa’s attempts in Oilers 3, winning its third straight on the who has won four of his past five the tiebreaking session. Derek Predators 2 (SO) road and sweeping the threeStepan and Nino Niederreiter Connor McDavid scored the starts, made 23 saves. game season series from the Jets. lone goal of a shootout as EdEvgeni Malkin scored for the scored in regulation for the HurAndrew Copp recorded his monton collected a win over vis- Penguins, who had won 17 of ricanes, and Andersen made 37 12th goal for Winnipeg, which iting Nashville. their previous 19 overall and saves. is mired in an 0-4-2 stretch. The The Oilers earned their third eight in a row at home. Jarry Nick Paul and Alex FormenJets also have lost five of their last consecutive win despite trailing made 27 saves. ton scored for Ottawa. Matt six at home. Murray stopped 27 shots before in all three contests. The PredaLightning 3, Kings 3, tors twice led against Edmonthwarting Vincent Trocheck on Devils 2 Islanders 2 ton, but goals from McDavid Anthony Cirelli scored the tie- Carolina’s first attempt in the Los Angeles’ Quinton Byfield, and Evan Bouchard equalized breaking goal midway through shootout. Svechnikov took the the second overall pick in the during regulation. Mikko Koski- the third period as Tampa Bay second try for the Hurricanes 2020 NHL Draft, scored his first nen stopped 28 of 30 shots for his rallied past visiting New Jersey. and buried the shot. Alex Killorn and Mathieu Blues 5, career goal as the visiting Kings third consecutive win.

Flames 1 Brandon Saad scored two goals and added an assist as St. Louis rebounded to beat visiting Calgary. The Flames dominated the Blues 7-1 in Calgary on Monday. Brayden Schenn had a goal and an assist and Jordan Kyrou and Ryan O’Reilly also scored for the Blues, who are 14-1-1 in their past 16 home games and 9-2-0 in their past 11 games overall. Ville Husso made 28 saves to earn the victory. After the Flames scored 13 goals on 110 shots on goal in their previous two games, they struggled to generate an attack against the Blues. Mikael Backlund scored their goal, and Jacob Markstrom made 23 saves in the loss. Ducks 5, Canadiens 4 Trevor Zegras scored two goals, including a lacrosse-style tally, helping visiting Anaheim get by Montreal. Troy Terry had a goal and two assists, Cam Fowler had a goal and an assist, Sam Carrick also scored and Kevin Shattenkirk logged two assists for the Ducks, who are 3-0-1 in their past four games. Anaheim’s Anthony Stolarz made 36 saves. Jake Evans scored two goals, Artturi Lehkonen and Laurent Dauphin also scored and Rem Pitlick had two assists for the Canadiens. Montreal’s Cayden Primeau made six saves on nine shots before he was replaced after the first period by Sam Montembeault, who stopped 13 of 15 shots. Panthers 4, Golden Knights 1 Sam Bennett scored the goahead goal and added an emptynetter, Spencer Knight made 24 saves and Florida continued its home-ice dominance with a win over Vegas in Sunrise, Fla. Aleksander Barkov and Mason Marchment also scored for the Panthers, who are 22-3-0 at home this season and have won eight straight home games. Zach Whitecloud scored for the Knights, who got 28 saves from Robin Lehner.

Embiid, Harris lead 76ers past Lakers Keith Pompey The Philadelphia Inquirer

PHILADELPHIA — A year ago Wednesday, the 76ers used that night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers as a barometer to see where they stood. Things were much different in Wednesday night’s meeting, as both teams were battling injuries and looking to get into a groove. Fortunately for the Sixers, Joel Embiid was healthy and Tobias Harris was able to play. Embiid finished with 26 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists and Harris added 23 points to lead the Sixers to 10587 victory at the Wells Fargo Center. This win came after Embiid was named an Eastern Conference All-Star starter for the fifth consecutive season. The Lakers were without LeBron James after he woke up with left knee soreness. Meanwhile, this was Anthony Davis’ second game back after missing 17 with a left knee MCL sprain. Davis, however, was far from rusty, finishing with game highs of 31 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers (24-25) The Sixers (29-19) welcomed back Danny Green, who had missed the past seven games with scar tissue breakage in his right hip. However, they were still without Seth Curry (left ankle soreness) and Shake Milton (back spasms). Sluggish Embiid Embiid said after the previous couple of games that he was tired. He finally played that way on Thursday. The Sixers center, who had been on a dominating scoring stretch, was sluggish against the Lakers. This contest marked his 21st consecutive game played. It is the second longest stretch of his career.

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dribbles the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley (20) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday.

The Sixers have talked about giving him a day of rest. Saturday’s matchup against the struggling Sacramento Kings would be the perfect time. The Kings (1832) have lost five straight games and 10 of their last 12. But there’s been several occasions when the Sixers wanted to rest him, only to have Embiid force his way into playing. “We’re all for that,” Doc Rivers said. “I love when players want to play. That’s good for him.” Carmelo vs. the fans Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony got into it with a fan with 7 minutes, 1 second remaining in the game. A fan yelled something at Anthony after he was fouled by Georges Niang near the mid-court sideline. Anthony turned around and

yapped something back at the fan. He was restrained by the players. Then the refs and security rushed over and the fan was escorted out of the arena. Anthony got into another altercation near the baseline close to the tunnel area across from the Sixers’ bench. Both of these altercations came after he exchanged words with fans after fouling Embiid in the third quarter. Yahoo Sports reported the fan kept calling Anthony a “boy,” yelling for him to “get in the corner boy” and “keep shooting boy.” Harris’ night Harris was cleared to play before the game after missing shootaround because of the non-COVID-19 illness. But you couldn’t tell that anything

bothered him. The power forward started out hot, scoring seven points in the first quarter on 3-for-3 shooting. He cooled off a little in the second quarter, but regrouped for what turned out to be a dominating performance. Harris’ points came on 10-for-15 shooting. Green’s return For Green, it was good to be back on the floor. The 34-year-old finished with nine points and two rebounds in 15:33. The 13th-year player has missed a total of 14 games this season due to hip and hamstring injuries. The time away made him cherish his time on the court, especially the big games. “A lot of guys that were drafted with me are not allowed to play in these games anymore,” said Green, selected 46th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2009 draft. “I’ve been very fortunate and blessed to stay a part of this league long enough. You take it for granted early on. “Now, you realize and cherish and understand what these games are. You see guys that are retired show highlights of guys they played against and these are good memories that you are going to have forever and live on through your kids and grandkids.” This was Green’s first game since suffering the injury on Jan. 12 against the Charlotte Hornets. He said it took about two weeks for the scar tissue to heal. He’s had the same injury while playing for the San Antonio Spurs. “Luckily, thank God, it wasn’t anything major. But, yeah, I left a little rip and pop type situation. It wasn’t anything major. It was just scar tissue that was breaking up.”

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The 10 starters for February’s NBA All-Star Game were revealed Thursday night, and the list includes a pair of firsttime All-Stars in Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant and Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins. Morant and Wiggins were

selected as starters from the Western Conference with LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) and Stephen Curry (Warriors). Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, Trae Young of the Atlanta

Hawks and DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls were Eastern Conference players chosen to be starters. The All-Star Game is scheduled for Feb. 20 in Cleveland. Durant and James were designated the teams’ captains because they led their respective conferences in fan votes. The 10

starters were chosen by a mixture of votes from fans (50 percent), fellow players (25 percent) and the media (25 percent). A draft will be held Feb. 10 to determine which players are on Team LeBron and which ones are on Team Durant. The All-Star reserves will be announced on Feb. 3.

Morant has become one of the game’s stars in his third NBA season. The 2020 NBA Rookie of the Year is averaging 24.4 points, 6.7 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game for the surprising Grizzlies. Wiggins, 26, earned his first All-Star nod in his eighth NBA season.

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Catskill coach Andy Gonzalez said. “Hopefully we can finish the season string and take off from here and reach our goal to get in that tournament at the end of the season. Our guys played together as a unit worked hard on the defensive end to get us a well balanced win.” Azar Brantley led the Cats with 16 points. Sean Haye and Kellen Gibbs both had 15, Chase Allen seven, Jacob Devlin five, Patrick Darling four, Nate Shook-Timot three and Lincoln Dixon two. Catskill returns to action on Saturday at 7 .m. with a non-league game at Marlboro. NON-LEAGUE Cohoes 82, Hudson 46 HUDSON — Royal Brown,

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media, in which he was surrounded by his family. “Yet the time has come to clean out my locker, hang up my cleats and continue to be all I can be to my wife and children. I retire from football a truly grateful man.” Roethlisberger acknowledged late in the season that retirement was looming. He said in training camp that he had contemplated it last offseason but decided to return, vowing to put all that he had into this season whether it was his final NFL go-around or not. He was given a warm sendoff by Pittsburgh fans in his final home game at Heinz Field after confirming that was probably his final appearance there. He and the Steelers had an inconsistent season but managed to reach the AFC playoffs, with help from a field goal by the Las Vegas Raiders on the final snap of overtime in the last game of the regular season. The Steelers were eliminated with a lopsided opening-round playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. “I don’t know how to put into words what the game of football has meant to me and what a blessing it has been,” Roethlisberger said. “While I

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ascending players in the minors than to have a bare cupboard. But minor leaguers are anything but a sure thing, and while a defensive stalwart would benefit the Yankees next year, seeing someone like Andrelton Simmons out there would only provide a physical reminder to fans that they missed out on the hot shots of the vaunted 2022 free agent class. Depending on how the season plays out, the Yankees will find themselves either waiting for Cabrera, Volpe or Peraza to be the missing piece in an otherwise complete puzzle, or they’ll be waiting for them to arrive and be a muchneeded fresh start, injecting fresh blood into a flatlining team. The Mets, on the other hand, have their shortstop of the future already in place. Lindor isn’t anywhere as bad as his 2021 numbers would indicate, and when he’s at the peak of his powers, he might be the best shortstop in the baseball universe. Like the Yankees, the Mets have a promising shortstop incubating on the farm. Unlike the Yankees, though, the Mets’ Gen Z-er does not have to be an instant savior. Ronny Mauricio is, depending on which publication you trust, somewhere

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Taconic Hills’ Colin Brackett (top) battles Maple Hill’s adam Place in the 118-pound division during Thursday’s Patroon Conference wrestling match at Taconic Hills High School.

