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Articles by Eloise Goldsmith
Group plans patrols to stymie sex trade
The anticrime and antiprostitution coalition Restore Roosevelt Avenue plans to deploy a “community patrol” to combat sex work along the commercial corridor, Democratic District Leader Hiram Monserrate said last Saturday. “We’re going to have people coming out at night, videotaping and taking pictures,” Monserrate told the Queens Chronicle.
Cash and trash are the talk of the board
Community Board 2 unanimously approved a 2027 fiscal year operational budget of $292,886 last Thursday evening, the vast majority of which will fund salaries for district office staff. The budget also includes $32,610 for items such as printing supplies and equipment rentals. The vote came after a presentation from CB 2 Treasurer Michael Zoorob about the operational budget and the district’s capital and expense requests. “It’s boring, but exciting,” said Chair Anatole Ashraf.
CB 1 moves to burst tennis bubble
Community Board 1 voted on Tuesday to send a letter to the city Parks Department opposing a plan to give management of some tennis courts at Astoria Park over to a private company during the winter months. The motion, which passed 30-2, came after the board heard from more than two dozen community members who oppose the scheme.
Board 3 ‘blindsided’ by development plan
A plan by a private equity firm to turn the parking lot next to the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott into more than 500 units of housing met stiff resistance from residents of Community District 3 last Thursday. The project is not subject to the city’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure, which gives community boards the chance to weigh in on new developments, according to Lin Zeng, director of the Department of City Planning’s Queens office.
CB 2 backs plans for new apartments
Members of Queen’s Community Board 2 voted to recommend the approval of rezoning proposals for three separate developments that would collectively add 548 units of housing on or near Queens Boulevard last Thursday evening. The board’s approval included a list of conditions for each development.
Rhinebeck’s Mirbeau Inn & Spa Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Hotel Pricing Practices
Mirbeau Inn & Spa is facing a lawsuit brought by customers who allege the facility engaged in deceptive pricing practices on its website. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Rhinebeck Supervisor Spinzia Shifts Course on Linwood, Floats Plan for Purchase to Turn Property Into a Park
Town Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia says that the Town wants to raise money from non-taxpayer sources to turn Linwood into a public park. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Rhinebeck Democratic Committee Puts Josh Pulver on November Ballot to Fill Out Allan Scherr’s Town Board Term
The Rhinebeck Democratic Committee selected Josh Pulver as its nominee for the November ballot to fill Allan Scherr’s unexpired term. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Rhinebeck Zoning Battle Brewing Over Mill Road Taproom As Neighbors Demand Planning Board Oversight
Neighbors of Ellerslie Stables owner Michael DeCola have filed an appeal with the Rhinebeck Zoning Board of Appeals. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Amanda Miller Turns Down Republican Effort to Draft Her to Be Town Supervisor Candidate in November
At the request of at least one Rhinebeck Republican, real estate attorney Amanda Miller briefly contemplated and ultimately declined a return to the Town Supervisor race as the GOP’s candidate in November. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Brookmeade Supporters Urge Zoning Board of Appeals to Allow Fundraising Events at the Facility
Thursday, July 16, 2026 Brookmeade Supporters Urge Zoning Board of Appeals to Allow Fundraising Events at the Facility Supporters, staff, and residents of the senior living and retirement community attended a Wednesday Zoning Board of Appeals hearing in Rhinebeck. You're out of guest articles! Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Rhinebeck Town Board Introduces Nine-Month Moratorium on Hospitality Developments; Rhinebeck Villa Hotels Likely Affected
The Rhinebeck Town Board proposed a new law on Wednesday that would pause nearly all hospitality developments in the Town. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Town of Rhinebeck Expands Eligibility for Property Tax Break to Seniors with Up to $50K Annual Income
