Politics on the Hudson

Former Gov. George Pataki will be at a parkland ceremony near his home next week in Garrison.

The town of Philipstown, which includes the lush hamlet of Garrison, is dedicating a sign, Let’s Take a Hike,  to the past state leader “for his love of the great outdoors,” said Amber Stickle. Director of Recreation and Parks at Philipstown Recreation Department.

The ceremony and reception is at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 at the Claudio Marzollo Community Center on Route 9D, just south of Route 403.

Currently, Pataki is involved in private legal practice, so he said at a forum Nov. 16 at the New-York Historical Society on Central Park West. He was a panelist talking about the future of New York.  He was optimistic about New York City saying that it remains a cultural and economic epicenter for many.  Apparently, his neighbors want to honor him  for his appreciation of the scenic landscape in Putnam County.