New welcome center on Highland side of Walkway Over the Hudson to open in June
The project includes a plaza with open and covered seating, an area for food concessions, administrative offices and public restrooms.
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Dedication of restored stained glass window this Sunday at Lloyd United Methodist Church
The Lloyd United Methodist Church will hold a special service this Sunday, April 15 at 9 a.m. during which Pastor Gail Erdie will bless the restoration of the latest of the church’s windows to be renewed.
Sound & Story Project of the Hudson Valley hopes to strengthen community through the power of listening
“I think we’re in a particular moment right now, with all of the young entrepreneurs coming to live here and revitalizing a lot of the Hudson Valley. They’re doing so many interesting things, all connecting to our past, in a way: They’re bringing back chicken farms, working with bees and there’s even somebody in Accord beginning to make barrels again – a trade that went on there for years. There is so much happening here now, and I would love to record some of their stories, and capture this moment in history as it’s happening.”
Rondout Valley’s Tadduni honored as a New York State Middle School Principal of the Year
The award is given to a school administrator “who has set the pace, character and quality of education” for the children in their school and shown commitment to the students, families and staff.
New Paltz’s Rock Candy Vintage offers eclectic clothing and home goods
The store will feature vintage and new apparel and home goods along with handmade items sewn locally and art by local talent.
Vassar & SUNY-New Paltz to host Andy Warhol symposium
Thursday-Friday, April 12-13: Changing the approach to the presentation of an artist can change the viewer’s mind about who an artist is, says SUNY-New Paltz Art History professor Reva Wolf. “In the case of Warhol, there are certain ideas that we tend to associate with his work. For example, it embraces commerce; he uses repetition; he appropriates existing images; he is drawn to fame…those are probably the main, standard ideas that we associate with Warhol. But his work is extremely rich and has many other dimensions. And these can be brought out in different ways through how his work is exhibited.”
Highland voters will decide on $8 million capital project
The vote will be May 15. Some of the projects include new auditorium curtains, improvements to locker rooms and a basketball court, heating and lighting upgrades, and various other infrastructure improvements.
One Book/One New Paltz will examine The Plot Against America
Philip Roth’s alternate history that imagines Charles Lindbergh winning the 1940 presidential election and allying with Nazi Germany is the choice for this year’s community read.
Twice Blessed thrift shop at New Paltz Reformed Church temporarily closes due to flood damage
The shop will reopen by May. “We experienced a setback, but we’re considering this a rebirth opportunity for us to open back up and be something even better than we were.”
Make way for frogs & salamanders
Volunteers wanted for Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings Project this spring. The hundreds of volunteers make a difference, ensuring the survival of thousands of spotted salamanders, wood frogs and spring peepers.