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In hour four, can you fish in the Hudson River? Hoch is preparing for some Bulls action tonight. From the Oscars to In N Out. Plus, an upgrade to a legendary snack.

The BIT Improv Comedy Network – Mainstage Professor Michael Delaney Visits Dobbs Ferry This month on Mainstage, host Billy Merritt welcomes longtime collaborator and improv legend Professor Michael Delaney to talk about one very specific place: Dobbs Ferry, New York. What begins as a casual conversation about a small Hudson River town quickly spirals into a wildly improvised audio adventure featuring cursed skeletons, extremely unreliable restaurant hours, entrepreneurial ghosts, and a Dalmatian with a Revolutionary War résumé. Michael shares stories from his years living in Dobbs Ferry, raising a kid outside New York City, biking the Croton Aqueduct, and navigating the town's mysterious dining scene (including a sushi restaurant that specializes in being closed). From there, the Mainstage ensemble builds an entire comedic universe inspired by the town's lore. In This Episode Billy Merritt interviews Professor Michael Delaney about life in Dobbs Ferry The Croton Aqueduct, Hudson River history, and the town's Revolutionary War connections The legend of Sushi Mike's — the sushi restaurant that may or may not ever be open Ernesto the tomato-growing landlord A cursed British skeleton named Derek searching for closure A paranormal podcast investigating the town's supernatural problems Firehouse drama between jealous Dalmatians Graveyard rubbings, haunted cats, and questionable tourism opportunities A desperate mission to obtain sushi and lift an ancient curse from the town Apologies The BIT Comedy Network apologizes to the residents of Dobbs Ferry, the Hudson River Valley, George Washington, Martha Washington, British soldiers of the Revolutionary War, cursed skeletons, Dalmatians, the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department, Croton Aqueduct engineers, Ernesto, people sensitive to onions, paranormal podcasters, cursed cats, parents of skeleton-collecting children, and anyone who tried to get a reservation at Sushi Mike's. Credits Director and Creator: Billy Merritt Producer, Editor & Graphics: Hill Kane Featuring: Michael Delaney Billy Merrit Amber Bellsdale Daniel Belum Dean Aisles Don Slovin Flannery Wilson Hill Kane J. Jaramillo Jason Luna Jim Tripp Music: "Shark Bait" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by the late, great Peter Miller Hosting: Libsyn "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. © 2024–2026 Billy Merritt. All rights reserved. Inquiries: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com

Suicide barriers planned for Bear Mountain Lorraine Lein once again found herself standing on the Bear Mountain Bridge on June 30. On that day in 2023, she visited the bridge with her son, Jake Simmons. On the same day last year, she carried a picture of the teenager framed in cardboard and a bouquet of flowers that she wired to one of the bridge's rails. On the cardboard, she wrote two dates: May 1, 2006, the day of Jake's birth, and June 30, 2023, the day he jumped from the bridge. By the end of 2028, Lein should have something to celebrate at the bridge: the installation of mesh fencing that advocates believe would have prevented the deaths of Jake and other people who have used the Bear Mountain and Newburgh-Beacon bridges, and three other spans owned by the New York State Bridge Authority, to take their own lives. The fencing is part of a $93.8 million contract NYSBA approved last month for the redecking of the Bear Mountain Bridge. When Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the project on Feb. 25, her press release mentioned the fencing but not the lobbying by Lein and groups like the American Foundation for the Prevention of Suicide. Lein brought an urn with Jake's ashes to a NYSBA board meeting in 2024. She also described June 30, 2023: driving Jake, 17 years old and distraught over a girlfriend's infidelity, to Bear Mountain State Park for a mood-elevating hike; Jake fleeing after they arrived; police cars speeding to the Bear Mountain Bridge; begging an officer blocking her path to give her access to where Jake jumped. NYSBA said on Feb. 25 that the fencing "marks an important milestone" in its "longstanding commitment to public safety and mental health awareness." Lein said she is "ecstatic" about the barriers, but "sad that it took so much pressure and so long and so many people to die" before the authority agreed to install fencing. Now the goal, she said, is to get barriers installed at the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge and NYSBA's three other Hudson River spans, the Kingston-Rhinecliff, Mid-Hudson and Rip Van Winkle bridges. "It will stop people from dying," said Lein. On the day Jake jumped, NYSBA's bridges were outfitted with emergency phones, security cameras that were monitored at an around-the-clock command center and security guards. The agency also required that bridge workers be trained in preventing suicides. Despite those measures, people continue to jump. Alongside Jake's image, Lein wrote "24 more deaths, 6/23-6/25" in reference to the number of suicides on NYSBA bridges since Jake's. Sean Gerow, who chairs the Hudson Valley/Westchester County chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and is associate executive director for the Mental Health Association in Orange County, said he has trained "probably 90 percent" of NYSBA's bridge workers in suicide prevention. Those workers have prevented people from jumping, but fencing "is probably the biggest thing that we can do to save lives as well," he said. Clare Redden's master's thesis at Teachers College, Columbia University, argued for barriers on NYSBA bridges, drawing inspiration from an actual incident. While rowing in the Hudson River in 2022, Redden encountered a 19-year-old man who had jumped from the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. As he clung to the tip of her rowboat, said Redden, he kept repeating: "I don't know what happened, I don't know what happened; I think I jumped." Redden, who is AFSP's advocacy chair, cites a study from the 1970s in which a researcher tracked people who had been prevented from jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco; he found that only 10 percent went on to kill themselves, belying an argument that people will just find another way if prevented from jumping. "It's a big deal," she said of fencing. "Short of a gun, a bridge is the second-most-lethal means for suicide, and reducing access to the utilization of that means prevents that suicide from occurring." NYSBA operates on tolls collected at its bridges. In Ma...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, another win for the Gateway Tunnel project after an Appeals court sided with New Jersey and New York, rejecting the Trump Administration's request to once again halt payments for the Hudson River tunnel.   Plus, as the war in Iran continues, costs are rising here at home. We'll look at what's happening overseas and the global impact it's having.   Also, Governor Sherrill announced a record spending plan for the state - driven in part by cuts from the federal government.   And, school districts got their allocations today, according to the school funding formula. We'll look at who gained, and who lost. 

ABOUT JESSICA: Jessica Lappin is the President of the Alliance for Downtown New York. The organization manages one of the largest Business Improvement Districts (BID) in the country and provides sanitation and public safety services downtown, serves the street homeless, runs a free bus service, and uses research and marketing to generally advance Lower Manhattan as a global model of a 21st century Central Business District. Lappin also serves as the President of its sister organization, the Downtown Lower Manhattan Association, founded in 1958 by David Rockefeller. ABOUT THE DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE: The mission of the Alliance for Downtown New York is to provide service, advocacy, research and information to advance Lower Manhattan as a global model of a 21st century Central Business District for businesses, residents and visitors. The Downtown Alliance manages the Downtown-Lower Manhattan Business Improvement District (BID), serving an area that roughly covers everything south of City Hall and along three waterfronts (East River, Hudson River and NY Harbor). ABOUT PETER Peter-Christian Aigner is an historian of twentieth-century America. Dr. Aigner has published essays in The Nation, The Atlantic and The New Republic, presented original research on a variety of topics before numerous professional academic associations, worked for several years as the Journal of the History of Ideas's assistant editor, and hosted a podcast on urban history for the New Books Network. Prior to being named The Gotham Center's acting director (2016-2019), he served as the organization's administrator, during which time he spearheaded the redesign of its website and the creation of several new features, including the noted semiweekly digital publication Gotham. ABOUT THE REVOLUTIONARY TRAIL APP: The NYC Revolutionary Trail app is a free multimedia walking tour developed by The Gotham Center for New York City History that explores Lower Manhattan's pivotal role in the American Revolution (1763–1789). The 90-minute tour features audio, video, and historical, site-specific narratives, covering locations from The Battery to Federal Hall.

