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Elevator Breakdown at Rhinecliff Amtrak: A First-Hand Account

Aug 12, 2025 • 32 minutes

Episode 18: Elevator Breakdown at Rhinecliff Amtrak: A First-Hand Account

In this episode, publisher Walter Mullen becomes part of the news as guest Linda Hemphill shares her harrowing elevator trap at Rhinecliff Amtrak Station. Plus, Duchess County Fair preview.

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News Roundup: Immigration Case, Sewer Projects, and Media Funding

Aug 5, 2025 • 32 minutes

Episode 17: News Roundup: Immigration Case, Sewer Projects, and Media Funding

Publisher Walter Mullen and editor Emily Sachar discuss Gerson Turcios' rejected immigration appeal, Red Hook sewer projects, and potential public broadcasting defunding impacts.

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Rhinebeck Rallies: Neighbors Unite to Save Gerson, a Cherished Community Member

Jul 30, 2025 • 25 minutes

Episode 16: Rhinebeck Rallies: Neighbors Unite to Save Gerson, a Cherished Community Member

Walter Mullen & Emily Sachar discuss Gerson Turcios, a 23-yr-old Honduran arrested by ICE in Rhinebeck. Reporter Claire Greenberger covers community reaction & his Manhattan court hearing where Judge Abrams granted 1-week extension.

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The Red Hook Caucus Redo and Community Response to ICE Detention

Jul 22, 2025 • 31 minutes

Episode 15: The Red Hook Caucus Redo and Community Response to ICE Detention

Red Hook's Democratic Caucus redo, affordable housing disputes, and community advocacy efforts supporting detained Rhinebeck resident Gerson Turcios

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Special Episode - Red Hook's Eminent Domain Controversy: Inside the 3-2 Vote

Jul 17, 2025 • 27 minutes

Episode 14: Special Episode - Red Hook's Eminent Domain Controversy: Inside the 3-2 Vote

In this special episode, Walter Mullen and Emily Sachar break down the controversial Red Hook Town Board meeting where members voted 3-2 to use eminent domain to seize the private Red Hook Boat Club, sparking community outrage and legal battles.

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From Cold Cases to Caucuses: Hudson Valley Update

Jul 15, 2025 • 35 minutes

Episode 13: From Cold Cases to Caucuses: Hudson Valley Update

Walter Mullen and Emily Sachar discuss local Hudson Valley stories including a renewed investigation into a 1993 murder case, a restaurant owner's arrest, Rhinebeck's proposed micro-transit system, and Red Hook's upcoming Democratic caucus do-over.

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Behind the Headlines: Six Senses Debate and Local News Roundup

Jul 8, 2025 • 32 minutes

Episode 12: Behind the Headlines: Six Senses Debate and Local News Roundup

A discussion of the divisive Six Senses resort proposal in the Town of Clinton, local political updates, and community news.

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