New Paltz’s Twice Blessed thrift shop returns following flood damage
The Twice Blessed thrift shop at the Reformed Church of New Paltz on Huguenot Street held a grand re-opening Saturday, October 20 in their newly reconstructed space.
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A roundup of local family activities.
Growing up in apple country
There were all kinds of apple orchard lore. That if you tried to steal an apple from the tree that one of the Jamaican migrant workers would shoot you from his front porch. If Tony Moriello (the family patriarch) caught you doing something “bad” in the orchards, drinking or smooching or smoking funny stuff that the cops would rappell down from the water tower and cart you away to jail. There were fox dens to be careful of (though we never actually saw one) there were “magic” trees that would grant your wishes and bewitched trees that could put warts on your face.
Trump tweets enthusiastic support for Faso in NY-19
“Congressman John Faso of New York has worked hard and smart,” tweeted the president. “Strong on Crime, Borders and our 2nd Amendment, John is respected by all. Vote for John. He has my complete and total Endorsement!”
Poll: Faso and Delgado separated by just 1 point
With two weeks until Election Day, the race in New York’s 19th Congressional District is a dead heat.
How to navigate the college admissions process
“Admissions professionals don’t look for reasons to reject students; they look for reasons to accept students,” says Susan Weatherly of Steps to College. “My goal is to make it a positive experience… I want you to succeed, and that means you need to know what the expectations of the college are.”
A Day’s Work: Physical therapist
The attention focused lately on the nationwide opioid crisis has shed much-needed light on the complex problems associated with the use of addictive drugs for pain management. What hasn’t come up as often in the discussions are alternative solutions to manage acute or chronic pain without resorting to opioids in the first place. And that’s where physical therapy comes in.
New Paltz flag appreciation event draws support, protest
Billed as an “appreciation walk and ride” for the American flag, hundreds converged on New Paltz yesterday bedecked with Old Glory. They were met by perhaps two score of protesters, resulting in a thunderous shouting match across Main Street for several minutes.
Gardiner gets road map to reshape zoning for glamping, AirBnBs
Review of some recent proposals in the town has been hampered by the lack of precise language in the existing zoning code, last updated in 2008.
On healthcare, Faso and Delgado differ drastically
The two candidates for this swing congressional district have different visions for the healthcare system. Faso, who voted for the Republican repeal bill last year, supports some changes to what he sees as an essentially well functioning private insurance market, while Delgado favors a public option, which would let Americans buy into a government-run insurance program.