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your AI-powered meteorologist bringing real-time insights with zero human bias. Let's talk New York weather!So folks, we've got quite the setup happening over the Big Apple right now. Dense fog is absolutely blanketing the city this morning, and visibility is rough out there. I'm not trying to fog your plans, but seriously, be careful if you're commuting. We're looking at a forty percent chance of showers overnight with temperatures holding steady around fifty-one degrees Fahrenheit. Southwest winds at about nine miles per hour, so it's not windy, but the fog is definitely the main character today.Now here's where things get interesting. We've got a system moving through that'll clear things out by Sunday morning. Sunday starts with a thirty percent chance of showers before eleven in the morning, then that dense fog should burn off. Mostly cloudy skies after, with highs near sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit. West winds ten to fourteen miles per hour. Beautiful stuff follows on Monday with sunny skies and highs around sixty-four degrees Fahrenheit.But here's what's got me excited. Later in the week, we're tracking a low-pressure system that could bring meaningful rain Thursday. Showers likely after eight in the morning with a seventy percent chance of precipitation. Before you groan, this is actually the kind of weather system that gets meteorologists like me out of bed!Now for our Weather Playbook segment. Let's talk about something called wind shear. That's the change in wind speed and direction at different altitudes. It's crucial for severe weather development because it can make storms rotate and potentially spawn tornadoes. Basically, when you have strong winds pushing at different heights, it creates this invisible spinning motion in the atmosphere. Pretty wild stuff!Here's your three-day breakdown. Sunday stays mostly cloudy with that fog clearing and highs near sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit. Monday turns absolutely gorgeous with sunny skies and sixty-four degrees Fahrenheit. By Tuesday, mostly sunny again with highs near sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit.Remember to grab an umbrella before Thursday rolls around because that rain's coming, and you don't want to get caught looking like you just took a swim in the Hudson River.Thanks so much for listening, everyone. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an update. This has been a Quiet Please production, and you can learn more at quietplease dot ai!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

A plane landed safely in the Hudson River.

The line at the car wash was long, but it was sooooo worth the wait yesterday! Truck was absolutely filthy. I see some rain in the forecast tomorrow. Might even get a thunderstorm! It's Hypothetical Thursday on the show, so we asked each other hypothetical questions this morning. Jean's question was: "Would you rather have to grill 100% of your food or microwave it all?" Brian's question was: "What would be the worst thing to be allergic to?" Sadly, Office Cora was sick this morning, but we still hooked you up with some things to do in the 715 this weekend. In the news this morning, and update on the search for Nancy Grace, the Wendy's CEO has thrown his hat into the "burger taste-testing" arena, a recall on frozen items from Trader Joe's, and a proposal to ban cell phones in classrooms in Wisconsin. In sports, the Bucks lost again last night, the Badgers handily beat Maryland, an update on the World Baseball Classic, and legendary college football coach Lou Holtz died yesterday. And did you see this ref get punched at a college basketball game last night? Elsewhere in sports, a Bears player retires unexpectedly, the NFL announced the opponents for this upcoming season's Hall of Fame game, and Dick Vitale is going to be on the call for one of the First Four men's basketball games in the March Madness tourney. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight, and we also discussed what happened on Survivor last night(dude shit himself). Also, a possible Sphere being built in Nashville? Did you hear about the "mini miracle" on the Hudson River from a few days ago? Same scenario, just on a smaller scale as the original "Miracle on the Hudson" from 2009. A dog that spent most of her life at a shelter in Tennessee is now going to her fur-ever home, and a cat in Ireland that was missing for two weeks was just found in the wall of the home! Is this the saddest story of all time? An 82-year-old man who fought to get a traffic light installed at the intersection where his wife was killed in 2024 died on Monday in a car crash in the very same place. The traffic light was never added. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a "cool mom" in Utah who was arrested after she allegedly served alcohol to numerous children at a birthday party last weekend, a bar in Pittsburgh got an unwelcome guest last weekend, a woman in Canada who has run afoul of the Spice Girls, and a #FloridaWoman who got arrested for DUI and punched a cop in the face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A horrific discovery made by a dog walker as two young Black girls are found dead in suitcases buried in shallow graves in Ohio. A South Florida man pleads guilty in federal court to distributing sexually violent videos showing monkeys being tortured, mutilated, and burned. A flight instructor and his teenage student survive a dramatic emergency landing after their small plane lost power and crash-landed in the icy Hudson River. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode: US-Israeli bombardment of Iran intensifies, as Tehran vows to destroy Mideast infrastructure. Declan Coady was one of the servicemembers killed in Kuwait. His family is still trying to process the devastating news. Noem blames 'violent protesters' for Minneapolis chaos under tough questioning in Senate hearing. Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff. There was no clear winner for the Texas Senate Republican nomination.. US soldiers who died in Iran war remembered as devoted parents and reservists. US soldiers were killed in Iranian drone strike on operations center at Kuwait civilian port. Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends. Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limbo. Anxious travelers scramble as Iran war strands tens of thousands across the Middle East. Israel steps up airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran widens its response across the region. Anxious travelers scramble as Iran war strands tens of thousands across the Middle East. Primary voters head to the polls in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas. 2 men arrested in Cincinnati nightclub shooting are facing federal charges. Georgia school shooting suspect’s father convicted of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter. Small plane makes emergency landing in frigid Hudson River and the 2 people aboard swim to safety. Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher. An Oscar race that looked like a runaway may be a close call, after all. Cleveland gets its revenge against the East’s top team, the nation’s hottest men’s college hoops team improves to 30-0, a former MLB All-Star is suspended for a full season for PED use, Team USA warms up for the WBC with a blowout win, a star quarterback is getting released and other NFL roster moves. Atlanta Braves' Jurickson Profar suspended for 2026 season following second positive drug test. Rahm says European tour is 'extorting' LIV players by making them play more events to rejoin tour. With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence. Spain's Sánchez stands firm on opposition to war in Iran despite Trump's trade threat. Explosions heard in Tehran and Jerusalem on fifth day of war. A son of Iran's late supreme leader is a possible candidate to replace his father as war rages. Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

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Marc Cox opens Hour 2 with a discussion on Iran's looming threats, emphasizing U.S. strategic responses and historical context from 1979 to today. He transitions to midterm election primaries with Tanya J. Powers, breaking down key Senate and congressional races in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas, including voter turnout and potential runoffs. The hour closes with the “In Other News” segment, highlighting a live owl in a New York antique shop, a miraculous Hudson River plane escape, a $26 million company cash giveaway, and quirky pop culture moments involving Flavor Flav and Cardi B. Hashtags: #IranThreats #MidtermElections #TanyaJPowers #TexasSenate #NorthCarolina #Arkansas #InOtherNews #PopCulture #HumanInterest

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a small plane makes emergency landing in frigid Hudson River Monday.

