Columbus losing hold in New Paltz
A little over a year after the New Paltz School District decided to stop celebrating Columbus Day, the town is poised to follow suit.
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Woodstock to rejoin county drug task force
The Town Board renewed Woodstock’s participation in a countywide drug task force, but only after serious discussion about protecting child informants and addressing asset forfeiture.
Planning Board appointments made during New Paltz reorg meeting
After interviewing several candidates, New Paltz Town Council members last week appointed Stana Weisburd to complete the unexpired Planning Board term of Lagusta Yearwood, and Matt DiDonna to a full, seven-year term.
Revote on alms house zoning change seems unlikely
When the previous vote was taken, aldermen believed a supermajority of seven votes was required for passage. The measure received five votes, but a court later ruled that was enough. Now, three aldermen are saying if the council had known a simple majority would be sufficient, the outcome may have been different.
Arrowood Farms opens tasting room on Church Street in New Paltz
The Accord brewery’s new space is in the heart of the village.
Rosendale resort submits plans for further construction
The Williams Lake Project, first proposed in 2007, is still in the early stages of construction. Developers recently unveiled their plans for 2018 construction, which included some changes to the design.
Kingston bookstore’s “Writers from S##thole Countries” display sparks controversy
The bookstore originally used the president’s alleged disparaging phrase for a display of books by African and Latin American authors, but after criticism, changed it to the older and decidedly unironic “E pluribus unum.”
John Schoonmaker’s precocious path to the Saugerties Town Board
The Frisbee-loving, festival-going Saugerties native is the youngest official to hold the position in town history.
Kingston declares snow emergency
Parking restrictions apply for Jan. 16-17.
Town now owns Woodstock Cemetery
Faced with declining revenue and rising expenses, the Woodstock Cemetery’s governing board had no choice but to dissolve and relinquish control to the town.