New Paltz wants pot legalized
New Paltz town and village officials passed resolutions on Thursday, June 7 calling for the legalization of recreational marijuana use at both state and federal levels.
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New Paltz police officer dragged by a car during traffic stop
File it under “one crime at a time:” New Paltz town police assisted State Police in capturing four of the suspects who took off after their vehicle was pulled over by State Police on the Thruway for speeding last week.
The rail trails in New Paltz & Highland will be linked by spring ’19; here’s the route
The route linking the Hudson Valley Rail Trail to the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail was unveiled earlier this month in New Paltz. The route will use newly constructed off-road walkways as well as existing roads. When complete next spring, bicyclists and pedestrians will be able to ride from the Walkway Over the Hudson to the village of New Paltz, and from there to Wallkill or Kingston.
What the new single-waste hauler law means for New Paltz residents
Customers of County Waste will get a discount. Customers of different haulers who want to maintain service will need to call County Waste. The law takes effect June 1.
Members of the Bruderhof bring their own spin on community to New Paltz
Manager Red Zimmerman described the venture in a prepared statement, writing that “we hope this beautifully renovated space will become a destination; a place where village residents, students and tourists alike can connect with each other. Comfortable seating, friendly staff and complimentary coffee, tea and refreshments will make Chestnut Street Connection the perfect place to put down your phone and pick up a conversation about family, children, education, the environment, faith, work or anything else.”
New black box theatre taking shape in New Paltz
Right now it’s just a big, gray box, but by year’s end, it’s due to become a black box theater.
A plea to “stop the arrests” for violations around noise, marijuana and alcohol in New Paltz
A petition presented to the New Paltz Village Board seeks “a reasonable fine” in lieu of arrests for these “minor, non-violent, victimless offenses.”
Green light for single-hauler garbage pickup in New Paltz
New Paltz residents who prefer their garbage picked up at home will be required to do business with County Waste as of June 1, or just bring their trash to the recycling center on Clearwater Road.
New Paltz voters pass school budget; O’Donnell, Armstead and LaPolt elected
Voters resoundingly passed the New Paltz Central School District budget today, with yes votes outstripping nays by more than two to one. They also opted to turn out one of the two incumbents.
Bikes lanes to New Paltz High School coming this summer
Local residents have surely noticed the road construction. Here’s what it’s all about.