Our Hudson Valley team has the latest on a small plane that made an emergency landing in the Hudson River near Newburgh Monday night. Our digital team dug into some census data and found that it's showing big population shifts across the Capital Region and Hudson Valley since the pandemic. We're really excited about some warmer weather coming up later this week, but winter is not done with us yet. Read more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tue, Mar 3 1:03 AM → 1:44 AM Plane crash of a small general aviation cessna into the Hudson RiverNewburgh NY. Two souls on board only minor injuries. Radio Systems: - Orange County N.Y. P25 TRS

Mike Perry is the founder and chief creative officer of Tavern, a branding and packaging agency based in Brooklyn focused on food, beverage, hospitality, and sports. ~ With over 15 years cutting across NBC Sports, Hendricks Gin, Budweiser, TikTok, and beyond, Mike has developed a philosophy as richly layered as the brands he works on — one rooted in subculture, source material, and a relentless pursuit of what he calls "modern heritage."In this episode, Radim and Mike explore what it truly means to build something timeless in an industry obsessed with trends. From his punk-poster origins to floating an inflatable pigeon down the Hudson River for New York City Football Club, Mike reveals how chaos, curiosity, and hospitality form the connective tissue of great brand work.Key Takeaways:Subculture is the source of all icons. You need the chaos of punk rock, the feral physicality of real-world experience, to fuel brand work that actually resonates, and Pinterest boards will never replace it.Modern heritage is a philosophy built on tension. Holding heritage and modernity in productive conflict — never resolving it too neatly — is what creates brand work that lasts beyond the next trend cycle.The MAYA principle (Most Advanced Yet Acceptable) applies to branding as much as architecture. Push far enough to surprise, but stay grounded enough to be understood.Designers are the true brand guardians. Brand managers rotate every two to three years; agencies stay for decades. That longevity is a responsibility, not just a relationship.If you're chasing trends, you're already late. By the time an activation is built around a trend, the trend is usually over, leaving brands looking worse than if they'd never tried.Brand worlds should become universes. The goal isn't a rebrand every two years. It's a platform so strong that every new person who touches it can only build outward, never backwards.Three equities and a truth. Not trends. Find what the brand genuinely owns, ground it in something real, and build from there. Daring Creativity. Podcast with Radim Malinic daringcreativity.com | desk@daringcreativity.com Books by Radim Malinic Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFcFree audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobookBook bundles https://novemberuniverse.co.ukLux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off)November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)

Despite legal barriers, persistent talk about restart When the Indian Point nuclear power plant south of Philipstown shut down in 2021, its legal obligations were clear: It could not restart, nor could any new nuclear power be generated there, without the unanimous consent of the Village of Buchanan, the Town of Cortlandt, Westchester County, New York State and the Hendrick Hudson School District. Despite that high bar, the insistence by county and state officials that they will never allow nuclear power to be generated at the site, and the fact that the plant is being dismantled, the possibility of Indian Point reopening continues to surface. The question came up again at the Feb. 19 meeting of the Indian Point Decommissioning Oversight Board (DOB) after a video was posted online of a plant worker saying that the decommissioning of one part of the plant was on hold due to a possible restart. The video was shot by Andrew Walker, aka Radioactive Drew. On his YouTube channel, which has nearly 100,000 subscribers, Walker shares his documentaries about the world's most radioactive places. In a three-part video that premiered last month, Walker was given a tour of Indian Point by two longtime employees. When visiting the turbines at Reactor 3, Walker asks Brent Magurno, a radiation protection supervisor, "With the whole possible restart that's on the table of this place happening, no work has been done to take these out of service, right?" "Initially, yes," said Magurno. "But then we stopped once the question was asked about restarting, and so we're not proceeding until we get the final answer on that on this side of the plant." A few minutes later, decommissioning supervisor Brian Vangor noted that, because of an ongoing legal dispute over whether Holtec can discharge radioactive wastewater into the Hudson River, some equipment the plant could theoretically use if it were to reopen remains in place. "Many more things would be taken apart if the water in some of those pools I told you about was gone," he said. "New York State did us a little bit of a favor. Rare, but they did us a favor." Holtec International, the company responsible for decommissioning, has said it has no plans to reopen Indian Point. When DOB chair Tom Congdon asked Holtec's Matt Johnson at the Feb. 19 meeting if the video meant its plans had changed, he replied that Magurno's comment was "categorically false and incorrect." "We have not started work on the turbines based on our schedule and our resources," Johnson said. "My opinion is that it was somebody who was excited and showing our plant and maybe got a little ahead of himself and used a poor choice of words, so that is not what Holtec intends to put out there." Johnson said that he did not know when the turbines were scheduled for removal, but that it would not be in the next year. "We don't have any plans to restart at this time," he said. "If for some reason that came about, obviously there would be major changes to decommissioning, because we wouldn't be able to do that with funds from the decommissioning trust fund." Dana Levenberg, a state Assembly Member who sits on the board and whose district includes Philipstown, said that "this kind of stuff obviously makes the community trust you less." "You tell us one thing at the DOB meeting, and then we hear something else in a video, and people go crazy," she said. "We don't need that. We need reassurances and assurances and proof on paper, in writing, signed documents that says what your plan is, when you're going to do this, when you're going to do that, and you need to stick to it." In September, Kelly Trice, the president of Holtec International, said that Indian Point could be restarted in four years for $8 billion to $10 billion. At a DOB meeting a few weeks later, Holtec's Patrick O'Brien said that Trice was speaking theoretically because the federal Department of Energy had asked all shuttered nuclear plants for estimates of what it would take ...

Construction on the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project that aims to build a new set of train tunnels under the Hudson River shut down earlier this month after the Trump administration froze federal funding. More than a thousand workers were forced to walk off the job. A federal judge ordered the money released and crews are preparing to restart the work, but the case is still moving through the federal court system. WNYC transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse explain how the project became a political flashpoint, what the pause revealed about federal funding and what it means for the commuters who rely on the aging tunnels every day.

