Here it is again, folks, the non-inclusive but by no means exclusive holiday list. Not everybody makes it every year; I’ve never been on it. It saves a lot of postage.
So for all those who have been naughty or nice, may your days be happy and bright.
For Bill Carey: Toni Sawyer’s paint brush.
For Harry Van Vliet: Frank Faluotico’s parking spot.
For Tom Petro: Stout defense.
For Tracey Bartels: A ride in a sheriff’s cruiser.
For Laura Chasin: Holidays with Lucca.
For Warren Lawrence: 75 more years at WKNY.
For Ken Wishnick: Just a few more questions, please.
For Matt Dunn: An autographed copy of the mayor’s message.
For Judy Hansen: A trip to Niagara Falls.
For Anna Brett: A hundred years at KHS.
For Jeremy Blaber: A phone call from Hillary’s campaign.
For Joan Lawrence Bauer: Teen angels.
For Joe Pisani: Inspired research.
For W.T. Reynolds: Brotherly love.
For Ilene Hinchey: Travels with Maurice.
For Deb Alexa and Julie O’Connor: Brunches at Mohonk.
For Marcel Marceau: Guest soloist at the Festival for the Voice.
For Lisa Mance: Maybe next year.
For Art Cramer: Blue skies.
For Mike Harkavy: A fund-raiser at Diamond Mills.
For Elliott Auerbach: A guest shot on Casino Royale II.
For Bruce Ackerman: Cartoonish characters.
For Adam Bosch: Cool, clear water.
For Gerry Benjamin: A guest shot in another remake of The Nutty Professor.
For Paul Brown: A room at Park Point.
For Jim Hanstein: A mention in the new J. Edgar Hoover book.
For Andrew Cuomo: Teacher’s pet.
For Pete Lopez: Breakfast at Glasco Firehouse.
For Krista Barringer: Ditto.
For Annmarie Harms: Happy trails.
For Nina Postupack: Chris Tappen’s long lost portrait.
For Mike Kavanagh: Top down, head up, warm memories.
For Paul Padalino: Low bids.
For Fawn Tantillo: A spending spree at Coldwater Creek Boutique.
For Ernie Hunt: Trail mix.
For Joe Roberti: Parting shots.
For Elizabeth Jackson: Full steam ahead.
For Joe Morgan: Amy’s tool box.
For Sophia Reuner: Christmas carols sung by Kevin Quilty.
For Nina Postupack: A portrait of Christopher Tappen.
For Ward Todd: Chamber music.
For John Lindberg: A portrait of Whistler’s mother.
For Maureen Keegan: Fast horses.
For Stacey Rein: A million-dollar United Way campaign.
For Bill Spearman: Lessons in large-group psychology.
For Joe Deegan: Deals, deals and more deals.
For Ed Palladino: Holiday greetings from Jimmy Cannon.
For Don Gregorius: A great season at shortstop.
For Dennis Wakeman: Broadway lights.
For Eddie Nekos: Old Dutch solos.
For Ralph Caterino: Hair-raising videos.
For Vernon Benjamin: The Alf Evers Award.
For Sam Appa: Bells and whistles.
For Tink Washington: Two-dollar drinks.
For Luks and Pitts: A golfing trip to Myrtle Beach.
For Pat Finch: Another 3000 miles on her vintage Camry.
For Steve Haun: Juice.
For Dietz Diner’s Andy and Helen: Trainloads of tourists.
For Fran and Derek: An audition with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
For Ted Dietz: Dutch treats.
For John Dittus: A ’41 Caddy.
For Al Spada: Pete Savago’s old sports coats.
For Amy Murphy: Duck boots.
For Jack Gill: RIP.
For Steve Schabot: The Ron Woods Cornell Park Award.
For Joe O’Connor: Al Mainetti’s old Mercedes.
For Gary Bellows: Hip boots.
For Tobi Watson: A stocking stuffer from Mr. Coffee.
For Cynthia Werthamer: Lunch with Leon.
For Gaetana Ciarlante: A party of her own.
For Ken Hassett: Ditto.
For Kevin Cahill: Governing Magazine’s first annual Mike Hein Award.
For Dave O’Halloran: Slots.
For Shayne Gallo: A case of Advil.
For Joe Deegan: Broadway revivals.
For Lynn Woods and Stephen Blauweiss: Boffo reviews.
For Jon Hoyt: A bit part in the remake of “Where the Girls Are.”
For Fred Bell: Hoyt’s perfect plan.
For John Parete: Strange bedfellows.
For Mike Hein: The cover of Rolling Stone.
For John Coutant: Guided tours of the town hall.
For Sylvia Rozzelle: Neil Grant’s autobiography, “There’s No Law West of Boiceville.”
For Kevin Ginty: A guest shot with (Irish) Culture Club.
For Susan Zimet: The executive tower in the new Zimet Town Office Building.
For Erica Guerin: Friends in media.
For Dan Barton: A huge first anniversary party.
For Charlie Rosen: The ultimate basketball book.
For Rick Esposito: Pumping iron with Arnold.
For Bill Berardi: Things that add up.
For Paul Van Blarcum: A new Barney Fife.
For Jim Carey: A walk in the sun.
For Pete Roberts: General Vaughan’s lost diary.
For Chris Gibson: A two-week retreat with Planned Parenthood.
For Kevin O’Connor: Artistic success.
For Saugerties Village: Friendly historic oversight.
For Terry Bernardo: Medals from the DAR.
For Ed Ford: Another edition of “Streetwise.”
For Bill Larkin: Ed Ford’s longevity.
For Health Alliance: Tony Marmo’s “Hope is not a Plan.”
For Bob Aiello: A rematch with future senator Chris Allen.
For Brian Seche: Resolve.
For Deb Brown: Company.
For Barbara Rimai: A visit from the Maytag repairman.
For Sean Eldridge: The cover of The New Yorker magazine.
For Barbara Cohen: Tasty treats at Reher Bakery.
For Gwen McCann: Boys, boys and more boys
For Dean Gitter: A hotel on a mountain (Rainier).
For Chris Reif: Guest body man on Fast & Furious.
For Dan Reinhard: The White Eagle Golden Kielbasa Award.
For Phyllis McCabe: Publication of “Lords of the Hudson” (photos of churches) in 2015.
For Liz Benjamin: An invitation from 60 Minutes.
For Don Katt: A worthy successor.
For Ed Gaddy: Dinner with the Working Families Party.
For Rob Reynolds: Southbound trips on the Thruway.
For David Reynolds: Gerry Ford’s old football helmet.
For Ryan Reynolds: Hops.
For Katie Reynolds: Instant wardrobes.
For Rose and Ron Foster: Happy days in Highland.
For Hayes Clement: A stop sign in front of his house.
For Burt Gulnick: Crystal balls.
For Gerry Gretzinger: A church bazaar next summer.
For Roger Rascoe: A gift certificate to the Postage Inn.
For Frank Cardinale: Lots of campaign cash.
For Kevin Bryant: Mike Bruhn’s bumper stickers.
For Manna Jo Greene: Stilettos.
