After questioning the Town of Rhinebeck’s contribution to the Village’s volunteer Rhinebeck Fire Department, Town Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia is now focused on another intermunicipal arrangement that she says needs correction. Rhinebeck Town Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia and Village Mayor Gary Bassett are at odds over the rate paid to the coordinator for the Hudson 7, a council devoted to protecting the Hudson River as a drinking water source. (Photo by Tony Adamis) Spinzia is concerned that the sole administrative staffer for the Hudson 7 intermunicipal council, Coordinator Rebecca Martin, is being overpaid. Along with several other communities that are part of...

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Newly released Department of Justice (DOJ) records provide additional information on Bard College President Leon Botstein's relationship with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including a visit to Epstein’s private Caribbean island, multiple invitations for Epstein to attend events at Bard, and helping one of filmmaker Woody Allen’s daughters gain entrance to Bard at Epstein’s request. Bard College President Leon Botstein, right, met with sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein at Bard in 2013, hoping to procure a donation for the college. (Photo from the Epstein files) The records are part of a trove of roughly 3 million documents released last week...

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Bob died at home on Feb. 2, 2026. He was born in 1940 in Geneva, New York. His father Joseph died when Bob was 16 years old, and his mother took him and his two sisters on an adventurous road trip from Geneva to California and back. After a couple of years of college, Bob joined the Army. He graduated from Ithaca College, where he met his wife, Cynthia. They raised four children. After working for the State of New York, Bob started a second career as a zoning enforcement officer and building inspector for local Hudson Valley communities, where...

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Mayetta Catherine (Keenan) Leonard died on Jan. 31, 2026. She was born on Aug. 20, 1928, to Irish immigrants Eugene and Helen Keenan of Manhattan. She attended Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and the Academy of the Sacred Heart of Mary on Park Terrace. After graduating, May worked at Macy’s and the Equitable Life Insurance Company. She married Arthur “Art” Leonard at Good Shepherd Church in Manhattan in 1952. May and Artie raised their family at Saint Angela Merici Parish in the Bronx and then at St. Mary’s Church in Dumont, NJ. In 1974, they moved to Mahopac, NY, joining...

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Alphonso F. LaBarbera, 84 of Staten Island and a previous resident of Tivoli, died on January 30th, 2026. Born on Nov. 9, 1941, Alphonso was the son of the late Alphonso and Margaret (Fredericks) LaBarbera. A man of many trades, Alphonso worked as kitchen help for Manny's Restaurant in Red Hook, the Police Athletic League in New York City, Renew Carpets Company in the Bronx, and for John J. Doody and Sons Hardware Store in Staten Island. A devout Catholic, Alphonso held his faith close to him and maintained his relationship with the church throughout his life. Alphonso is survived...

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Maxine MacAdam of Kingston and Rhinebeck died unexpectedly on Jan. 30, 2026. Maxine was born on June 3, 1953, in Pleasantville, NY. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. She stayed connected to her family and friends, calling them frequently. She is remembered as an all-around people person who loved her bible, music, cats, and being outside enjoying nature. Maxine is survived by her daughter Jessica and her husband, Jeffrey; her granddaughter, Olivia, and her grand dogs; her siblings, Alisa Bengelsdorf and Seth (Diana Schaefer) Bengelsdorf; and extended family. Maxine will be cremated at the Burnett and White Funeral...

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Maxine MacAdam of Kingston and Rhinebeck died unexpectedly on Jan. 30, 2026. Maxine was born on June 3, 1953, in Pleasantville, NY. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. She stayed connected to her family and friends, calling them frequently. She is remembered as an all-around people person who loved her bible, music, cats, and being outside enjoying nature. Maxine is survived by her daughter Jessica and her husband, Jeffrey; her granddaughter, Olivia, and her grand dogs; her siblings, Alisa Bengelsdorf and Seth (Diana Schaefer) Bengelsdorf; and extended family. Maxine will be cremated at the Burnett and White Funeral...

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A new winery crafting licensed fruit wines and cider for Hudson Valley residents plans to begin operations on the Greig Farm property in Upper Red Hook this spring. Fruit wines are made from the fermentation of fruits other than grapes. Daniel Liebel and Harrison Foreman are launching a new fruit wine and cider production facility in Red Hook this spring. (Photo by Athan Yanos) Daniel Liebel and Harrison Forman, business partners at The Root Cellar Winery, will purchase fruit exclusively from local farms, buying produce that cannot be sold at retail due to cosmetic imperfections. “There's a saying in cider...

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After eight years searching for a new owner to take the reins at Charlie O’s Bar and Grill, longtime owner Mike Lueck last week finally sold his restaurant to a young couple from Rhinebeck who plan to preserve the heart and soul of the institution while making several updates to broaden its reach. After eight years on the market, Charlie O’s Bar and Grill was finally purchased last week by Jason and Nicole Chauvin. (Photo by Athan Yanos) Just one day after they closed on the property, Jason and Nicole Chauvin reopened the restaurant. They are still developing a business...

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Nico Dentico #3 of Rhinebeck handles the ball. Enjoy our photo gallery of the Millbrook vs. Rhinebeck Varsity Boy's Basketball game on Jan. 23, 2026, with images shot by Caswell LaRose. Millbrook defeated Rhinebeck with a final score of 36-33.

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