ESPN’s No. 1 ranked junior recruit in the state of New York, scored 36 points to lead Cohoes to an 82-46 victory over Hudson in Wednesday’s non-league boys basketball game. Brown scored 12 in the first quarter as Cohoes took a 2214 lead and added 15 more

in the second as the Tigers widened the gap to 48-27 by halftime. Bryce Hancock added 15 points to Cohoes’ cause. Ramere Brown had 13. Jordan Cunningham was Hudson’s top scorer with 21 points. Isaiah Maines had 12. Hudson plays at

know with confidence I have given my all to the game, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all it has given me.” Roethlisberger spent his entire career with the Steelers after being drafted by them with the 11th pick in 2004. It was a memorably great draft class for quarterbacks. Roethlisberger now joins Eli Manning and Philip Rivers, his 2004 draft-mates, in retirement. Roethlisberger ranks fifth on the NFL’s list of career passing yards leaders behind only Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and Brett Favre. He is fifth in completions and eighth in touchdown passes. Roethlisberger’s candidacy for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, will be considered in five years. “You represent everything a Pittsburgh Steeler is,” Bill Cowher, the Steelers’ Hall of Fame former coach who is now an NFL analyst for CBS, said as he addressed Roethlisberger in a video posted online Thursday by the team. “You played with great determination and a degree of toughness. I congratulate you on a job well done. And without a doubt, in five years I will see you in Canton.” In another video the team posted compiling well-wishes from Roethlisberger’s former teammates, former Steelers

linebacker James Harrison said: “Congratulations on a hell of a career, man. I wish you the best in the future and look forward to seeing you going into the Hall, baby.” Roethlisberger became the Steelers’ starter early in his rookie season in 2004, in part because of an injury to Tommy Maddox. He never relinquished the starting job thereafter, playing through injuries and establishing himself as one of the league’s must durable quarterbacks. “It’s amazing to see what you’ve been able to accomplish over the last 18 years,” Maddox said in the Steelers’ video. “I’m just so thankful that I was able to be there at

between the 24th and 92nd best prospect in the world. He’s also ahead of the typical minor league progression curve. At just 20 years old, Mauricio has already gotten his feet wet at Double-A. While he hit .323 there, that was in only 33 plate appearances and at times he looked overmatched at High-A, where he spent most of last year as a player roughly three years younger than league average. He needs years of reps before he’ll be ready for the big time. No matter what happens to Mauricio during his next minor league campaigns, the Mets are in a wonderful position. If he and Lindor both perform like the type of players the club expects them to be, all of a sudden Mauricio is one of the sexier trade chips in baseball. Should the Mets find themselves in a spot where they need to acquire one more starting pitcher or another impact bat, Mauricio likely gets them in the red zone of any serious trade talks. Of course, the Mets could also hold on to him and debut him in the majors as a second or third baseman next to Lindor. Burgeoning prospects Bretty Baty and Mark Vientos are natural third basemen though, giving the Mets an embarrassment of riches that also makes a trade seem like the most logical solution to a good problem. With Mauricio still not able to drink

legally in the United States, the Mets have patience on their side, providing probably the most stark difference to their Bronx-based neighbors who are trying to win now with a deficient roster. Essentially, both teams know they have capable players they can one day unleash on their rivals. The curious case of Gleyber Torres and the Yankees’ insatiable desire to break their World Series drought has accelerated their timeline a bit more than the Mets, who have a generational talent in Lindor laying somewhat dormant at their shortstop post. One team has to either outsource the position until the kids are ready or shepherd one of them to The Show before they’re ready. The other has the privilege of knowing they can take their time, as their prized prospect can be a complementary piece rather than a necessity. Who would have thought when Derek Jeter retired that the Yankees’ next chance for sustained hope at his position would come from a player born after The Captain had already won two of his World Series rings? Conversely, who would have thought when the Mets traded for Lindor that instead of being hamstrung by his contract, they’d soon run into the problem of having too many exciting possibilities across the infield? Welcome to 2022, the year everything is upside down.

Lansingburgh on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. COHOES (82): Royal Brown 12-6-36. Fairley 2-16, Hancock 6-1-15, Tanksley 1-2-5, Ramere Brown 4-4-13, Bertrand 0-1-1, Cunningham 3-0-6. Totals 28-15-82. 3-pointers: Royal Brown 6, Hancock 2, Fairley, Tanksley,

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Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts as he walks off the field after being defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs 42-21 in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 16 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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the beginning. I thought I was old then. And now we’re both old.” Roethlisberger was the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year and was selected to six Pro Bowls. He and the Steelers won two Super Bowls in his first five seasons, with triumphs to close the 2005 and 2008 seasons. They returned in the 2010 season but lost to the Green Bay Packers. They

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Taconic Hills’ Zach Wessel (right) takes on Maple Hill’s Anthony Sturgis in the 172-pound weight class during Thursday’s Patroon Conference wrestling match at Taconic Hills High School.

Ramere Brown. HUDSON (46): Maines 5-1-12, Cunningham 8-121, Robinson 1-2-4, Tomaso 2-0-4, Coppersmith 0-2-2,

Wallace 1-0-3. Totals 17-646. 3-pointers: Cunningham 4, Maines, Wallace.

were not able to get back during Roethlisberger’s tenure. Roethlisberger had several off-field incidents early in his career. In June 2006, he suffered a broken jaw and other injuries in a motorcycle crash in Pittsburgh in which he was not wearing a helmet. In 2009, a hotel employee in Lake Tahoe filed a lawsuit against Roethlisberger alleging he had sexually assaulted her in 2008. The two sides reached a settlement. In 2010, a 20-year-old college student accused Roethlisberger of sexually assaulting her in a Georgia bar. No criminal charges were filed. Authorities investigated but a prosecutor said there was no “viable” criminal case, based on the evidence gathered, and that his office did not “prosecute morals.” The NFL suspended Roethlisberger for the first six games of the 2010 season under its personal conduct policy. Commissioner Roger Goodell later reduced the suspension to four games. The case subsequently was cited as an example of the authority of the

NFL and the commissioner to impose discipline under the conduct policy without criminal charges. Roethlisberger was married in 2011, and he and his wife, Ashley, have three children. They flanked Roethlisberger in Thursday’s retirement video; they’d met him on the field in an emotional scene following his final home game. There were no other significant offfield issues as his career progressed, and Roethlisberger spoke regularly about his religious faith and the role that it played in his life and in football matters. “Putting that jersey on every Sunday with my brothers will always be one of the greatest joys of my life,” Roethlisberger said. “To Steeler Nation, the best fans in all of sport, thank you for accepting and supporting me as your quarterback over the years. Football has been a gift, and I thank God for allowing me to play it, surrounding me with great people and protecting me through to the end, with love and honor.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE is hereby given; The Town of Ashland, Greene County, New York, will hold a Special ZOOM Meeting at 4:00PM February 2, 2022. It will be for the owner of the sign that is located at 11232 State Route 23, Town of Ashland. The owner would like to discuss what he has in mind for the sign. The board may discuss other items as needed at this meeting. You can check with the office 518-734-3636 for details of the ZOOM instructions. By Order of The Town Board, Dawn Thorp Town Clerk.

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B6 - Saturday - Sunday, January 29-30, 2022 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF COLUMBIA SUMMONS JAMES WERKOWSKI AND PAUL GENEGA, Index No.: E012020015681 Plaintiff, -againstMARY GRACE VISSMAN, STEVEN WHITEHEAD, DEBORAH A. HARRY, MARTHA DAVEIRO, GORDON ALEXANDER, JOHN ALEXANDER, CHRISTINE ALEXANDER, RUSSELL MEYER, STEVEN MEYER, RUSSEL CONDAS, IAN CONDAS, TORRANCE MEYER, MICHAEL PERRY, JARED MEYER, and DANA MARSHALL, as well as JOHN DOE and JANE DOE, being the unidentified heirs and assigns of ABEL S. PETERS,

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d. May 14, 1853, Defendants. To the Above-Named Defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon the plaintiff’s attorneys a verified answer to the verified complaint in this action within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty days after service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. In case of your failure to answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

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Columbia County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of the venue designated is that the property that is the basis of this action is situated in Columbia County Dated: May 28, 2020 William J. Better, P.C. Joseph D. Clyne, Esq. 1 Albany Avenue Kinderhook, New York 12106 (518)758-1511 (Telephone) (518)758-1227 (Facsimile) The following named Defendants: 1. John Alexander 2. Christine Alexander 3. George Alexander 4. Dana Marshall 5. Jared Meyer 6. Russel Meyer 7. Steven Meyer 8. Michael Perry 9. Mary Grace Vissman The aforesaid Summons served on you pursuant to the Amended Order of the Honorable John D. Nicholas, dated December 27, 2021, with authorized service of process upon you. Your failure to answer this Summons or otherwise appear will result in a default judgment taken against you for the relief sought in the Summons and Complaint. The purpose of the object to this proceeding is to Quiet Title and to determine claims, if any, of the Defendants above named, in title to certain real property located in the Town of Stuyvesant, Columbia County, New York more particularly described in Schedule A. SCHEDULE A

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ECLC of Greene County is hiring all positions. Our career opportunities include a variety of positions that contribute to the education of preschoolers. We offer competitive wages, a Monday-Friday work Schedule (no weekends required). We also offer 14 paid holidays, paid winter and spring breaks, paid personal days, paid sick days, and paid inclement weather days. We offer professional development opportunities, along with a competitive health, dental and vision package. If you have a love of learning, a compassionate heart and a desire to make a difference, then ECLC is the place for you.

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ALL THAT certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Stuyvesant, County of Columbia, and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point along the eastern boundary of the lands now or formerly of CSX Transportation, Inc. (upon which is situated the water level route of the former Hudson River Railroad), such point being the southwest corner of the lands now or formerly of Werkowski; thence along the southern boundary of the said lands now or formerly of Werkowski S75°18’34”E 60.95’ to a point in the center line of the public highway known as Riverview Street, such point being the southeast corner of the said lands now or formerly of Werkowski; thence along the said center line of the public highway known as Riverview Street S47°08’13”W53.75’ to a point; thence further along the said center line of the public highway known as Riverview Street S32°10’14”W 99.52’ to a point, such point being the point of intersection between the said centerline of the public highway known as Riverview Street and the said eastern boundary of the lands now or formerly of CSX Transportation, Inc.; thence along the said eastern boundary of the lands now or formerly of CSX Transportation, Inc. N 13°47’08”E140.31’ to the point or place of beginning and containing .08 acres of land more or less.

ECLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all to apply. Please contact us at kfederico@eclcgreenecounty.org or emoore@eclcgreenecounty.org Or mail your interest letter/resume to the following:

Early Childhood Learning Center of Greene County Attention: HR Department PO Box 399, South Cairo, NY 12482

Here’s why Baseball Hall of Fame voters got it right with Bonds and Clemens Matt Calkins The Seattle Times

SEATTLE — Based on what I’ve seen on Twitter, this will be about as popular an opinion as calling for a national ban on puppies. The consensus on that platform -- which, as I often emphasize, doesn’t necessarily reflect the views of the public -- is that Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds were robbed of their rightful place in Cooperstown. On Tuesday, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America denied the former titans of the game entry into the Hall of Fame, as each fell about 10% short of the necessary 75% of the vote required for induction. And though I understand the arguments for letting them in, I think the voters who refused their admission got it right. One could contend that Clemens was the most accomplished pitcher in MLB history and Bonds the most accomplished hitter. The former won a record seven Cy Young Awards and the latter a record seven MVPs. Clemens had the best ERA in his respective league eight times. Bonds’ 762 home runs are the most in MLB history. But the mountains of evidence that both used steroids in the latter part of their careers are what has kept them out of the Hall. A common argument among Clemens and Bonds advocates is that there was no MLB rule prohibiting steroids. This is true. But it was also illegal to use anabolic steroids without a prescription. It’s not as though players were openly injecting the juice while waving their doctors’ notes. There’s a reason all the cheating -- yes, cheating -- was done in secret. Players knew it was wrong. As former Braves slugger Dale Murphy

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said: “Everyone understood that it was against the law. ... It was also against the spirit of the game.” And the benefits of juicing were undeniable. In a piece by Sports Illustrated writer Tom Verducci, former pitcher Dan Naulty -- who called himself a “full-blown cheater” said steroid use caused his fastball to go from 87 mph to 96. Verducci also pointed out that before 1996, there had never been a season in which 12 players hit 40 home runs -- then it happened in each of the next six seasons.

Think about the players that could have roided up but didn’t. Think about the honest minor-leaguers who were getting passed up by juicers. This might sound like the height of moralizing to some, but cheating can’t be condoned with a Hall of Fame vote. Of course, the argument for sending Bonds and Clemens to Cooperstown is that they had Hall of Fame resumes before they started juicing. This is true as well. Here’s what I would say: If a journalist was honest for the first 30 years of

his career -- winning Pulitzers and getting laws changed and the whole nine -- but was discovered to have made stories up over the last five years of his career, should he get a lifetime achievement award? I don’t think so. His misdeeds wouldn’t erase his previous accomplishments, but they would serve as a permanent black mark. Bonds and Clemens still have all their records and awards. Presumably, they still have the money from those massive contracts steroids helped land. Clemens’ two World Series titles weren’t vacated. Neither was Bonds’ National League pennant. The one thing the BBWAA voters could have done to hold the pair accountable for acts they had to know were wrong was keep them out of the Hall of Fame. Yes, I know there are likely steroids users enshrined in Cooperstown. But as Verducci mentioned, none had a preponderance of evidence against them. That’s likely why David Ortiz just made it despite appearing on a list of positive tests in 2003 as part of an anonymous survey. No substance was identified, and the case against him is fishy. The great Jeff Passan of ESPN recently wrote that Bonds’ and Clemens’ entrance into the Hall of Fame is necessary to preserve history. It’s a fair point in a very well-written column. But I don’t think posterity is going to forget these two, in the same way it won’t forget Pete Rose, whose absence from Cooperstown might have made him even more well-known. Bonds’ statistics and awe-inspiring at-bats are there for everyone to see. Clemens’ numbers and video clips are there, too. The two belong in the conversation of the best to have ever played the game. They just don’t belong in the Hall of Fame.

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Niece still hasn’t paid back loan for legal bill Dear Abby, Several years ago, my adult niece, with whom I am very close, found herself in some legal difficulties and needed an attorney. At the time, due to some medical issues, she DEAR ABBY wasn’t working and could not afford the attorney’s retainer, so I offered to lend her the money. I told her she could repay me once she began working again. Nine months later she sent me a check for $500 and, two months after that, another one for $500. The retainer was $2,600. My niece has been steadily employed for the last two years, yet I have received no further payment. I regret that I didn’t set up a formal repayment plan, but I never dreamed she’d default on the loan. Her mother told me she is saving up to buy a house and, apparently, she has money to spend on friends and others. I never told her parents that I loaned her the money, and I have no idea if she ever did, although I assume she hasn’t. I’m torn between approaching my niece to remind her that the loan has not yet been repaid and risk damaging the relationship we have, or suck it up and accept that I’ll never see the money. Because of the pandemic, my husband has been out of work for many months. While we are not desperate, the money she owes me could be put to good use. Please advise. Good Deed In The Midwest

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Meet with or contact your niece to ask her for the money she still owes you and, when you do, explain that your husband hasn’t worked in many months and you need it. Agree upon a repayment plan. However, if she reneges again, DO discuss it with her parents. Perhaps they can “encourage” their daughter to do the right thing. There must be a reason they didn’t front her the money for her legal problem. Let’s hope it wasn’t because she stiffed them, too. Dear Abby,

A female relative wants to have a child. She is 30. However, her significant other of six years hasn’t proposed. She feels her biological clock is ticking — loudly. What would you suggest family advise her to do? I feel that a woman who wants a child should have one if she can afford to, regardless of whether or not she’s married. But I understand her preferring to be married first. Time is running out on the likelihood of developing a new relationship this late in the process. What’s a girl to do? Wondering In Ohio The “girl” should ask her boyfriend of six years if he wants to be married to her. If the answer is yes, AND he wants to be a father, her problem will be solved. However, if the answer is no — and she can afford it — she should proceed on her path to motherhood without him. Someone may come into her life later who would love to be a husband and a dad. And, if not, she will have fulfilled her biological imperative. Dear Abby, My husband of 49 years is fighting me left and right about finding someone to help around our house. He is stubborn. He has tunnel vision and a one-track mind, and he doesn’t want anyone to assist him in anything. If I hire someone, he always has a negative comment about that person’s workmanship. He’s retired after working 44 years and thinks life will wait for him to complete any task, even if it takes another 49 years. I need help with his “I can handle it” attitude while everything stays on hold until he can get to it. Needs It Yesterday In Michigan Give your husband a deadline to either finish a project or hire it done, making clear that if he doesn’t do it, you will see it gets done. Then batten down the hatches and be prepared for him not to take the message gracefully.

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Horoscope By Stella Wilder Born today, you are never far from where the action is, and though you may not be front and center, playing a leading role in the spotlight, you can certainly be counted on to do all that is possible from where you stand to promote the best ideas and achieve what may sometimes be labeled the “impossible.” You have no shortage of imagination, and you can visualize much that is far beyond the capacity of most individuals to see in their mind’s eye. You are subject to mood swings, and when you are down in the dumps, you are not very good company for anyone. In fact, you are better off hiding yourself away when in the throes of negative feelings, and even those who love you most give you a wide berth at such times. These phases do not last long, however, and you can bounce back quickly. Also born on this date are: Oprah Winfrey, talk show host and media mogul; Adam Lambert, singer; Tom Selleck, actor; Heather Graham, actress; Sara Gilbert, actress and producer; William McKinley, U.S. president. 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, JANUARY 30 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Giving up is not an option today, not that you were seriously considering it anyway! You know what must be done — and how to do it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — Events seem to be stacked against you at this time, but you have a clever way of easing the burden — at least for now. Make a solid plan! ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You may be tempted to avoid what is suggested by another

today, but that would be doing yourself and others a disservice. Get involved! TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — It’s a good time to study something new in order to add it to your list of serious interests. A related opportunity may arise very soon. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You may be faced with a problem that is too much for you to handle on your own, even though you know precisely how it must be solved. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You must give some thought to how you are affected by budgets — at home and at the workplace too. You may have a little bit of wiggle room. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — The more cavalier you are about a major undertaking, the less others will value it when all is said and done. You must take it seriously! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You may benefit today from someone’s daring, though you cannot expect to repeat this soon. What can you use that others cannot? LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You may see the obvious for precisely what it is, while others are still somewhat in the dark. While an advantage, this requires some care. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — You have news to send to another today, and you must do it in a way that doesn’t warrant any kind of overreaction. Stick to what you know. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You are in a rather serious frame of mind right now, and it’s the perfect time to present an idea you’ve been formulating for a while. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You may not be able to meet with others in person, but you should be well-versed in all kinds of alternatives. Make connections today.

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Goren bridge WITH BOB JONES

♠ A K Q 7 3 ♥ A J 6 4 3 ♦ 8 7 6 ♣ Void

WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Q 1 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ A K Q J ♥ A Q J 7 ♦ 9 8 6 ♣ 10 5

As dealer, what call would you make? Q 2 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:

WEST 2♣

NORTH Pass

EAST 2♦

SOUTH ?

What call would you make? Q 5 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K Q 6 2 ♥ 8 5 ♦ J 10 7 ♣ A K 6 4

♠ K Q J 10 5 ♥ J ♦ 5 3 ♣ A 10 8 7 4

Right-hand opponent deals and opens 1D. What call would you make?

NORTH Pass 2♥

Q 6 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:

EAST Pass Pass

SOUTH 1♠ ?

WEST Pass

Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ 9 6 ♥ Void ♦ A K Q 9 4 3 2 ♣ A K Q 3

SOUTH 1♠ ?

WEST Pass

NORTH 1NT

EAST 2♦

What call would you make? Look for answers on Tuesday.

