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Rhinecliff, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Rhinecliff! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why the Rhinecliff Amtrak elevator fix matters for your next trip
- How could Rhinebeckās hospitality pause ripple over to the Rhinecliff Hotel?
Also on today's calendar: POP-UP - Slow Fox Brewery ā Westerly Canteen.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Thunderstorms, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 72.
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Amtrak Elevator Fixed, LAMS Long-Time Teacher Honored, Martial Arts Wins, Local Grants + More (thedailycatch.org) ā Rhinecliff train users can finally rely on the Amtrak station elevator again after weeks of outages, easing access to and from the steep platform stairs. The newsletter also highlights a beloved Red Hook teacherās national honor, a local martial arts teamās big tournament win, Northern Dutchess Hospitalās stroke-care awards, and fresh grant funding for Red Hook-area nonprofits that serve Northern Dutchess communities. 
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ā¢ Rhinebeck Business Leaders Argue Hospitality Moratorium Will Deliver a Blow to the Town (thedailycatch.org) ā Rhinebeckās proposed moratorium on new hospitality projects could indirectly affect Rhinecliff through businesses like the Rhinecliff Hotel, whose new owners worry about delays and uncertainty. At a packed Chamber of Commerce forum, tourism and business leaders warned the pause could hurt the local economy, while some residents argued a data-driven study is needed before more development proceeds. A public hearing at Town Hall is planned for Aug. 18. Ā Ā Ā
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Sunday August 9
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POP-UP - Slow Fox Brewery ā Westerly Canteen ā
Slow Fox Farm Brewery, 41 Lake Dr, Rhinebeck
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Dutchess County Agricultural Society Inc. | Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 US-9, Rhinebeck
7:30 pm
Sunday August 23
Wednesday August 26
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Oneida + Kinski + SPREADERS ā
Tubbyās, 586 Broadway, Kingston
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Join Us for a Ribbon Cutting at Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
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Family of Woodstock: Tim Moore - Unplugged | A Benefit for Family of Woodstock ā
Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Maverick Concert Hall
8:00 pm -
Fizz Fest 2026 ā
Milea Estate Vineyard, 450 Hollow Rd, Staatsburg
12:00 pm -
Murali Coryell ā
Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, 1 Commons Dr, Lake Katrine
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Kayak ā Rondout Creek ā
Sleightsburgh Park, Parsell St, Port Ewen
9:30 am -
Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival ā
Dutchess County Agricultural Society Inc. | Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 US-9, Rhinebeck
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Night Howl & Sacred Bones Present: PLANTASIA ā
Seed Song Farm and Center, 160 Esopus Ave, Kingston
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Blackberry Smoke: 25th Anniversary Tour 2026 ā
Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston
7:30 pm
Sunday August 9
Tuesday August 11
Friday August 14
Saturday August 15
Wednesday August 19
Sunday August 23
Sunday September 13
Saturday September 19
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Produce Clerk (SRS NY) Salary Range $16.00 - $17.50/hr in Kingston. Apply here.
- Reading & Math, Inc. posted a job opening for Early Learning Tutor in Kingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rhinecliff here.
š Nearby News
Rhinebeck
- After Decades of Waiting, Botstein Brings Mozart to the Bard Music Festival for Two Weekends and 11 Programs (thedailycatch.org)
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001213900-26-084729 (sec.gov)
- 'Building the Wall' coming to Catskill after off-Broadway run (timesunion.com)
Kingston
- Historic reenactors sought for Burning of Kingston event (dailyfreeman.com)
- Kingston seeks to calm traffic in the city (midhudsonnews.com)
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