New Paltz community New Year’s Eve celebration
The fourth annual family-friendly event includes a scavenger hunt, holiday story and crafts hour, magic and a free community dinner.
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Scenes from the annual Chanukah party at the Jewish Community Center
Jewish community is steeped in tradition, but at least in New Paltz the community is neither insular nor exclusively religious in character. When asked about their personal associations with Chanukah, many of those present included “community” as one of their descriptors, waxing on about the importance of connecting with other families and individuals.
New Paltz resort ready to move forward
As the development freeze for projects in the vicinity of the Thruway interchange comes to an end, town planners once again take up the Wildberry Lodge, a 90-unit hotel and butterfly conservatory.
Highland wine bar combines art and drink
Knaus Gallery & Wine Bar is coming up on its first anniversary.
New building on Main St. New Paltz runs into height restriction
The building is at the maximum allowable height, but planners didn’t factor in the air conditioning and other equipment that needs to be on the roof.
Woman drives car through New Paltz restaurant window
The driver was unharmed, her car apparently undamaged, and — since the business was closed — the only casualty was a display of hot sauces that weren’t selling well anyway.
Gardiner Town Board, Planning Board, ZBA convene to streamline zoning code
An unusual array of participants took part in the December 5 Gardiner Town Board meeting.
New Paltz Town Board votes to not reappoint Mike Calimano to the planning board
The last time New Paltz Town Council members didn’t reappoint a planning board member who wanted to stick around, he ended up becoming village mayor.
Jewish Congregation of New Paltz will host annual Chanukah party Dec. 17
A community lighting of menorahs is one of the highlights of the annual Chanukah celebration held each December by the Jewish Congregation of New Paltz.
Edible art wows crowds at Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition
Competition was stiff at the second annual Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition at Mohonk Mountain house last Sunday. According to Lauren Peress, director of marketing at the Mohonk Mountain House, there were 47 entries in the inaugural contest in 2016.