As dealer, what call would you make? Q 4 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:

(Bob Jones welcomes readers’ responses sent in care of this paper. Please send your e-mail responses to tcaeditors@tribpub.com)

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Chris Lowell, Hilary Duff, Francia Raisa, Tom Ainsley, Suraj Sharma and Tien Tran star in “How I Met Your Father.” Patrick Wymore/Hulu/TNS

Britney sends sister Jamie Lynn a cease-and-desist letter over ‘outrageous claims’ in new book By SONIA RAO Washington Post

A lawyer for Britney Spears sent the pop singer’s sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, a cease-anddesist letter this week over “misleading or outrageous claims” made in her new memoir and on its promotional tour. “Although Britney has not read and does not intend to read your book, she and millions of her fans were shocked to see how you have exploited her for monetary gain,” wrote attorney Mathew Rosengart, whose letter bore Monday’s date. “She will not tolerate it, nor should she.” Rosengart noted that Jamie Lynn recently defended herself by stating Jamie Lynn Spears that the book, “Things I Should Have Said,” was “not about” her older sister. He added that Spears “takes you at your word and we, therefore, demand that you cease and desist from referencing Britney derogatorily during your promotional campaign. If you fail to do so or defame her, Britney will be forced to consider and take all appropriate legal action.” A representative for Jamie Lynn has not responded to The Washington Post’s request for comment. Spears accused her family of exploiting her when she testified last summer in the trial over her conservatorship, stating that she would “like to sue my family, to be totally honest with you.” Her father, Jamie Spears, oversaw See SPEARS C2

For first time, Willem Dafoe to host SNL Katy Perry joins as musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’ By PETER SBLENDORIO New York Daily News

“Spider-Man” star Willem Dafoe is swinging by “Saturday Night Live” later this month to host an upcoming episode. The actor will lead tonight’s edition of the long-running sketch comedy series, with Katy Perry set to perform as the musical guest, NBC announced Tuesday. It will be Dafoe’s first time hosting “SNL,” while Perry — who recently kicked off a Las Vegas concert residency — will be making her fourth appearance as the show’s musical Willem Dafoe guest, and first since 2017. “Can’t wait to bring my slice of Sin City to the Big Apple,” tweeted Perry, who also hosted “SNL” in 2011. The “SNL” gig comes a little over a month after Dafoe, 66, returned to his role of the villainous Green Goblin in “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which is now the fourth-highest-grossing movie ever in North America, having made more than $700 million since its mid-December release. He also stars in Guillermo del Toro’s new horror-thriller “Nightmare Alley,” which came out last month as well. Perry, meanwhile, completed the first leg of her “Play” residency in Vegas this week, and is set to kick off the second leg in March. Dafoe and Perry’s episode will be the third new “SNL” of 2022.

Rom-com reboot ‘How I Met Your Father’ is not for cynics

That’s its best quality By ROBERT LLOYD Los Angeles Times

ossibly under the theory that every generation entering its 30s will need the mirror of a situation comedy to recognize, admire or chuckle knowingly at itself, “How I Met Your Mother,” which ran on CBS from 2005 to 2014, has been rebooted by Hulu as “How I Met Your Father.” Like its structural model, it uses the framing device of a narrator from the future explaining what the title promises (Kim Cattrall in 2050, looking back on younger self Hillary Duff in Sophie is played by Hillary Duff, center, who lives with Valentina, played by Francia Raisa, who 2022); is set in New York, in returned from a trip to London with Charlie, played by Tom Ainsley. Hulu a world without COVID-19; and features a bar. (There ‘HOW I MET YOUR is a hint at the end of the piFATHER’ lot that it occupies the same Rating: TV-14 fictional universe as “How I Met Your Mother,” and a Where to watch: note to the press describes Premiered Jan. 18 on Hulu the new show as a “sequel,” but I’m happy to stick with like a cross between Bertie “reboot.”) Wooster and Jethro Bodine, An earlier mooted reboot, whom she has moved into “How I Met Your Dad,” from their apartment; Ellen (Tien “Mother” creators Carter Tran), Jesse’s adopted sisBays and Craig Thomas ter, has moved to New York and “Saturday Night Live” from Iowa to reconnect with writer Emily Spivey, was set Kim Catrell plays the future version of Sophie in “How I Met him, but they are essentially to follow hot on the heels of Your Father.” Hulu strangers, having grown up “Mother” but never made it looking-glass reboot. So- separately after their parpast the pilot. And though our attention. Duff plays Sophie, who, phie’s future self is onscreen, ents’ divorce. (By the third I haven’t noticed the world clamoring these six years after 87 Tinder dates — “this where, in “Mother,” narra- episode, they’re cemented as for someone to pick up that year” — has made a love tor Ted’s was not; Ted’s fu- a gang.) thread, it is not strange Hulu, connection with Ian (Daniel ture children were onscreen, As a result, the pilot does a which streams “How I Met Augustin), whom the script where Sophie’s son is not. lot of heavy narrative lifting; Your Mother,” might have whisks out of the picture by Where most of the main subsequent episodes settle seen the industrial wisdom the end of the pilot. (This characters of “Mother” ar- down into more relaxed in giving it this little sister. does not count as a spoiler; rived with a long history to- rhythms. To be sure, the framing de- boyfriends are always be- gether, the “Father” pilot is Not surprisingly — invice is now just a gimmick ing whisked away in situa- chockablock with new rela- evitably, even purposely — to distinguish this ensemble tion comedy, and he may be tionships. Sophie is picked there is nothing particularly fading-youth comedy, in back.) Jesse (Chris Lowell) up by Jesse in an Uber, in new here. Bays and Thomas which some characters live is internet famous for a re- which his friend Sid (Suraj were 29 when they wrote together and all of whom jected proposal (to Leighton Sharma), who owns the se- the “Mother” pilot, roughly spend time in a place where Meester, in the briefest of ries’ bar, is a passenger; her the same age as their charroommate Valentina (Fran- acters, and used themselves drink and/or food is served, cameos) caught on video. Directed by Pamela Fry- cia Raisa) has returned from and their friends as modfrom other comedies whose characters do the same — man, who helmed nearly a trip to London with Char- els. Within the context of a while linking it to an earlier every episode of “How I lie (Tom Ainsley), an arisSee FATHER C2 hit. But, after all, it has got Met Your Mother,” it’s a tocratic hunk, something

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From podcast to Netflix horror ‘Archive 81’ is a creepy slow-building psychological mystery By LORRAINE ALI

Roasted Cod With Parsley-Shallot Sauce and Broccolini. Tom McCorkle/Washington Post

A fast and easy weeknight luxury Try sheet-pan supper of roasted cod and broccolini By ELLIE KRIEGER Washington Post

“What do you typically make for dinner on a busy weeknight?” is probably the question I am asked most often. My answer depends on the season, but in the cooler months one of my go-tos is to pop fish filets on a sheet pan alongside a quick-cooking vegetable, and season them simply with olive oil, salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper. After about 15 minutes in the oven, brightened with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice all over, and served with a hunk of whole grain bread or cooked grain, you have a lovely, tasty meal on the table with just a little effort. The fish can be any kind, but for it to cook in the same time as a tender vegetable, such as broccoli, green beans or large asparagus, a thicker piece of firm fish, such as salmon, cod or halibut, is optimal. You could also go with a vegetable that takes a bit longer, such as carrots, potato, squash or cauliflower, instead or in addition, you’d just need to give those a head start in the oven. And, of course, you could expand the seasonings as you wish, adding a sprinkle of thyme, paprika or gochugaru, for example. For this recipe, I built on the simple lemony fish and vegetable formula with an easy but sumptuously flavorful parsleyshallot sauce. All the ingredients for the sauce — heaps of fresh parsley, shallot, mustard, lemon, oil, salt and pepper — are whirred in a food processor until a smooth, creamy, gorgeously green sauce is formed. It comes together in minutes, but it can also be made up to 3 days ahead.

With the sauce spooned luxuriously over the fish and the tender, lightly crisped broccolini alongside, it’s an easy, satisfying answer to the question every cook is asked regularly: “What’s for dinner?”

ROASTED COD WITH PARSLEYSHALLOT SAUCE AND BROCCOLINI Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes 4 servings This dish might just be the ideal weeknight dinner — sumptuously tasty, healthy, fast and easy. The cod and broccolini are cooked together on a sheet pan and the sauce comes together in minutes in a food processor (and can be made ahead). The result is a delightful plate of flaky fish topped with a generous dollop of gorgeously green sauce with the tender, lightly crisped vegetable served alongside. Storage Notes: Any leftover sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh parsley leaves and tender stems (from 1 bunch) 1 small shallot, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large bunch broccolini (about 8 ounces), trimmed 4 (6-ounce) fillets cod, thoroughly patted dry Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees.

In a small bowl of food processor or mini-processor, combine the parsley, shallot, mustard, lemon juice and 1/8 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper, and pulse until finely chopped. Drizzle in 3 tablespoons of the oil and continue to process, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed, until the mixture is smooth and creamy. (If your processor allows for the oil to be drizzled with the motor running, do that.) You should see tiny flecks of parsley in the emulsified sauce. Transfer the sauce to a jar. On a large, rimmed baking sheet, arrange the broccolini in a single layer and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Season with 1/8 teaspoon of salt, toss to coat, then push the broccolini to one side of the baking sheet. Arrange the fish onto the other side and season with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the broccolini stems are tender and the tops are lightly crisped. Divide the fish and broccolini among 4 plates. Top the fish with the parsley sauce and serve. Nutrition information per serving (1 fish fillet, 2 tablespoons sauce and about 3 stems broccolini), based on 4 | Calories: 306; Total Fat: 15 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Cholesterol: 73 mg; Sodium: 342 mg; Carbohydrates: 5 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugar: 1 g; Protein: 31 g This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice. From cookbook author and registered nutritionist Ellie Krieger.