The Rhinebeck Town Board unanimously enacted a new law on Monday raising the income eligibility for an existing property tax break for seniors. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
As Gold Prices Climb, Area Jewelers Adapt
As gold prices have increased, Hudson Valley jewelers have adapted by tweaking their designs, using other metals, and more. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Rhinebeck Villas Hotel Clears Major Hurdle as Planning Board Ends Environmental Review
The Rhinebeck Town Planning Board decided that the proposed Rhinebeck Villas hotel project on Route 9G does not require further environmental review. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Rhinebeck Bank Clears Key Vote in Push to Become Fully Stock-Owned
Rhinebeck Bank depositors and shareholders have voted to approve the conversion of the institution into a fully stock-holding company structure. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Couple Who Launched Their Lives in Rhinebeck Celebrate Their Platinum Jubilee
Monday, July 6, 2026 Couple Who Launched Their Lives in Rhinebeck Celebrate Their Platinum Jubilee Two Rhinebeck natives, Ann and Richard Siebold, are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. You're out of guest articles! Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Rhinecliff Amtrak Station Elevator Out Again Before Weekend Holiday Rush Amid Record Temperatures
The Rhinecliff Amtrak station’s single elevator was taken out of service this week amid a sweltering heatwave. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Mexican Grocery, Oaxaca Style, Opens in Rhinebeck, Bringing Authentic Ingredients to the Village
Guillermo Aco and his family friend Olga Garzón have opened a new Mexican grocery store in Rhinebeck Village. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Faces of Rhinebeck Veterans to Line Village Streets Under New ‘Hometown Heroes’ Banner Program
Friday, June 26, 2026 Faces of Rhinebeck Veterans to Line Village Streets Under New ‘Hometown Heroes’ Banner Program Rhinebeck Village plans to hang “Hometown Heroes” banners, like those pictured here in Germantown, on lampposts in the municipal parking lot. You're out of guest articles! Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Two Finalist Proposals, Both Featuring Boutique Hotels, Vie for Rhinebeck’s Linwood Estate
The Sisters of St. Ursula have narrowed their search for a buyer for the 51-acre Linwood Hudson River retreat to two finalists. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Rhinebeck Town Board to Appoint Former Member Josh Pulver to Fill Scherr Vacancy
The Rhinebeck Town Board will nominate former Board member Josh Pulver to fill the seat vacated by Allan Scherr through the end of December. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Rhinebeck Town Board Member Allan Scherr Resigns After 12 Years; Town Board to Vote on Temporary Replacement July 13
Longtime Rhinebeck Town Board member Allan Scherr, 86, resigned on Monday, creating a vacancy on the five-person governing body. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Owners to Demolish Rhinebeck’s Derelict Eveready Diner, Suggest Plan to Build a Beer-and-Burgers Restaurant
The owners of the Eveready Diner have plans to demolish the existing building and rebuild a family restaurant there. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Robert Stone Returns to Patty Hearst Story in Rhinebeck Screening
Throughout his career as a documentary filmmaker, Robert Stone has chronicled political violence, technological change, and social and political movements, often with a focus on key historical moments, such as the Iranian Revolution and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Throughout his career, Robert Stone has made films about critical moments in American history.
Federal Judge Rejects Bid to Free Rhinebeck Graduate Gerson Turcios, Held by ICE
A federal judge decided not to release Rhinebeck High School graduate Gerson Santamaria Turcios from U.S. Immigration and Enforcement Custody at a court hearing on Tuesday. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Radio Free Rhinecliff’s Friday Comedy Roast Leaves Few Egos Unscorched
Radio Free Rhinecliff held its first-ever comedy roast fundraiser on Friday evening. The event at the Morton Library, dubbed “the Roast of Rhinebeck,” was attended by about 100 people and spared few in its often off-color skewering of notable residents, institutions, and customs. Radio Free Rhinecliff held its first-ever comedy roast fundraiser on Friday evening. Rhinebeck Town Board Member Dana Colleen Peterson performed a song.