Eleanor Thompson, 79, the first Black member elected to the Beacon City Council, died Jan. 17. She was born April 23, 1946, the daughter of Rosalee Thompson, who in 1962 moved from Charleston, South Carolina, to New York City to provide opportunities for her daughters, Eleanor and Vera. Rosalee died in 2019. Eleanor earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Lehman College and, in 2000, a master's degree in education from Columbia University. She was a schoolteacher in New York City before moving to Beacon. After selling real estate for 18 years, she retired to Texas in 2010. Eleanor was elected as a Democrat in November 2001 to represent Ward 2, when she was 55, defeating Don Gallo, the Republican incumbent, 391-321. It was standing-room-only at her swearing-in, and the other officials sworn in that day, including Member-At-Large (and current mayor) Lee Kyriacou, all used the Thompson family bible. Eleanor was re-elected in 2003, then elected to an at-large seat in 2005 and 2007. She also ran for the state Assembly in 2006 but lost to incumbent Thomas Kirwan. In 2007, as a board member at the Howland Cultural Center, Eleanor envisioned a program that would connect communities through music. "When it comes to cultural diversity, we're all students," she said. Her advocacy led to the creation of the Gospel Cafe, according to HCC. Eleanor began painting, drawing and taking photographs at age 9. In an interview with the Poughkeepsie Journal in 2000, she recalled visiting her aunt and cousin in Newburgh and painting pictures of the Hudson River, of men and boys fishing on the banks and of the ferry. (She described herself as "a water person.") She said she had recently thrown herself into sculpture after taking a class at Columbia. "It was the best thing that happened to me," she said. She focused on female figures. "My whole thing is I want to give my sisters out there some recognition — the brown ones, the black ones, the white ones, the yellow ones — we are fantastic." With the support of longtime HCC director Florence Northcutt, Eleanor expanded the focus of art exhibits to include more women and artists of color. She contributed to shows such as Women Artists of the Hudson Valley in 2000 and A Celebration of Women of Color in the Arts in 2006. In 2019, she returned to Beacon with her grandson, Bobby, for The 25th Anniversary of African-American Artists in the Hudson Valley. In addition to her civic service, Eleanor co-founded the Young Artists' Mentoring Project; served as program director at the Martin Luther King Community Center; established a curriculum for the Partnership with Schools and Businesses; and was a dedicated member of the Beacon Light Tabernacle Seventh-day Adventist Church. Among her awards: the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs' Community Award (2004), the Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Award (2005), the Shirley Chisholm Legacy Award (2005) and the inaugural Beacon Community Award presented by Beacon City Concerned Citizens. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sunday (March 1) at Beacon Light Tabernacle, 1568 Route 9D, in Wappingers Falls. Memorial donations may be made to the Howland Cultural Center (dub.sh/thompson-hcc).

For more historical deep dives just like these, check out HISTORY This Week wherever you get your podcasts!February 14, 1905. A stick of dynamite detonates under the Hudson River — and the ground above swallows a locomotive whole. It's the latest setback in an audacious plan to tunnel beneath the river and bring trains into Manhattan. The Pennsylvania Railroad is the largest corporation in the world, but the goopy riverbed keeps fighting back. How did they finally break through? And why are these 115-year-old tunnels still the most critical infrastructure in America?Special thanks to our guests: Polly Desjarlais, content and research manager at the New York Transit Museum; Jill Jonnes, author of Conquering Gotham: A Gilded Age Epic: The Construction of Penn Station and Its Tunnels; and Andy Sparberg, former LIRR manager, transit historian, and author of From a Nickel to a Token: The Journey from Board of Transportation to MTA.Link: http://historythisweekpodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Program will fund filters for PFAS contamination Property owners in Dutchess and Putnam counties will soon be able to be reimbursed for testing their wells and installing filters if they exceed limits for a family of chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems. Both counties have been selected for a state pilot program to address private wells contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Known as "forever chemicals" because of their persistence in the environment and the human body, PFAS have been used for decades in nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing and other consumer products, as well as firefighting foams. Researchers have linked them to various health problems, including cancer, low birthweights and high cholesterol. Health concerns have led officials to close contaminated water sources serving the City of Newburgh and other municipalities, and supply filters to well owners in Dutchess and Putnam, including Mahopac and Putnam Valley. According to a groundwater study completed nearly 20 years ago, half of Philipstown's 9,400 residents at the time relied on well water. While Dutchess has yet to finalize details, Rian Rodriguez, Putnam's public health director, told the Legislature's Health Committee on Feb. 11 that the state chose for the pilot six counties "at higher risk" of PFAS contamination. "The goal is to reduce exposure to PFAS from private wells in communities more likely to be impacted, and assess the feasibility for a more comprehensive, statewide program," he said. Homeowners and business owners in Philipstown and other parts of Putnam should be able to begin applying for the county's $1.5 million allocation by June, said Brian Stevens, an associate public health sanitarian with the Health Department. If testing, which can cost hundreds of dollars, confirms levels exceeding the state guideline of 10 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS (the two most common versions of the chemicals), homes and businesses can be reimbursed up to $5,000 for installing "point-of-entry" filtration systems on their main water lines. The state will also subsidize up to $1,000 for "point-of-use" filters installed on faucets or other outlets where water is dispensed, up to $10,000 to connect a property to a public water system and up to $1,500 for ongoing testing and maintenance. New York and the federal Environmental Protection Agency regulate limits on PFAS in public drinking water supplies, such as the reservoirs that serve residents of Beacon and Cold Spring. But the estimated 1 million homes and businesses in New York state that rely on wells must test on their own unless they are part of a larger investigation tied to a verified source of major pollution. Dozens of properties near the Mahopac Business District received point-of-entry filters from the state after testing showed more than 100 private wells in the area had PFAS levels above state limits. The state began testing after discovering chemicals in monitoring wells installed during the district's cleanup of volatile organic compounds and other toxic substances linked to the use of dry-cleaning chemicals. New York has also allocated funds to the Town of Kent, the Birch Hill Acres and Starr Ridge Manor communities in Brewster, and Floradan Estates in Putnam Valley to address PFAS contamination through filtration systems. One such system is filtering water used by students and staff at Putnam Valley Elementary School, whose well once showed levels of 38.3 parts per trillion for PFOS and 23.3 ppt for PFOA. The district blames the problem on the Putnam Valley Fire Department's use of PFAS foams at its firehouses. State funding is also being used by the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority to connect two water systems with PFAS-tainted wells to Hyde Park, which draws water from the Hudson River. The federal government estimates that as many as 50 percent of U.S. households have some level of PFAS in their water — whether from a wel...