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‘ARCHIVE 81’

Netflix’s psychologically tense and suspenseful “Archive 81” is an urban mystery dipped in the occult, then sprinkled with “Black Mirror”like madness. Trailers for the eight-episode series suggest a monster horror show, but the slow-building, addictive hourlong drama is smarter than your average ghoul fest. Loosely based on a podcast of the same name, this mind-bending puzzle pits sanity against reality where the pursuit of lucidity is both a nightmare and a thrill. Adapted for television by Rebecca Sonnenshine and directed primarily by Rebecca Thomas, “Archive 81” follows film restoration expert Dan Turner (Mamoudou Athie) who is with New York’s Museum of the Moving Image. The fun begins when he accepts a lucrative freelance opportunity from the enigmatic billionaire Virgil Davenport (Martin Donovan) to restore a collection of videos damaged in a deadly 1990s NYC apartment building fire. The mangled cassettes are stored at a desolate, upstate facility of Davenport’s and can’t be moved, so Dan must live and work on the premises. It’s a creepy ‘80s-era compound with no internet, cell signal or color scheme beyond cement gray. It’s filled with locked rooms and empty corridors. Dan is a nervous recluse with depressive tendencies and one mental breakdown already under his belt. What could go wrong? On day one he discovers the fire-damaged footage he’s bringing back to life was shot by grad student Melody Pendras (Dina Shihabi) in the early ‘90s as part of an oral history project about a storied apartment complex, the Visser. Melody always has a camcorder in hand. It’s downright annoying, but that’s not entirely why the eccentric tenants of the building treat her as an interloper. They appear to be members of a dangerous cult. Dan wants to know

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more, but Melody died in the blaze that consumed the building. Her body, like the bodies of other residents who perished, was never found (it just so happens Dan’s family was killed in a mysterious house fire when he was a child during the same time period). Weird things start happening in the edit bay, and inside the glitching footage on his screen. And so the psychological clustermuckery begins ... The season unfolds across two main timelines, and spoilers abound so I need to be careful here, but when old-school technology and old-world occult practices merge, all hell breaks loose in the creepy compound. Luckily Dan’s best friend Mark (Matt McGorry) is the host of an occult podcast, so he helps investigate the history of the Visser mystery. But the more strings they pull, the more their sense of normality begins to unravel, opening the door to demons, ghosts and insane asylums for those who admit to seeing such things. “Archive 81” is amateurish in spots, and not in a self-aware way. When Melody’s shaky camcorder zooms in on dark basement corners, then suddenly shuts down when unseen evil ascends, it’s “Blair Witch Project” 101. And Dan’s repetitive restoration process — crack open melted case, swab sooty tape, repeat — is about as exciting as watching cereal being repeatedly poured into a bowl. Nothing Pandora’s Box about it. But the long-haul effects of “Archive 81” are worth the time spent on this series. Unlike many a mystery streamer, there is a satisfying payoff at the end of the analog mystery — a finale that may signal a new beginning. Or a cruel return trip to the archives. The devil is in the details.

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the conservatorship for most of its 13 years, maintaining control over Spears’s life, finances and medical treatments even as she continued to work. In November, Judge Brenda Penny terminated the arrangement. The singer has continued to speak out against her family on social media — most recently sparked by comments Jamie Lynn made last week on “Good Morning America” while promoting her memoir, in which she described witnessing Spears’s behavior become more “erratic” and “paranoid” over the years. Jamie Lynn said she never sought control over Spears’s finances and had “always been my sister’s biggest supporter.” Spears responded with a lengthy statement on Twitter, writing that Jamie Lynn hadn’t been around enough to account for Spears’s behavior before the conservatorship was set in place. “Why are they even talking about that unless she wants to sell a book at my expense,” Spears wrote, adding: “I know it may sound like a silly thing to most people but I wrote a lot of my songs and my sister was the baby. She never had to work for anything.” In an Instagram post shared Tuesday, Spears recalled the lack of support she received from her family earlier in life. She concluded with a message to her sister: “I’m sorry Jamie Lynn, I wasn’t strong enough to do what should have been done ... slapped you and Mamma right across your f—-ing faces !!!!!”

Britney Spears and Jamie Linn Spears during Nickelodeon’s 16th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar April 12, 2003, in Santa Monica, California. Frank Micelotta/Getty Images

That same day, Rosengart’s legal team accused Jamie Spears of financial misconduct in a court document filed in opposition to Jamie’s petition for his daughter’s estate to cover his legal fees. Sherine Ebadi, an investigator and former FBI agent, stated that Jamie had taken millions of dollars from his daughter while overseeing her conservatorship. According to Ebadi, Jamie used some of the money to pay the firm Black Box Security nearly $6 million to monitor Spears’s personal communication, including that with her lawyer, as well as recorded conversations in her bedroom. Jamie’s attorney has not responded to The Post’s request for comment on the court filing. Rosengart also referenced Jamie in the cease-and-desist letter to Jamie Lynn, writing that “you of all people know the abuse and wrongdoing Britney had to endure during the conservatorship, after initially growing up with a ‘ruinous,’ alcoholic father.”

The plots are the usual stuff of mainstream situation comedy. That does not mean it’s difficult to watch; at worst, it’s pleasant, undemanding company. Hulu

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network sitcom, it produced something that felt authentic and generationally fresh. Here, the pop cultural references feel like billboards. The plots are the usual stuff of mainstream situation comedy — lies and misunderstandings, characters thrown into competition over this or that thing, or trying to seem something they’re not. There is a (double) spit take. That does not mean it’s difficult to watch; at worst, it’s pleasant, undemanding company that might ring some harmonious bells with viewers excited for

a show that references Train’s “Drops of Jupiter,” Pabst Blue Ribbon and “7th Heaven.” It’s funny at times, and when it isn’t funny, it is usually at least sweet, which is no small thing. Indeed, the series’ most appealing aspect — perhaps a legacy of its broadcast roots, or the fact that rebooters Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger were showrunners on NBC’s soft-center “This Is Us” — is its unwillingness to decouple sex from love. Sophie, despite her many bad dates, still wants to “find my person”; Jesse, despite his carapace of cynicism, is an emotional marshmallow. As in the “Mother” pilot, there is an engagement and a climactic rom-com mission. The word “monogamy” is spoken

in a positive light. Not to take the series more seriously than it merits, or asks, but if it has a theme — and it does return to this point often and explicitly — it’s the fearful onset of maturity. Valentina fears becoming “old and boring.” “We’re young,” says Sophie. “We can still make bad choices for a few more years.” Drew, a recurring character played by Josh Peck, is a relative grown-up: He takes taxis, specifies the year when he orders wine and, most importantly, understands when it’s time to let the wait staff go home, which attracts and muddles Sophie. Meanwhile, an even younger generation is represented by an NYU student who tends

bar for Sid, and says things like “simping” and “that’s fire.” The cast members sit comfortably in their parts. I particularly enjoyed Ainsley, who answers in the affirmative the question of whether a buff man can be funny; Peck, a former child star like Duff, whose innate gentleness I find most pleasing; and especially Tran, who never acts as if she’s in a sitcom and, given a serious scene to play, pulls the show into a more naturalistic space — no mean trick. The laugh track is a distraction for a while, because it is so obviously not the work of a studio audience. But this tends to fade into the background, like a not especially severe case of tinnitus.

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3 vegetarian soups for whatever ails you this winter By GRETCHEN MCKAY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Loaded up with six different vegetables, this chickpea noodle soup can give your health a boost during flu season. A spoonful of parsley relish adds a spicy kick. Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Chicken soup has long been touted as a soothing home remedy for the annoying colds and body-crushing flus of winter. Filled with nutrients, a steaming bowl helps clear sinus congestion, and some research suggests it might also defend against infection. Chicken soup also makes us feel nostalgic — sipping a cup while curled up on the couch can feel like a big, embracing hug from someone you love, even if the noodle-strewn broth came from a can. But what if you’re kicking off the new year by going vegan in the month of January, a concept known as Veganuary? Or maybe you’re just resolving to eat less meat, opting instead for a diet that incorporates alternate proteins such as beans paired with a wide variety of vegetables. You’re

There’s this aura around chicken soup and its special powers. At the end of the day, soup helps you hydrate and replace electrolytes.” RACHEL KURTTER Dietician and wellness coach

“magical” powers as simple nourishment. People tend to lose fluids when they’re sick, and soup replenishes those losses, she says. It also does the body good by providing calories, proteins, and vitamins and minerals. “At the end of the day, soup helps you hydrate and replace electrolytes,” she says, even if you’re only sipping a little at a time.

ANTIOXIDANTS in luck, because soups made from veggies like celery, carrots, leeks, parsnips and/or onions can also make you feel better when you’re under the weather. “There’s this aura around chicken soup and its special powers,” notes Rachel Kurtter, a dietician and wellness coach for Highmark Health. Yet its restorative properties are not so much about any supposed

Kurtter says no one vegetable rises above all others when making soup. Vegetables in general are naturally low in calories and important sources of essential vitamins and minerals. And many of the most popular ones that go into the soup pot — leafy greens, carrots, potatoes, cabbage and garlic — are also high in See SOUP C6

Vegan-curious? Some are testing it out for a month with ‘Veganuary’ By ABBY MACKEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

PITTSBURGH — Rebecca Gilbert was a top-notch figure skater slated to perform throughout Europe when a debilitating knee injury derailed her career. Electrical stimulation therapy, steroid injections and an experimental surgery did nothing to improve her condition. It was 1998, just before Google became a verb, when a web search led her to a Scandinavian study showing correlation between an improvement in chronic knee pain and a vegan diet. “I decided the very next day to do it. I went cold tofurkey,” said Gilbert, 49, of Shadyside, Pa., who now partially makes her living by speaking and writing about that change in order to help others do the same. For many, veganism — a diet that omits all animal products such as meat, dairy and even honey — is a pilgrimage toward a healthier lifestyle. It supports the immune system with antioxidants and phytochemicals. It reduces inflammation, conferring advantages for a host of autoimmune diseases. And it, along with other plant-based diets, has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. But given that an average American household consumes about 216 pounds of meat per year, there’s no denying that a vegan diet implies a major lifestyle change for most. That’s

Rebecca Gilbert in her apartment on Dec. 31 in Pittsburg, Pa. TNS

where Veganuary comes in. Since 2014, the nonprofit organization Veganuary has aimed to capitalize on the spirit of New Year’s resolutions, rallying the vegan-curious to experiment with the diet for the month of January, though such a trial can occur at any time. In 2021, 580,000 people from 209 countries participated, making it Veganuary’s most