Rhinebeck Village Advances Lions Club Mini Park Project, Seeks Master Plan for Entire Park
Progress toward rehabbing the Lions Club Mini Park “kiddie area,” a play space geared toward children ages 2-5, advanced on multiple fronts at the Rhinebeck Village Board meeting on Tuesday. The Board unanimously passed a resolution setting a target date to finish the kiddie area by Memorial Day 2027 and appointed the Rhinebeck Village Parks Committee as the lead entity […]
Kingston Food Pantry Will Accept Dutchess County Residents As It Seeks to Meet Growing Need
People’s Place, a non-profit that operates a food pantry and a variety of other programs in Kingston, plans to open its doors to residents of Dutchess County. Executive Director Christine Hein said the decision was driven by an uptick in demand that began last September. Hein said that Dutchess County residents have sought out the People’s Place, but until this […]
Horse Trapped in Trailer on Route 9G Freed in Unusual Rescue Involving Firefighters, Troopers, and Vets
It was an eventful Monday for Shiloh, a horse from Rensselaerville who had the benefit of Rhinebeck veterinarians and local law enforcement to extract him from a very tight spot. The 2-year-old gelding was riding in a trailer from the Rhinebeck Equine veterinary hospital to his trainer in Clinton Corners when he wedged the front half of his body into […]
Last Call for The Kroeg? Rhinebeck Village’s Beloved Pub Could Soon Get New Owners
Most days, you can find Rhinebeck resident Todd Germann at The Kroeg, Rhinebeck Village’s neighborhood hole-in-the-wall pub known for its free comedy nights and live music. It’s a small space that fills quickly when there’s a major sports game playing on the two televisions perched on the walls. Union Street Brewing Co. of Hudson is in talks to purchase The Kroeg, Rhinebeck Village’s neighborhood pub.
Rhinebeck Bank Depositors Face June 28 Deadline to Weigh In on Proposed Stock Conversion
Less than four weeks remain for depositors to vote on a proposal for Rhinebeck Bank to convert to a fully stock-holding company structure. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Rhinecliff Amtrak Station Upgrades Back on Track After Feds Release Hold on $28 Million
Key upgrades to the Rhinecliff Amtrak station appear to be back on track after the Trump administration released its hold on funds that it froze a few months ago, according to the office of Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY). Key upgrades to the Rhinecliff Amtrak station appear to be back on track after the Trump administration released its hold on funds that it froze a few months ago, according to the office of Sen. Chuck Schumer.
Farm Brewery Proposed by Ellerslie Stables Owner in Rhinebeck Raises Questions about Town Oversight
Michael DeCola, owner of the Ellerslie Stables, presented initial plans to the Rhinebeck Planning Board Monday evening for a “farm brewery and taproom." Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
ICE Requests to Hold Jailed Immigrants Surge in Hudson Valley, But Dutchess County Says It’s Not Cooperating
Requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to county officials to hold immigrants detained in county jails beyond their release date rose across much of the Hudson Valley this past year. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Kingston Screening Revives Timely Documentary About Rhinebeck Lawyer Who Took On ICE During First Trump Administration
“Guerrilla Habeas,” a 39-minute documentary about two immigration lawyers working during the first Trump administration, will screen in Kingston on June 3. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Judge Dismisses Challenge to Hyde Park Law at Center of Six Senses Dispute, Says Rhinebeck Lacks Standing to Sue
A New York State Supreme Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Town of Rhinebeck and others challenging a Hyde Park law that cleared the way for the hotly contested Six Senses Hudson Valley retreat center to proceed.
With Precision and Pine, Tradesmen and Volunteers Recreate the Past at Two Historic Rhinebeck Properties
A group of dedicated community members has worked for decades to restore and preserve Rhinebeck’s Palatine Farmstead and Quitman House. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Rhinebeck High School Girls Junior Varsity Rowers Punch Ticket to Nationals in Breakout Season
Nine members of the girls junior varsity Rhinebeck Crew team are headed to a national championship in Tennessee on Friday and Saturday. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Rhinebeck Village to Unveil Long-Awaited Sidewalk Plans Linking Elementary School to Village Center
After months of work behind the scenes, Village officials are gearing up to unveil proposed designs for the long-awaited plan to build sidewalks linking Chancellor Livingston Elementary School and the heart of the Village. This stretch of Knollwood leading east to Chancellor Livingston School in Rhinebeck is slated to get a sidewalk under the long-awaited Safe Routes to School project.
