🌱 How a Gardiner family’s kratom ordeal is shaping county policy

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Gardiner family's kratom ordeal is shaping county policy
• Storm canceled Gardiner Day, but a beloved book fair powered through

Also on today's calendar: Good Time Honey and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: Warmer; a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 52.
• Saturday: Sunshine and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Debate heats up in Ulster County over bans, safety and access (hudsonvalleyone.com) — Ulster County lawmakers are weighing a ban on synthetic and concentrated kratom products, with enforcement costs and overlapping state laws slowing the proposal. A Gardiner parent describes a child's rapid addiction and rehab struggle, underscoring local worries about gas-station kratom drinks. Residents who rely on whole-leaf kratom for pain relief fear any ban could also restrict their access.
   

• Undaunted by storm, New Paltz's Elting Library holds 69th annual book fair (hudsonvalleyone.com) — A recent nor'easter forced the cancellation of Gardiner Day and other regional events, but New Paltz's Elting Memorial Library pushed ahead with its 69th annual outdoor book fair. Volunteers, staff, and attendees braved wind and rain under tents to keep the long‑running fundraiser going, with strong turnout, raffles, and local business support. Organizers say the community's loyalty made the risk worthwhile.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gardiner

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• 2026 Flash Foxy Mini Fest in the Gunks, NY →
  Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground, 953 New York 299, Gardiner

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Department of Theatre Arts presents 'Catch' →
  State University of New Paltz, 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz
  8:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Department of Theatre Arts presents 'Catch' →
  State University of New Paltz, 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Good Time Honey →
  The Barn at Gardiner Brewing Company, 699 State Route 208, Gardiner
  3:30 pm
• Department of Theatre Arts presents 'Catch' →
  State University of New Paltz, 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• The Bush Brothers →
  The Barn at Gardiner Brewing Company, 699 State Route 208, Gardiner
  3:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Uncovering the Answers Within - A Four-Part Tarot Series →
  The Trailside Lounge at Full Circle, 297 Bruynswick Rd, Gardiner
  6:00 pm
• Faculty Jazz Ensemble - Concert Series (Fall 2026) →
  State University of New Paltz, 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Hudson Valley Fall Festival at Kelder's Farm →
  5755 U.S. 209, Kerhonkson
  10:00 am
• Lunchtime Knitting and Crochet Gathering →
  State University of New York at New Paltz, 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz
  12:30 pm
Friday October 2
• First Fridays Happy Hour →
  The Common Good, 119 Canal Street, Ellenville
  4:00 pm
• Faculty/Staff Adventure Group at Peterskill trailhead, Minnewaska State Park →
  State University of New York at New Paltz, 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz
  4:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Auberge Collection posted a job opening for Spa Attendant in Gardiner. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Stone Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gardiner here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Paltz

• Museum of Modern Art acquires works by late Kingston artist Wigfall (dailyfreeman.com)
• Hawks Split Final Day of New Paltz Challenge (hudsonvalleypress.com)
• What's happening in the Mid-Hudson Valley: Sept. 30, 2026 (dailyfreeman.com)

Accord

• Judge ends federal oversight for Oakland police (dailyfreeman.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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