Roasted squash soup with cashew nut creme prepared by Rebecca Gilbert. TNS

successful year yet. “For the majority interested in a vegan diet, it’s related to health,” said Leslie Bonci, a registered dietitian and owner of Active Eating Advice, who has worked with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates, Kansas City Chiefs and Toronto Blue Jays. “Maybe it’s a health scare, heart disease or cancer, or it’s weight loss, though certainly not everyone loses weight,” she

said. For others, it’s a reaction to “shockumentaries” that peek inside the science of climate change or the world of factory farming. “They say, ‘I just can’t imagine eating anything with a face.’” The American Dietetic Association views vegetarian and vegan diets — they’re handled in the same statement — as “healthful” and “nutritionally adequate” and recognizes their potential benefits against certain diseases. The group specifies that these diets are appropriate across the lifecycle, including childhood and through pregnancy, though only when “well-planned.” For Bonci, that means making sure her clients actually like the foods they’ll now rely upon exclusively for nutrition: vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds and beans. “It does take a little more work because a lot of plant-based foods, in their natural state, are bland,” she said. “Most people aren’t opening up a can of black beans and saying, ‘Oh my gosh, this is delicious!’ Flavor is what’s going to drive one’s ability to sustain it.” While flavor drives success, that comment comes with an asterisk: Just because it’s vegan doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Kelsey Hutter, an Allegheny Health Network registered dietitian and diabetes educator, recommends the “vegan food pyramid” to patients to keep them on See VEGAN C6

Quinoa broccoli casserole with carrots and peas and bread crumb topping prepared by Rebecca Gilbert. TNS

For the majority interested in a vegan diet, it’s related to health. Maybe it’s a health scare, heart disease or cancer, or it’s weight loss, though certainly not everyone loses weight.” LESLIE BONCI Registered dietitian

The solution for avoiding greening is pretty simple: Store your potatoes in a dark, ideally cool, spot. Stacy Zarin Goldberg/ Washington Post

To toss or to eat Can you cook with sprouted or green potatoes? Yes, with a couple caveats By BECKY KRYSTAL Washington Post

You grabbed a couple of potatoes in your weekly grocery run and popped them in the cabinet or on the counter. A few days later — or, uh, longer — you go to pull them out and there they are: green or sprouted spuds. The instinct to toss them is understandable, but it’s often unnecessary. Here’s what you need to know about whether and when you can still use them, and how to prevent your potatoes from getting that way again. Green potatoes: We’re already familiar with the characteristic green tint of chlorophyll in plants, which is essential for photosynthesis, or the process by which they use light to help feed themselves. Potatoes exposed to light can turn green to maximize the opportunity. “But in potatoes, something a little extra, and a little dangerous, happens, too,” Rachael Jackson of the website Eat or Toss wrote for Voraciously in 2019. “Natural or artificial light prompts the creation of defensive toxins called glycoalkaloids that can cause digestive distress, headaches and neurological issues if consumed in significant volumes.” Advised Jackson, “But before you pitch your potatoes at the first hint of green, consider that such glycoalkaloids naturally occur in potatoes at harmless levels and even contribute to flavor.” Moreover, Nora Olsen, potato specialist for the University of Idaho, told Jackson that potatoes here are already bred for low glycoalkaloid content. The solution for avoiding greening is pretty simple: Store your potatoes in a dark, ideally cool, spot. A root cellar See POTATOES C6

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Horoscope By Stella Wilder Born Sunday, you are perhaps the most resilient and tenacious of individuals born under your sign — or any sign, for that matter — and you never allow yourself to shrink in the face of any sort of obstacle, be it intellectual, emotional or physical. During your youth, you may have taken for granted your many abilities, but later in life you will know enough not to squander them away, but rather to keep your reserves of energy and skill full and at the ready at all times. You inspire great loyalty among those closest to you, as well as affection and admiration from those in your outer circles of acquaintance. This isn’t to suggest that you will receive unanimous support during your lifetime, and, indeed, there are those who are proud to align themselves in opposition to you. This you see as one of life’s necessary challenges. Also born on this date are: Phil Collins, singer, songwriter and musician; Christian Bale, actor; Franklin D. Roosevelt, U.S. president; Dick Martin, actor, director and comedian; Gene Hackman, actor. To see what is in store for you Monday, find your birthday and read the

corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide. MONDAY, JANUARY 31 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — It’s a good day and a bad one, too, for you will be dealing with much that is to be celebrated and one thing that you wish could be avoided. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — You’ll have a chance to jump into the fray and help someone who is somehow vastly outnumbered. Your involvement can even the playing field. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Just when you get a clear glimpse of what’s next, you’ll be thrust backward to deal with something that simply won’t let you rest undisturbed. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You may be surprised to learn that you’re not the only one currently in such a tricky situation — and you’ll welcome advice from others. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — The job you do today will not be complete until you’ve tied up every possible loose end — and there will likely be more of them than expected. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You may have a difficult message to send to someone who certainly doesn’t expect it — especially from you. Be honest, but sensitive too.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — An invitation comes your way that has you feeling as though you’re being recognized at last for something that’s been overlooked in the past. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You may be deceived by the apparent simplicity of something that is, in fact, quite complicated. Once you get in, it’ll be hard to get out! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Fairness is everything today, and you must impress upon all those working with you that they must adopt a fair attitude toward rivals as well. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — You’re ready and waiting patiently for your turn in the spotlight, but there is some danger that you’ll miss your cue. Keep eyes and ears open! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — How you interpret a certain situation will tell others a great deal about your current state of mind. Are you merely fooling yourself? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — It’s likely to fall to you today to keep the peace between two conflicting factions. Stress the importance of working side by side.

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Examining ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’ to uncover evidence of PTSD By ELLIOT ACKERMAN Washington Post

The Writer’s Crusade: Kurt Vonnegut and the Many Lives of Slaughterhouse-Five By Tom Roston Abrams. 260 pp. $26

Get your reading year off to a good start with these 6 fresh paperbacks BY MOIRA MACDONALD The Seattle Times

A new year, a new stack of paperbacks (ideally). Here are six fresh picks; mostly fiction, all promising. “A Lie Someone Told You About Yourself,” by Peter Ho Davies (HarperCollins, $15.99). Davies, author of “The Fortunes” and “The Welsh Girl,” here spins a semiautobiographical novel about a writer becoming a father. “This is a complicated story, told with fearless honesty,” wrote a reviewer in The Guardian. “The prose is rueful, spare and matter-of-fact, but emotions churn beneath the clean surface. It can be very funny, but it can also stop you in your tracks. “Legends of the North Cascades,” by Jonathan Evison (Algonquin Books, $16.95). Bainbridge Island author Evison, whose previous novel was the delightful “Lawn Boy,” returns with a sweeping story of a troubled veteran who moves with his daughter into a cave in the Cascades — and whose lives parallel that of an ice age mother and child. Publisher’s Weekly called it “an intimate if uneven story of grief and parenthood with characters from two distant millennia,” adding that “Evison’s empathetic vision offers much to consider about the limits of parental authority and the capacity for both physical and emotional survival.” “Of Women and Salt,” by Gabriela Garcia (Flatiron, $16.99). A 2021 award winner and bestseller, Garcia’s debut makes its way from present-day Miami to 19th-century Cuba and back again. Calling it “beautifully evocative,” a New York Times reviewer writes that this tale of mothers and daughters grappling with their pasts “is shaped, and given buoyancy, by Garcia’s sharp prose and by (the main character’s) ability to continue believing that the unexpected is possible, even as it repeatedly fails to materialize.” “My Broken Language,” by Quiara Alegria Hudes (Random House, $18; available Jan. 11). The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright (“Water by the Spoonful”) who recently adapted her book for the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical “In the Heights” for the big screen here writes of her childhood in the Philadelphia barrio, with her Puerto Rican family. A starred Kirkus Review called it “a tender yet defiant tale about finding strength in one’s roots,” noting that “the text often reads like poetry, but it is also playful, the author toying with the barriers of language, and the narrative is propelled by the urgent notion that community matters in a world designed to push the have-nots further into the margins.” “A Registry of My Passage Upon the Earth: Stories,” by Daniel Mason (Little, Brown, $16.99). This collection of short fiction from the author of “The Winter Soldier” was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize; the stories were written over 15 years and set in locations all over the world. “These stories are some of the most unique and beguiling I’ve read in quite some time,” wrote a San Francisco Chronicle reviewer, calling them “a perfect and fitting pick for these seemingly endless days when science, our understanding of reality and a faint longing for human connection are so irrevocably intertwined.” “The House on Vesper Sands,” by Paraic O’Donnell (Tin House Books, $16.95). I was charmed by this mystery novel, set in Victorian England, when it came out in hardcover a year ago, writing that it was “filled with atmosphere so thick you could spread it on toast.” Taking place over a series of wintry nights in 1893, it features a wonderfully wry detective (who, if there’s any justice, would star in his own Victorian reality show; or at least a sequel), a female journalist, and a lovelorn young man who becomes an assistant detective while helping to solve a mysterious death. Gripping, elegantly written and very funny, it might be exactly what you need on one of these dark evenings.

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HARDCOVER FICTION 1. Invisible. Danielle Steel. Delacorte 2. The Judge’s List. John Grisham. Doubleday 3. The Last Thing He Told Me. Laura Dave. Simon & Schuster 4. The Wish. Nicholas Sparks. Grand Central 5. The Lincoln Highway. Amor Towles. Viking

“Listen: ‘Billy Pilgrim has come unstuck in time.’” These lines, which begin the second chapter of Kurt Vonnegut’s iconic “Slaughterhouse-Five,” echo through Tom Roston’s new book, “The Writer’s Crusade: Kurt Vonnegut and the Many Lives of Slaughterhouse-Five.” When I picked up Roston’s book, I expected one part literary biography and one part literary analysis. What I got was a book about time; or, put another way, a book about how Pilgrim (and Vonnegut) became unstuck in time and how this “unsticking” created “Slaughterhouse-Five.” If you’re reading, you most likely know that “Slaughterhouse-Five” is a quasi-autobiographical novel about Vonnegut’s experiences in World War II. He had an eventful war. He was captured during the Battle of the Bulge and imprisoned in a cement slaughterhouse in Dresden, the eponymous Schlachthof Fünf (or slaughterhouse-five) of the novel’s title, where he survived the Allied firebombing of that German city, which killed 25,000. The novel closely hews to key episodes in Vonnegut’s experience but extravagantly plays with time, jumping from years before the war to decades after and back again in a single page. “Slaughterhouse-Five” also incorporates elements of science fiction and features aliens from the planet Tralfamadore who experience time differently than we do on Earth. Vonnegut’s book is often categorized as a war novel, but it is about much more than war and, at least to me, feels uncategorizable. Which is probably why it’s beloved and why it endures. This defiance of categorization is probably why I found myself bristling early on when Roston asserts that his book will seek to answer “whether or not ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’ can be used as evidence of its author’s undiagnosed PTSD.” This investigation, which animates much of Roston’s book, seems misguided. Roston himself acknowledges the reductivism he’s engaged in when he writes, “I imagine reducing his book to a clinical diagnosis or, perhaps worse, putting it in the self-help category, would make Vonnegut shudder.” Indeed, I think it would. Nevertheless, Roston soldiers on, casting himself as part literary scholar and part psychoanalytic sleuth. He deconstructs “Slaughterhouse-Five” and the history around the book in search of incontrovertible proof that Vonnegut had what we would today call post-traumatic stress disorder, even though Roston acknowledges Vonnegut’s consistent denials throughout his life that his wartime experiences left him traumatized. Like Roston, you may think it’s a bit rich to believe that a man who survived the Battle of the Bulge, time as a Nazi prisoner of war and the firebombing of Dresden couldn’t have PTSD. But what is PTSD? Vonnegut, reflecting on his wartime experiences in an interview — in which he described witnessing his Army unit being “wiped out” and later in Dresden seeing “a mountain of dead people” — concluded that those experiences left him “thoughtful.” Could returning from war thoughtful be similar to returning with what we now call PTSD? The difference between the two might tell us about ourselves, and the hyper-sensitized time in which we live,