Rhinebeck’s Gerson Turcios Loses Bid for Release After More Than Nine Months in ICE Custody, But the Legal Battle Continues
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Town of Rhinebeck Eyes New Water Districts As Major Leaks Create Concern About Aging Infrastructure
The Town of Rhinebeck is considering creating multiple water districts to ensure sufficient funds will be available to repair and replace old Village water system infrastructure that is located in the Town and serves Town residents. The Village’s municipal water system recently experienced a leak in the stream that flows underneath the Mount Rutsen Road Bridge in the Village.
End of an Eyesore? The Town of Rhinebeck Moves Toward Demolition of Derelict Eveready Diner
The Rhinebeck Town Board took an initial step toward demolishing the long-vacant, fire-damaged Eveready Diner on Route 9. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Rhinecliff Hotel Begins New Life With Hospitality-Foodie Power Couple As Operators
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Rhinecliff Hotel Begins New Life With Hospitality-Foodie Power Couple As Operators A local couple, Michaela Carpenter and Barry Dobesh, have signed a 10-year lease to operate the Rhinecliff Hotel. You're out of guest articles! Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Claw Comes Down on Annex as Former Bulkeley School Site Begins Transformation Into Rhinebeck Housing Development (with Video▶)
Demolition work has begun on the old Bulkeley Middle School in hopes of a completed redevelopment by 2028. Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
Rain Clears and Foodies Celebrate as Taste of Rhinebeck Draws Crowds for Fun and Friendly Competition (with Video▶)
Saturday, May 9, 2026 Rain Clears and Foodies Celebrate as Taste of Rhinebeck Draws Crowds for Fun and Friendly Competition (with Video▶) The Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Taste of Rhinebeck, a foodie crawl, on Wednesday to raise funds for local causes. You're out of guest articles! Don't worry. The Red Hook Daily Catch is still free for all readers. Please login below or Create A Free Account to access all our stories and to receive our daily and weekly newsletters.
New Parking Approved for Rhinecliff Hotel as Lease With New Operator Seen as “Imminent”
Real estate developer Elijah Bender secured conditional approval from the Rhinebeck Town Planning Board on Monday to add eight new parking spots to the Rhinecliff Hotel, the prime hospitality venue on the Hudson River that has been without a full-time operator since 2020. The Rhinecliff Hotel secured conditional Planning Board approval to add eight new onsite parking spaces. (Photo by Eloise Goldsmith) Adding more onsite parking has been essential to securing a new operator.
ICE Detains Two Men in Rhinebeck Village in Course of One Week, Advocates Say
Two men were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Village of Rhinebeck within the span of one week, according to the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM), a Hudson Valley-based immigrant advocacy organization. Two men were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Village of Rhinebeck within the span of one week.
Rhinebeck Middle-Schoolers Lead Push for Free Community Fridge Near Starr Library
Several Rhinebeck community members, including four 7th-graders at Bulkeley Middle School, hope to tackle food insecurity locally by launching a community fridge near Rhinebeck’s Starr Library later this year. A group of 7th graders at Bulkeley Middle School is leading a push to launch a community fridge in Rhinebeck.
Starr Library Shortfall Sparks Heated Clash Monday Evening at Rhinebeck Town Board Meeting
A discussion about how to resolve a budget deficit facing Starr Library devolved into a heated exchange between Town Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia, library leaders, and the audience at the Rhinebeck Town Board’s Monday night meeting. A discussion about how to resolve a budget deficit facing Starr Library devolved into a heated exchange between Town Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia (pictured here), library leaders, and the audience at the Rhinebeck Town Board’s Monday night meeting.
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