February 14, 1905. A stick of dynamite detonates under the Hudson River — and the ground above swallows a locomotive whole. It's the latest setback in an audacious plan to tunnel beneath the river and bring trains into Manhattan. The Pennsylvania Railroad is the largest corporation in the world, but the goopy riverbed keeps fighting back. How did they finally make it across? And why are these 115-year-old tunnels still the most critical infrastructure in America today? Special thanks to our guests: Polly Desjarlais, content and research manager at the New York Transit Museum; Jill Jonnes, author of Conquering Gotham: A Gilded Age Epic: The Construction of Penn Station and Its Tunnels; and Andy Sparberg, former LIRR manager, transit historian, and author of From a Nickel to a Token: The Journey from Board of Transportation to MTA. -- Get in touch: historythisweekpodcast@history.com  Follow on Instagram: @historythisweekpodcast Follow on Facebook: ⁠HISTORY This Week Podcast⁠ To stay updated: http://historythisweekpodcast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In April 2015, 46-year-old Vincent Viafore and his fiancée, Angelika Graswald, launched their kayaks into the Hudson River near Bannerman Island in New York. Hours later, Angelika called 911, saying Vincent had fallen into the freezing water and disappeared.At first, it looked like a tragic accident.But when investigators began digging deeper, troubling details surfaced — a missing drain plug, an absent life jacket, alleged statements about wanting him gone, and an 11-hour interrogation that would change everything.Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL5kTAnwFkSkip ahead to episode: 21.35⁠⁠⁠⁠www.cluelesscrime.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/cluelesscrime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/cluelesscrime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cluelesscrimepodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Robert Kelly, Luis J. Gomez, Joe List, and Dan Soder discuss the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny's Half Time performance, TPUSA's half time with Kid Rock, Luis' new girl and how much Bobby loves her, Casa Bonita, how hard skiing is, the anti-jew commercial, Lindsey Vonn's fall in the Winter Olympics, the frozen Hudson River, squashing the beef with Lemaire Lee, Danny and Robert Kelly filming a fight, and more! Presented by YKWD and GaS Digital. LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-regz/id1700969607 SOCIALS Robert Kelly @ykwdpodcast https://robertkellylive.com/ https://www.instagram.com/robertkellylive/ Luis J. Gomez https://luisofskanks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gomezcomedy/ https://twitter.com/luisjgomez Joe List https://twitter.com/JoeListComedy https://www.instagram.com/joelistcomedy/ Dan Soder https://www.dansoder.com/  https://www.instagram.com/dansoder/  SPONSORS  Rocket Money Get to Your Financial Goals http://RocketMoney.com/REGZ LucyGet 20% off first order w/ code “REGZ” BodyBrain Coffee Use code REGZ20 to get 20% off https://www.BodyBrainCoffee.com/ MASA ChipsGet 25% off your first order of MASA Chips with code REGZ @ https://MASACHIPS.com/REGZ QuinceFor free shipping on your order & 365-day returns go to https://www.Quince.com/REGZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 521 ~ February 12, 2026 Podcast Info / Topics The Veracruz Reef System National Park has new rules when it comes to paddlecraft and tourism operators One mans paddle down the Hudson River for science turned into a discovery of belonging and connection Set yourself some realistic goals for getting outside in 2026

Episode 521 ~ February 12, 2026 Podcast Info / Topics The Veracruz Reef System National Park has new rules when it comes to paddlecraft and tourism operators One mans paddle down the Hudson River for science turned into a discovery of belonging and connection Set yourself some realistic goals for getting outside in 2026

Opie and Ron the Waiter roast NYC's brutal Arctic freeze while ice slabs choke the Hudson River, flu ravages families, and Ron rocks a Burt Reynolds bathrobe like it's red carpet. From Bills fans mourning another playoff choke (and linking it to Jessica Pegula's tennis exit) to basement bug freakouts and wild tangents on shredded climbers and sugar mamas, this episode delivers non-stop, no-holds-barred laughs and real-talk chaos. Download now, crank the volume, and join the unfiltered madness—your morning needs this level of savage fun.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Jess Bennett of Friends of the Mahicantuck about the organization's victory in a 6-year fight to protect a 9-acre parcel of forested land on the shores of the Hudson River. Then, Willie Terry speaks with Arthur Butler, Executive Director of the Schenectady County Human Rights Commission, about what Martin Luther King Day Means to him. Later on, on the Triple E's, H Bosh Jr speaks with Analusette Shaello, founder of DNA BodyWorx. After that, Milexy Campos brings us coverage of the Time to Tea Around the World event hosted by U Albany's Cultural Connections. Finally, we hear part 2 of Marsha Lazarus' 2-part conversation with Holocaust survivor Regina Betts about how she, her mother, and sister escaped Europe during WWII.

The Friends of the Mahicantuck are declaring victory after a six-year fight to stop development of nine acres of forest in Lansingburgh along the Hudson River after the Hudson Taconic Lands announced an agreement to purchase the property from the owner and turn it into a nature preserve. Not only does the property have unique ecological value but it has more than 7,000 years of use by indigenous groups such as the Mohican Indians. Jess Bennett discusses the successful struggle with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The Steve Gruber Show | The Psyop Exposed: Climate Lies, ICE Chaos, and Global Meddling --- 00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 16:18 – Dr. Michael Hutchison, inventor of the NeuroGuard+. Dr. Hutchison explains how this innovative mouth guard reduces the risk of concussion by more than 99 percent, with results tested and certified by Michigan State University and Wayne State University. He discusses why concussions remain one of the biggest concerns in sports and how NeuroGuard+ could be a game changer for athletes at every level. Visit neuroguardplus.com. 19:00 – Dudley Brown, President of the National Association for Gun Rights. Brown discusses growing friction between gun rights groups and Trump administration officials following a shooting in Minnesota. He explains where disagreements are emerging and what it could mean for Second Amendment advocacy. 28:00 – Dr. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Chief Scientific Officer at The Wellness Company. Dr. McCullough explains why Americans should consider stockpiling prescription medications alongside food and water during major emergencies. He also covers must-have prescriptions, first aid kits, and provides updates on flu and COVID trends this winter. Visit twc.health/GRUBER and use promo code GRUBER to save 10%. 38:40 - Hour 2 Monologue 47:04 – Dr. David Maimon, Head of Fraud Insights at Sentilink and known as the “Undercover Professor.” Dr. Maimon exposes a massive dark web crime ring draining hundreds of billions of dollars from the federal government. He explains how cybercriminals operate and why stopping them is increasingly difficult. 57:06 – William J. Watkins, Jr., constitutional law expert, practicing attorney, research fellow at The Independent Institute, and author of The Independent Guide to the Constitution. Watkins explains how the United States is testing the limits of federal power. He discusses constitutional boundaries and the long-term consequences of overreach. 1:15:40 - Hour 2 Monologue 1:34:24 – Rep. Parker Fairbairn, representing Michigan's 107th House District. Fairbairn discusses how mismanagement at MDHHS is threatening federal support for rural healthcare. He explains what's at stake for vulnerable communities across the state. 1:43:16 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber talks about relentless winter weather, ice accumulation on the Hudson River, and why past climate change predictions have missed the mark. The segment also touches on DOGE efforts to root out waste, fraud, and abuse — and a reminder to stay away from wild animals. --- Visit Steve's website: https://stevegruber.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegrubershow Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@stevegrubershow Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/stevegruber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegrubershow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegrubershow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevegrubershow Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow

This week Tim Kail opens up about his increased passion for professional wrestling and what that means for his mental state. He discusses Fight Forever: The Ballad of Kevin and Sami by JJ McGee and how it uncorked his imagination as he spent three days cat sitting in an apartment overlooking The Hudson River.  

England’s Henry Hudson was a sea explorer and navigator during the early 17th century, best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the northeastern United States. In 1609, an English adventurer hired by the Dutch government led an expedition to find a path to Asia through North America. His expedition led to the European discovery of the Hudson River and the establishment of New Amsterdam, a colonial settlement that later became New York City. In 1610, he sailed again, but this time flying the British flag. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode at: https://youtu.be/yK561vAv8vM https://youtu.be/eC-C0WE1CcU Henry Hudson books available at https://amzn.to/3NkPW2a Hudson River books available at https://amzn.to/4363ogx Hudson's Bay books available at https://amzn.to/46n5V8Q ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Livingston Avenue Bridge has been carrying trains across the Hudson River since the Civil War era. Now, more than 150 years later, it's being replaced to meet the needs of modern rail travel while also expanding pedestrian access with a design that respects its historic roots. On this episode of the DOT POD, Josh and Anya welcome in Jeff Moryl, Director of DOT's Project Management Office, and Sue Torelli, Director of DOT's Rail Projects Group, to talk about the bridge's history, why it matters so much, and what it take to replace a critical rail crossing without stopping the trains and passengers that rely on it every day.

