Protesters arrested at Faso’s office for refusing to leave

KINDERHOOK – Five protestors
at Congressman John Faso’s Office in the Village of Kinderhook were
charged with the violation of trespassing when they refused to leave the
building at 5 p.m. on Monday.

Columbia County Sheriff David Bartlett said deputies spoke with the protestors
“to try to avoid any arrests by just encouraging them to leave the
office on their own.”

They refused to do so. Four of the protestors were from Columbia County
and one was from Kingston.

State Police assisted the sheriff’s office at the scene.

Hank Gross

Hank Gross is the founder of Mid-Hudson News and a veteran journalist with over five decades of experience covering the Hudson Valley. A graduate of SUNY Oneonta, where he began his career in broadcasting, Hank has worked across radio, TV, and print media since 1970. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including an Associated Press “Best Newscast” award and recognition as a “Pillar of the Community” by the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center. He lives in Middletown with his wife, Virginia.