In “Slaughterhouse-Five” Billy Pilgrim’s consciousness flashes forward and backward with abandon, making it difficult for him to hold onto the narrative strands of his life as the past interferes with the present and even the future. as opposed to shedding new light on Vonnegut. Contemporary understandings of PTSD seek to define the general through the specific. Can we pinpoint a specific event, a specific trauma (or series of traumas) in a person’s past and, in so doing, understand their struggles in the present? When Vonnegut says his experiences left him thoughtful, this seems a superior diagnosis than that of PTSD. Being thoughtful doesn’t negate the events or the profound way they affect a person; however, the word hints at the individual’s ability to assimilate their experiences into their life and so have agency over them. Ultimately, what differentiates PTSD is that failure of assimilation. But assimilation is a two-way street. Just as you can’t have a novel without readers, you can’t have the specter of the PTSD-addled veteran without the society in which he or she fails to assimilate. The question then becomes, where does the assimilation failure occur? Is it the job of the individual to assimilate the trauma they might have witnessed into their postwar selves, or is it the job of the society that sent them to war to assimilate those who’ve been touched by the experience — or, made thoughtful — back into that society? Later in his book, Roston expresses ambivalence about his efforts to saddle Vonnegut with a PTSD diagnosis.

This layer of self-doubt enriches his study of “Slaughterhouse-Five” and makes his analysis of Vonnegut more interesting. Roston writes, “We err when we try to pin him down,” and goes on to quote Vonnegut’s daughter, Edith, who said of her father: “Maybe he had PTSD from just being alive. He saw too much. And he felt too much.” In “Slaughterhouse-Five” Billy Pilgrim’s consciousness flashes forward and backward with abandon, making it difficult for him to hold onto the narrative strands of his life as the past interferes with the present and even the future. The idea of becoming “unstuck in time” is also often associated with PTSD. But it could just as easily be said that it’s a symptom of modern life, a connection that Roston explores at length in the book. Since industrialization — and World War II was the apotheosis of an industrial-age war — it would seem that technology has conspired to accelerate our lives and so unstick us in time. Whether we interpret that unsticking as synonymous with PTSD or grant it a meaning that is less literal seems beside the point. We’re all a little unstuck. And have been for some time. Ultimately, Roston is happy to leave the question of Vonnegut’s PTSD unresolved, and this is one of the great strokes of the book, because he leaves open a trenchant bit of commentary not only on Vonnegut but on all of us. Roston wrote his book primarily in 2020, amid the pandemic, societal unrest and profound political dysfunction. Given PTSD’s broadening usage and definition, it could be said that it has become a diagnosis for everyone, and so Roston also shows us how — PTSD diagnosis or not — his hero Vonnegut succeeded in writing a book for everybody, one that remains unstuck in time. Elliot Ackerman, a former Marine Corps officer, served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is author, with Adm. James Stavridis, of “2034: A Novel of the Next World War.”

Publisher’s Weekly best-sellers 6. Star Wars: The High Republic: The Fallen Star. Claudia Gray. Del Rey 7. Wish You Were Here. Jodi Picoult. Ballantine 8. The Stranger in the Lifeboat. Mitch Albom. Harper 9. The Starless Crown. James Rollins. Tor 10. Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone. Diana Gabaldon. Delacorte

HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1. Atlas of the Heart. Brene Brown. Random House 2. The Real Anthony Fauci. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Skyhorse 3. Unthinkable. Jamie Raskin. Harper

4. The Comfortable Kitchen. Alex Snodgrass. Morrow 5. Jesus Listens. Sarah Young. Thomas Nelson 6. Call Us What We Carry. Amanda Gorman. Viking 7. The 1619 Project. Nikole Hannah-Jones. One World 8. American Marxism. Mark R. Levin. Threshold 9. Will. Will Smith. Penguin Press 10. I’ll Start Again Monday. Lysa TerKeurst. Thomas Nelson

MASS MARKET 1. Annihilation Road. Christine Feehan. Berkley 2. Forgotten in Death. J.D. Robb. St. Martin’s

3. The Affair. Danielle Steel. Dell 4. 19 Yellow Moon Road. Fern Michaels. Zebra 5. Biscuits and Gravy. Johnstone/Johnstone. Pinnacle 6. Preacher’s Inferno. Johnstone/Johnstone. Pinnacle 7. Reacher: Killing Floor (TV tie-in). Lee Child. Berkley 8. Neighbors. Danielle Steel. Dell 9. Last Stage to El Paso. Johnstone/Johnstone. Pinnacle 10. Till Murder Do Us Part. Patterson/Born. Grand Central

TRADE PAPERBACK 1. Verity. Colleen Hoover. Grand Central 2. The Love Hypothesis. Ali Hazelwood. Berkley 3. Where the Crawdads Sing. Delia Owens. Putnam 4. People We Meet on Vacation. Emily Henry. Berkley 5. Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 15. Toriyama/Toyotarou Viz 6. The Paris Detective. Patterson/DiLallo. Grand Central 7. Clarity & Connection. Yung Pueblo. Andrews McMeel 8. The Silent Patient. Alex Michaelides. Celadon 9. Jujutsu Kaisen 0. Gege Akutami. Viz 10. Elijah (Bible study). Priscilla Shirer. Lifeway

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antioxidants, substances that may protect your cells against unstable molecules known as free radicals. They’re also loaded with polyphenols, plant-based compounds that help prevent disease and keep you healthy in a different way than vitamins, minerals or other nutrients. Spinach, red and yellow onions, shallots, potatoes, broccoli and carrots, which are all easy to find in winter months, are especially high in them. “You want to eat a rainbow of colors, “ says Kurtter, because they all provide different benefits to the body in helping your immune system fight infection. Carrots, for instance, not only add a touch of sweetness but are also a great source of vitamin A, an anti-inflammatory agent. Kale contains high levels of vitamin C, which is thought to reduce the symptoms of a cold (though not the chances of catching one). Fresh ginger, meanwhile, is effective against vomiting and nausea, and garlic has antimicrobial, antiviral and antibiotic properties. This year’s cold and flu season is expected to be more severe than the 2020-21 season, according to the Centers for Disease Control, because people are traveling again and fewer are social distancing and wearing masks. Flu activity in 2020 was the lowest since current reporting began in 1997, which is good but also bad, because it means we have less natural immunity against influenza this year. To help whatever’s bound to ail you this winter, we dish up three nutritious and nourishing vegetarian soups that are easy to make with easy-to-find produce and pantry ingredients. And going forward? Kurtter recommends supporting your immune system all year round — and not just when you’re sick — by eating a balanced diet, getting a good night’s sleep and managing stress by finding time in each day to unwind, “even if it’s just for 5 minutes.” “It will help you be healthy all year,” she says.

CHICKPEA NOODLE SOUP This vegetarian take on chicken noodle soup is healthful and hearty. White miso, a fermented paste made from rice, barley and soybeans (and

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or chilly basement is great, otherwise aim for somewhere in the cabinet or pantry. Sprouted potatoes: Potatoes want to grow new potatoes, so under certain conditions they will begin to sprout, says Jang Ho Kim, assistant professor and extension consumer food safety specialist at the University of Idaho. Like green spots, the sprouts can include glycoalkaloids you don’t necessarily want to load up on. Warmer temperatures and high humidity can elicit sprouting, another reason cool, dark spots are recommended for potato storage. Kim recommends keeping the potatoes in a place that provides some air ventilation while preventing the potatoes from drying out, such as baskets, cardboard boxes, cotton or muslin bags or a wooden box. And separate potatoes from onions, which are another cause of sprouting. Can you eat them? Green spots and sprouts contain

found in the Asian section of some grocery stores), adds a mild umami flavor. If you can’t find it, substitute a splash or two of soy sauce. The parsley relish adds a spicy finish. For soup Extra-virgin olive oil 3 sprigs thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence) 1 yellow onion, sliced thinly 1 leek, sliced thinly and rinsed of dirt 4 garlic cloves, minced Kosher salt 1 cup white wine 2 tablespoons white miso (or liquid aminos) 2 carrots, peeled (or scrubbed) and diced 2 medium parsnips, peeled and diced (or swap in sweet potato) 1 medium rutabaga, peeled and diced (or swap in turnips) 1 small celeriac head, peeled and diced (or 3 stalks celery, sliced thinly) 2 cups (or one 16-ounce can) cooked chickpeas 4 ounces pappardelle or fettuccini For parsley relish 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes Zest and juice from 1 lemon 10 sprigs parsley, roughly chopped In a soup pot, heat a glug of olive oil over medium heat. Add the thyme (or herbes de Provence) and briefly fry, 1015 seconds. Add onion, leek and garlic, plus a big pinch of salt, and reduce heat to medium-low. Sweat the mixture until soft, about 7 minutes. Add white wine and reduce by half. Dissolve miso into 8 cups of water. If it doesn’t blend completely, don’t worry, it will as the soup simmers — this just helps it along. Add root vegetables, chickpeas and miso water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until all vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small frying pan, lightly toast red pepper flakes over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup of olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley and a pinch of salt. Add warm red pepper to the mixture. When the vegetables are tender, taste and adjust salt as desired. Add the pasta and simmer until tender, 6-8 minutes. Divide the soup into 4 bowls and top with a hefty spoonful more toxins than the potato itself, according to Kim. “These toxins cannot be destroyed by cooking but eliminated by removing” the green or sprouted portions before cooking,” Kim says. Keep in mind that you would have to consume large amounts of these toxins to experience ill effects. “Additionally, the human body tends to excrete the toxins quickly, without incident, and you’ll probably notice a bitter taste on the first bite of any seriously glycoalkaloid-riddled tubers,” Jackson wrote. Olsen told Jackson that you can cut off lightly greened patches and toss any potatoes with large green areas, though you may want to be more conservative when serving children. Rub off small sprouts while you’re scrubbing the potatoes under clean, cool running water — please, no soap! — but any bigger sprouts and their “eyes” should be cut out. Your vegetable peeler may be equipped with a little nub at the end to help facilitate sprout removal. A small paring knife can get the job done as well.

of the parsley relish.