In this third check-in with Delirious WEST 2026 athlete Craig Jeffrey, we dive deep into what long-term ultra preparation really looks like – not just the kilometres, but the thinking behind them. Craig shares stories from icy Christmas runs along the Hudson River (including borrowed shoes and a reminder to always carry your runners on flights), back-to-back 50km days on the Yarra, and why those tired-leg weekends actually build confidence rather than break it. We talk about block-style training, mixing intervals and tempo with long efforts, and why repeating huge long runs every weekend doesn't work for everyone. We also unpack poles strategy, pack setup for uncrewed runners, HRV trends after big races, and the strange mental states that can show up deep into a 200-miler – including Craig's unforgettable four-hour memory gap from last year's Delirious. As always, it's an honest, thoughtful conversation about training smarter, adapting with age, and embracing the adventure of Delirious WEST – uncertainty and all. In this episode we cover: • Running through winter in New York and training through travel • Achilles niggles, shoe choices, and why carrying your runners matters • Back-to-back long runs and confidence on tired legs • Block training vs weekly long runs • Tempo, intervals, and staying efficient over long distances • Poles strategy and arm fatigue • HRV, recovery, and what Delirious does to the body • Sleep deprivation, hallucinations, and altered brain states • Why Delirious is as much mental as it is physical

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.comIntroducing The Revolutionaries, a new Fifth Column miniseries for the SemiquincentennialExactly 250 years ago yesterday, George Washington's Continental Army attempted to drive the redcoats out of Canada, thereby protecting the rebels' northern flank, by launching a two-pronged assault on Quebec.It was a disaster.There was snow and ice everywhere (who knew that Canada might be cold on New Year's Eve?), Major General Richard Montgomery was shot and killed, second in command Benedict Arnold (yeah, that one) was injured, 30-50 more Americans died, around 400 were taken prisoner; just a total fiasco. The Hudson River, valley, and related north-south waterworks all the way up to Montreal would, instead of staying firmly in Yankee control, prove to be a heavily contested corridor until literally the last day of the Revolutionary War.All of which to say is, EVERY day is a Semiquincentennial day in the year of our Lord 2026, and I am absolutely here for learning and sharing weird & wonderful things about our 250th.To that end, I'm delighted to introduce a new miniseries-within-the-pod, called The Revolutionaries, in which I'll be yakking with historians, podcasters, and other oddballs to tell us some crazy, misunderstood, and lesser-known stories about our awesome if not exactly crystal-pure revolutionary past. The idea is not only to learn new (and fun!) history, but also pick away a bit at the historiography – why some important characters and stories get forgotten; and how even the hagiographic celebrations of various Founders flatten the far more captivating and complicating detail.What better historian to kick us off than none other than Charles C. Mann, author of the groundbreaking books 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, and 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created? Mann walks us through a fascinating revolutionary precursor: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680, in which early Americans, through coordinated violence, shook off the misrule of European imperialists.Special shout-out to Arch Stanton for the fab animated intro, and Fleetwood Hack auteur Eli Lake for the theme song. Enjoy!* Woulda been awkward if Charles had played for the Redskins* How science changes history* Man vs. the Amazon* Massive urbanism under the canopy* The myth of pristine wilderness* “we're like beavers”* Sometimes called “the first American Revolution”* “huge impact in the history of the United States as a whole, because it's the reason we have California”* “Pueblo” = catch-all; they spoke different languages* “Jeffersonian, independent villages…very democratic”* “to become a member of the council, they sit you in a chair in the center of the village, and everybody makes fun of you and pelts you with garbage”* Chaco Canyon abandonment = No Kings* “very leery of centralized authority, so much so that the Spaniards find them hard to deal with, because they don't have like a governor or a king, and they're constantly complaining.”* Spaniards didn't even call themselves Spaniards, BTW* Silver and gold, because small cargo-holds* “Spain becomes fantastically wealthy. They spend it all on wars and Dutch bankers”* Whoops, no silver and gold in New Mexico* Juan de Oñate = Juan de jerk* “The Franciscans are obliged to convert people by enslaving them to build churches so that they can be converted in the churches….And weirdly, the Pueblo don't like it.”* Spaniards: much bigger New World bastards than the English* “they got off on the wrong foot”? Too soon, Charles* Don't mess with Po'pay* The knotted-rope code* A simultaneous revolt against 32 missions!* 2 days, 400 dead Spaniards* How Po'pay was NOT like Washington* 12 years a non-Spaniard* Autonomy even after the Reconquista* Thank the Pueblo that Spain never found gold and silver in Cali & Nevada* Cool history happens when tribes produce archaeologists* The West is the best* American ethnic cleansing* The Wizard and the Prophet: Two Remarkable Scientists and Their Dueling Visions to Shape Tomorrow's World, by Charles C. Mann* Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom, by Russell Shorto* Cadillac Desert: The American West and its Disappearing Water, by Marc Reisner* Rivers of Empire: Water, Aridity, and the Growth of the American West, by Donald WorsterIntro sequence by the one and only Arch Stanton!Outro music (audio podcast only) by the great Eli Lake!

He stood at the altar as a man of God and lived in secret as a killer.In the early 1900s, Hans Schmidt became the only Catholic priest ever executed in the United States. Sworn to celibacy and spiritual authority, Schmidt instead lived a double life that ended in ritual murder. After illegally marrying a young immigrant woman and impregnating her, he brutally murdered and dismembered her when the truth threatened to surface.But Anna Aumuller's death was only the beginning.As investigators followed the evidence from the Hudson River to Manhattan, and back across the Atlantic to Germany, they uncovered a disturbing pattern of violence, fraud, and institutional silence. Counterfeit money, insurance murder plots, and links to other unsolved deaths suggested that Schmidt's final crime may not have been his first.In this episode of When Killers Get Caught, host Brittany Ransom examines the psychology of Hans Schmidt, the warning signs ignored by those in power, and how authority and belief can be weaponized when accountability is avoided.Because no matter how carefully someone hides behind faith, power, or position, the truth always leaves a trail.Follow & continue the conversation:

Dave Sanderson is a nationally recognized leadership speaker, accomplished author, and the last passenger of US Airways Flight 1549, the Miracle on the Hudson. On January 15, 2009, Dave survived what should have been a tragedy, emerging from the icy Hudson River alive and forever changed. In the years since, he has dedicated his life to sharing lessons on leadership, faith, preparation, and purpose. Today, Dave shares what it means to face fear head-on, how the decisions we make in uncertain moments define who we become, and why the meaning we attach to adversity shapes the rest of our lives. From the deafening silence after the engines failed, to the prayer he whispered as the plane descended, to the choice to turn back and help others instead of racing to safety, Dave opens up about leadership under pressure, faith when the outcome is unknown, and the quiet courage required to do the right thing when it matters most. My friends, if you're walking through uncertainty, stress, or a moment that feels heavier than you expected, this conversation is for you. You'll leave reminded that preparation builds confidence, that every setback carries the seed of purpose, and that even your hardest moments can shape you into who you're meant to become.

