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Rhinebeck Divided: Chamber and Town Clash Over Occupancy Tax

Episode 37: Rhinebeck Divided: Chamber and Town Clash Over Occupancy Tax

Rhinebeck's town board wants a 3% hotel tax. The Chamber of Commerce says no way. Reporter Eloise Goldsmith breaks down the battle and the bad blood.

Show notes

Welcome to the first episode of 'The Catch Up' for 2026! The main focus of this episode is the recent tensions in Rhinebeck between the town board and the Chamber of Commerce over a proposed 3% occupancy tax on short-term stays. Rhinebeck reporter Eloise Goldsmith provides give the background on the letters exchanged, the key figures involved, and the interpersonal conflicts between supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia and Chamber president Luciano Valdivia.

Produced by Emily Sachar, Walter Mullin, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud at the Radio Free Rhinecilff studio

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Eloise Goldsmith

Eloise Goldsmith

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