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Flag Day in Hudson – June 12th 2010

Posted on June 17, 2010 by markorton

Karen took a bunch of pictures of the June 12th Flag Day fesitivities here in Huidson. She turned some into a movie. For the uninitiated it is important to know that this parade and associated hoopla is the major public … Continue reading →

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Magnitka by Sasha Aleksandrov

Posted on June 9, 2010 by markorton

Stumbled on this video. Taken in Magnitogorsk, Russia. Click on the full screen button for best viewing.

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Hudson Walks, Crosswalks, Handicap Ramps?

Posted on June 6, 2010 by markorton

Hudson held a formal opening for a refreshed pedestrian crosswalk at the Opera House on Warren St. Thursday 6/3/10. This was a big enough event to get a front page position in the local bleat, The Register Star, with its … Continue reading →

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Catching Up With Nyla and Noah – lots of action….

Posted on June 4, 2010 by markorton

We drove down to the city Wednesday in time for a demonstration at Nyla’s dance class. Then, we went to Randall’s Island to catch a bit of Noah’s lacrosse practice. I had only seen Randall’s island from Manhattan and occasionally … Continue reading →

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New Fence at 32 Warren St.

Posted on June 1, 2010 by markorton

The 19th century cast iron fence at 32 Warren St. was seriously damaged a couple of months ago by an errant car. Fortunately good insurance and a diligent search for a company that could build a replica of the iron … Continue reading →

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