In this season of giving, Irish Stew welcomes Pennsylvania-born lawyer-turned-nonprofit leader Sean Granahan, the president of The Floating Hospital, a 160-year-old New York charity with deep Irish roots that still cares for the city's poorest families. Founded in 1866 out of Trinity Church in the wake of the Civil War Draft Riots, it first served emancipated Black families and post–famine Irish immigrants crowded into lower Manhattan's notorious Five Points district.In the episode, Sean connects those early Irish arrivals, once left to die of tuberculosis considered “the natural death of the Irish,” to today's homeless families in New York's shelters, many fleeing violence, eviction, or aging out of foster care.Sean describes the organization's founding mission as a “three-legged stool” of meeting immediate needs, sharing health education, and delivering care, a model that still guides its work as New York city's largest provider of healthcare to families in homeless shelters and domestic violence safe houses.He recounts the organization's colorful maritime era, when their ships took kids and moms out for fresh-air harbor cruises while they received vaccines, essential services, and vital health education. Sean had to hit pause on that chapter after 9/11 when their vessel, the Lia, was retired to a dock well up the Hudson River. The Floating Hospital may not be floating now, but the work continues full speed ahead at its Long Island City base and satellite sites where 30,000 people are cared for annually, from pediatric and vaccination services to mental health and dental care. Sean insists that their clean, bright, dignified, welcoming clinics have as much an impact on patient outcomes as their healthcare services.That ethos comes alive in “Candy Cane Lane,” a holiday pop-up where homeless moms and kids experience the joy of holiday shopping as they choose free new coats, pajamas, toys, and hygiene items.With Mayo and Dublin roots, Sean tells how his high-flying corporate law career was rerouted when he volunteered to help the then struggling Floating Hospital, and how he and his staff navigate through shifting political headwinds and funding threats.And after 20 years at the helm, he still dreams big, yearning for the day The Floating Hospital floats again! “The ship is magical,” he says of his quest to refit the Lia and sail it again. “If you want to get 500 kids vaccinated, all you do is say, ‘We're going out on the ship on Friday,' and you'll have a thousand.”The episode closes with a “season of giving” invitation to make a holiday gift to The Floating Hospital or join their “Tugboat Society” of small monthly givers keeping homeless moms and kids afloat.But to really understand this uniquely Irish New York story, you'll want to hear Sean tell it himself on Irish Stew.LinksThe Floating HospitalWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInThreadsBlueSkySean GranahanLinkedInIrish Stew LinksWebsiteInstagramLinkedInEpisode Details: Season 7, Episode 37; Total Episode Count: 140

Step into the soundscape of Nature's Clarity, a restorative audio experience crafted to help you reset your mind and soften your nervous system in real time.In this episode, you'll hear an evening fire recorded at dusk in the Hudson Valley, right beside the Hudson River, interwoven with two powerful supportive frequencies: 40 Hz (gamma-supportive) and 417 Hz (associated with release and renewal). Composed in B minor at a gentle 78 BPM, the piece is designed to feel like a calm, honest conversation with your own inner space — grounded, warm, and quietly focused.This episode is ideal for:• Evening decompression or post-work reset• Gentle focus for journaling, reading, or creative work• Shared listening moments between caregivers and loved ones• Anyone navigating stress, mental fatigue, or cognitive overloadTo experience Nature's Clarity at its fullest:Use quality stereo headphones. This preserves the nuanced movement of the 40 Hz and 417 Hz layers and the spatial realism of the fire and river field.Choose a low-light or dusk/dusk setting. Dim lighting, warm tones, or a candle help your body mirror the track's evening atmosphere and signal a shift into a softer mode.Set a clear, simple intention. Before pressing play, decide what this session is for: mental reset, emotional release, post-work decompression, focused creativity, or shared calming time.Listen for 15–20 minutes. This window gives your nervous system time to respond to the steady frequencies, slow tempo, and natural soundscape without becoming fatigued.Breathe with the music. Let your inhalations and exhalations follow the arc of the melody or the rhythm of the fire, using the soundscape as a gentle metronome for your inner pacing.Allow a moment of silence afterward. When the track ends, stay still for a minute or two before returning to screens or tasks. Let the clarity and calm “settle” before you transition.Send us a textSupport the show

Step into the soundscape of Nature's Clarity, a restorative audio experience crafted to help you reset your mind and soften your nervous system in real time.In this episode, you'll hear an evening fire recorded at dusk in the Hudson Valley, right beside the Hudson River, interwoven with two powerful supportive frequencies: 40 Hz (gamma-supportive) and 417 Hz (associated with release and renewal). Composed in B minor at a gentle 78 BPM, the piece is designed to feel like a calm, honest conversation with your own inner space — grounded, warm, and quietly focused.This episode is ideal for:• Evening decompression or post-work reset• Gentle focus for journaling, reading, or creative work• Shared listening moments between caregivers and loved ones• Anyone navigating stress, mental fatigue, or cognitive overloadTo experience Nature's Clarity at its fullest:Use quality stereo headphones. This preserves the nuanced movement of the 40 Hz and 417 Hz layers and the spatial realism of the fire and river field.Choose a low-light or dusk/dusk setting. Dim lighting, warm tones, or a candle help your body mirror the track's evening atmosphere and signal a shift into a softer mode.Set a clear, simple intention. Before pressing play, decide what this session is for: mental reset, emotional release, post-work decompression, focused creativity, or shared calming time.Listen for 15–20 minutes. This window gives your nervous system time to respond to the steady frequencies, slow tempo, and natural soundscape without becoming fatigued.Breathe with the music. Let your inhalations and exhalations follow the arc of the melody or the rhythm of the fire, using the soundscape as a gentle metronome for your inner pacing.Allow a moment of silence afterward. When the track ends, stay still for a minute or two before returning to screens or tasks. Let the clarity and calm “settle” before you transition.Send us a textSupport the show

Step into the soundscape of Nature's Clarity, a restorative audio experience crafted to help you reset your mind and soften your nervous system in real time.In this episode, you'll hear an evening fire recorded at dusk in the Hudson Valley, right beside the Hudson River, interwoven with two powerful supportive frequencies: 40 Hz (gamma-supportive) and 417 Hz (associated with release and renewal). Composed in B minor at a gentle 78 BPM, the piece is designed to feel like a calm, honest conversation with your own inner space — grounded, warm, and quietly focused.This episode is ideal for:• Evening decompression or post-work reset• Gentle focus for journaling, reading, or creative work• Shared listening moments between caregivers and loved ones• Anyone navigating stress, mental fatigue, or cognitive overloadTo experience Nature's Clarity at its fullest:Use quality stereo headphones. This preserves the nuanced movement of the 40 Hz and 417 Hz layers and the spatial realism of the fire and river field.Choose a low-light or dusk/dusk setting. Dim lighting, warm tones, or a candle help your body mirror the track's evening atmosphere and signal a shift into a softer mode.Set a clear, simple intention. Before pressing play, decide what this session is for: mental reset, emotional release, post-work decompression, focused creativity, or shared calming time.Listen for 15–20 minutes. This window gives your nervous system time to respond to the steady frequencies, slow tempo, and natural soundscape without becoming fatigued.Breathe with the music. Let your inhalations and exhalations follow the arc of the melody or the rhythm of the fire, using the soundscape as a gentle metronome for your inner pacing.Allow a moment of silence afterward. When the track ends, stay still for a minute or two before returning to screens or tasks. Let the clarity and calm “settle” before you transition.Send us a textSupport the show

(Dec 15, 2025) Some military members and their families around Fort Drum are struggling with food insecurity and the lasting impacts of the government shutdown; as the year winds down, Gov. Kathy Hochul is working her way through bills that still need her signature; and we talk to the man who has recreated his canoe journey from the headwaters of the Hudson River in the Adirondacks to New York City, after being the first recorded person to do it 35 years ago.