CARROT SOUP WITH GINGER Ginger root has long been used as a herbal remedy for colds to soothe sore throats and cough, and also can fend off the nausea that comes with the flu. It’s paired here in a warming vegetarian soup with carrots, which, thanks to a high level of vitamin C, can help your body build antibodies and boost your immune system Like most soups, this keeps well in the fridge for a few days. Make it a full meal by serving with a salad and hearty, buttered toast. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion 3 cloves garlic, smashed 2 heaping cups chopped carrots 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or orange juice 3 to 4 cups vegetable broth Sea salt and fresh black pepper 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional Coconut milk for garnish, optional Pesto for garnish, optional Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onions and a generous pinch of salt and pepper and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add smashed garlic cloves and carrots to pot and cook about 8 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Stir in ginger, then add apple cider vinegar. Add 3-4 cups broth, depending on your desired consistency. Reduce to a simmer and cook until carrots are soft, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer to blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Add maple syrup if desired. Serve with a drizzle of coconut milk on top and/or a dollop of pesto, if desired. Serves 4.

KALE, FENNEL AND WHITE BEAN SOUP If you like greens and beans, you’ll love this soup. It’s quick to pull together and because of all the leafy greens, it will fill you up with all kinds of nutrients. Don’t worry about rinsing the beans, advises Milk Street chef and author Christopher Kimball. The starchy liquid that clings to them lends body to the broth.

I used a baguette for the croutons, and curly kale instead of lacinato (Tuscan) kale. 8 ounces rustic bread, torn into bite-sized pieces 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided 2-inch piece of Parmesan rind, optional 1 medium red or yellow onion 1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed, halved lengthwise, cored and sliced 1/2 inch across the grain 1 bunch kale, stems removed, chopped and reserved, and leaves roughly chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 sprigs thyme 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained but not rinsed Heat oven to 375 degrees with rack in middle position. Distribute bread on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss, then bake until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Remove from oven, sprinkle with about half the Parmesan and toss; set aside. In large pot over medium, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until shimmering. Add onion, fennel, kale stems and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and garlic. Cook, stirring until paste begins to brown and stick to the bottom of pot, about 1 minute. Add wine, thyme and pepper flakes, then cook, scraping up any browned bits, until liquid has almost evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans, kale leaves, Parmesan rind (if using), 5 cups water, 1 ½ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high, then reduce to medium and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until kale is very tender, 20-25 minutes. Remove and discard thyme and Parmesan rind (if used). Taste and season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls, top with croutons and the remaining Parmesan. If desired, drizzle a little oil on top. Serves 4-6.

An ‘outsider in an insider’s body’ In ‘Cyrano,’ Haley Bennett takes a different take on Roxanne By MICHAEL ORDONA Los Angeles Times

Edmond Rostand’s “Cyrano de Bergerac” is a classic outsider tale. Cyrano is brilliant, a poet, a romantic and the greatest swordsman anyone knows — yet because of his abnormally large proboscis, he’s the subject of ridicule (when out of earshot; who would dare insult him in front of his nose?). And he’s doomed to loneliness: He believes the woman he deeply loves, a beauty who fits right in with society, Roxanne, could never love him. Though the two are close friends, and one would think by now he would have come to realize she is at least mildly sapiosexual, she seems too perfect, too much a part of the structure that would never accept him, for them to happen. The actor playing the role of Roxanne in “Cyrano,” Joe Wright’s new film of the stage musical version by Erica Schmidt, has a different view. “I saw Roxanne as an outsider in an insider’s body,” says Haley Bennett. “She exists in a world of conformists and small-minded people. That’s expressed in the world created around her. She and Cyrano are cut from the same cloth and both color outside the lines. They’re not afraid to be different, and that’s why they’re friends. That’s expressed in the chaos she brings into every scene she’s in, her manner of dress. She has the same DNA as previous Roxannes, but I feel she’s a bit more chaotic and human and messy.” Bennett was already an established film performer (“Music and Lyrics,” “The Equalizer,” “The Magnificent Seven”) in her late 20s when she decided she wanted to try her hand at theater. Her agent sent her to a weeklong workshop of Schmidt’s musical, which featured songs by the band the National and starred Schmidt’s husband, the multiple-Emmywinning Peter Dinklage. Never having been in such a situation, Bennett was blown away. “It felt so safe and creative; it was a chance to be bold without

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track. “There are a lot of health benefits when you’re consuming more of this food pyramid with its unprocessed whole foods,” she said. “What tends to happen when patients go vegan is they get into all these processed meats and heavily processed foods and eat pretty poorly.”

IMAGE DESCRIPTION Just like omnivores, vegans who consume many processed or empty-calorie foods, like chips or sweets, run the risk of nutrient deficiencies. But even the most meticulous vegans should consider a supplement, she said. “When you go on a vegan diet, one of the issues is there isn’t enough vitamin B-12,” Hutter said. Animal products, including dairy, are natural sources of vitamin B-12, and some commercial products like breakfast cereals are fortified with it, but it is not found in plant foods. Without it, one might experience nerve damage and tingling, anemia, muscle weakness and more. Hutter recommends a visit

keeping cooked grains on hand and a bunch of roasted vegetables can easily be thrown together with beans and avocado for a quick meal that checks several boxes on the vegan pyramid. Pexels

with your doctor to determine your baseline level of B-12 and an appropriate supplement given your age, gender and other considerations. Those who avoid animal products also have to make sure to get enough protein, iron, fat and zinc. “It’s not just what you’re taking away, it’s what are you swapping it for?” Bonci said. “You can certainly live without animal products, but you have other needs.” Having started a vegan diet in the late 1990s, Gilbert knows the hurdles — and the payoffs — well. Five weeks after adopting the diet, her knee pain subsided, allowing a recreational return to ice skating. She acknowledges that her reaction to the dietary change does not represent everyone’s, but she uses her experience to guide others through speaking engagements, her website, yummyplants.com, and her book, “It’s Easy to Start Eating Vegan.”

“It’s not as hard as it seems, but that first step can be very overwhelming,” Gilbert said. “Make a list of what you normally eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner,” she tells novice vegans, including those giving Veganuary a go. “Go buy vegan swaps for those things because when you’re eating foods that are familiar to you, it’s a lot easier to make a change.” To avoid snacking on vegan junk food in her own kitchen, she washes celery stalks, smears peanut butter across them and refrigerates them in a covered container along with carrot sticks and other healthy munchables. She recommends keeping cooked grains on hand and a bunch of roasted vegetables, which can easily be thrown together with beans and maybe fresh cilantro, some vegan cheese and avocado for a quick meal that checks several boxes on the vegan pyramid. Though Veganuary

any consequences,” says Bennett, who marveled at the joys of rehearsal, both onstage and in Wright’s film. She calls her yearslong association with the role on stage and screen her version of “theater school.” “I fell in love with the material and everyone there.” It was a no-brainer for her when Schmidt invited her to join the fully mounted production. The main problem: Roxanne was a heavy singing role, and Bennett had “no musical background at all! I sang a bit in ‘Music and Lyrics,’ but they were fluffy pop songs,” she says, laughing. The “Cyrano” songs are unquestionably more demanding than that, and they were sung live during filming. “I worked with an incredible music teacher named Mary Hammond,” the former head of musical theater at London’s Royal Academy of Music. “I learned so much. What she teaches her students is how to tell a story with a song, rather than just sing it beautifully. That made me love doing the musical, rather than being afraid of it.” The National’s song score is often characterized by an intimacy Bennett says the medium of cinema allows. “Onstage, you’re singing out to the house, and you can lose that intimate feeling, making sure everyone in the back hears you. It was nice to reel that in. It’s not what you might hear on the radio, but the audience will experience the nuance and the emotion of the actors. I think that’s what sets this musical apart; it’s a heartbreaking quality. It’s what I love about the National’s music. You feel like you’re beside the performer, rather than behind a glass.” The music isn’t the only thing that sets “Cyrano” apart from previous versions of the tale (after all, there was a previous stage musical adaptation, with a libretto by Anthony Burgess, no less). In the new film (as onstage), Dinklage plays the role without a prosthetic nose. Yes, the actor’s short stature sets him apart, but the film is really getting at what Schmidt has referred to as an internal version of “the nose,” that seed of inferiority in most people that makes them question whether they’re worthy of love. advocates for a full vegan diet for 30 days, such a sudden shift may not work for everyone. For people who have struggled with eating disorders in the past and are thinking about trying vegan diets, both Bonci and Hutter advise caution. They said they would be concerned that any restrictive diet, including ruling out all animal products, could be too extreme for those who are vulnerable to disordered eating, and might trigger a recurrence. They also stay aware of a client’s financial position, since a vegan diet can become expensive without additional careful planning. Hutter sees benefits to a step-wise approach, becoming a vegetarian first while taking time to research foods, recipes and nutritional balance before taking the vegan plunge. When Gilbert made the change to veganism, it was estimated that fewer than 1% of Americans followed a vegan diet. It’s difficult to know how many people are vegan, but current estimates suggest it has grown to about 3% to 6% of the population now. Ms. Gilbert said she views any moves toward less animal-dependent diets, not just veganism, as progress. “I always say, ‘Do the best you can with what you have where you are,’” she said. “Every step that we take to reduce our consumption of animal products is better for the planet, better for our health, better for our carbon footprint and certainly better for the animals. “As we take our steps on this journey, go at your own pace.”