New Paltz Democrats ditch caucus for primary
The change will make voting quicker, though it has its downsides.
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Neko Sushi to become Lola’s Cafe
“It will serve healthy locally-sourced sandwiches, soups, salads, wraps, ‘bowls’ and the like. As with their other location . . . overall, a business plan similar to Main Course. The New Paltz location will be open later than Poughkeepsie, will have outdoor seating and is likely to serve beer and wine.”
New Paltzians at hearing call for development pause, which would halt Zero Place
Neighbors of the NBR, which includes the stretch of North Chestnut Street from Broadhead to BOCES, were taken aback when they realized that its tenets include allowing buildings up to 50 feet in height, prompting the requested review.
Hot chili on a cold New Paltz day
All entries in the chili challenge had to use at least five local ingredients.
Registry of cat rescuers considered in New Paltz
Rescuers would have to be listed in a registry, provide notification to neighbors in advance of setting traps, maintain records on all animals apprehended for six months and wait at least ten days before euthanizing any animal ensnared.
New Paltz is a de facto sanctuary community for undocumented immigrants
The town supervisor said declaring New Paltz a sanctuary community would be “just a statement” since nothing would change. “I’d prefer to keep that statement in the back pocket until we need it.”
Neighbors say new LED lighting on SUNY New Paltz campus is too bright
The problem was exacerbated by the removal of several trees.
New Paltz group urges caution on large new development
The Friends of New Paltz say the Zero Place development is too large the zoning that allows it needs to be reexamined.
Federal judge dismisses suit by former New Paltz School Board president against police
Don Kerr filed the suit after charges that he received eight pounds of marijuana by mail were dropped. He cited damage to his reputation.
For local firemen, prevention and preparation are key
That volunteer firefighters are heroes is not an idea that’s often in dispute; these are the people who run into burning buildings at any hour of the day or night. However, much of the work that fire companies do to protect the safety of their neighbors is dusty, dry stuff that stays behind the scenes, and that suits them just fine.