Residents ask New Paltz School Board to do more about racist incidents
Issues of discrimination appear to be coming to a head in the New Paltz schools.
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New Paltz locksmith to close retail location after more than 35 years
The highly visible business, located next to a gas station on North Chestnut St., will close its doors at the end of the year.
Four local veterans discuss Honor Flight experience
“Honor Flights” are world-class affairs that bring veterans from around the country to Washington D.C. in recognition of their service.
New Paltz approves Main St. theatre proposal
The live theatre will be located next to Water Street Market.
Diversity Committee to return to New Paltz School District
“Communication will be key” among cadres and the district-wide committee, said the district superintendent, who mentioned racial issues specifically.
New Paltz delays decision on theatre proposal
New Paltz Village planning Board members appeared again poised to approve the Denizen black-box theater plan at their November 9 meeting, but made so many changes to the resolution at the table that it was decided to hold off voting until members could review a cleaned-up copy.
New Paltz officials want Mohonk Preserve to delay Butterville Rd. parking ban
A new lot will be constructed next year as part of a new trail. But there’s some question about whether to allow parking along the road in the meantime.
New Paltz election: Bettez, Torres reelected with newcomer Brownstein
New Paltz Town Supervisor Neil Bettez easily turned aside challenger Marty Irwin during his first reelection campaign; he will now
New Paltz officials dig into marijuana arrest figures
After speakers leveled accusations that there are far too many marijuana arrests in New Paltz at a recent town board meeting, and some of them appear racially motivated, town supervisor Neil Bettez came to the joint town-village board meeting last week armed with data.
Halloween in New Paltz is not for the faint of heart
The parade itself is led by a proud horse, with a skeletal demeanor and a tall rider. The New Paltz Community Band has mastered its version of the “Addams Family” theme, and halfway down another band has joined in with the theme from “Ghostbusters.” As always, spectators join in to march and marchers peel off to seek sugary booty.