I don't do well with injustice.  -Christine Anastos 10 years ago, environmental engineer Christine Anastos knew something was wrong with her health.  When tests came back normal, her care team suggested Christine see a psychiatrist.   Her answer?  “There's nothing wrong with my brain.  I know my body well.”    It wasn't long before Christine was diagnosed with breast cancer.  The suspected cause?   Environmental hazards.   The company Christine was working for as an environmental engineer had been dumping toxins into the Hudson River, and she became a whistleblower, reaching a settlement and using those funds to do good.   Today, she is the founder of a public benefit corporation called www.connect-and-thrive.com.  The mission?  To bridge the gap between conventional medicine and a holistic approach to healing.   Says Christine:  “true healing is not a destination.  It is a lifelong journey. Balancing mind, body, and spirit is the key to becoming healthy again.” Her website is a marketplace where women find evidence-based healing modalities and products not usually covered by insurance. Crowdfunding campaigns called “Kitty Funds” make powerful healing possible. Says Christine:  “Success is making a positive difference in the lives of people who are suffering. Kindness matters.” #healing #breastcancer #hope #candyoterry 

Most companies don't have a lead problem, they have a follow-up problem. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Jason Kramer, Founder & CEO at Cultivize, who breaks down how smart CRM strategy can transform “maybe someday” prospects into real revenue. Jason shares how his team helps manufacturing, roofing, finance, and home service businesses design, implement, and actually use CRM systems like HubSpot and Pipedrive so salespeople stop dropping the ball. With real-world case studies, including a roofing company that turned old quotes into seven-figure sales, Jason shows what's possible when technology, strategy, and authentic follow-up finally line up. Key Takeaways: → Why most growing businesses don't really know which marketing efforts are working, and how a properly set up CRM changes that. → The three simple criteria that define an ideal client for a CRM overhaul and why company size and sales team count matter. → The common problem shared by manufacturing, roofing, finance, and home service companies is that they send hundreds of proposals a year. → A behind-the-scenes case study of a roofing company that revived ignored quotes with a thoughtful, automated follow-up sequence. → How to design automated emails that feel genuine and personal, not robotic or canned, while still running on autopilot. Jason Kramer is the founder of Cultivize, a consulting firm that builds smart CRM strategies for business consultants and growth advisors. With over 20 years in marketing and business development, he helps experts transform their lead management systems into scalable growth engines. His process integrates CRM automation with email nurturing to create trackable, ROI-focused results for B2B and consulting clients. Jason's background includes work with global giants like Virgin Atlantic and Johnnie Walker, but today his focus is on supporting strategic advisors and fractional leaders who need visibility into what's working—and what's not—in their sales process. When he's not helping clients streamline their revenue systems, he's on the Hudson River with his family. Connect With Jason Kramer: Website: https://cultivize.com/ X: https://x.com/cultivize Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultivize/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonleighkramer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most companies don't have a lead problem, they have a follow-up problem. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Jason Kramer, Founder & CEO at Cultivize, who breaks down how smart CRM strategy can transform “maybe someday” prospects into real revenue. Jason shares how his team helps manufacturing, roofing, finance, and home service businesses design, implement, and actually use CRM systems like HubSpot and Pipedrive so salespeople stop dropping the ball. With real-world case studies, including a roofing company that turned old quotes into seven-figure sales, Jason shows what's possible when technology, strategy, and authentic follow-up finally line up. Key Takeaways: → Why most growing businesses don't really know which marketing efforts are working, and how a properly set up CRM changes that. → The three simple criteria that define an ideal client for a CRM overhaul and why company size and sales team count matter. → The common problem shared by manufacturing, roofing, finance, and home service companies is that they send hundreds of proposals a year. → A behind-the-scenes case study of a roofing company that revived ignored quotes with a thoughtful, automated follow-up sequence. → How to design automated emails that feel genuine and personal, not robotic or canned, while still running on autopilot. Jason Kramer is the founder of Cultivize, a consulting firm that builds smart CRM strategies for business consultants and growth advisors. With over 20 years in marketing and business development, he helps experts transform their lead management systems into scalable growth engines. His process integrates CRM automation with email nurturing to create trackable, ROI-focused results for B2B and consulting clients. Jason's background includes work with global giants like Virgin Atlantic and Johnnie Walker, but today his focus is on supporting strategic advisors and fractional leaders who need visibility into what's working—and what's not—in their sales process. When he's not helping clients streamline their revenue systems, he's on the Hudson River with his family. Connect With Jason Kramer: Website: https://cultivize.com/ X: https://x.com/cultivize Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultivize/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonleighkramer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the morning of November 12, 2023, FDNY members in Manhattan executed a dramatic dive rescue in the Hudson River. As initial FDNY units arrived, a witness reported that a man had climbed over the railing and fallen backward into the water. After a brief struggle, he disappeared beneath the surface. Within moments, FDNY surface swimmers and a SCUBA diver entered the river and located the victim 15 feet below.In this episode of the FDNY Pro Podcast, host Battalion Chief Jason Cascone speaks with Firefighter Jacob Dutton—the SCUBA diver involved in the operation—along with Captain Frederick Ill and Battalion Chief Thor Johannessen. All three are veteran rescue divers from FDNY Special Operations Command. They discuss the FDNY SCUBA program in depth, including the decision-making process for operationalizing a dive, the specialized equipment used by the Department and the extensive training required for these high-risk water rescues.

Glenn and Stu go over President Trump's latest interview on "60 Minutes" and praise Trump's tactic to disarm the media by consistently doing media interviews. When asked about the government shutdown, Trump claimed he's optimistic that the shutdown will end soon. Tomorrow is Election Day. Should we begin calling Zohran Mamdani a mayor? Stu breaks down what he believes will occur if either Mamdani or Cuomo is elected. Critics of AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, are suddenly quiet regarding AAPAC, the Arab American Political Action Committee. Glenn breaks down the radical statements and beliefs of AAPAC. Glenn reads a scathing review of Karine Jean-Pierre's new book. In another example of the slippery slope being accurate, Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying program may soon be extended to children. U.S. Commissioner on Social Status of Black Men and Boys Jack Brewer joins to discuss the utter devastation that Hurricane Melissa brought upon Jamaica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices