The Great Christmas Light Fight choose a family from Houston over the Sussins of Saugerties, which some local views felt was unjust. But the Sussins harbor no ill will. ”Entering the show wasn’t about winning or losing,” says son Zach. “I got to show my display to the whole world.”
Jasper the fox is still roaming Saugerties. There have been several sightings. “He looks very scared,” reported one observer.
‘Government can’t fix everything and it wasn’t meant to … [I want to] get a handle on what works and what doesn’t work.’
The fox’s owner is worried he might be shot if his friendliness is mistakenly attributed to rabies rather than domestication.
The group has gradually lost funding from the town. The village could help make up the difference.
The segment featuring the Sussin Family of Patch Rd., Saugerties, will air Monday, Dec. 11 at 9 p.m.
The suit by Rose’s family alleges the homeowner neglected to maintain the woodstove, in violation of fire laws and residential codes, and that negligence led to the fire, which led to Rose’s death.
Hinchey, a Democrat from Saugerties, served 18 years in the Assembly and 20 years in Congress, a time of significant political transformation in Ulster County. He helped lead the change.
John Schoonmaker wants to tackle government consolidation, environmental issues, transparency, and greater community engagement.
Among his longer-term goals is a review of local zoning codes; he mentioned minimum elevator size (for gurneys) and easier access to structures for the fire department.