March On! New Paltz says resistance to Trump is not enough, seeks to galvanize voters
“It’s more than just resisting at this point. We can’t just be a protest movement; it has to be sophisticated, tactical and policy-based.”
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Marybeth Majestic reelected Gardiner supervisor by 20 votes
The outcome of a very close election for Gardiner town supervisor was confirmed last Friday, when the Ulster County Board of Elections tallied absentee ballots.
New Paltz elementary students host seniors at 15th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
Wednesday afternoon, November 15, students, teachers and administrators at Duzine and Lenape Elementary Schools once again reached out in the spirit of the holiday season to bridge the gap between generations.
New Paltz School District holds community forum on racial equity in schools
The New Paltz Central School District recently held a community forum for parents, students and community members to offer their input about the ongoing initiative to establish racial equity in the schools.
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.
Highland High School appoints William Zimmer as principal
The Highland Central School District Board of Education has appointed current Highland High School assistant principal, William Zimmer, as the school’s new principal. He will assume his new position on December 4.
SUNY students lay in body bags to illustrate climate change’s deadly effects
“When you put a face to an issue, it’s far easier to empathize with what’s going on. That is what we are trying to evoke out of the spectators.”
Best of the best for fall sports in New Paltz and Highland
It was yet another interesting season in New Paltz and Highland sports.
Pickle Festival returns to Rosendale Nov. 19
Sunday, Nov. 19: A highlight is always the county-fair-style competition for home-fermented concoctions, but it’s also a fun gathering for those more interested in tasting pickle products than in creating them. Of the 100 vendors setting up shop both inside the Rec Center and in and around the large tent outside, about a quarter will actually be selling pickled foods of myriad descriptions, including the legendary deep-fried pickles-on-a-stick.
New Paltz High School Drama Club to present Look Homeward, Angel
The play will run from Nov. 16-18.