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For years, Ian Gindes thought of his two callings in life — as a concert pianist and a member of the U.S. Army — as separate from one another. Then, inspiration struck. Coming to Bard’s Fisher Center on Veterans Day, “Letters From the Front” is a song cycle based on letters sent to and from American soldiers throughout the country’s military history, from the Revolution to the 1990-91 Gulf War. (Photo courtesy of Ian Gindes) “Letters From the Front,” coming to Bard’s Fisher Center on Veterans Day, is a song cycle based on letters sent to and from American soldiers...

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We are committed to encouraging respectful conversations about the news we publish. We cannot include every comment in this feature, and some comments have been edited for brevity and/or clarity. Follow the link to each article or visit our Facebook and Instagram pages for the full text of all comments. Here's a link to our guidelines for comments. Letters to the Editor: At the village meetings I attended the word affordability comes up. The word affordability is hypocritical when it comes to the implementation of the sewer experiment. On 10/21/2026 I attended the village meeting regarding the village sewer system....

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Audrey Ann Anderson Mondello died Oct. 29, 2026. She was born in Brooklyn on July 2, 1933, to Frederick “Edward” and Josephine Anderson. The youngest of five children, Audrey built her life around her Catholic faith and her family. Her brother Ralph introduced her to future husband Carl Mondello, and the two married and welcomed 12 children: Carl Jr.(Marie), Richard, Marianne, Diane, Joseph, John (Laura), Michael (Andrea), Catherine (Tim), Terese (Karl), Paul (Teresa), Margaret (Dan), and Mark Joseph. Audrey and Carl moved their family to Elizaville, where Audrey rediscovered her childhood love of horseback riding. She taught her children to...

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Santino J. Chiacchia of Red Hook died Oct. 27, 2026, at Northern Dutchess Hospital. He was born Dec. 11, 1935, in Mount Kisco, to William Biase Chiacchia Sr. and Anna (DiScioscia) Chiacchia. He married Dolores A. (Herlihy) Chiacchia in 1956 at St. Francis Church in Mount Kisco and they were married for 64 years. Santino worked at the Grand Union warehouse in Bedford Hills by night and drove a Bedford Hills bus during the day, then worked as a mechanic at White Plains Ford. He and his brother, Mario, established Haines Road Service Center in Bedford Hills, and Santino worked...

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The flash of lime-green sneakers, the soft clunk of helmets and shoulder pads and shouts driven by pure adrenaline were a testament to a season of hard work. The joy felt by the budding football players was palpable on the practice field Thursday as they prepared for the playoffs following an undefeated season. The Red Hook Red Raiders, a team of 29 kids between the ages of 10 and 12, have won all eight games of their regular season. (Photo by Tony Adamis) The Red Hook Red Raiders, a team of 29 kids between the ages of 10 and 12,...

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Jennifer Anne Jordan Griffin of Germantown died Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at Vassar Brothers Hospital.  Jenn was born May 12, 1969, in Manhasset, New York, to Philip A. and Bernice Rubenau Jordan. When Jenn was four, the family moved to Tivoli, where she grew up running through fields and staying out of the house so her mother, who worked nights, could sleep.  Jenn married her husband, Buck, twice – once in a civil ceremony in early 1991 before he was deployed during Operation Desert Storm, and again at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Tivoli later the same year.  Jenn and...

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In this week’s episode of The Catch-Up, Editor Emily Sachar and reporter Matt Moment discuss the future of music at Bard after its former President Leon Botstein's resignation. Over five decades, Botstein helped turn Bard into a major cultural destination, a place to hear a young orchestra discover a neglected opera, or spend a summer weekend immersed in a composer's world. Now that he's relinquished all of his roles at the college, what will happen to the concerts? Who will champion these programs, raise the money, and shape what audiences hear next? Listen to the podcast here. Read the transcript...

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The Red Hook Red Raiders have won all eight games of their regular season. (Photo by Tony Adamis) The Red Hook Red Raiders, a team of 29 kids between the ages of 10 and 12, have won all eight games of their regular season in the Mid-Hudson Youth Football League, but their success on the field is only part of what makes the team special, according to coaches, parents, and players. Enjoy our photo gallery of their 10/29 practice featuring photos by Tony Adamis.

https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/athletes-in-action-red-hook-raiders-football-practice-oct-29-2026/

Rhinebeck's .9 million plan to build a bike and pedestrian path connecting the Village of Rhinebeck and the hamlet of Rhinecliff faces an uncertain future after the Town failed to secure a federal grant that would have covered roughly 80% of its cost. Rhinebeck's .9 million plan to build a bike and pedestrian path connecting the village of Rhinebeck and the hamlet of Rhinecliff faces an uncertain future after the Town failed to secure a federal grant that would have covered roughly 80% of the cost. (Image courtesy of Parcel Access) Town Board Member Dana Colleen Peterson, who has spearheaded...

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Rhinebeck Resident Appointed New Head of Olana State Historic SiteA well-regarded art curator from Rhinebeck has been named the new director of the Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, working alongside Sean Sawyer, who continues as director of the Olana Partnership. Olana State Historic Site has named Rhinebeck art curator Fabienne Powell as its new director. (Photo courtesy of Olana State Historic Site) Fabienne Powell, who has extensive experience in art curation, preservation, and conservation, will take the helm as director, working alongside Sean Sawyer, President of the Olana Partnership. Olana is the historic estate of artist Frederic Church, which...

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